Budget Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Tentative Budget Committee Chair Bill Hollander (D-9) Vice Chair Kevin Kramer (R-11) Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Committee Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7) Committee Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10) Committee Member Cindi Fowler (D-14) Committee Member Scott Reed (R-16) Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17) Committee Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Committee Member Brent Ackerson (D-26) Thursday, August 27, 2020 4:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Hollander called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call Chair Hollander introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended virtually, except Committee Member Piagentini who attended in chambers. Present: 10 - Chair Bill Hollander (D-9), Vice Chair Kevin Kramer (R-11), Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Committee Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7), Committee Member Cindi Fowler (D-14), Committee Member Scott Reed (R-16), Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17), Committee Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), and Committee Member Brent Ackerson (D-26) Excused: 1- Committee Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10) Non-Committee Member(s) President David James (D-6), and Council Member Nicole George (D-21) Support Staff Hollie Hopkins, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Clerk(s) Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Lisa Franklin-Gray, Assistant Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Budget Committee Action Summary - Tentative August 27, 2020 Special Discussion 1. ID 20-1090 Update on General Fund Revenue Estimates for Fiscal Year 2021 - Daniel Frockt, Aaron Jackson, Office of Management and Budget Attachments: August 31 2020 FY20 and FY21 General Fund Revenue Estimate Update.pdf Daniel Frockt, Office of Management and Budget, gave a presentation. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Hollander - Committee Member Winkler - Committee Member Piagentini The following was discussed: - The relative strength in finances in July had to do with both the economy and federal action - We have more federal funds flowing in the community - The industries in Louisville are doing well and increasing job opportunities - Outstanding bond obligations concerning the tourism economy - The pandemic effect will show in the fiscal year 2023 - No major obligations - $10 million bond will be paid off by due date - There is CARES funding of $133.8 million thru December 30th - Estimated the need of $45 million per quarter during the pandemic 2. ID 20-1091 Update on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act expenditures and budget per Ordinance No. 73, Series 2020, Part II, Section B.1 - Daniel Frockt, Monica Harmon, Office of Management and Budget Attachments: 2020-08 Monthly CARES Report to Budget Committee.pdf Daniel Frockt, Office of Management and Budget, gave a presentation. The following spoke to this item: Chair Hollander Daniel Frockt The following was discussed: - Estimated $20.8 million to be spent - Need to speed money by December 31st or return to Federal Government - Whether there is enough money set aside for small business and eviction relief, or are some changes needed - Now allowing invoices to be paid up until 90 days after purchases Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Budget Committee Action Summary - Tentative August 27, 2020 3. ID 20-1092 Update on process for public engagement called for in connection with the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriation of $3.5 Million for "the development and operation of a grocery in an area undeserved by existing operations, to promote job creation and community health." The ordinance states that "discussions for this development shall include input from persons in the community and social service and development organizations which serve the community where the grocery is to be located." - T Gonzales, Director, Center for Health Equity Attachments: Community Grocery update to Budget Committee 08272020.pptx T Gonzales, Center for Health Equity, gave a presentation. The following spoke to this item: - Chair Hollander - Committee Member Sexton Smith The following was discussed: - Closure for the informational comments date changed to September 13th - Plans to review and take into consideration the review from residents and U of L School of Public Health Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Budget Committee Action Summary - Tentative August 27, 2020 Pending Legislation 4. O-387-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 073, SERIES 2020 relating TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT BY TRANSFERRING $1,000,000 of restricted youth appropriation from THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET TO THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICES (AS AMENDED). Sponsors:Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Primary Nicole George (D-21) and Primary James Peden (R-23) Attachments: O-387-20 V.2 082720 Restricted Youth Appropriation.pdf O-387-20 V.1 082120 Restricted Youth Appropriation.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Reed, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. Daniel Frockt, Office of Management and Budget, gave a presentation. The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member George - Committee Member McCraney - Chair Hollander - Committee Member Piagentini The following was discussed: - Provide notice of funds available to meet deficits for opportunity youth - Larger grants at least $300,000 - $50,000 to hire someone to do grant writing and assist with administrative work - Matrix or score sheet developed between the Administration and the Council to determine who qualifies for the grants - Get funds within 4 to 6 weeks average A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee Member Reed, that this Ordinance be tabled. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3- Kramer, Reed, and Piagentini No: 5- Hollander, Sexton Smith, McCraney, Fowler, and Winkler Absent: 3- Dorsey, Mulvihill, and Ackerson A motion was made by Chair Hollander, seconded by Committee Member Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended as follows: -Add "A plan for the use of the $ 1,000,000 for Youth and Young Adult appropriation shall be presented to the Metro Council for approval, with the understanding that up to $50,000 may be used in advance by the Office of Resilience and Community Services to administer the appropriation." Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Budget Committee Action Summary - Tentative August 27, 2020 Committee Member McCraney requested that the amendment include that the $50,000 be used to staff an administrator. The amendment was re-read as follows: "A plan for the use of the $1,000,000 for Youth and Young Adult appropriation shall be presented to the Metro Council for approval, with the understanding that up to $50,000 may be used in advance by the Office of Resilience and Community Services to staff an administrator for the appropriation." The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old Business: Yes: 9- Hollander, Kramer, Sexton Smith, McCraney, Fowler, Reed, Winkler, Piagentini, and Ackerson Absent: 2- Dorsey, and Mulvihill 5. O-356-20 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FORGIVABLE LOAN TO HABITAT OF HUMANITY OF METRO LOUISVILLE PURSUANT TO LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) SECTION 39.131(B). Sponsors:Primary Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) Attachments: O-356-20 V.1 082020 Forgivable Loan for Office of Housing and Comm. Dev..pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Vice Chair Kramer, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: Committee Member Sexton Smith Marilyn Harris, Office of Management and Budget The following was discussed: - Five Single Family homes to be built in Historic Russell Neighborhood - A forgivable loan to Habitat for Humanity - Sale prices for home in low $120,000 range, with approximately 1200 square feet - Search in place for additional lots - The area to build the homes is 20th - 22nd Street between Muhammad Ali and West Jefferson Street The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the Consent Calendar: Yes: 9- Hollander, Kramer, Sexton Smith, McCraney, Fowler, Reed, Winkler, Piagentini, and Ackerson Absent: 2- Dorsey, and Mulvihill Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Budget Committee Action Summary - Tentative August 27, 2020 Adjournment Without objection, Chair Hollander adjourned the meeting at 5:56 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 September 3, 2020. 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