Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Final  
Thursday, June 25, 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  
Council President Ackerson called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. and asked  
all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Members Roll Call  
A quorum was established.  
This meeting was held pursuant to KRS 61.826 and Council Rule 5A. All  
Council Members attended the meeting in Chambers, except for Council  
Member Winkler who attended virtually via Webex.  
26 - Council Member Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Council Member Barbara Shanklin (D-2),  
Council Member Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Council Member Ken Herndon  
(D-4), Council Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Council Member JP Lyninger  
(D-6), Council Member Paula McCraney (I-7), Council Member Ben Reno-Weber  
(D-8), Committee Member Andrew Owen (D-9), Council Member Josie Raymond  
(D-10), Council Member Kevin Kramer (R-11), Council Member Jonathan "JJ"  
Joseph (R-12), Council Member Dan Seum Jr. (R-13), Council Member Crystal  
Bast (R-14), Council Member Jennifer Chappell (D-15), Council Member Scott  
Reed (R-16), Council Member Markus Winkler (D-17), Council Member Marilyn  
Parker (R-18), Council Member Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Council Member  
Stuart Benson (R-20), Council Member Betsy Ruhe (D-21), Council Member  
Kevin Bratcher (R-22), Council Member Jeff Hudson (R-23), Council Member  
Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24), Council Member Khalil Batshon (R-25) and  
Council President Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Present:  
Support Staff  
Clerk(s)  
Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office  
Amanda Baker, Jefferson County Attorney’s Office  
Michael Spenlau, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Robert Tinsley, Metro Technology Services  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk  
Introduction of Page(s)  
Council Member Raymond introduced Drew Hardin, the Page from District 10.  
Special Recognitions and Proclamations  
1.  
Council Member Bast recognized Allysa Pollard for being Valedictorian at Ballard High  
School and first Southwest Louisville Girl Scout Gold Award recipient.  
Attachments:  
Council Member McCraney also spoke to this item.  
Addresses to the Council  
Council President Ackerson made a statement at the beginning of the  
Addresses to Council.  
The Clerk called forward the following speakers:  
- River Wood  
- Bill Wells  
- Collette Wilson  
- Misha Tsozik  
- Curtis Owens  
- Ann Ferree  
- Harry Kron  
- Karen Frazier  
- Tina Burnell  
Addresses to Council - June 25, 2026  
2.  
Attachments:  
Council Minutes  
A motion was made by Committee Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Lyninger, that the Council Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
Regular: Metro Council - June 11, 2026  
3.  
Attachments:  
Committee Minutes  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Batshon, that the Committee Minutes be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
25 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge,  
Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
1 - Ruhe  
Absent:  
Regular: Committee of the Whole - June 11, 2026  
4.  
Attachments:  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Special: Budget Committee - June 15, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Planning and Zoning Committee - June 16, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Labor and Economic Development Committee - June 16, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Public Works Committee - June 16, 2026  
8.  
9.  
Attachments:  
Regular: Government Oversight/Audits & Appointments - June 16, 2026  
Attachments:  
10.  
Regular: Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education - June 17, 2026  
Attachments:  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Regular: Appropriations Committee - June 17, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Public Safety Committee - June 17, 2026  
Attachments:  
Regular: Parks and Sustainability Committee _ June 18, 2026  
Attachments:  
Special: Budget Committee - June 22, 2026  
Attachments:  
15.  
Regular: Committee on Committees - June 23, 2026  
Attachments:  
Consent Calendar  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council  
Member Piagentini, that the Consent Calendar be approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote and all items on the Consent  
Calendar were approved:  
25 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell,  
Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Bratcher, Hudson,  
Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
1 - Ruhe  
Absent:  
Legislation forwarded from APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
16.  
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:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 097-2026  
17.  
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. (R-13)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 098-2026  
18.  
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.  
Sponsors:Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 099-2026  
19.  
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.  
Sponsors:Primary Paula McCraney (I-7)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 100-2026  
Legislation forwarded from BUDGET COMMITTEE  
20.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR LOUISVILLE  
TOURISM.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 101-2026  
21.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE  
TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (TARC).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 102-2026  
56.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO ESTABLISH SUBCLASSIFICATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY  
FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES  
DISTRICT.  
Sponsors:Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) and Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 103-2026  
22.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT,  
KENTUCKY, (I) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS HEALTH SYSTEM REVENUE  
BONDS (NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.), SERIES 2026 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN  
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000,000, THE PROCEEDS  
OF WHICH SHALL BE LOANED TO NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC.TO (A) PAY OR  
REIMBURSE NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND NORTON HOSPITALS, INC. FOR THE  
COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING AND EQUIPPING CERTAIN  
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. AND CERTAIN  
AFFILIATES, AND (B) REFINANCE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS, AND (II)  
TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTION.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 104-2026  
23.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN  
FOR THE GREATER LOUISVILLE LODGING MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DBA  
LOUISVILLE HOTEL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026, TO JUNE 30,  
2027.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Additional Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 041-2026  
Legislation forwarded from COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES  
24.  
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING, AND CREATING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF  
TITLE III OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO KRS  
83A.060.  
Sponsors:Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 105-2026  
25.  
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET  
ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE METRO OFFICE OF  
INTERNAL AUDIT FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION SERVICES (BOEHL, STOPHER &  
GRAVES LLP- $20,000).  
Sponsors:Primary Brent Ackerson (D-26)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 042-2026  
Legislation forwarded from GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND  
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE  
26.  
APPOINTMENT OF EBERT HAEGELE TO THE CIVILIAN REVIEW AND  
ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 25, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
27.  
APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GOODWIN TO THE BARDSTOWN ROAD OVERLAY  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
28.  
APPOINTMENT OF JEFFERY DONOHUE TO THE FAIRDALE FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
29.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF KYLE RIEBER TO THE JEFFERSONTOWN FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
30.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF LORI STAHLGREN TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION  
DISTRICTS COMMISSION ORDINANCE. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL PORTMAN JR. TO THE OKOLONA FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD, (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2030)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF YOLANDA MOORE TO THE OKOLONA FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICK SPARKS TO THE PLEASURE RIDGE PARK FIRE  
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
34.  
APPOINTMENT OF CADEJA HAYS TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES  
JUNE 1, 2027)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT PENTA TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD (TERM EXPIRES  
JUNE 1, 2030)  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. SHERRYL ANDERSON TO THE POLICE MERIT BOARD.  
(TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2030)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF JIM SEILER TO THE ST. MATTHEWS FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
38.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF KATE MEADOR TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION  
DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF MORGAN WARD TO THE LANDMARKS AND PRESERVATION  
DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF ASHLYN ACKERMAN TO THE LANDMARKS AND  
PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028).  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM TEMPLE BEAM TO THE LANDMARKS AND  
PRESERVATION DISTRICTS COMMISSION. (TERM EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30, 2028).  
Attachments:  
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
REAPPOINTMENT OF G. HENRY OTT TO THE FERN CREEK FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029)  
Attachments:  
This Reappointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
43.  
AMENDED - APPOINTMENT OF TREVOR PAWL TO THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS –  
GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES  
FEBRUARY 28, 2027)  
Attachments:  
This amended Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.  
Legislation forwarded from LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
COMMITTEE  
44.  
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET  
ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING  
AMENDMENT TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF  
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST ANALYZING  
AND REPORTING COSTS- (PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC - $190,000.00 FOR A  
NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 043-2026  
45.  
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING  
AGREEMENT (FROM THE DATE OF ITS APPROVAL THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030)  
BETWEEN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AND THE  
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES,  
AFL-CIO, LOCAL 3425 (“AFSCME”) RELATING TO WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF ITS EMPLOYEES IN THE LOUISVILLE  
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.  
Sponsors:Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 044-2026  
Legislation forwarded from PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  
46.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE  
REGARDING DIGITAL DISPLAY OFF-PREMISES SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) (CASE NO.  
25-LDC-0006)  
Sponsors:  
Primary Anthony Piagentini (R-19) and Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 106-2026  
57.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) CHAPTER 153 REGARDING THE  
PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS AND  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS IF THERE ARE DELINQUENT TAXES OR VALID LIENS  
HELD BY LOUISVILLE METRO THAT ARE UNPAID.  
Sponsors:Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) and Additional Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 107-2026  
47.  
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING WOLF PEN BRANCH ROAD, WHICH RUNS FROM RIVER  
ROAD TO CHAMBERLAIN LANE, TO BE DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC CORRIDOR AND  
REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SUCH NOMINATION.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Scott Reed (R-16)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 045-2026  
Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  
48.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 123 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING SECONDARY METALS RECYCLING TO  
CONFORM WITH THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES AS AMENDED BY THE 2026  
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.  
Sponsors:Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Additional Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 108-2026  
Legislation forwarded from PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
49.  
AN ORDINANCE (I) DECLARING MERMAID LANE AS DEDICATED TO  
LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC USE AS A  
PUBLIC WAY AND (II) ACCEPTING SUCH DEDICATION.  
Sponsors:Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was passed on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 109-2026  
50.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. TWO (2), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH  
THE GAGEL AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Sponsors:Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 046-2026  
51.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. SEVENTEEN (17), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Sponsors:Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 047-2026  
52.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY-SEVEN (37), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 048-2026  
53.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY  
TO BRING A CONDEMNATION ACTION AGAINST THE OWNER OF CERTAIN  
PROPERTY, PARCEL NO. THIRTY (30), IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE BLANTON LANE SIDEWALK PROJECT.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12)  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda.  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 049-2026  
Old Business  
54.  
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET  
FOR THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING  
APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,  
SUPPORT, AND FUNCTIONING OF THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS VARIOUS OFFICERS,  
DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER  
METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Kramer  
- Council Member Owen stated that he would be abstaining due to a possible  
job opportunity with One Louisville, and One Louisville was slated to receive  
money in the budget approved by this Ordinance.  
- Council Member Piagentini  
- Council Member Purvis stated that she was a board member of One West.  
- Council Member McCraney  
- Council President Ackerson  
- Council Member Winkler  
- Council Member Hawkins  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Parrish-Wright  
- Council Member Shanklin  
- Council Member Chappell  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
22 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Raymond, Kramer,  
Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger and Chappell  
1 - Owen  
No:  
Abstain:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 110-2026  
55.  
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR  
THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT INCLUDING  
APPROPRIATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL  
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES  
AND ASSETS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY AND  
OTHER LOUISVILLE METRO-SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Kevin Kramer (R-11) and Primary Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Kramer  
- Council Member Owen stated that he would be abstaining due to a possible  
job opportunity with One Louisville, and One Louisville was slated to receive  
money in the budget approved by this Ordinance.  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Parrish-Wright  
- Council Member Piagentini  
- Council Member Mulvey-Woolridge  
- Council Member Hawkins  
- Council Member Shanklin  
- Council Member Chappell  
- Council President Ackerson  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
22 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Raymond, Kramer,  
Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger and Chappell  
1 - Owen  
No:  
Abstain:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 111-2026  
58.  
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524  
BAXTER AVENUE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY .36 ACRES AND BEING IN  
LOUISVILLE METRO (CASE NO. 25ZONE0097).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Owen  
- Council Member Herndon  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
26 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge,  
Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 112-2026  
59.  
AN ORDINANCE (A) AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE ARENA ZONE TO REMOVE THE  
NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, (B) ESTABLISHING A NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA  
PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF KRS 65.490- 65.499 TO BE KNOWN AS THE  
BASEBALL NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA, APPROVING ENTERING INTO TWO GRANT  
CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE "RELEASED AMOUNT"  
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT CONTRACTS,  
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  
(AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Batshon, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Reno-Weber  
- Council Member Herndon  
- Council Member Batshon  
- Council Member Piagentini  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
23 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond,  
Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed, Parker, Piagentini, Benson,  
Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
1 - Lyninger  
No:  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Parrish-Wright  
1 - Winkler  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 113-2026  
60.  
AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO  
GOVERNMENT (THE “ISSUER”) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM  
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND MGI LOUISVILLE, LLC, ITS AFFILIATES  
AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION,  
CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES AT 501-504 AND 503  
FRANKLIN STREET, UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO.  
18D-0025-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0020-0000),  
UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED  
JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON  
STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET, 300-304 JACKSON  
STREET, AND 100 N. HANCOCK STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, INCLUDING THE  
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF (I) BETWEEN 225  
AND 300 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; (II) A PARKING STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT  
THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 89 PARKING SPACES; (III)  
A HOTEL CONTAINING BETWEEN 134 AND 180 ROOMS; (IV) BETWEEN 38,800 AND  
50,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE; (V) BETWEEN 18,000 AND 22,000 SQUARE  
FEET OF RETAIL SPACE; (VI) A GARAGE TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY PARC  
CONTAINING NO FEWER THAN 575 PARKING SPACES; AND (VII) OTHER PUBLIC  
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (THE “PROJECT”); AGREEING TO UNDERTAKE  
THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE  
BONDS AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING,  
CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLING SAID FACILITIES; AND TAKING  
OTHER PRELIMINARY ACTION.  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Resolution be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Parrish-Wright  
- Council Member Reno-Weber  
- Council Member Batshon  
- Council Member Owen  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was adopted:  
22 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond,  
Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Lyninger and Chappell  
1 - Parrish-Wright  
No:  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Winkler  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 050-2026  
61.  
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 503 FRANKLIN  
STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0001-0000), UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET  
(PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), 501-504 FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO.  
18E-0022-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000),  
UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN  
STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0051-0000), 304 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO.  
18E-0053-0000), 302 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0055-0000), 100 N.  
HANCOCK STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0050-0000), 300 JACKSON STREET (PARCEL  
ID NO. 18E-0054-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO  
18E-0020-0000) AND UNADDRESSED [FRANKLIN] JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO.  
18E-0016-0000)AS SURPLUS AND NOT NEEDED FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL  
PURPOSES OF METRO GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZING THEIR TRANSFER (AS  
AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Ken Herndon (D-4)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Batshon, that this Resolution be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Reno-Weber  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Resolution was adopted:  
23 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond,  
Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed, Parker, Piagentini, Benson,  
Ruhe, Bratcher, Hudson, Mulvey-Woolridge, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
1 - Lyninger  
No:  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Parrish-Wright  
1 - Winkler  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 051-2026  
* Council President Ackerson relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem  
Hawkins at 8:23 p.m.  
62.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) REGARDING THE POSTING OF HANDBILLS OR SIGNS ON  
PUBLIC PROPERTY (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Scott Reed (R-16), Primary Markus Winkler (D-17) and Primary Anthony  
Piagentini (R-19)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Piagentini  
- Laura Ferguson, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
19 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Owen, Raymond, Kramer,  
Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Bratcher,  
Hudson and Batshon  
Yes:  
3 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger and Chappell  
4 - Reno-Weber, Winkler, Mulvey-Woolridge and Ackerson  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 114-2026  
Present:  
Absent:  
63.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES  
(“LMCO”) CHAPTER 99 REGULATING NOISE (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Primary Khalil Batshon (R-25) and Additional Donna  
L. Purvis (D-5)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Hudson  
- Council Member Batshon  
* Council President Ackerson resumed the chair at 8:28 p.m.  
- Council Member Reno-Weber  
- Council Member Lyninger  
- Council Member Hawkins  
- Council Member Parrish-Wright  
- Council Member Piagentini  
* Council President Ackerson relinquished the chair to President Pro-Tem  
Hawkins at 8:39 p.m.  
- Council President Ackerson  
* Council President Ackerson resumed the chair at 8:42 p.m.  
- Council Member Herndon  
- Council Member Chappell  
- Council Member Purvis also requested to be added as a co-sponsor.  
- Council Member Bast  
- Council Member Ruhe  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
20 - Hawkins, Herndon, Purvis, McCraney, Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer,  
Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe,  
Bratcher, Hudson and Batshon  
Yes:  
4 - Parrish-Wright, Lyninger, Chappell and Ackerson  
1 - Shanklin  
No:  
Present:  
Absent:  
1 - Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 115-2026  
64.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $3,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 FROM DISTRICT 9; $500  
EACH FROM DISTRICTS 15, 18, 19, AND 20; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 13; 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 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Owen  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $500 each from Districts 15, 18, 19, and 20  
- add $250 from District 13  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$3,250.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 116-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
23 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Lyninger, McCraney, Reno-Weber,  
Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed, Winkler,  
Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Purvis, Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 116-2026  
Absent:  
65.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $5,750 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS  
8, 9, 10, 21, AND 24; $500 FROM DISTRICT 17; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 15;  
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 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Owen  
- Council Member Lyninger stated that he would be abstaining because his  
daughter has previously been and could possibly be a paid actor again this  
year for Stage One.  
- Council Member Ruhe  
- Council Member Raymond  
- Council Member Winkler stated that he is an unpaid board member for Stage  
One.  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $1,000 each from Districts 8, 10, 21, and 24  
- add $500 from District 17  
- add $250 from District 15  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$5,750.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 117-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
22 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Winkler,  
Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
4 - Chappell, Parker, Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 117-2026  
Absent:  
66.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$3,000] $5,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $3,000 FROM DISTRICT 9;  
$1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 7 AND 26; AND $250 FROM DISTRICT 8; 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 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Andrew Owen (D-9)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Owen  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $1,000 each from Districts 7 and 26  
- add $250 from District 8  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$5,250.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 118-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
22 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Reed, Winkler,  
Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
4 - Chappell, Parker, Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 118-2026  
Absent:  
67.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$16,680] $21,680 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,680 FROM DISTRICT 20;  
AND $5,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11, 19, 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 (AS  
AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Stuart Benson (R-20), Primary Kevin Bratcher (R-22) and Primary Kevin  
Kramer (R-11)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Benson  
- Council Member Piagentini  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Piagentini, that this Ordinance be amended to add $5,000 from District 19.  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$21,680.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 119-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 119-2026  
Absent:  
68.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$1,000] $6,250 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS  
12 AND 15;$750 FROM DISTRICT 21; $500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 8, 9, 13, 14, 24, AND  
25; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 16 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 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Chappell  
A motion was made by Council Member Piagentini, seconded by Council  
Member Seum, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $1,000 from District 12  
- add $750 from District 21  
- add $500 each from Districts 8, 9, 13, 14, and 25  
- add $250 each from Districts 1 and 16  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$5,750.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 120-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 120-2026  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be reconsidered.  
The motion to reconsider carried by a voice vote.  
Council President Ackerson spoke to this item.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 120-2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member  
Winkler, that this Ordinance be amended to add $500 from District 24.  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$6,250.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 120-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 120-2026  
Absent:  
69.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 $24,450 $25,000 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; $300 FROM DISTRICT 19; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 15,  
17, AND 24; TO METRO PARKS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RIVERVIEW  
INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 2026 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Jonathan "JJ" Joseph (R-12), Additional Tammy Hawkins (D-1), Additional  
Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Additional Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3), Additional Ken  
Herndon (D-4), Additional Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Additional Paula McCraney (I-7),  
Additional Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Additional Andrew Owen (D-9), Additional Dan  
Seum Jr. (R-13), Additional Crystal Bast (R-14), Additional Scott Reed (R-16),  
Additional Markus Winkler (D-17), Additional Kevin Bratcher (R-22), Additional Ginny  
Mulvey-Woolridge (R-24) and Additional Khalil Batshon (R-25)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Parrish-Wright, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Reed  
- Council Member Chappell  
A motion was made by Council Member Kramer, seconded by Council Member  
Owen, that this Ordinance be amended as follows:  
- add $300 from District 19  
- add $250 from District 15  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$25,000.  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 121-2026  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the amended  
Ordinance passed:  
24 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Piagentini, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
2 - Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 121-2026  
Absent:  
70.  
APPROPRIATING [$1,000] [$1,500] $3,200 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $750 FROM DISTRICT 15; $500 EACH FROM  
DISTRICTS 8, 9, 16, AND 21; AND $250 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 17 AND 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),  
Additional Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), Additional Andrew Owen (D-9), Additional Scott  
Reed (R-16), Additional Betsy Ruhe (D-21) and Additional Markus Winkler (D-17)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Council Member  
Ruhe, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund be  
approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Joseph  
- Council Member Chappell  
A motion was made by Council Member Hudson, seconded by Council  
Member Owen, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund  
be amended as follows:  
- add $500 each from Districts 9, 16, and 21  
- add $250 from District 17  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new appropriated total of  
$3,250.  
The motion to approve carried by the following vote and the  
Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund was adopted:  
23 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Piagentini, Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Absent:  
71.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 42.31 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. (AMENDMENT BY  
SUBSTITUTION)  
Sponsors:  
Primary Tammy Hawkins (D-1)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Council Member Seum, seconded by Committee  
Member Owen, that this Ordinance be approved.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Council Member Batshon  
- Council Member Hawkins  
- Council Member Hudson  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance passed:  
23 - Hawkins, Shanklin, Parrish-Wright, Herndon, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney,  
Reno-Weber, Owen, Raymond, Kramer, Joseph, Seum Jr., Bast, Chappell, Reed,  
Winkler, Parker, Benson, Ruhe, Hudson, Batshon and Ackerson  
Yes:  
3 - Piagentini, Bratcher and Mulvey-Woolridge  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 122-2026  
Absent:  
New Business  
A motion was made by Council Member Owen, seconded by Council Member  
Seum, to allow the addition of item 81 (O-193-26) to New Business.  
Council Member Kramer spoke to this item.  
The motion carried by a voice vote.  
__________________________________________________________________  
The Assistant Clerk provided a first reading of New Business and the  
respective committee assignments for the record.  
Legislation assigned to APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE  
72.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$18,000] $21,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $11,000 FROM DISTRICT 15;  
[AND] $7,000 FROM DISTRICT 3; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 6 AND 21; AND $500  
EACH FROM DISTRICTS 9 AND 14; 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 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:  
Primary Jennifer Chappell (D-15) and Primary Shameka Parrish-Wright (D-3)  
Attachments:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 130-2026  
73.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 123-2026  
74.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 124-2026  
75.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$10,000] [$15,000] $18,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $10,000 FROM DISTRICT 15;  
[AND] $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 10; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 21 AND 23; AND  
$500 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 16 AND 17; 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)  
Attachments:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 131-2026  
76.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 125-2026  
77.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 126-2026  
Legislation assigned to BUDGET COMMITTEE  
78.  
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)  
Attachments:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 133-2026  
Legislation assigned to EQUITY, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOUSING, HEALTH AND  
EDUCATION COMMITTEE  
79.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 052-2026  
80.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 053-2026  
Legislation assigned to GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT/AUDIT AND APPOINTMENTS  
COMMITTEE  
81.  
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:  
A motion was made by Committee Member Owen, seconded by Council  
Member Seum Jr., that this Ordinance be approved. The motion failed  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 127-2026  
Legislation assigned to LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  
82.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 129-2026  
83.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 058-2026  
84.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 054-2026  
Legislation assigned to PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  
85.  
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 SUCCESSOR 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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 055-2026  
Legislation assigned to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE  
86.  
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:  
Enactment No: Ordinance No. 128-2026  
87.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 056-2026  
Legislation assigned to PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
88.  
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:  
89.  
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:  
Enactment No: Resolution No. 057-2026  
Announcements  
Adjournment  
Council Member Parrish-Wright made announcements.  
Without objection, Council President Ackerson adjourned the meeting at 9:28  
p.m.  
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