Legislation Details

File #: R-041-26    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: Parks and Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action:
Title: A RESOLUTION RENAMING BALLARD PARK TO "SMOKETOWN-BALLARD PARK."
Sponsors: Ken Herndon (D-4)
Attachments: 1. R-041-26 V.1 042326 Re-Naming Ballard Park to Smoketown-Ballard Park.pdf, 2. Supporting Documentation.pdf

RESOLUTION No. _______, Series 2026

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A RESOLUTION RENAMING BALLARD PARK TO “SMOKETOWN-BALLARD PARK.”

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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER KEN HERNDON

                     WHEREAS, Ballard Park is located within the Smoketown Neighborhood of Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (“Metro”); and

                     WHEREAS, Metro wishes to increase neighborhood recognition and identity among its citizens; and

WHEREAS, fostering neighborhood identity cultivates a sense of belonging and community cohesion among Metro’s citizens, enhancing social support networks and promoting overall well-being; and

                     WHEREAS, the establishment of strong neighborhood identities empowers citizens with a collective voice, facilitating grassroots initiatives, encouraging civic engagement, and leading to a more vibrant and resilient local community.

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO AS FOLLOWS:

 

SECTION I: Pursuant to Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Code of Ordinances, Section 39.033, Director of Facilities and Fleet Management has approved the request to rename Ballard Park to “Smoketown-Ballard Park” and is hereby directed to update its literature and information regarding the name change and to move forward with all necessary fabrications and installations of the new signage.

SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval or otherwise becoming law.

 

 

 

_______________________________ Sonya Harward Metro Council Clerk

_____________________________ Brent Ackerson President of the Council

 

 

 _______________________________ Craig Greenburg Mayor

 _____________________________ Approval Date

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

 

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

 

 

 

BY:  _______________________________

 

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