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Meeting Name: Metro Council Agenda status: Tentative
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 26-1125 11. Discussion ItemCouncil Member Bast will introduce the Page for District 14, Wendell Herthel.   Not available Not available
ID 26-1213 12. Discussion ItemAddresses to Council - August 27, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1212 13. MinutesRegular: Metro Council - August 13, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1211 14. MinutesRegular: Committee of the Whole - August 13, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1170 15. MinutesRegular: Planning and Zoning Committee - August 18, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1173 16. MinutesRegular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - August 18, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1167 17. MinutesRegular: Public Works Committee - August 18, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1168 18. MinutesRegular: Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee - August 18, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1171 19. MinutesRegular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education - August 19, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1174 110. MinutesRegular: Appropriations Committee - August 19, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1172 111. MinutesRegular: Public Safety Committee - August 19, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1169 112. MinutesRegular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - August 20, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1175 113. MinutesRegular: Budget Committee - August 20, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1195 114. Discussion ItemGreater Louisville Lodging Management District Board - John Neace (New Appointment).   Not available Not available
ID 26-1197 115. Discussion ItemLandmarks and Preservation Districts Commission - Meredith Benz, Brunhilda Williams-Curington, and Elizabeth Piper (New Appointments)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1198 116. Discussion ItemMetropolitan Sewer District Board - Jeff Mosley, Lonnie Wright, and Christopher Burckle (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-1199 117. Discussion ItemNulu Review Overlay District Committee - Amy Brooks, Vadim Kaplan, and Douglas Owen (Reappointments).   Not available Not available
ID 26-1220 118. Discussion ItemUrban Services District Board - Keturah Morrow (New Appointment). Metro Council approval is not required.    Not available Not available
O-204-26 119. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $40,000 FROM DISTRICT 16 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE CITY OF PROSPECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOARDWALK AROUND THE PERIMETER OF PUTNEY POND.   Not available Not available
O-211-26 120. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND 21; $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; $750 FROM DISTRICT 4; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 24; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 17; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE TASTE OF SOUTH LOUISVILLE FUNDRAISER EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 22, 2026.   Not available Not available
O-215-26 121. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CENTRAL LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC. FOR ITS LOW-INCOME LG&E BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.   Not available Not available
O-219-26 122. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,440 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF THREE RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD AND NEWBURG ROAD.   Not available Not available
O-220-26 123. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,580 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO LUV-IT LANDSCAPING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION OF FIVE MEDIANS IN DISTRICT 15.   Not available Not available
O-223-26 124. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,410 FROM DISTRICT 23 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO HIGHVIEW BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHVIEW FALL FESTIVAL AND PARADE ON OCTOBER 10, THE HIGHVIEW HOLIDAY FEST ON DECEMBER 4, 2026, AND WEBSITE MAINTENANCE.   Not available Not available
O-213-26 125. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $35,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 03) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 03).   Not available Not available
O-222-26 126. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 163, SERIES 2022, AND ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $136,336.49 FROM THE UNALLOCATED BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW GRANTS PROJECT TO EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE USDA STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT.   Not available Not available
O-231-26 127. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 084, SERIES 2022, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 092, SERIES 2025, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL BUDGET AND ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $83,555.70 FROM TWO EXISTING PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING TWO NEW DISTRICT 15 PROJECTS.   Not available Not available
O-232-26 128. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 111, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET BY CHANGING THE NAMES OF THREE CAPITAL PROJECT TITLES.   Not available Not available
O-233-26 129. 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 $70,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 9 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TO THE DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND.   Not available Not available
O-234-26 130. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026 RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING $50,000 FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND (DISTRICT 09) TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL GENERAL OPERATIONS (DISTRICT 09).   Not available Not available
R-093-26 131. 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
AP081826DC 132. AppointmentAPPOINTMENT OF DANITA CHEATHAM TO THE DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 13, 2027   Not available Not available
AP081826RM 133. AppointmentAPPOINTMENT OF RENESHA MARTIN TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVOCACY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027)   Not available Not available
RP081826YJ 134. AppointmentREAPPOINTMENT OF YVONNE JONES TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS ADVOCACY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2029)   Not available Not available
AP081826DS 135. AppointmentAPPOINTMENT OF DANIEL CORRIE SHULL TO THE KENTUCKIANA WORKS - GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)   Not available Not available
AP081826KZ 136. AppointmentAPPOINTMENT OF DR. KAVEH ZAMANIAN TO THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 16, 2029)   Not available Not available
R-095-26 137. 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-103-26 138. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A NORTON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL GROUP - $200,000.00).   Not available Not available
R-106-26 139. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNING WASTEWATER MONITORING (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $150,000.00).   Not available Not available
R-109-26 140. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO REQUEST A KENTUCKY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOUISVILLE RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,178,295, TO ACCEPT SAID GRANT IF AWARDED, AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FUNDING IF SAID GRANT IS AWARDED.   Not available Not available
R-101-26 141. ResolutionA RESOLUTION DETERMINING A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3705 STONE LAKES DRIVE AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER.   Not available Not available
O-227-26 242. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING PACKAGE LIQUOR STORES (CASE NO. 26-LDC-0003) (AS AMENDED)   Not available Not available
R-107-26 143. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO KPFF, INC. AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.   Not available Not available
O-221-26 144. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL & PARADE COMMITTEE, INC., FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
O-224-26 245. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$9,000] $13,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 13; [AND] $1,500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 14, 19, 20, 22, AND 24[,]; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17, 18, AND 23; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATION FOR THE BOOTS, BADGES, AND BIDS EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 15, 2026 (AS AMENDED).   Not available Not available
O-226-26 246. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126, SERIES 2007, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 CAPITAL BUDGET, [ORDINANCE NO. 090, SERIES 2009, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 CAPITAL BUDGET,] ORDINANCE NO. 119, SERIES 2012, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 CAPITAL BUDGET, ORDINANCE NO. 088, SERIES 2021, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CAPITAL BUDGET, [ORDINANCE NO. 011, SERIES 2026, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET,] ORDINANCE NO. 092, SERIES 2025, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL BUDGET, BY TRANSFERRING AND CONSOLIDATING FUNDS BETWEEN PROJECTS WITHIN VARIOUS LOAN FUNDS TO FACILITATE MORE EFFICIENT PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (AS AMENDED).   Not available Not available
R-110-26 247. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $13,470,000 OF FUNDING THROUGH THE H.R. 6938, THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, H.R.7148, THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026, AND H.R. 4366, THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY H.R. 6938, H.R.7148, H.R. 4366 TO CARRY OUT VARIOUS PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THESE PROJECTS (AS AMENDED).   Not available Not available
O-237-26 148. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $4,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 4; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15 AND 24; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS PROJECT STAND DOWN/PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 2026.   Not available Not available
O-238-26 149. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 6TH DIVISION, TO FUND OVERTIME COSTS FOR INCREASED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT IN DISTRICT 26.   Not available Not available
O-243-26 150. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE LEVY OF TAXES WITHIN THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE LOUISVILLE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
R-118-26 151. ResolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT UP TO $1,882,400 FROM THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL (STATE OF KY) FOR THE SALE OF KENTUCKY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND IRA TAX CREDITS TO SUPPORT THE MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS PROJECT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.   Not available Not available
R-114-26 152. ResolutionA RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE “ISSUER”) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND WESLEY MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. (THE “CORPORATION”), A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND/OR ANY WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE CORPORATION (COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS THE “BORROWER”) RELATING TO THE FINANCING THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF THE ISSUER’S BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000 (THE “NOTES”) FOR CERTAIN COSTS INCURRED PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND EQUIPPING OF LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH RELATED FACILITIES LOCATED AT 5012 AND 5400 EAST MANSLICK ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (THE “PROJECT”); AGREEING TO UNDERTAKE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE NOTES TO EFFECT THE PROJECT FINANCING IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,200,000 AND AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO PAY FOR COSTS OF THE PROJECT; AND TAKING OTHER PRELIMINARY ACTION.   Not available Not available
R-116-26 153. ResolutionA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF LOCAL INCENTIVES TO CORNBREAD CBD, PBC AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNEES OR APPROVED AFFILIATES THEREOF PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 154, SUBCHAPTER 32.   Not available Not available
R-117-26 154. ResolutionA RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO OBTAIN SPECIALIZED PHYSICIAN SERVICES (MARK S. JORRISCH, M.D.- $183,960.00).   Not available Not available
O-240-26 155. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING ROAD WIDTH (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0003)   Not available Not available
O-241-26 156. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF THE PORTION OF EAST JACOB STREET BETWEEN SOUTH BROOK STREET AND SOUTH FIRST STREET CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.261 ACRES AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0008).   Not available Not available
O-242-26 157. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF THE PORTION OF EAST ST. CATHERINE STREET BETWEEN LOGAN STREET AND STEVE MAGRE ALLEY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 9,000 SQUARE FEET AND BEING IN LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0012).   Not available Not available