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Meeting Name: Metro Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/30/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers/Virtual
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ID 26-0936 11. Discussion ItemAddresses to Council - July 30, 2026   Not available Video Video
ID 26-0850 12. MinutesRegular: Metro Council - June 25, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-0854 13. MinutesRegular: Committee of the Whole - June 25, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-0875 14. MinutesRegular: Planning and Zoning Committee - July 21, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0878 15. MinutesRegular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - July 21, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0877 16. MinutesRegular: Public Works Committee - July 21, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0880 17. MinutesRegular: Government Oversight/Audits and Appointments - July 21, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0881 18. MinutesRegular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee - July 22, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0882 19. MinutesRegular: Appropriations Committee - July 22, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0883 110. MinutesRegular: Public Safety Committee - July 22, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0884 111. MinutesRegular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - July 23, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0885 112. MinutesRegular: Budget Committee - July 23, 2026    Not available Not available
ID 26-0921 113. Discussion ItemTax Appeals Board - Dominque Hill and Darrel Skrine (Reappointments). Metro Council approval is not required.   Not available Not available
ID 26-0922 114. Discussion ItemAffordable Housing Trust Fund Board - Sarah Brady (New Appointment).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0923 115. Discussion ItemPolice Merit Board - Marina Gonzalez and Matthew Beck (New Appointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0924 116. Discussion ItemAir Pollution Control District Board - Robert Blair (Reappointment).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0925 117. Discussion ItemGreater Louisville Lodging Management District Board - David Greene (New Appointment) and Jamie Campisano, Lesli Schaffer, Andrew Blieden (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0926 118. Discussion ItemBoard of Zoning Adjustment - Sharon Bond and Marilyn Lewis (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0927 119. Discussion ItemWaste Management District 109 Board - Brian Funk and Kevin Gibson (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0928 120. Discussion ItemRiverport Authority Board - Nadareca Thibeaux (New Appointment).   Not available Not available
ID 26-0938 121. Discussion ItemAnti-Displacement Commission - Michelle Gardner and Terrence Elliot (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
O-183-26 122. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO FUND THE GYMS NOT JAILS PROGRAM TO BE HELD JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 4, 2026 AT THE SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER.   Not available Not available
O-189-26 123. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAIRDALE FAIR COMMUNITY UNITED, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 FAIRDALE FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1-3, 2026.   Not available Not available
O-191-26 124. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: CAMP TAYLOR ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN JULY 2026; D10 COMMUNITY DAY AT THE LOUISVILLE TENNIS CENTER SEPTEMBER 26, 2026; THE SECOND ANNUAL H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT AT CAMP TAYLOR PARK NOVEMBER 2026; AND THE SECOND ANNUAL SLABFEST IN JOE CREASON PARK IN JUNE 2027.   Not available Not available
O-192-26 125. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $9,922 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 JAZZ IN CENTRAL PARK TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2026.   Not available Not available
R-087-26 126. ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 12TH STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET AS “MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON WAY” IN HER HONOR.   Not available Not available
R-088-26 127. ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING MR. JULIO RODRIGUEZ BY NAMING THE CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND NORTH 36TH STREET AS “JULIO RODRIGUEZ WAY” IN HIS HONOR.   Not available Not available
O-193-26 128. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF PROSPECT OF A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED APPROXIMATELY EAST OF HARRODS CREEK, WEST OF TIMBER RIDGE DRIVE, NORTH OF US HWY 42 AND SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARY OF SAID CITY BUT NOT CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE FORMER CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AND BEING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE FORMER COUNTY OF JEFFERSON.   Not available Not available
R-085-26 129. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT $25,000 FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE (NLCI) AS PART OF THE BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF SOCIAL SERVICES.   Not available Not available
R-080-26 130. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DETERMINING 2.966 ACRES OF OTTER CREEK PARK LOCATED IN MEADE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND OWNED BY LOUISVILLE/ JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO GOVERNMENT”), THE GOVERNMENTAL SUCCSSOR TO THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, AS NO LONGER NEEDED AND NO LONGER PRACTICAL FOR A GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER TO MEADE COUNTY.   Not available Not available
R-083-26 131. ResolutionA RESOLUTION NOMINATING THE PORTION OF CHAMBERLAIN LANE WHICH RUNS FROM I-71 TO MINT SPRING BRANCH ROAD TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.   Not available Not available
R-090-26 132. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 NORTH ENGLISH STATION ROAD AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.   Not available Not available
O-186-26 133. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 603 AND 603R MOUNT HOLLY ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 7.9 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26ZONE0035).   Not available Video Video
O-187-26 134. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.7041- 65.7083 TO BE KNOWN AS THE LANDMARK BUILDING 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/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT 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.   Not available Video Video
R-081-26 135. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO R.C. BIGELOW, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.   Not available Video Video
O-188-26 136. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.   Not available Video Video
O-188-26 136. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.   Not available Video Video
O-280-25 239. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER OF TITLE XI AMENDING CHAPTER 149 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATING TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCES AND IN-PERSON SECURITY AT LATE-NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)   Not available Video Video
O-280-25 239. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER OF TITLE XI AMENDING CHAPTER 149 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATING TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCES AND IN-PERSON SECURITY AT LATE-NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)   Not available Video Video
O-280-25 239. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER OF TITLE XI AMENDING CHAPTER 149 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATING TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITY NUISANCES AND IN-PERSON SECURITY AT LATE-NIGHT BUSINESSES. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)(AS AMENDED)   Not available Video Video
O-185-26 240. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE "METRO GOVERNMENT" OR THE "ISSUER"), PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES OF THE METRO GOVERNMENT IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC PROJECTS AS DESCRIBED IN METRO GOVERNMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS; SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON WHICH THE BONDS AND NOTES ARE TO BE ISSUED AND PROVIDING FOR A COMPETITIVE, ADVERTISED SALE THEREOF; DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS AND NOTES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS AND NOTES. (AS AMENDED)   Not available Video Video
O-194-26 141. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FEED LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENT, PERSONNEL, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.   Not available Not available
O-195-26 142. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. FOR VENUE RENTAL AND FENCING COSTS FOR THE VIA COLORI FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 24TH AND 25TH 2026.   Not available Not available
O-200-26 143. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.   Not available Not available
O-201-26 144. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS AND RECREATION TO FUND THE DISTRICT 4 PARK ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS IN DISTRICT 4.   Not available Not available
O-202-26 145. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,000 IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 6; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BRIDGE KIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AFRICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 21-22, 2026.   Not available Not available
O-203-26 146. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE NATURE CENTER, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE BEARGRASS CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE AND SURROUNDING FOREST.   Not available Not available
O-206-26 147. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $9,625 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 9; TO CODES AND REGULATIONS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AS REPORTED OR IDENTIFIED BY THE HIGHLAND COMMERCE GUILD.   Not available Not available
O-207-26 148. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 12; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY.   Not available Not available
O-209-26 149. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.   Not available Not available
O-212-26 150. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $5,000.00 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 11) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 11).   Not available Not available
O-216-26 151. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $20,000.00 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 07) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 07).   Not available Not available
O-217-26 152. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, AND ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, RESPECTIVELY, BY TRANSFERRING $60,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 03 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO THE DISTRICT 03 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND.   Not available Not available
R-092-26 153. ResolutionRESOLUTION 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 ONE OR MORE PROPOSED ISSUES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES.   Not available Not available
R-097-26 154. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $107,250,000 OF FUNDING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (“DLG”), AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY DLG TO CARRY OUT VARIOUS PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THESE PROJECTS.   Not available Not available
R-096-26 155. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING IMAGE USAGE AND APPROVAL OF MAILINGS.   Not available Not available
R-093-26 156. ResolutionA RESOLUTION HONORING DEACON JAMES TURNER & M. ANNETTE MANDLEY-TURNER BY NAMING THE CORNER OF 32ND STREET AND WEST BROADWAY AS “REV. DEACON JAMES AND M. ANNETTE TURNER WAY” IN THEIR HONOR.   Not available Not available
O-009-26 157. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 36 ON POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES, TO BE KNOWN AS THE SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERYONE (SAFE) LAW.   Not available Not available
R-095-26 158. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE LOUISVILLE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS FOR ITS MENTOR/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS - $140,000.00.   Not available Not available
R-091-26 159. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD OF $75,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOR THE IROQUOIS PARK PLAYGROUND RUBBER MULCH PROJECT TO BE ADMNISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION.   Not available Not available
O-197-26 160. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT TO BINDING ELEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 908 S. ENGLISH STATION ROAD CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 12.5 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26AMEND0002).   Not available Not available
O-198-26 161. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF W. BRECKINRIDGE STREET AND S. 8TH STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 5,500 SQUARE FEET AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0010).   Not available Not available
O-199-26 162. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF MERMAID LANE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.165 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0017).   Not available Not available
O-210-26 163. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 51 REGARDING LICENSING FEES.   Not available Not available
R-100-26 164. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. EIGHTEEN (18), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRUMS LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.   Not available Not available