Budget Committee
Regular MeetingLouisville, KY · August 7, 2014
Minutes
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202
Action Summary - Final
Budget Committee
Committee Members:
Marianne Butler (D-15)*
Kelly Downard (R-16)*
Mary C. Woolridge (D-3)
Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5)
Kenneth C. Fleming (R-7)
Kevin Kramer (R-11)
Rick Blackwell (D-12)
Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13)
Jerry T. Miller (R-19)
Dan Johnson (D-21)
*Denotes the Committee Chair(s)
Thursday, August 7, 2014 5:00 PM Council Chambers
Call to Order
Chairwoman Butler called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and introduced the
members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.
Roll Call
Present: 6- Council Member Mary C. Woolridge (D-3), Council Member Kenneth C. Fleming
(R-7), Council Member Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13), Chair Person Marianne Butler
(D-15), Vice Chair Kelly Downard (R-16), and Council Member Jerry T. Miller
(R-19)
Excused: 4- Council Member Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5), Council Member Kevin Kramer
(R-11), Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12), and Council Member Dan
Johnson (D-21)
Also Present: President Jim King (D-10), Council Member Attica Scott (D-1) and
Council Member Marilyn Parker (R-18)
Clerk: Jess Helton, CKMC
Special Discussion
1. ID 14-909 BOXELDER - VIRGINIA PECK
2. ID 14-979 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING O-407-14
Chairwoman Butler opened the public hearing. Jim Parsons, Attorney, spoke.
Seeing no others present to speak Chairwoman Butler closed the public hearing.
Pending Legislation
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3. O-419-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 191, SERIES 2013,
APPROVING A FORGIVABLE LOAN TO THE HOUSING
PARTNERSHIP, INC. (“HOUSING PARTNERSHIP”) FOR
REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES 2009. (Action Required By: January
2015)
Sponsors: Jim King (D-10)
A motion was made by Council Member Woolridge, seconded by Council Member
Welch, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by
the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Yes: 6- Woolridge, Fleming, Welch, Butler, Downard, and Miller
Excused: 4- Hamilton, Kramer, Blackwell, and Johnson
4. R-165-14 RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO
FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND ITS
AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A
PROPOSED ISSUE OF TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AND TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES. (Action
Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: Marianne Butler (D-15)
A motion was made by Council Member Woolridge, seconded by Council Member
Welch, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by
a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.
5. O-420-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 101, SERIES 2014
PERTAINING TO THE 2014-2015 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY
ESTABLISHING A NEW PROJECT TITLED I-65 RAMP TO BROOK
STREET. (Action Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: Dan Johnson (D-21)
A motion was made by Council Member Woolridge, seconded by Council Member
Welch, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by
the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Yes: 6- Woolridge, Fleming, Welch, Butler, Downard, and Miller
Absent: 4- Hamilton, Kramer, Blackwell, and Johnson
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6. O-426-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 127, SERIES 2013,
APPROVING A FORGIVABLE LOAN TO NEW DIRECTIONS
HOUSING CORPORATION (“NEW DIRECTIONS”) FOR THE
ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND MARKETING OF TWO
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED IN THE SHELBY PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD TO HOME PROGRAM ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES 2009. (Action Required
By: January 2015)
Sponsors: David Tandy (D-4)
A motion was made by Council Member Woolridge, seconded by Council Member
Welch, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The motion carried by
the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar:
Yes: 6- Woolridge, Fleming, Welch, Butler, Downard, and Miller
Absent: 4- Hamilton, Kramer, Blackwell, and Johnson
7. O-407-14 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA
PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE
KNOWN AS THE HOTEL NULU DEVELOPMENT AREA,
DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS
AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING
ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT"
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF
REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS
ORDINANCE. (Action Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: David Tandy (D-4)
This item was held in Committee.
Adjournment
Without objection the meeting adjourned at 6:13 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 August 14, 2014.
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Agenda
Louisville Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, August 7, 2014
5:00 PM
Council Chambers
Budget Committee
Committee Members:
Marianne Butler (D-15)*
Kelly Downard (R-16)*
Mary C. Woolridge (D-3)
Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5)
Kenneth C. Fleming (R-7)
Kevin Kramer (R-11)
Rick Blackwell (D-12)
Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13)
Jerry T. Miller (R-19)
Dan Johnson (D-21)
*Denotes the Committee Chair(s)
Budget Committee Meeting Agenda - Final August 7, 2014
Call to Order
Roll Call
Special Discussion
1. ID 14-909 BOXELDER - VIRGINIA PECK
Attachments: 080714 Boxelder-Richmont Powerpoint Presentation to Metro Council Budget Comm - 8-6-14 Final VP
2. ID 14-979 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING O-407-14
Pending Legislation
3. O-419-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 191, SERIES 2013,
APPROVING A FORGIVABLE LOAN TO THE HOUSING
PARTNERSHIP, INC. (“HOUSING PARTNERSHIP”) FOR
REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES 2009. (Action Required By: January
2015)
Sponsors: Jim King (D-10)
4. R-165-14 RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO
FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND ITS
AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A
PROPOSED ISSUE OF TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AND TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES. (Action
Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: Marianne Butler (D-15)
5. O-420-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 101, SERIES 2014
PERTAINING TO THE 2014-2015 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY
ESTABLISHING A NEW PROJECT TITLED I-65 RAMP TO BROOK
STREET. (Action Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: Dan Johnson (D-21)
Attachments: I-65 Ramp to Brook Street Project
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6. O-426-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 127, SERIES 2013,
APPROVING A FORGIVABLE LOAN TO NEW DIRECTIONS
HOUSING CORPORATION (“NEW DIRECTIONS”) FOR THE
ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND MARKETING OF TWO
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED IN THE SHELBY PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD TO HOME PROGRAM ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 54, SERIES 2009. (Action Required
By: January 2015)
Sponsors: David Tandy (D-4)
7. O-407-14 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA
PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE
KNOWN AS THE HOTEL NULU DEVELOPMENT AREA,
DESIGNATING THE METRO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. AS
AN "AGENCY", ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, APPROVING
ENTERING INTO A LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT"
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF
REGULAR REPORTS TO LOUISVILLE AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AND
THE TAKING OF ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS
ORDINANCE. (Action Required By: January 2015)
Sponsors: David Tandy (D-4)
Attachments: Ex A to Development Plan - Map and Description of Development Area
O-407-14 ATTACH A DEV PLAN
Ex. B - Map of Development Area
Ex. B to Development Plan - Financial Report from Meench & Shanker, LLC
O-407-14 ATTACH C LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Legislative History
7/17/14 Budget Committee held
7/17/14 Budget Committee held
Adjournment
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