Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Tentative  
Appropriations Committee  
Chair Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Vice Chair Marilyn Parker (R-18)  
Committee Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Committee Member Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Committee Member JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Committee Member Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13)  
Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Wednesday, August 5, 2026  
3:00 PM  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Chair Joseph called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.  
Chair Joseph introduced the committee members present. A quorum was  
established.  
5 -  
Present:  
Chair Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), Vice Chair Marilyn Parker (R-18), Committee  
Member Ken Herndon (D-4), Committee Member JP Lyninger (D-6), and Committee  
Member Dan Seum Jr. (R-13)  
2 -  
Excused:  
Committee Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2), and Committee Member Markus  
Winkler (D-17)  
Support Staff  
Clerk(s)  
Christina Scotland, Council Financial Analyst  
Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office  
Amy Golden, Assistant Clerk  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Pending Legislation  
1.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Primary  
Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Lyninger, seconded by Committee  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Ben Harlan, District 3 Legislative Assistant  
- Committee Member Herndon  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
2.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUND,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THETA OMEGA, INC.  
FOR THE MEN OF QUALITY COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND BACKPACK GIVEAWAY  
ON JULY 18, 2026.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Carmen Washington, District 5 Legislative Assistant  
- Chair Joseph  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
3.  
APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THETA OMEGA, INC.  
FOR PROGRAMMING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR MEN OF QUALITY SCHOOL  
WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2026.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
4.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHAWNEE GOLF COURSE  
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BEING HELD ON JULY 31, 2026.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Carmen Washington, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
5.  
APPROPRIATING $36,070 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR EIGHT SEGMENTS OF SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS  
LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 5.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Carmen Washington, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
6.  
APPROPRIATING $41,800 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR SIX SEGMENTS OF SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS  
IN DISTRICT 5.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Carmen Washington, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
7.  
APPROPRIATING $61,640 FROM DISTRICT 5 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS TO REPAIR SIDEWALKS AT 12 LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 5.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Carmen Washington, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
8.  
AN 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 24 AND 25, 2026.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Regina Garr, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
9.  
AN 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.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9) and Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Regina Garr, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
10.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR THE HEART OF SAINT MATTHEWS BEAUTIFICATION  
PROJECT.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Regina Garr, District 9 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
11.  
APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH METRO PARKS, TO CHAPMAN APPRAISALS LLC TO ASSESS THE VALUE  
OF LADY BIRD JOHNSON LAND ADJACENT TO SENECA PARK.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Committee Member Lyninger  
- Regina Garr, District 9 Legislative Assistant  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
12.  
APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE  
FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8 AND 9 TO LOUISVILLE METRO  
POLICE DEPARTMENT 5TH DIVISION FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT  
EVENT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND VENDOR COSTS.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9) and Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair  
Parker, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
13.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:Primary Josie Raymond (D-10), Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Primary Ben  
Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair  
Parker, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Justin Soforo, District 10 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
14.  
APPROPRIATING $1,997.24 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 55 TENNIS RACQUETS AND 195  
TENNIS BALLS TO BE RETAINED BY METRO PARKS FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC.  
Primary Josie Raymond (D-10)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
15.  
APPROPRIATING $840 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PICNIC TABLES AND PORTABLE  
TOILETS FOR THE DAINTY FUNDRAISER ON JULY 25 AND THE 56TH ANNUAL  
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DAINTY ON JULY 27, 2026.  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
16.  
APPROPRIATING $81.32 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COST OF TRASH AND RECYCLING BOXES FOR  
THE DAINTY FUNDRAISER ON JULY 25 AND THE 56TH ANNUAL WORLD  
CHAMPIONSHIP DAINTY ON JULY 27, 2026.  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Committee Member Lyninger  
- Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant  
- Committee Member Herndon  
- Vice Chair Parker  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
17.  
APPROPRIATING [$750] $1,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN  
THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 21;  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FAMILY SCHOLAR  
HOUSE FOR THEIR 2026 PACK A BACKPACK BASH TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3-7,  
2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be  
recommended for approval.  
Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Lyninger, seconded by Committee  
Member Seum, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as  
follows:  
- add $500 from District 21  
The motion to amend carried by voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$1,250.  
The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the  
amended Neighborhood Development Fund was sent to Old Business.  
18.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 10908 KINGS CROWN DRIVE.  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Jared Townes, District 16 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
19.  
APPROPRIATING $60,000 FROM DISTRICT 18 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR A SIDEWALK DRAINAGE PROJECT AT 4704 LOWE ROAD AND A  
NEW SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AT 4408 LOWE ROAD.  
Primary Marilyn Parker (R-18)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Vice Chair Parker  
- Committee Member Lyninger  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
20.  
APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CURB AT THE  
ISLAND/MEDIAN LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF KILMER BOULEVARD AND  
EAST INDIAN TRAIL.  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Christina Scotland, Council Financial Analyst, spoke to this item (on behalf of  
District 2).  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
21.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO 502 TREE AND  
LANDSCAPE FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Committee Member Herndon spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
22.  
AN 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.  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Committee Member Herndon spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
23.  
APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN HONORARY STREET  
SIGN FOR DEACON JAMES AND ANNETTE TURNER AT THE CORNER OF 32ND AND  
WEST BROADWAY.  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Committee Member Herndon spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
24.  
AN 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.  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Committee Member Lyninger  
- Chair Joseph  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$12,500] $12,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 13;  
$2,000 FROM DISTRICT 14; [AND] $500 FROM DISTRICT 12; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT  
24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO CELEBRATE  
RECOVERY FAIRDALE CORPORATION FOR THE COST OF MEALS,  
TRANSPORTATION, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CELEBRATE RECOVERY (AS  
AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13), Primary Crystal Bast (R-14) and Primary Jonathan "JJ"  
Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Committee Member Seum spoke to this item.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Lyninger, seconded by Committee  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be amended in the following manner:  
- add $250 from District 24.  
The motion carried by voice vote for a new appropriated total of $12,750.  
The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the  
amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:  
5 - Joseph, Parker, Herndon, Lyninger, and Seum Jr.  
2 - Shanklin, and Winkler  
Yes:  
Excused:  
26.  
APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 17 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ENHANCED  
STOP SIGNS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GOOSE CREEK ROAD AND BLOSSOM  
LANE.  
Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Kip Eatherly, District 17 Legislative Assistant  
- Vice Chair Parker  
- Committee Member Lyninger  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
Adjournment  
Without objection, Chair Joseph adjourned the meeting at 3:32 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 13, 2026.