Louisville Metro Government  
Action Summary - Final  
Appropriations Committee  
Chair Rick Blackwell (D-12)  
Vice Chair Scott Reed (R-16)  
Committee Member Angela Bowens (D-1)  
Committee Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10)  
Committee Member Mark H. Fox (D-13)  
Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15)  
Committee Member James Peden (R-23)  
Wednesday, June 15, 2022  
4:30 PM  
Council Chambers/Virtual  
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE  
Call to Order  
Roll Call  
Vice Chair Reed called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.  
Vice Chair Reed introduced the committee and non-committee members  
present. A quorum was established.  
*NOTE: All committee and non-committee members present attended virtually,  
except for Committee Member Fox and Committee Member Peden, who  
attended in Chambers.  
5 -  
Present:  
Committee Member Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Committee Member Mark H. Fox (D-13),  
Committee Member Kevin Triplett (D-15), Committee Member James Peden (R-23),  
and Vice Chair Scott Reed (R-16)  
2 - Committee Member Angela Bowens (D-1), and Chair Rick Blackwell (D-12)  
Excused:  
Non-Committee Member(s)  
Council Member Donna Purvis (D-5)  
Support Staff  
Clerk(s)  
LaTonya Bell, Council Financial Analyst  
Kathryn Meador, Jefferson County Attorney's Office  
Sonya Harward, Clerk  
Pending Legislation  
O-191-22  
1.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO  
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC. FOR READING, ART, COOKING, GARDENING, TORCH,  
AND YOUTH OF THE MONTH CLUB PROGRAMS AT THE NEWBURG CLUB.  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-191-22 V.1 060922 D-2 NDF for Newburg Boys and Girls Club.pdf  
O-191-22 Supporting Documentation BGC.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the  
majority of the funds are for the reading program and they are trying to  
provide programming to keep kids off the streets.  
Chair Fox asked about the Torch Club.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
4 - Fox, Triplett, Peden, and Reed  
2 - Bowens, and Blackwell  
1 - Mulvihill  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Enactment No: Ordinance 080-2022  
CIF061522PW02  
2.  
APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE REPAIR OF A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF  
4622 SILVER LEAF DRIVE.  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522PW02.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the  
sidewalk has been damaged by some roots and needs to be repaired.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061522PW02A  
3.  
APPROPRIATING $188 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBIC WORKS TO FABRICATE AND INSTALL A HONORARY STREET SIGN IN HONOR  
OF AUGUSTA Y. THOMAS AT THE CORNER OF ILEX AVENUE AND SHASTA TRAIL.  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522PW02A.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that the  
honorary street sign was for a constituent that was active in the civil rights  
movement.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061522SWMS02  
4.  
APPROPRIATING $1,610 FROM DISTRICT 2 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION  
OF TWO METAL TRASH CANS AT THE BUS STOPS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION  
OF EAST INDIAN TRAIL AND UNSELD BOULEVARD, AND PUBLIC WORKS WILL  
ASSIST TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.  
Primary Barbara Shanklin (D-2)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522SWMS02.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Caleb Howard, Legislative Aide for District 2, briefly explained that these funds  
were for two trash cans to be placed at a bus stop near a church, and the  
church has agreed to take out the trash.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061522PW03  
5.  
APPROPRIATING $2,475 FROM DISTRICT 3 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR AN ADDITIONAL SPEED HUMP AND SPEED HUMP SIGN ON  
OLEANDA AVENUE BETWEEN 7TH STREET ROAD AND OLEANDA COURT.  
Primary Keisha Dorsey (D-3)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522PW03.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Council Member Triplett briefly explained that this was a congested area  
where speed humps are needed.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
NDF061522BBBS04  
6.  
APPROPRIATING $4,999 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO BIG BROTHERS/BIG  
SISTERS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC. TO ASSIST IN RECRUITING MENTORS.  
Primary Jecorey Arthur (D-4)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522BBBS04.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
NDF061522DDC04  
7.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 4 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE DOWNTOWN  
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE I WAS HERE PROJECT.  
Primary Jecorey Arthur (D-4)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522DDC04.pdf  
This item was held in Committee.  
CONDF061522AAAGA05  
8.  
APPROPRIATING $500 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE AFRICAN  
AMERICAN AMATEUR GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE FATHER'S DAY AND  
JUNETEENTH TOURNAMENT AND CELEBRATION.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CONDF061522AAAGA05.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund  
be approved.  
Council Member Purvis explained that she wanted to support this golf event.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood  
Development Fund was approved.  
CONDF061522PBS05  
9.  
APPROPRIATING $300 FROM DISTRICT 5 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS,  
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO PHI BETA SIGMA  
FRATERNITY, INC. (AKA DERBY CITY SIGMAS) FOR THE ANNUAL CHESTER SMITH  
GOLF SCRAMBLE.  
Primary Donna L. Purvis (D-5)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CONDF061522PBS05.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Council-Originated Neighborhood Development Fund  
be approved.  
Council Member Purvis explained that she wanted to support this golf event.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Council-Originated Neighborhood  
Development Fund was approved.  
*Clerk's Note: A technical correction was made to add "Derby City" to the title  
in front of "Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity."  
NDF061522ACM14  
10.  
APPROPRIATING [$300] $2,675 FROM [DISTRICT 14] NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $500 FROM DISTRICT 13;  
$325 FROM DISTRICT 15; $300 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 4, 5, 10, AND 14; $250 FROM  
DISTRICT 19; AND $200 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 11 AND 25; THROUGH THE OFFICE  
OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES  
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF CONNECTIONS EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON MAY 25,  
2022 (AS AMENDED).  
Sponsors:Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14), Additional Mark H. Fox (D-13), Additional Kevin Triplett  
(D-15), Additional Jecorey Arthur (D-4), Additional Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Additional  
Pat Mulvihill (D-10), Additional Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Additional Kevin Kramer  
(R-11) and Additional Amy Holton Stewart (D-25)  
Attachments:  
NDF061522ACM14.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, introduced Sarah  
Langmeyer, Association of Community Ministries ("ACM").  
Sarah Langmeyer explained that ACM helps those in need through  
partnerships with Louisville Metro Government and External Agency Funding  
grants, as well as other companies. The impact that ACM has made was  
discussed at this event and they hope to foster relationships with several large  
donors that attended.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Fox, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be amended as  
follows:  
- add $300 from Districts 4 and 5  
- add $250 from District 19  
- add $200 from Districts 11 and 25  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of  
$1,550.  
There was discussion about sending this item to Old Business at the Metro  
Council meeting.  
A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee  
Member Peden, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be further  
amended as follows:  
- add $500 from District 13  
- add $325 from District 15  
- add $300 from District 10  
The motion to amend carried by a voice vote for a new total appropriation of  
$2,675.  
The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood  
Development Fund was approved.  
NDF061522LMPD14  
11.  
APPROPRIATING $4,000 FROM DISTRICT 14 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3RD DIVISION, TO PAY  
FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES FOR EXTRA PATROLLING OF STREETS IN DISTRICT 14  
DUE TO EXCESS SPEEDING AND OTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.  
Primary Cindi Fowler (D-14)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522LMPD14.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Cindy Thieneman, Legislative Aide for District 14, briefly explained that they  
are hoping to curtail speeding in District 14.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
O-181-22  
12.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,800 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO INTEGRATED SERVICES,  
INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT THE SOUTH THIRD STREET AND  
SOUTHERN PARKWAY INTERCHANGE RAMP.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-181-22 V.1 060922 D-21 NDF for Landscaping at 3rd and Southern  
Pkwy Interchange Ramp.pdf  
O-181-22 Supporting Documentation PW.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained the funding for  
cleaning and landscaping at the three ramp corners.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Mulvihill, Fox, Triplett, Peden, and Reed  
2 - Bowens, and Blackwell  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance 079-2022  
O-184-22  
13.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING [$5,000] $14,100 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD  
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 21;  
$2,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 12, 15, AND 25; $1,000 EACH FROM DISTRICTS 3 AND  
14; $600 FROM DISTRICT 13; AND $500 FROM DISTRICT 6; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE  
FOR THE SOUTHWEST DREAM TEAM TO PRINT SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA MAP  
CARDS, SOUTH POINTS SCENIC AREA SIGNAGE, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE  
FACILITATION OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK, AND THE HIRING OF A  
CONSULTANT FOR CORRIDOR BRANDING OF THE TAYLOR/NEW CUT NETWORK (AS  
AMENDED).  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-184-22 V.2 FAM 062322 NDF to Southwest Dream Team.pdf  
O-184-22 Supporting Documentation DL.pdf  
O-184-22 V.1 060922 NDF to Southwest Dream Team.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly described what the  
funding would be used for by the Southwest Dream Team and asked that the  
item be sent to Old Business so that other sponsors could be added.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to Old  
Business:  
5 - Mulvihill, Fox, Triplett, Peden, and Reed  
2 - Bowens, and Blackwell  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance 088-2022  
O-193-22  
14.  
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $8,000 FROM NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: $6,000 FROM DISTRICT 21 AND $2,000 FROM  
DISTRICT 15; TO DEVELOP LOUISVILLE FOR THE CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOODS’  
PAINT PROJECT ON TAYLOR BOULEVARD.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21) and Primary Kevin Triplett (D-15)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-193-22 V.1 060222 NDF for Center for Neighborhoods' PAINT  
Project.pdf  
O-193-22 Supporting Documentation DL.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that one of the things  
that came from the Taylor/New Cut corridor study was the creation of the two  
murals, which are being funded here.  
The motion carried by the following vote and the Ordinance was sent to the  
Consent Calendar:  
5 - Mulvihill, Fox, Triplett, Peden, and Reed  
2 - Bowens, and Blackwell  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Enactment No: Ordinance 081-2022  
CIF061522PW21  
15.  
APPROPRIATING $4,720 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EIGHT AUDIBLE BUTTONS AT THE  
INTERSECTION OF SOUTH 3RD STREET AND SOUTHLAND BOULEVARD NEAR  
RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522PW21.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained these funds  
will be used to increase pedestrian safety near Rutherford Elementary.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
CIF061522SWMS21  
16.  
APPROPRIATING $12,880 FROM DISTRICT 21 CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS TO  
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF 16 TRASH  
RECEPTACLES TO BE INSTALLED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS AT VARIOUS  
LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 21.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
CIF061522SWMS21.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Capital Infrastructure Fund be approved.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, briefly explained that the  
funding was for new trash receptacles in various locations in District 21.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Capital Infrastructure Fund was  
approved.  
NDF061522LAS21  
17.  
APPROPRIATING $1,500 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, TO LEGAL AID  
SOCIETY, INC. FOR THE DOCTORS AND LAWYERS FOR KIDS' DEVELOPMENTAL  
UNDERSTANDING AND LEGAL COLLABORATION FOR EVERYONE (DULCE)  
PROGRAM AT FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS-IROQUOIS.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522LAS21.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that the program  
proactively addresses the social determinants of health.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
NDF061522PW21  
18.  
APPROPRIATING $2,220 FROM DISTRICT 21 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS, THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS, TO METRO UNITED WAY'S LITTLE LIBRARY  
PROGRAM FOR SIX LITTLE LIBRARIES TO BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE RIGHT OF WAY  
WITH PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION AND WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE  
PUBLIC.  
Primary Nicole George (D-21)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522PW21.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide for District 21, explained that these Little  
Libraries will be placed in the Iroquois and Trinity Park neighborhoods.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
NDF061522LMPD12  
19.  
APPROPRIATING $5,000 FROM DISTRICT 12 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT  
FUNDS TO LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3RD DIVISION, FOR  
OVERTIME ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SECURITY FOR  
THE ANNUAL HUNTER POINT YARD SALE.  
Primary Rick Blackwell (D-12)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
NDF061522LMPD12.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Neighborhood Development Fund be approved.  
Heather Blazis, Legislative Aide for District 12, explained that the funds were  
for Louisville Metro Police Department District 3 overtime for police patrol and  
security for the annual Hunter Points yard sale.  
The motion carried by a voice vote and the Neighborhood Development Fund  
was approved.  
O-167-22  
20.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF  
ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO REQUIRE METRO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND  
AGENCIES RECEIVING FUNDING FROM METRO COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS  
TO PAY ANY OVERAGES FROM THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT SUBMITTED IN ITS  
PROPOSAL.  
Primary James Peden (R-23)  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
O-167-22 V.1 051922 Metro Depts to Pay Overages of Estimates for  
Appropriations.pdf  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Triplett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.  
The following spoke to this item:  
- Committee Member Peden  
- Jeff Brown, Public Works  
- Committee Member Fox  
- Committee Member Mulvihill  
- Committee Member Triplett  
- Vice Chair Reed  
The following was discussed:  
- Solution needed for this issue  
- Explained the problem with additional funds being requested years after the  
funds were initially appropriated for a project, and the issue with the order in  
which projects are completed  
- Change orders are not uncommon due to issues that arise, such as meeting  
permit requirements from the Kentucky Department of Transportation,  
permission to use Federal funds, etc.  
- Solving the problems that cause delays and more accurate cost estimates up  
front so that the Council Member can plan and budget accordingly  
- Process of outsourcing some of the work to alleviate delays  
- Department heads should get together and find a solution to address delays  
that cause the need for extra funding  
- Discussion of specific projects in District 13 that have been delayed  
A motion was made by Committee Member Peden, seconded by Committee  
Member Fox, that this Ordinance be tabled.  
The motion to table carried by a voice vote.  
Adjournment  
Without objection, Vice Chair Reed adjourned the meeting at 5:27 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 23, 2022