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, June 17, 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 3:02 p.m.  
Chair Joseph introduced the committee and non-committee members present.  
A quorum was established.  
Note: All committee and non-committee members present attended in  
Chambers, except Committee Member Shanklin and Committee Member  
Winkler, who attended virtually.  
7 -  
Present:  
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., and  
Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Non-Committee Member(s)  
Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Council Member Stuart Benson (R-20)  
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  
CIF061726PW01  
1.  
APPROPRIATING $189,621.21 FROM DISTRICT 1 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS  
TO PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COMPLETION OF THE  
LEES LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Primary Tammy Hawkins (D-1)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW01.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Council Member Hawkins spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CONDF061726SAM03  
2.  
APPROPRIATING $1,200 FROM DISTRICT 3 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SHIVELY AREA  
MINISTRIES, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR NIGHT OUT FOR  
YOUR NEIGHBORS FUNDRAISER TO HELD OCTOBER 16, 2026.  
Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CONDF061726SAM03.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development  
Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood  
Development Fund was approved.  
O-168-26  
3.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $19,000 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE  
DIRT BOWL DERBY SHOWCASE HELD APRIL 29, 2026, AND THE 2026 DIRT BOWL  
TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JUNE 6 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2026.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-168-26 V.1 061126 The Dirt Bowl NDF.pdf  
O-168-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Carmen Weathers, District 5 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
NDF061726MP05  
4.  
APPROPRIATING $600 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO METRO PARKS TO COVER THE COST OF 40 PICNIC TABLES USED AT PORTLAND  
FESTIVAL HELD ON JUNE 5 AND 6, 2026.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726MP05.pdf  
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.  
O-171-26  
5.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $175,000 FROM DISTRICT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
THE CITY OF ST. MATTHEWS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF A  
PAVILION AT WARWICK PARK AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS.  
Primary Paula McCraney (I-7)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-171-26 V.1 061126 City of St. Matthews pavillion NDF.pdf  
O-171-26 Supporting Documents CSM.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Anthony Walker, District 7 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
O-158-26  
6.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO ST. MATTHEWS FIRE AND RESCUE  
BENEVOLENCE FUND CORPORATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS FIRST  
ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST TO BE HELD JULY 3, 2026.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-158-26 V.1 061126 St. Matthews Fire and Rescue Freedom Fest  
NDF.pdf  
O-158-26 Supporting Documents SMFR.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
O-156-26  
7.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC ORPHAN  
SOCIETY, FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ST. JOE’S 177TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOR  
THE KIDS.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-156-26 V.1 061126 St. Joe's Picnic NDF.pdf  
O-156-26 Supporting Documents SJP.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
O-157-26  
8.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO STAGE ONE: THE LOUISVILLE  
CHILDREN’S THEATER FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS 2026-2027 PLAY IT  
FORWARD PROGRAM.  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-157-26 V.1 061126 StageOne Theatre NDF.pdf  
O-157-26 Supporting Documents SOT.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Regina Garr, District 9 Administrative Assistant  
- Committee Member Lyninger, also explained his reason for abstention being  
his daughter's involvement with Stage One  
- Committee Member Winkler  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
6 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
1 - Lyninger  
Yes:  
Abstain:  
NDF061726GRCPNA10  
9.  
APPROPRIATING $3,200 FROM DISTRICT 10 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS, THROUGH OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO GEORGE ROGERS  
CLARK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH  
THEIR ANNUAL EVENTS: MULBERRY HILL FALL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 11, 2026;  
EASTER BUNNY BASH ON MARCH 20, 2027; AND BAND IN THE PARK ON JUNE 11,  
2027.  
Primary Josie Raymond (D-10)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726GRCPNA10.pdf  
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.  
O-155-26  
10.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $1,500 FROM  
DISTRICT 14; AND $1,250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; THROUGH THE OFFICE  
OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC.  
FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR TEACHER SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TO BE HELD JULY 25,  
2026.  
Sponsors:Primary Crystal Bast (R-14), Additional Khalil Batshon (R-25), Additional Jonathan "JJ"  
Joseph (R-12) and Additional Dan Seum Jr.  
Attachments:  
O-155-26 V.1 061126 SWCM Teacher Supply Giveaway CONDF.pdf  
O-155-26 Supporting Documents SWCM.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Brad Bearden, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
O-153-26  
11.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $6,160 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $2,860 FROM DISTRICT 14; $2,200 FROM  
DISTRICT 12; AND $1,100 FROM DISTRICT 25; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 SOUTHEND MOVIES UNDER THE STARS TO BE HELD  
SUMMER AND FALL 2026.  
Sponsors:Primary Crystal Bast (R-14), Additional Khalil Batshon (R-25) and Additional Jonathan  
"JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
O-153-26 V.1 061126 Southend Movies Under the Stars NDF.pdf  
O-153-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Brad Bearden, District 14 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
NDF061726LMASm  
12.  
APPROPRIATING $1,400 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE  
FOLLOWING MANNER: $700 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12 AND 14; TO LOUISVILLE  
METRO ANIMAL SERVICES FOR TWO PET VACCINE CLINICS ON JUNE 20, 2026 AT  
VFW POST 1181 AND ON AUGUST 29, 2026 AT SOUTHWEST GOVERNMENT CENTER.  
Primary Crystal Bast (R-14) and Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726LMASm.pdf  
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.  
NDF061726MP14  
13.  
APPROPRIATING $1,066 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO METRO PARKS FOR STAFFING ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR TWO FAMILY  
FUN POOL NIGHTS AT SUN VALLEY POOL ON JUNE 26 AND JULY 17, 2026.  
Primary Crystal Bast (R-14)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726MP14.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
O-172-26  
14.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 15; THROUGH THE  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LOUISVILLE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS  
ALLIANCE, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOUTH POINTS BUY LOCAL  
FAIR TO BE HELD JULY 12, 2026.  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-172-26 V.1 061126 LIBA South Points Buy Local NDF.pdf  
O-172-26 Supporting Documents LIBA.pdf  
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:  
- Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant  
- Chair Joseph  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
NDF061726MP15  
15.  
APPROPRIATING $400 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO METRO PARKS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A BANNER AT THE CAMP TAYLOR POOL.  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726MP15.pdf  
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.  
NDF061726MP15a  
16.  
APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS  
TO METRO PARKS TO COVER THE COST OF TRASH CANS AND PICNIC TABLES FOR  
THE GERMANTOWN/SCHNITZELBURG BLUES FEST TO BE HELD ON JUNE 5  
THROUGH JUNE 7, 2026.  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726MP15a.pdf  
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.  
CONDF061726GSm  
17.  
APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $1,500 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN  
THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 FROM DISTRICT 8; AND  
$250 FROM DISTRICT 24; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET,  
TO GATHERING STRENGTH, INC. FOR A SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT THEIR  
ADAPTIVE RECREATION SHOWCASE TO BE HELD JULY 25, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Primary Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24) and  
Additional Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
CONDF061726GSm.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development  
Fund be recommended for approval.  
Amy Luckett, District 15 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair  
Parker, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be  
amended in the following manner:  
- add $500 from District 8 for a Bronze Level sponsorship  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$1,500.  
The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the amended  
Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.  
CIF061726PW16  
18.  
APPROPRIATING $11,513.89 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS  
TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 9519 NORTON COMMONS  
BOULEVARD.  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW16.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, 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.  
CIF061726PW16a  
19.  
APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 16 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 5720 MOSER FARM ROAD.  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW16a.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
O-167-26  
20.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $16,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20; AND $5,000 EACH  
FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 22; THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND  
BUDGET, TO 21ST CENTURY PARKS, INC. FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH  
INSTALLATION OF A NEW GEOTHERMAL HVAC UNIT.  
Sponsors:Primary Stuart Benson (R-20), Primary Kevin Bratcher (R-22) and Primary Kevin  
Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
O-167-26 V.1 061126 Floyds Fork HVAC replacement NDF.pdf  
O-167-26 Supporting Documents TCP.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair  
Parker, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Benson  
- Sonya Harward, Clerk  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
CIF061726PW21  
21.  
APPROPRIATING $22,040 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF FIVE SPEED HUMPS AND FOUR SPEED  
HUMP SIGN TO BE PLACED ON KENOAK DRIVE, ALGER AVENUE, AND FAY AVENUE  
FROM ARBOR AVENUE TO KENWOOD DRIVE.  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW21.pdf  
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:  
- Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant  
- Chair Joseph  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061726PW21a  
22.  
APPROPRIATING $10,120 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND TWO SPEED  
HUMP SIGNS FOR CLIFF AVENUE BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND WEST  
WOODLAWN AVENUE.  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW21a.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
- Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061726PW21b  
23.  
APPROPRIATING $13,120 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF THREE SPEED HUMPS AND TWO SPEED  
HUMP SIGNS ON MILE OF SUNSHINE DRIVE BETWEEN ORANGE BLOSSOM ROAD  
AND COPRA LANE.  
Attachments:  
CIF061726PW21b.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
- Ashkan Rezai, District 21 Legislative Assistant, spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
NDF061726BS26  
24.  
APPROPRIATING $2,491 FROM DISTRICT 26 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS, THROUGH BRIGHTSIDE, INC., TO SERMERSHEIM LANDSCAPE COMPANY  
FOR MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BRIGHTSPOT LOCATED AT  
FURMAN BOULEVARD AND TAYLORSVILLE ROAD.  
Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726BS26.pdf  
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.  
O-178-26  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$8,000] $24,450 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $8,000 FROM DISTRICT 12;  
$4,000 FROM DISTRICT 25; $2,700 FROM DISTRICT 3; $2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS  
13 AND 14; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 8; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 2,  
5, 7, 9, 16, AND 22; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 17, AND 24; TO METRO  
PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL  
TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-178-26 V.2 CAM 061726 Riverview Independence Fest NDF.pdf  
O-178-26 Supporting Documents MP.pdf  
O-178-26 V.1 061126 Riverview Independence Fest NDF.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum Jr., seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Chair Joseph  
- Bryson Sebastian, District 12 Legislative Assistant  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- Add $4,000 from District 25  
- Add $2,700 from District 3  
- Add $2,000 each from Districts 13 and 14  
- Add $1,000 each from Districts 1 and 8  
- Add $500 each from Districts 2, 5, 7, 9, 16, and 22  
- Add $250 each from Districts 4, 17, and 24  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$24,450.  
The motion to recommend for approval carried by the following vote and the  
amended Ordinance was sent to Old Business:  
7 - Joseph, Parker, Shanklin, Herndon, Lyninger, Seum Jr., and Winkler  
Yes:  
NDF061726PW12  
26.  
APPROPRIATING $3,367.20 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO STREETLIGHTS ON  
GAYMONT DRIVE AT STACY COURT AND GAYMONT COURT, INCLUDING A 5-YEAR  
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC.  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726PW12.pdf  
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.  
NDF061726PW12a  
27.  
APPROPRIATING $658.20 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR A STREETLIGHT ON DELLROSE DRIVE AND  
GRANDMEADOW LANE INCLUDING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH  
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC.  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726PW12a.pdf  
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.  
NDF061726LMPDm  
28.  
APPROPRIATING [$750] $3,642.18 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN  
THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICTS 14 AND 25 [12]; $571.09 FROM  
DISTRICTS 12 AND 13; AND $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 21; TO LOUISVILLE  
METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT THIRD DIVISION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH  
THEIR ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 4, 2026 (AS  
AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), Additional Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Additional Dan  
Seum Jr., Additional Crystal Bast (R-14), Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21) and Additional  
Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Attachments:  
NDF061726LMPDm.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Herndon, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Bryson Sebastian, District 12 Legislative Assistant  
- Sonya Harward, Clerk  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Vice Chair  
Parker, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as follows:  
- Add $750 each from Districts 14 and 25  
- Add $500 each from Districts 1 and 21  
- Add $571.09 from District 13  
- Reduce District 12's amount from $750 to $571.09  
The motion to amend carried with a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$3,642.18.  
The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the  
amended Neighborhood Development Fund was approved.  
NDF061726MP17  
29.  
APPROPRIATING $2,185 FROM DISTRICT 17 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO METRO PARKS TO COVER PORTABLE RESTROOMS, SECURITY, AND  
INFLATABLES FOR BERRYTOWN DAY ON AUGUST 1, 2026.  
Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061726MP17.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Lyninger, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Committee Member Winkler spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
Adjournment  
Without objection, Chair Joseph adjourned the meeting at 3:41 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 June 25, 2026.  
Transcript  
ID 26-0744  
[See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of the Appropriations Committee - June 17,  
2026.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each  
item.]  
Attachments:  
Unedited Captioning Transcript of the Appropriations Committee -  
June 17, 2026.pdf