Louisville Metro Government  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Thursday, July 30, 2026  
6:00 PM  
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
Metro Council  
Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3),  
Ken Herndon (D-4), Donna L. Purvis (D-5), JP Lyninger (D-6),  
Paula McCraney (I-7), Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Andrew Owen (D-9),  
Josie Raymond (D-10), Kevin Kramer (R-11), Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12),  
Dan Seum, Jr. (R-13), Crystal Bast (R-14), Jennifer Chappell (D-15),  
Scott Reed (R-16), Markus Winkler (D-17), Marilyn Parker (R-18),  
Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Stuart Benson (R-20), Betsy Ruhe (D-21),  
Kevin Bratcher (R-22), Jeff Hudson (R-23), Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24),  
Khalil Batshon (R-25), Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
President: Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
President Pro-Tem: Tammy Hawkins (D-1)  
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance  
Members Roll Call  
Addresses to the Council  
ID 26-0936  
Addresses to Council - July 30, 2026  
1.  
Attachments:  
Addresses to Council 7-30-26.pdf  
Council Minutes  
ID 26-0850  
Regular: Metro Council - June 25, 2026  
2.  
Attachments:  
Action Summary for Metro Council 6-25-26.pdf  
Committee Minutes  
ID 26-0854  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0875  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0878  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0877  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0880  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0881  
Regular: Committee of the Whole - June 25, 2026  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Action Summary for Committee of the Whole - 6-25-26.pdf  
Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - July 21, 2026  
Action Summary for Planning and Zoning Committee 7-21-26.pdf  
Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - July 21, 2026  
Action Summary for Labor and Economic Development Committee 7-21-26.pdf  
Regular: Public Works Committee - July 21, 2026  
Action Summary for Public Works Committee 7-21-26.pdf  
Regular: Government Oversight/Audits and Appointments - July 21, 2026  
Action Summary for Government Oversight-Audit and Appointment Committee 7  
Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education  
Committee - July 22, 2026  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0882  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0883  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0884  
Attachments:  
Action Summary for Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education 7  
Regular: Appropriations Committee - July 22, 2026  
Action Summary for Appropriations Committee 7-22-26.pdf  
9.  
Regular: Public Safety Committee - July 22, 2026  
Action Summary for Public Saftey Committee 7-22-26.pdf  
10.  
11.  
Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee - July 23, 2026  
Action Summary for Parks and Sustainability Committee 7-23-26.pdf  
ID 26-0885  
Regular: Budget Committee - July 23, 2026  
12.  
Attachments:  
Action Summary for Budget Committee 7-23-26.pdf  
Communications to the Council  
ID 26-0921  
13.  
Tax Appeals Board - Dominque Hill and Darrel Skrine (Reappointments).  
Metro Council approval is not required.  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0922  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0923  
ATP Tax Appeals Board 07.30.26.pdf  
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - Sarah Brady (New Appointment).  
ATP Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board 07.30.26.pdf  
14.  
15.  
Police Merit Board - Marina Gonzalez and Matthew Beck (New  
Appointments).  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0924  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0925  
ATP Police Merit Board 07.30.26.pdf  
Air Pollution Control District Board - Robert Blair (Reappointment).  
ATP Air Pollution Control District 07.30.26.pdf  
16.  
17.  
Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board - David Greene  
(New Appointment) and Jamie Campisano, Lesli Schaffer, Andrew  
Blieden (Reappointments).  
Attachments:  
ATP Greater Louisville Lodging Management District Board 07.30.26.pdf  
ID 26-0926  
18.  
19.  
Board of Zoning Adjustment - Sharon Bond and Marilyn Lewis  
(Reappointments).  
Attachments:  
ATP Board of Zoning Adjustment 07.30.26.pdf  
ID 26-0927  
Waste Management District 109 Board - Brian Funk and Kevin Gibson  
(Reappointments).  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0928  
Attachments:  
ID 26-0938  
ATP Waste Management District 109 Board 07.30.26.pdf  
Riverport Authority Board - Nadareca Thibeaux (New Appointment).  
ATP Riverport Authority Board 07.30.26.pdf  
20.  
21.  
Anti-Displacement Commission - Michelle Gardner and Terrence Elliot  
(Reappointments).  
Attachments:  
ATP Anti-Displacement Commission 7.30.26.pdf  
Consent Calendar  
Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
O-183-26  
22.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Attachments:  
O-183-26 V.1 062526 D3 NDF for Gyms Not Jails.pdf  
O-183-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Appropriations Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
O-189-26  
23.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13)  
Attachments:  
O-189-26 V.1 062526 Fairdale Fair NDF.pdf  
O-189-26 Supporting Documents FFCU.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Appropriations Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
O-191-26  
24.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Josie Raymond (D-10)  
Attachments:  
O-191-26 V.1 062526 D10 Park events NDF.pdf  
O-191-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Appropriations Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
O-192-26  
25.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
O-192-26 V.1 062526 D6 NDF for Jazz in Central Park.pdf  
O-192-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Appropriations Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
Legislation forwarded from EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND  
EDUCATION COMMITTEE  
R-087-26  
26.  
A RESOLUTION HONORING MITZI MCCAULEY WILSON BY NAMING  
THE CORNER OF 12TH STREET AND JEFFERSON STREET AS “MITZI  
MCCAULEY WILSON WAY” IN HER HONOR.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
R-087-26 V.1 062526 Honorary Street Sign for Mitzi McCauley Wilson.pdf  
For Reference - CIF072226PW04.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Equity, Community Affairs,  
Housing, Health, and Education Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Equity, Community Affairs,  
Housing, Health, and  
Education Committee  
R-088-26  
27.  
A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. JULIO RODRIGUEZ BY NAMING THE  
CORNER OF DUNCAN STREET AND NORTH 36TH STREET AS “JULIO  
RODRIGUEZ WAY” IN HIS HONOR.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Attachments:  
R-088-26 V.1 062526 Honorary Street Naming Julio Rodriguez .pdf  
For Reference: CIF072226PW05.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Equity, Community Affairs,  
Housing, Health, and Education Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Equity, Community Affairs,  
Housing, Health, and  
Education Committee  
Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS  
COMMITTEE  
O-193-26  
28.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Attachments:  
O-193-26 V.1 062526 Annexation Request from City of Prospect.pdf  
O-193-26 ATTACH Annexation for City of Prospect.pdf  
OMB's Response to City of Prospect Annexation.pdf  
Public Works Response to City of Prospect Annexation.pdf  
Planning's Response to City of Prospect Annexation.pdf  
MSD Response to City of Prospect Annexation.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments  
Committee  
Legislation forwarded from LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
R-085-26  
29.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
R-085-26 V.1 062526 Mayor to Accept Funds from NLCI for Ofc of SS.pdf  
2026 City of Louisville BERC Program Acceptance Letter.pdf  
City of Louisville 2026 BERC Program MOU.pdf  
BERC Program Social Media Toolkit.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
Legislation forwarded from PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  
R-080-26  
30.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Crystal Bast (R-14)  
Attachments:  
R-080-26 V.1 062526 Tranfer of Portion of Otter Creek Park Property to Meade  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/23/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Parks and Sustainability  
Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Parks and Sustainability  
Committee  
Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  
R-083-26  
31.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Attachments:  
R-083-26 V.1 062526 Chamberlain Ln I-71 to Mint Spring Branch Rd as a Scen  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Planning and Zoning  
Committee  
Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
R-090-26  
32.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19)  
Attachments:  
R-090-26 V.1 062526 Surplus Property at 207 N. English Station Rd.pdf  
R-090-26 ATTACH Exhibit B.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Public Works Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Public Works Committee  
Old Business  
O-186-26  
33.  
AN 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).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
O-186-26 V.1 062526 Zoning at 603 and 603R Mount Holly Rd (26ZONE0035).p  
26-ZONE-0035.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_StaffReport.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_Plan_042726.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_ApplicantPresentation.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_FindingsofFact.doc  
26-ZONE-0035_LegalDescription_060926.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_LetterofExplanation_032526.pdf  
26-ZONE-0035_PCMinutes_060426.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee  
Action Required By: September 2, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Planning and Zoning  
Committee  
O-187-26  
34.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
O-187-26 V.1 062526 Establishing The Landmark Building Development Area.p  
O-187-26 ATTACH Exhibit A - Development Plan.pdf  
O-187-26 ATTACH Exhibit C - Local Participation Agreement.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
R-081-26  
35.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
R-081-26 V.1 062526 Incentives for R.C. Bigelow.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
recommended for approval  
Labor and Economic  
Development Committee  
O-188-26  
36.  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT  
TO RENEW THE GAS FRANCHISE WITH LOUISVILLE GAS &  
ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SIGN A GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jeff Hudson (R-23)  
Attachments:  
O-188-26 V.1 062526 LGE Franchise Agreement Renewal.pdf  
O-188-26 ATTACH Second Amendment to Franchise Agreement.pdf  
O-188-26 ATTACH First Amendment to Franchise Agreement 6-10-21.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/21/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Public Works Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Public Works Committee  
O-181-26  
37.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000  
FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO FRIENDS OF NICOLE  
50/50 MENTORING COLLABORATIVE, INCORPORATED FOR COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRISP WYANDOTTE CAREER READINESS  
AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
O-181-26 V.1 062526 NDF for Friends of Nicole 50-50 Mentoring Collab.pdf  
O-181-26 Supporting Documents FON.pdf  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
7/22/26  
Metro Council  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
Appropriations Committee recommended for approval  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
O-190-26  
38.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] $15,000 FROM  
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING  
MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; AND $5,000 FROM DISTRICT  
10; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
MINISTRIES UNITED OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISVILLE, INC. FOR  
SALARIES, RENT, AND UTILITY COSTS FOR THE JIM KING SENIOR  
WELLNESS CENTER (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Additional Josie Raymond (D-10)  
O-190-26 V.2 CAM 072226 D15 NDF for MUSCL.pdf  
O-190-26 Supporting Documents MUSCL.pdf  
Attachments:  
O-190-26 V.1 062526 D15 NDF for MUSCL.pdf  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Appropriations Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
7/22/26  
7/22/26  
Appropriations Committee  
Appropriations Committee  
amended  
recommended for approval  
O-280-25  
39.  
AN 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)  
Sponsors:  
Primary Tammy Hawkins (D-1) and Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21)  
O-280-25 V.2 CABS 072226 Late-Night Business Security.pdf  
O-280-25 V.1 111325 Late-Night Business Security.pdf  
Attachments:  
O-280-25 PROPOSED CABS 072226 Late-Night Business Security.pdf  
O-280-25 PROPOSED CABS 060326 Late-Night Business Security  
O-280-25 PROPOSED CABS 050626 Late-Night Business Security.pdf  
Legislative History  
5/6/26  
Public Safety Committee  
postponed  
Action Required By: October 23, 2026  
6/3/26  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
Public Safety Committee  
postponed  
6/17/26  
6/17/26  
7/22/26  
7/22/26  
7/22/26  
7/22/26  
Returned to the table  
postponed  
Returned to the table  
amended  
amended  
recommended for approval  
O-185-26  
40.  
AN 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)  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
O-185-26 V.2 CAM 072326 Metro's General Obligation Bonds.pdf  
O-185-26 V.1 062526 Metro's General Obligation Bonds.pdf  
Attachments:  
Legislative History  
6/25/26  
Metro Council  
assigned to the Budget Committee  
Action Required By: December 25, 2026  
7/23/26  
7/23/26  
Budget Committee  
Budget Committee  
recommended for approval  
amended  
New Business  
Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
O-194-26  
41.  
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:  
O-194-26 V.1 073026 NDF for Feed Louisville.pdf  
O-194-26 Supporting Documents FL.pdf  
O-195-26  
42.  
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 24TH AND 25TH 2026.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
O-195-26 V.1 073026 GSK Via Colori NDF.pdf  
O-195-26 Supporting Documents GSK.pdf  
O-200-26  
43.  
44.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 4  
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO BRIGHTSIDE, INC. FOR  
TREE MAINTENANCE IN DISTRICT 4.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
O-200-26 V.1 073026 D4 NDF for BS Tree Trimming.pdf  
O-200-26 Supporting Documents BS.pdf  
O-201-26  
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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
O-201-26 V.1 073026 NDF D4 Parks Activity Acct.pdf  
O-201-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
O-202-26  
45.  
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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary JP Lyninger (D-6)  
Attachments:  
O-202-26 V.1 073026 D6 NDF for Bridge Kids International.pdf  
O-202-26 Supporting Documents BKI.pdf  
O-203-26  
46.  
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:  
O-203-26 V.1 073026 NDF for Louisville Nature Center.pdf  
O-203-26 Supporting Documents LNC.pdf  
O-206-26  
47.  
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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9) and Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
O-206-26 V.1 073026 NDF Graffiti Abatement D8 & D9.pdf  
O-206-26 Supporting Documents CR.pdf  
Attachments:  
O-207-26  
48.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13), Primary Crystal Bast (R-14) and Primary Jonathan "JJ"  
Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
O-207-26 V.1 073026 NDF for Celebrate Recovery.pdf  
O-207-26 Supporting Documents CRF.pdf  
Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE  
O-209-26  
49.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110, SERIES 2026,  
RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET,  
BY REALLOCATING FUNDS BETWEEN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Attachments:  
O-209-26 V.1 073026 Budget Reallocation for Various Departments.pdf  
Reallocation of EAF Chart FY27.pdf  
O-212-26  
50.  
AN 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).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
O-212-26 V.1 073026 D11 NDF to Gen. Op. Budget Trans.pdf  
O-216-26  
51.  
AN 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).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Paula McCraney (I-7)  
Attachments:  
O-216-26 V.1 073026 D7 NDF to Gen Op Budget Transfer.pdf  
O-217-26  
52.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Attachments:  
O-217-26 V.1 073026 D3 CIF to NDF Budget Transfer.pdf  
R-092-26  
53.  
RESOLUTION 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
R-092-26 V.1 073026 Intent of Metro to Finance Projects for Various Depts-Gen  
R-097-26  
54.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
R-097-26 V.1 073026 Accept Funds through DLG for Various Projects.pdf  
Legislation assigned to COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES  
R-096-26  
55.  
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL  
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING IMAGE USAGE AND  
APPROVAL OF MAILINGS.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Attachments:  
R-096-26 V.1 073026 Amend MC Policies and Procedures Cost Center and Add  
R-096-26 ATTACH Attachment M - Sample Permission Form.pdf  
Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND  
EDUCATION COMMITTEE  
R-093-26  
56.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
R-093-26 V.1 073026 Honorary Street Naming James & Annette Turner .pdf  
For reference - CIF080526PW04.pdf  
Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS  
COMMITTEE  
O-009-26  
57.  
AN 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Attachments:  
O-009-26 V.1 012926 Amends LMCO RE SAFE Law.pdf  
Legislative History  
5/5/26  
held  
Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments  
Committee  
Action Required By: July 29, 2026  
6/2/26  
held  
held  
held  
Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments  
Committee  
6/16/26  
7/21/26  
Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments  
Committee  
Government Oversight/Audit  
and Appointments  
Committee  
Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
R-095-26  
58.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Josie Raymond (D-10)  
Attachments:  
R-095-26 V.1 073026 Contract for Louisville Zoological Gardens with JCTC.pdf  
KCTCS NCCR -signed_Redacted.pdf  
African Outpost and Boma Petting Zoo Agreement FY27 062526 -signed.pdf  
Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  
R-091-26  
59.  
A 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.  
Attachments:  
R-091-26 V.1 073026 Grant for Iroquois Park Playground Rubber Mulch Project.  
Iroquois Park Playground Rubber Mulch Project.pdf  
Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  
O-197-26  
60.  
AN 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).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
O-197-26 V.1 073026 Amendment to Binding Elements for 908 S. English Statio  
26-AMEND-0002.pdf  
26-AMEND_0002_PCStaffReport.pdf  
24-ZONE-0014_ApprovedPlan.pdf  
26-AMEND-0002_PCMinutes_06.18.2026.pdf  
26-AMEND-0002_ApplicantPresentation.pdf  
O-198-26  
61.  
AN 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).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
O-198-26 V.1 073026 26STRCLOSURE0010 Closure of an unnamed alley inter  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010_DRCStaffReport.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010_Plat_051826.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010_Justification.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010_PCMinutes_071626.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0010_PCStaffReport.pdf  
O-199-26  
62.  
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF MERMAID LANE  
CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.165 ACRES AND BEING IN  
LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 26STRCLOSURE0017).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
O-199-26 V.1 073026 26STRCLOSURE0017 Closure of Mermaid Lane .pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0017_DRC Staff Report_070126.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0017_Exhibit.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0017_Description.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0017_Justification.pdf  
26-STRCLOSURE-0017_PCMinutes_07162026.pdf  
Legislation assigned to PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  
O-210-26  
63.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 51 REGARDING LICENSING FEES.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Dan Seum Jr. (R-13)  
Attachments:  
O-210-26 V.1 073026 Amending Chapter 51 Licensing Requirements.pdf  
Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
R-100-26  
64.  
A 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.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Attachments:  
R-100-26 V.1 073026 Condemnation Crums Ln sidewalk.pdf  
R-100-26 ATTACH EXHIBIT A Condemned Property.pdf  
R-100-26 ATTACH EXHIBIT B Plat Map.pdf  
R-100-26 ATTACH EXHIBIT C Interested Parties.pdf  
Announcements  
Adjournment