Appropriations Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Appropriations Committee Chair Rick Blackwell (D-12) Vice Chair Nicole George (D-21) Committee Member Donna Purvis (D-5) Committee Member Kevin Kramer (R-11) Committee Member Mark Fox (D-13) Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15) Committee Member James Peden (R-23) Wednesday, February 26, 2020 4:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:36 p.m. Roll Call Chair Person Blackwell introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Present: 7- Chair Rick Blackwell (D-12), Vice Chair Nicole George (D-21), Committee Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Committee Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Committee Member Mark H. Fox (D-13), Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15), and Committee Member James Peden (R-23) Non-Committee Members Council Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Council Member Brandon Coan (D-8) Council Member Scott Reed (R-16) Council Member Madonna Flood (D-24) Council Member Barbara Sexton-Smith (D-4) Support Staff Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance Clerks Connie Dearing, Assistant Clerk David Wagner, Assistant Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Pending Legislation 1. O-037-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 24 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLIDER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM AND THE COLLIDER MAKER LAB AT THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY UNTIL JUNE OF 2022 (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Madonna Flood (D-24) Attachments: O-037-20 V.2 CAM - NDF Collider.pdf O-037-20 V.1 022020 NDF Collider Artist in Residence Program LFPL.pdf O-037-20 021220 Collider Artist in Residence Program LFPL.pdf ORD 038 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Ordinance be recommend for approval. Council Member Flood gave background on the item and read the amendment into record to extend the term of the grant for an extension to go to June 2022. The actual program runs to June 2022 and the grant terms need to match for funding. Funding allows for supplies, stipends for each month. The program provides things from quilting, dancing, sculpting, artistry, and using 3-D printers. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. 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, Fox, Triplett, and Peden Absent: 1- Kramer 2. CIF021220PW24 APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM DISTRICT 24 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC WORKS FOR ENGINEERING FEE FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF NEW SIDEWALK CONNECTION ALONG MCCAWLEY ROAD FROM PRESTON HIGHWAY TO NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX. Sponsors:Primary Madonna Flood (D-24) Attachments: CIF021220PW24.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Flood spoke to the item with regards as to why there is an engineering fee. McCawley Road has right-of-way standards and culvert standards and an engineering company is more familiar with issues that may arise. Committee Chair asked the name of the apartment complex which Council Member Flood stated that the name is "Jefferson on the Green". The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 3. NDF021220LMAS24 APPROPRIATING $550 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $275 FROM DISTRICT 24 AND $275 FROM DISTRICT 13 TO LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A LOW COST RABIES CLINIC. Sponsors:Primary Madonna Flood (D-24) and Primary Mark H. Fox (D-13) Attachments: NDF021220LMAS24.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Fox stated that he is invited to partitipate in this event each year and the event is well received in the community. Council Member Flood stated that the line forming for this event is always very long before the doors even open. Council Member Kramer asked if the trailer purchased for Animal Services is utilized for this event, in which Council Member Flood answered that it is used for this event. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 4. O-418-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 17, 19, 20, 23, 26; $1,125 FROM DISTRICT 25; $750 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 14; $375 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 13, 15, 21; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, INC. FOR SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK’S “HAMLET” 2020 TOUR. Sponsors:Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Additional Jessica Green (D-1), Additional Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Additional Paula McCraney (D-7), Additional Brandon Coan (D-8), Additional Bill Hollander (D-9), Additional Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Additional Mark H. Fox (D-13), Additional Cindi Fowler (D-14), Additional Kevin Triplett (D-15), Additional Markus Winkler (D-17), Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Additional Stuart Benson (R-20), Additional Nicole George (D-21), Additional James Peden (R-23), Additional David Yates (D-25) and Additional Brent Ackerson (D-26) Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Attachments: O-418-19 V.1 022020 NDF for Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet.pdf O-418-19 021220 NDF Shakespeare in the Park Hamlet.pdf ORD 023 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Sexton-Smith stated that she is excited to sponsor this again. Council Member Sexton-Smith introduced Matt Wallace, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Program, who stated that this will be the 60th anniversary in Central Park being the oldest free non-ticketed Shakespeare festival in the United States. With this funding it allows appearances in 28 parks throughout the area. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 5. O-066-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,500 FROM DISTRICT 19 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPEED ALERT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN KENTUCKY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Sponsors:Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: O-066-20 V.1 022020 NDF City of Middletown Police Speed Alert System.pdf O-066-20 022620 City of Middletown Police Speed Alert System .pdf ORD 029 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Chanelle Smith, Legislative Assistant for District 19, asked for support for the speed radar system. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 6. O-064-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE TO HELP SENIORS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FINANCIALLY WITH OUTSTANDING BILLS, NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS, AND OTHER SIMILAR FINANCIAL ISSUES. Sponsors:Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2) Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Attachments: O-064-20 V.1 022020 NDF First Neighborhood Place.pdf O-064-20 NDF First Neighborhood Place.pdf ORD 028 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. LaToyna Bell, Metro Council Finance, speaking on behalf of District 2 stated that these funds will help provide assistance for rent and utilities to low and moderate income households. Council Member Peden asked if this is what First Neighborhoon Place does for households in which LaTonya Bell responded yes. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 7. O-001-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 078, SERIES 2019 THAT APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GIVE THE FUND FOR THE ARTS, INC. UNTIL JUNE 30, 2020 TO COMPLETE ITS FIVE-PART ARTS INTEGRATION INITIATIVE IN DISTRICT 3. Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Attachments: O-001-20 V.2 021220 Amending O-078-19 Fund for the Arts Integration Initiative.pdf O-001-20 V.1 021220 Amending O-078-19 Fund for the Arts Integration Initiative.pdf O-001-20 FFA Integration Initiative.pdf ORD 024 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Dorsey stated that this program is phenominal and is an arts residency program with dance and artistic performances. Program is once a week and free for residents and provides great engagement for attendees. Council Member Dorsey introduced J.P. Davis with Fund for the Arts, who stated that he was excited about this initiative with 2,000 arts experiences, 5 schools, 25 artists and 600 hours of production so far. He also handed out a brochure for Arts in 3-D. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, stating that the amendment is needed to extend the period for this grant to June 30, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 8. CIF021220MP04 APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AT GINNY REICHARD PARK. Sponsors:Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) Attachments: CIF021220MP04.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Sexton-Smith stating that the park was acquired in 1949 and is a small .22 of an acre park that is run-down. This had been a park great in the past and is now in need of renovation and new equipment. District 4 has 7 of these small areas. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 9. O-048-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 115, SERIES 2017 AND ORDINANCE NO. 081, SERIES 2019 RELATING TO FISCAL YEARS 2017-2018 AND 2019-2020 CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $11,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO THE DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: O-048-20 V.1 022020 - CORRECT VERSION NDF to Transfer D-6 Funds.pdf O-048-20 V.1 022020 - NDF to Transfer D-6 Funds.pdf ORD 027 2020 (corrected version).pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be approved be recommended for approval. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Assistant for District 6 will help with future community activities and events. Committee Member Kramer raised a question regarding items being purchased as equipment and this possibly being a capital expense, in which LaTonya Bell answered it being small electronics not being over the life of one year. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 10. CIF021220PW06A APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL AN HONORARY STREET SIGN TO BE REPLACED WITH HERB FINK WAY HONORARY STREET SIGN AT THIRD AND LEE STREET. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF021220PW06A.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Assistant for District 6 stated that this is to repurchase a street sign that some how disappeared. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 11. CIF021220PW06B APPROPRIATING $7,190 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF THREE SPEED HUMPS AND FOUR SPEED HUMP SIGNS ON LARCHMONT AVENUE BETWEEN UTAH AVENUE AND TAYLOR BOULEVARD. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF021220PW06B.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Shalanna Taylor, Legislative Assistant for District 6 stated that where there is an elementary school. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 12. O-074-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,700 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE CREATION OF A POCKET PARK MASTER PLAN FOR PROPERTIES ON SUTHERLAND DRIVE AND CALDER COURT RECENTLY ACQUIRED AND CLEARED BY MSD AS PART OF A FEMA FLOODPLAIN BUYOUT. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: O-074-20 V.1 022020 NDF Upper Highlands Pocket Park Master Plan.pdf O-074-20 022620 Upper Highlands Pocket Park Master Plan NDF.doc ORD 030 2020.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be recommend for approval. Council Member Coan spoke of the Dundee neighborhood area which has a green field space that was created by MSD and the money is to engage in options of what to do with the property. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 13. CIF021220DCF08 APPROPRIATING $10,140 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY FOR TRIMMING AND CARE OF TREES ALONG BARDSTOWN ROAD FROM BROADWAY TO INTERSTATE 264. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: CIF021220DCF08.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Coan spoke of the money to be used for urban forester's to be contracted to do street maintenance on some 116 trees for the neighborhood. This is a one time expenditure. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 14. CIF021220PW08A APPROPRIATING $14,484 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR ADDING CROSSWALKS AT ALL STOP CONTROLLED SIDE STREET INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN BROADWAY & DUNDEE, TO ENHANCE SEVERAL SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS WITH BARWALKS, AND REFRESH EXISTING MARKED CROSSWALKS & BARWALKS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BARDSTOWN ROAD AT GRINSTEAD, HIGHLAND AND EASTERN PARKWAY. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: CIF021220PW08A.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Coan stated that this expenditure arrived out of a Bardstown Road Safety Study and he elaborated on the faded crosswalks for basic pedestrian safety. Committee Member Peden asked questions regarding street striping and asked Council Member Coan to provide answers. Louisville Metro Government Page 8 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Council Member Coan recommended a member from Public Works speak to the item on a future date. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 15. CIF021220PW08B APPROPRIATING $362.88 FROM DISTRICT 8 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PRODUCE AND INSTALL LOCK/TAKE/HIDE SIGNS ON CHEROKEE ROAD, EASTERN PARKWAY, AND HIGHLAND AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: CIF021220PW08B.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Coan stated that theft is a massive problem, and this is a good, cheap investment for the area. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 16. CIF021220PW08C APPROPRIATING $8,500 FROM DISTRICT 08 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ON BARDSTOWN ROAD WHERE STREET LIGHTS ARE NEEDED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) Attachments: CIF021220PW08C.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Coan elaborated in regards to an enhanced lighting study and wether to install new street lights versus convert the existing lights. Committee Member Triplett and Chair Person Blackwell asked for breakdown of costs in which Council Member Coan provided answers. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 17. NDF021220MVPA09 APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO MOCKINGBIRD VALLEY PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF MEDIAN BETWEEN JARVIS LANE AND PENRUTH AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: NDF021220MVPA09.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 9 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, speaking on behalf of District 9. This expenditure is for maintenance of grounds for invasive plant removals, trash removal, stump removals and restoring woodland. This project is considered matching funds with the neighborhood in which $10,500 has been raised. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 18. NDF021220CAP10 APPROPRIATING $4,433.61 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO THE CITY OF AUDUBON PARK FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PUBLIC WATER FOUNTAIN IN THE CITY OF AUDUBON PARK. Sponsors:Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10) Attachments: NDF021220CAP10.pdf This item was held. 19. O-401-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81, SERIES 2019 AND ORDINANCE NO. 82, SERIES 2019 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING [$130,000] $105,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16) Attachments: O-401-19 V.2 CAM - Transfer of $130,000 from NDF to CIF.pdf O-401-19 021220 Transfer of $130,000 from NDF to CIF.pdf ORD 035 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, on behalf of District 16 stated that the item will be amended and is read into the record. The amount of $130,00 reduced down to $105,000. This will allow for District 16 to pay for a portion of Wolf Penn Branch Road pavement project. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett that this Ordinance be amended from $130,000 to $105,000. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total amount of $105,000. A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be approved as amended. Louisville Metro Government Page 10 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Old Business: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 20. O-047-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $13,523 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS OF DISTRICTS 16 AND 7, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PHASE 1 OF THE RUBBER SURFACING OF THE PLAYGROUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS AT NORTON ELEMENTARY LOCATED AT 8101 BROWNSBORO ROAD. Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16) and Primary Paula McCraney (D-7) Attachments: O-047-20 V.1 022020 NDF Jefferson County Public Education Foundation - Norton Elementary.pdf O-047-20 022620 Jefferson County Public Education Foundation - Norton Elementary.pdf ORD 026 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Council Member Reed stated that this item is helping disadvantaged children and that it is a shame that this has to come from Metro Council dollars and not Jefferson County Public School dollars. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 21. CIF021220PW16 APPROPRIATING $73,900.51 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR PAVING/IMPROVEMENTS ON WOLF PEN BRANCH ROAD FROM RIVER ROAD TO US 42. Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16) Attachments: CIF021220PW16.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, spoke on behalf of District 16, that this helps assists with the paving project of Wolf Penn Branch Road and is being pulled from different sources. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 22. NDF021220PW18 Louisville Metro Government Page 11 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 APPROPRIATING $1,146 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS OF $573 FROM DISTRICT 18 AND $573 FROM DISTRICT 19 TO LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT AT MOSER ROAD AND WATTERSON TRAIL AND A FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Sponsors:Primary Marilyn Parker (R-18) and Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: NDF021220PW18.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden was questioning the cost of one light along with its five year lease in which Committee Chair stated that it is one of the low cost LED lighting. Committee Member Triplett remarked about there being and a particular name on the lease in which LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, provided information that there will be a contract in place with LG&E and Public Works. This is a standard process of which has been done in the past. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 23. NDF02122021stCP20 APPROPRIATING $4,820 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: $2,410 FROM DISTRICT 20 AND $2,410 FROM DISTRICT 19, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO 21st CENTURY PARKS FOR FABRICATION & INSTALLATION OF "LOCK, TAKE & HIDE" SIGNS AT THE PARKLANDS OF FLOYDS FORKS TO HELP COMBAT AUTO BREAK-INS THROUGHOUT THE PARK. Sponsors:Primary Stuart Benson (R-20) and Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: NDF02122021stCP20.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Chair stated that this is similar to what Council Member Coan is doing in his district. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 24. O-075-20 Louisville Metro Government Page 12 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$8,000] $13,750 FROM [DISTRICT 21] NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 22, 24, AND 25; $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 13, AND 17, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. FOR THE YOUTH PROGRAM AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERED FOUR DAYS PER WEEK, YEAR-ROUND (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21), Additional Jessica Green (D-1), Additional Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Additional Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Additional Rick Blackwell (D-12), Additional Bill Hollander (D-9), Additional David James (D-6), Additional Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Additional Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Additional Robin Engel (R-22), Additional Madonna Flood (D-24), Additional Cindi Fowler (D-14), Additional Mark H. Fox (D-13), Additional Markus Winkler (D-17) and Additional David Yates (D-25) Attachments: O-075-20 V.2 FAM 030520 – NDF for Americana Community Center.pdf O-075-20 V.1 022020 NDF Americana Community Center.pdf O-075-20 02-26-20 Americana Community Center NDF.pdf ORD 040 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Assistant for District 21 stated that this is for an operational cost for the programs. A minimum of 350 school age children will partipate in the youth program, and 48 adult caregivers will participate in the family education program. Antigona Mehani, Director of Development, with Americana Community Center, was introduced and gave the cost of over $6,000 for a single family to secure food, maintain safe housing, and help to sustain a language barrier and job advancement. These services extend across the city. Vice Chair George proud to help sponsor this work, and ask for the combined zipcodes of where the activities are provided and any specific day other Council Members could visit. Antigona Mehani stated that any day was good and that the doors are always open. The Breakfast Briefing is on April 22, 2020 in which the census will be discussed. The annual festival which will be the 30th for Americana Community Center, plans are in the works. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Old Business: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 25. O-032-20 Louisville Metro Government Page 13 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81, SERIES 2019 AND ORDINANCE NO. 82, SERIES 2019 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $37,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 22 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO THE DISTRICT 22 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. Sponsors:Primary Robin Engel (R-22) Attachments: O-032-20 022620 Amending O-081-19 and O-082-19 Transfer $37,000 to CIF .pdf Chair Blackwell read into record that Council Member Engel (R-22) has withdrawn sponsorship. 26. NDF120419AAA26 APPROPRIATING $700 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, 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: NDF120419AAA26.pdf This item was held in committee. 27. R-029-20 A RESOLUTION REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 3 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION). Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) and Additional Rick Blackwell (D-12) Attachments: R-029-20 CABS 031120 - Repeal and Replace Sec. 3 of Pol. and Proc..pdf R-029-20 V.1 022020 - Repeal and Replace Sec. 3 of Pol. and Proc. .pdf Marked Revisions to Section 3 of Policies and Procedures (sh).pdf RES 031 2020.pdf This item was held in committee. 28. O-403-19 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,100 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH DEVELOP LOUISVILLE, TO THE METRO HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS. Sponsors:Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5) Louisville Metro Government Page 14 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Attachments: O-403-19 021220 MHRC.pdf O-403-19 MHRC.pdf ORD 022 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Denise Bentley, Legislative Assistant for District 5, gave background information Metro Housing Resource Center is the agency that screens applicants for these repairs for applicants that or at or below the federal income guidelines. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 29. NDF021220MP05 APPROPRIATING $800 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE COST OF JUICE BOWL REFEREES. Sponsors:Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5) Attachments: NDF021220MP5.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Denise Bentley, District 5 Legislative Assistant stated that Metro Parks requested Committee Member Purvis to participate. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 30. O-019-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$7,500] $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 11 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE JEFFERSONTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR THE RESURFACING OF TENNIS COURTS (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) Attachments: O-019-20 V.2 FAM 030520 – NDF for Jeffersontown High School Tennis Courts.pdf O-019-20 V.1 022020 NDF Jeffersontown HS Alumni Assoc.pdf ORD 037 2020.pdf O-019-20 0226020 NDF Jefferontown HS Alumni Association - Tennis Court Resurfacing .pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Kramer stated that District 11 has been approached for Louisville Metro Government Page 15 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 funding and that other funding has been raised to help with repairs. The City of Jeffersontown will support with $10,000 and Jefferson County Board of Education with $19,000. The Alumni Association raised $1,000 themselves. That leaves them short with funding but can still go forward with repairs and make some modifications. A grant from the United States Tennis Association may also be avialable. These tennis courts will be open to the public when not being used for the high schoole tennis events. Committee Member Peden asked Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney, if he should abstain from voting on this item due to the fact that this is his place of employment. Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office recommended that he abstain. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, and Triplett Abstain: 1- Peden 31. CIF101619PWrcp AMENDING THE REALLOCATING $163,069.49 OF REPUBLICAN CAUCUS POOL CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR DISTRICT 16 WOLF PEN BRANCH ROAD PAVING PROJECT AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LAPSED AMOUNTS AND REPUBLICAN CAUCUS POOLED CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE BALANCE; IN LIEU OF OPERATING EXPENSES THAT WILL INSTEAD BE FUNDED BY DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. Sponsors:Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) Attachments: CIF101619PWrcp as of 022620.pdf CIF101619PWrcp as of 101619.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance, spoke to the item stating that this item be amended at the request of the Office of Management and Budget. The paving project will be receiveng an additional $20,000 which was originally marked for operational funds which cannot be done through this process. District 16 will use Neighborhood Development Funds for the other projects. The Public Works account has additional funds that can lapse and go into the Republican account. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 32. O-407-19 Louisville Metro Government Page 16 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$8,250] [$11,000] $15,650 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12; $2,500 FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT[S] 13[ AND 14]; $1,000 FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICTS 10 AND 23; AND $250 FROM DISTRICTS 19 AND 21; $150 FROM DISTRICT 17, TO METRO PARKS FOR THE 2020 RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12), Additional Cindi Fowler (D-14), Additional Kevin Triplett (D-15) and Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Attachments: O-407-19 V.3 FAM 030520 – NDF for Riverview Independence Festival.pdf O-407-19 V.2 CAM - NDF River Independence Festival.pdf O-407-19 021220 RVPF.pdf O-407-19 RVPF.pdf ORD 036 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommend for approval. Chair Person Blackwell gave background information on the item. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox and seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: -Add $2,000 from District 13 -Add $250 from District 21 -Add $500 from District 23 The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total of $11,000. 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, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 33. O-029-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 081, SERIES 2019, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT, BY TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 12) TO LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 12). Sponsors:Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12) Attachments: O-029-20 022620 Amending O-081 Transfer $10,00 D12 General Operations.pdf ORD 025 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Louisville Metro Government Page 17 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Chair Person Blackwell this is for personnel services of administrative clerk. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 7- Blackwell, George, Purvis, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden 34. NDF022620DCF12 APPROPRIATING $2,296 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO DIVISION OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO TREES AT 125 MILLS DRIVE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IS UNKNOW AND INCLUDES A CEMETERY. Sponsors:Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12) Attachments: NDF022620DCF12.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Chair Person Blackwell stated District 12 is working with County Attorney's Office to have Louisville Metro take possession of property. The property is owned by heirs and is not being maintained. Trees no longer alive on this property are dropping braches and a nuisance to others in the neighborhood living close by. Committee Member Peden asked if this is a vacant lot. Chair Person Blackwell stated that it is not totally vacant and that there are trees and a cementary. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 35. O-063-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] [$11,000] $12,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,500 FROM DISTRICT 21; $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $1,000 FROM DISTRICTS 13 AND 25; $500 FROM DISTRICTS 3, 10, 12, AND 14; AND $250 FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 17, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. (“SLCM”) FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES AND SUPPORTING SLCM’S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15), Additional Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Additional Mark H. Fox (D-13) and Additional Cindi Fowler (D-14) Attachments: O-063-20 V.3 FAM 030520 – NDF for So. Lou. Community Ministries.pdf O-063-20 V.2 CAM - NDF South Louisville Community Ministries.pdf O-063-20 V.1 022020 NDF South Louisville Community Ministries.pdf ORD 039 2020.pdf O-063-20 022620 South Louisville Community Ministries NDF.pdf Louisville Metro Government Page 18 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Vice Chair George stated that this fundraiser is being used in part for an innovative housing addiction program that will be implemented this year. A motion was made by Committee Member Triplett, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: - Add $1,000 from District 25 - Add $500 District 12 - Add $4,500 from District 21 The motion carried by a voice vote for a new total of $11,000. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the amended Ordinance was sent to the Old Business: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden Absent: 1- Purvis 36. O-073-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST, NOT TO EXCEED $20,000, FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO METRO PARKS AND RECREATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES TO INSTALL A HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE KAYAK/CANOE LAUNCH ON MCNEELY LAKE AT MCNEELY LAKE PARK (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: O-073-20 V.2 FAM 030520 – NDF for McNeely Lake Park.pdf O-073-20 V.1 022020 NDF McNeely Lake Park Kayak Launch.pdf O-073-20 2-26-20 McNeely Lake Park Kayak Launch NDF.pdf ORD 033 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Committee Member Peden stated that Fish & Wildlife Resources has been wanting to do more enhancements to the lakes in the area and Committee Member Peden was able to allocate some dollars. History being that an acquaintance of Committee Member Peden gives kayak tours in the area and was not able to give tours at McNeely with the lake not having a handicap accessible kayak launch. The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 6- Blackwell, George, Kramer, Fox, Triplett, and Peden Louisville Metro Government Page 19 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final February 26, 2020 Absent: 1- Purvis 37. NDF022620FFM23 APPROPRIATING $837 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT FOR THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR 1 YEAR AT THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CENTER. Sponsors:Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: NDF022620FFM23.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden stated that we are having to pay rent in a building that Metro owns. This space will be used to discuss personal affairs of veterans. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Special Discussion 38. ID 20-0225 METRO COUNCIL CLERK'S OFFICE CHECKLIST FOR NDF, CIF, AND MAP DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS. Attachments: Checklist - NDF,CIF,MAP FEB. 2020.pdf Topic of discussion was held. Adjournment A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer that this meeting be adjourned. Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:50 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 March 5, 2020 Louisville Metro Government Page 20