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, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Blackwell called the meeting to order at 4:35 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 Member(s) Council Member Brandon Coan (D-8); Council Member Scott Reed (D-16) Support Staff LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance Natalie Johnson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Clerk(s) Connie M. Dearing, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 Pending Legislation 1. CIF031120PW04 APPROPRIATING $37,500 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAVING OF GREEN ALLEY BETWEEN NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH STREETS PARALLEL TO JEFFERSON AND CEDAR STREETS. Sponsors:Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) Attachments: CIF031120PW04.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Wanda Mitchell-Smith, Legislative Assistant for District 4, stated that this is one of five projects for alley paving, and Green Alley is the first. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 2. CIF031120PW06 APPROPRIATING $188.00 FROM DISTRICT 6 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN HONARARY STREET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH SEVENTH STREET AND SOUTH ELEVENTH STREET, DEDICATED AS REVEREND H. WAYNE COLBERT WAY. Sponsors:Primary David James (D-6) Attachments: CIF031120PW06.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Anthony Perry, Staff Assistant for District 6, stated that the sign has been installed and was dedicated to Reverend Colbert in a ceremony this afternoon. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 3. CIF031120PW21 APPROPRIATING $21,250 FROM CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,700 FROM DISTRICTS 21, 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 17, 23, 24; $850 FROM DISTRICTS 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 26, TO PUBLIC WORKS TO REFURBISH AND INSTALL SEATS FROM THE OLD CARDINAL STADIUM TO BE PURPOSED FOR SEATING AT BUS STOPS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. Sponsors:Primary Brandon Coan (D-8) and Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF031120PW21.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member Peden, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett asked Council Member Coan about the commemorative plaques he had made for the seats in his district in which he stated that the company refurbishing the seats fabricated these plaques at an additional cost. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. 4. NDF031120MP09 APPROPRIATING $250.39 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO METRO PARKS FOR SIX YARDS SIGNS ON BROWNSBORO ROAD NEAR THE CRESCENT HILL GOLF COURSE. THE SIGNS WILL SHARE THAT THE GOLF COURSE IS OPEN. Sponsors:Primary Bill Hollander (D-9) Attachments: NDF031120MP09.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Peden inquired as to what type of signs these are, Chair Person Blackwell stated that the signs are like the political yard signs. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 5. 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 in committee. 6. NDF031120HALSP10 APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND, THROUGH THE OFFICE OFMANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HOME FOR THE AGED OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, INC. FOR PRINTING AND ADVERTISING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL TURTLE DERBY AND CHICKEN DINNER BEING HELD ON APRIL 26, 2020. Sponsors:Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10) Attachments: NDF031120HALSP10.pdf This item was held in committee. 7. CIF031120PW16 APPROPRIATING $19,679 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR OF VARIOUS SIDEWALKS THROUGHOUT NORTON COMMONS. Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16) Attachments: CIF031120PW16.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by CommitteeMember Fox, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Council Member Reed stated that this project was badly needed and thanked everyone for their support. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 8. CIF031120PW25 APPROPRIATING $4,620 FROM DISTRICT 25 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 2 SPEED HUMPS AND 2 SPEED HUMP SIGNS ALONG SILVERWOOD LANE BETWEEN STONESTREET ROAD AND NORTHRIDGE DRIVE. Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: CIF031120PW25.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. 9. 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. Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 10. O-111-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$13,500] $14,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $2,250 FROM DISTRICT 14; $1,000 FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, 23, AND 25; $500 FROM DISTRICTS 1, 10, 21, [AND] 22, AND 24; $250 FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, AND 17, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2020 ANNUAL FOREST FEST BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT THE JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST [ON MAY 16, 2020] IN OCTOBER 2020 (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Mark H. Fox (D-13), Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14), Primary Brandon Coan (D-8), Primary Bill Hollander (D-9), Primary Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12), Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15), Primary Markus Winkler (D-17), Primary Nicole George (D-21), Primary Robin Engel (R-22), Primary James Peden (R-23) and Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: O-111-20 V.2 FAM 4-9-20 - NDF for Forest Fest Bluegrass Music Festival.pdf O-111-20 PROPSED FAM 4-9-20 - NDF for Forest Fest Bluegrass Music Festival.pdf O-111-20 V.1 030520 - NDF for Forest Fest Bluegrass Music Festival.pdf O-111-20 031120 Forest Fest 2020 NDF.pdf ORD 047 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be approved. Committee Member Fox stated that the Forest Fest started in 2005 and gets bigger and bigger each year. It is a large regional draw from surrounding areas. Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest urban forestry area in the country. He thanked everyone for their support and invited all to attend. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business: 11. NDF031120LMAS15 APPROPRIATING $550 FROM DISTRICT 15 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A SPOT/RABIES CLINIC TO BE HELD ON MAY NINTH OF 2020. Sponsors:Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15) Attachments: NDF031120LMAS15pdf.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett stated that this is to help offset the cost of the on-site debt of clerical work and veterinarian assistance. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 12. NDF031120LMPDD15 APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM DISCTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOURTH DIVISION FOR OVERTIME TO CONDUCT EXTRA PATROL DETAIL. Sponsors:Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15) Attachments: NDF031120LMPDD15.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett stated that this is a special detail for a special location. Vice Chair George asked about the activity that would be occurring and the impact that might be measured. The special detail will be establishing a greater presence at a location due to crime and various unwanted activities. She also stated that she is concerned about this being overtime, and if it would be addressing the need. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 13. CIF031120PW15 APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 15 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR PARKING "T'' MARKINGS AND NO STOPPING SIGNS FOR EAST WARNOCK STREET BETWEEN CRITTENDEN DRIVE AND BRADLEY AVENUE. Sponsors:Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15) Attachments: CIF031120PW15.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Kramer, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Committee Member Triplett stated that this area borders the University of Louisville where parking is at a premium. This project will be sort of a pilot in hopes that the street markings will bring some sort of order with the parking issues. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 14. NDF031120LGBT21 APPROPRIATING $500 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE LGBT FILM FESTIVAL FOR FILM SCREENING LICENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20, TO SHOW ENCORE SCREENINGS OF ELEVEN LGBTQ FILMS AT BEECHMONT COMMUNITY CENTER. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: NDF031120LGBT21.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Assistant for District 21, stated that this project is in celebration for their 10th year. This project is a great advantage for the people in the area, and that Beechmont Community Center is the hub for inclusion. She also stated that these movies are family friendly movies. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund was approved. 15. CIF031120PW21A APPROPRIATING $48,600 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THAT WILL PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY FROM PRESTON HIGHWAY TO CRITTENDEN DRIVE. Sponsors:Primary Nicole George (D-21) Attachments: CIF031120PW21A.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved. Rachel Roarx, Legislative Assistant for District 21 stated that this project is a partnership along the corridor including Louisville Tourism, Kentucky State Fair Board and the Kentucky Exposition Center. They have contributed to make sure there is connectivity along Phillips and from Preston Highway to Crittenden Drive. Measurable data was highlighted from tourism surveys in which walkability was always an issue. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was approved. Louisville Metro Government Page 8 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 16. ID 20-0362 METRO COUNCIL CLERK'S OFFICE CHECKLIST FOR NDF, CIF, AND MAP DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS. Attachments: Checklist - NDF,CIF,MAP FEB. 2020.pdf Connie Dearing, Metro Council Assistant Clerk, stated that this checklist will be a great tool to assist in keeping track of which documents have been submitted and those documents that have not been submitted to the Clerk's Office for a project. This will also be a great communication tool with the districts. Sonya Harward, Metro Council Clerk, mentioned that this checklist had been spoken about with Chair Person Blackwell regarding missing documents and that if so, then the item would be held and not placed on the committee agenda at all, unless it was an emergency situation. Once documentation is received the item would be approved in Granicus and added to the agenda. It was also mentioned that this was brought to the committee so that members would be aware that there may be items held due to inaccurate information or missing documentation. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance stated that this checklist is a great idea and will save time on the back end, and that the incomplete packets will be turned back into the districts until there is completion. Committee Member Triplett stated that in all of his experiences there were mostly clerical issues. He asked if non-profit organizations will know before they request an NDF, and he was informed by LaTonya Bell that this is part of the training on the website. LaTonya Bell also clarified that the training information on the website provides as to what is needed and necessary for application. The checklist included with the packets is a guide for the districts before submitting to the clerk's office. 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 Louisville Metro Government Page 9 Appropriations Committee Action Summary - Final March 11, 2020 A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. LaTonya Bell, Metro Council Finance metioned that Daniel Frockt, Office of Management & Budget had mentioned in the Committee of the Whole meeting that of the three items in the Resolution, there was just one recommendation for change, that if a non-profit external organization is noncompliant for two consecutive years that the Neighborhood Development Fund grant be terminated and any unspent funds would go back to the district. Chair Person Blackwell asked about other changes and was informed that the changes would come at a later date. A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Triplett, that this Amendment by Substitution be recommend for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was approved. Adjournment Without objection, Chair Person Blackwell adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on March 19, 2020. 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