Louisville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Louisville committees advance $107M state funding, data center moratorium

Louisville Metro committees this week recommended approval of a resolution to accept up to $107.25 million in state funding, advanced a temporary moratorium on data center applications, and approved several neighborhood development fund allocations. These items were sent to the full Metro Council for consideration.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee on Aug. 6 recommended approval of R-097-26, authorizing acceptance of up to $107,250,000 from the Kentucky Department for Local Government. The committee also recommended approval of several budget transfers, including $20,000 from District 7 Neighborhood Development Funds to council operations (O-216-26), $5,000 from District 11 (O-212-26), and $60,000 from District 3 Capital Infrastructure Fund to Neighborhood Development Funds (O-217-26). It also recommended approval of O-209-26, reallocating funds between departments, and R-092-26, an official intent to finance capital projects with general obligation bonds. All votes were 9-0, with Councilmember Winkler excused, except for voice votes on the bond intent and state funding resolution.

Data Center Moratorium

The Planning and Zoning Committee on Aug. 4 recommended approval of O-135-26, a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development applications for telecommunication hotels and data centers, by a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Benson voting no. The committee also approved an amendment to the fourth Whereas clause via voice vote. The committee additionally recommended approval of three other ordinances: an amendment to binding elements for 908 S. English Station Road (O-197-26), closure of an unnamed alley near W. Breckinridge and S. 8th Streets (O-198-26), and closure of Mermaid Lane (O-199-26), all by 8-0 votes.

Other Committee Actions

• The Appropriations Committee on Aug. 5 recommended approval of $4,250 from Neighborhood Development Funds to Feed Louisville, Inc. (5-0, 2 excused) and approved several other allocations via voice votes, including $5,000 to Theta Omega for a health fair, $5,000 to Metro Parks for Shawnee Golf Course centennial, and $36,070, $41,800, and $61,640 for sidewalk repairs in District 5.
• The Public Safety Committee on Aug. 4 recommended approval of O-210-26, amending Chapter 51 licensing fees, by a 6-0 vote.
• The Parks and Sustainability Committee on Aug. 6 recommended approval of a $75,000 grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for Iroquois Park playground rubber mulch. It held an ordinance on foraging in Metro Parks and postponed a resolution on the Urban Forest Master Plan.
• The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee on Aug. 4 recommended 15 appointments to various boards, including the Police Merit Board, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, and others. It held two ordinances without action.
• The Committee on Committees on Aug. 11 assigned 28 pieces of legislation to committees and recommended approval of R-096-26 on image usage and mailings.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Board of Zoning Adjustment: public hearing on eight variance and conditional use requests, including a short-term rental at 1305 Pigeon Pass Road (continued to Aug. 31).
• **Aug. 18** – Labor and Economic Development Committee: considers a $1,178,295 grant request for the Louisville Riverport Authority and a $140,000 contract for the Louisville Zoo internship program.
• **Aug. 19** – Appropriations Committee: reviews $40,000 for Putney Pond boardwalk and other district fund allocations.
• **Aug. 20** – Budget Committee: considers accepting up to $13,470,000 in federal appropriations and multiple fund transfers.
• **Aug. 20** – Planning Commission: votes on the data center text amendment to the Land Development Code.

Louisville committees weigh $107M in grants, data center moratorium

Louisville Metro committees met last week to consider a range of items, including a $107.25 million state grant package, a temporary moratorium on data center development, and multiple property transfers. All meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes are recorded.

Budget and Finance

The Budget Committee reviewed two budget-transfer ordinances totaling $80,000 and a resolution authorizing up to $107,250,000 in state grants for capital projects via general obligation bonds. The same resolution would accept up to $107,250,000 from the Kentucky Department for Local Government for various projects.

The Appropriations Committee considered 25 ordinances allocating $198,818 from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds. Notable allocations include $4,250 to Feed Louisville, Inc. for rent, personnel, and program materials; $5,000 to Theta Omega, Inc. for a community health fair and backpack giveaway; $36,070 and $61,640 to Public Works for sidewalk repairs in District 5; and $19,250 to Codes and Regulations for graffiti removal in Districts 8 and 9.

Land Use and Development

The Planning and Zoning Committee reviewed a temporary moratorium on rezoning and development permits for data centers and telecommunication hotels, along with closures of an unnamed alley near W. Breckinridge St & S. 8th St (5,500 sq ft) and Mermaid Lane (1.165 acres).

The Planning Commission held multiple meetings, including public hearings on a data center code amendment (Case 25-LDC-0014) and rezoning requests for 1117 Logan Street (OR-2 to C-2), 8300 Nash Road, Fern Creek Commons, and 5114 Outer Loop. It also considered a street closure for the I-65 Central Corridor Project and a waiver for a signature entrance sign at 2405 Echo Trail.

The Development Review Committee reviewed a Category 3 development plan with waivers for Adalynn Crossing Apartments (3705 Manslick Road), a revised plan for Cardinal Storage (13319 Aiken Road), and townhouses at 4900 Crossing Spring Way.

The VAPStat Joint Meeting (Landbank Authority) discussed property dispositions, including the sale of 2045 South 41st Street for $16,000 as community greenspace, $1/year leases for community gardens at 2131 Cedar Street and 3215 Hale Avenue, and $250 per parcel sales through the Lot On My Block program.

Public Safety and Services

The Public Safety Committee received an update from Chief Paul Humphrey on LMPD staffing study plans and considered Ordinance O-210-26 to amend Chapter 51 regarding licensing fees.

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee discussed an ordinance amending police department policies (SAFE Law) and appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and Police Merit Board.

The Public Works Committee considered a condemnation action for the Crums Lane sidewalk project and appointments to the Complete Streets Coalition.

Parks and Environment

The Parks and Sustainability Committee reviewed an ordinance to permit foraging of certain plant material in metro parks, a resolution to accept a $75,000 grant for the Iroquois Park Playground Rubber Mulch Project, and a resolution urging implementation of Urban Forest Master Plan strategies.

Other

The Metro Council agenda included $10,000 from District 3 Neighborhood Development Funds to Metro Parks for the Gyms Not Jails program, $25,000 from District 10 for community events, honorary street name designations for Mitzi McCauley Wilson Way and Julio Rodriguez Way, an annexation by the City of Prospect, and transfer of 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park to Meade County.

The Labor and Economic Development Committee considered a $140,000 noncompetitively negotiated contract for the Louisville Zoological Gardens mentor/internship program for Jefferson Community Technical College students.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment reviewed five cases, including variances at 1865 Brownsboro Rd, 1033 Highland Ave, and 3740 Bardstown Rd, and a conditional use permit for Cedar Lake Intermediate Care Facility at 8913 Pennsylvania Run Rd.

Coming up

• **Aug 10 – VAPStat Joint Meeting**: The Landbank Authority will consider property sales and leases, including $1.00 per parcel purchases, $250.00 per parcel sales, a $1.00/year community garden lease, and a $500.00 sale for single-family construction, plus discussion on reserving Russell neighborhood properties for future development.

Budget Committee backs general obligation bonds; gas franchise, annexation, zoning advance

The Budget Committee recommended approval of an ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds and notes to finance public projects, voting 8-0 on July 23 after approving an amendment by voice vote. The measure, Ordinance O-185-26, now moves toward the full Metro Council.

Gas franchise with LG&E recommended

The Public Works Committee voted 5-0 on July 21 to recommend renewal of the gas franchise agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric Company. The same committee recommended approval by voice vote of a surplus property transfer for 207 North English Station Road. Six appointments and reappointments to the Complete Streets Coalition — Kristi Ashby, Adam Stegemann, Brad Herschler, Mira Sullivan, Lucas Frazier, and Anita Hall — remained held in committee.

City of Prospect annexation advances

The Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee recommended approval 10-0 of Ordinance O-193-26, annexing a tract of land east of Harrods Creek into the City of Prospect. Two other items remained held: O-009-26 regarding SAFE Law police policies and O-161-26 regarding debt service adjustment.

Mount Holly Road zoning and scenic corridor

The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended approval 7-0 of Ordinance O-186-26 to rezone 603 and 603R Mount Holly Road, a 7.9-acre site under Case 26ZONE0035. The committee also recommended approval by voice vote of Resolution R-083-26 to designate Chamberlain Lane from I-71 to Mint Spring Branch Road as a scenic corridor. Ordinance O-135-26, a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers and telecommunication hotels, was postponed.

Late-night business security ordinance

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval 9-1 of Ordinance O-280-25, addressing in-person security at late-night businesses and criminal activity nuisances. The amended measure was sent to Old Business for a full Council vote.

Otter Creek Park land transfer

The Parks and Sustainability Committee recommended approval by voice vote of Resolution R-080-26 to transfer 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park property to Meade County. Two items remained held: O-108-26 regarding foraging of plant material in Metro Parks and R-142-25 regarding Urban Forest Master Plan strategies.

Neighborhood funding and honorary street names

The Appropriations Committee approved multiple district funding requests on July 22. Items included $10,000 for the Gyms Not Jails program (recommended 5-0), $3,260 for Portland Festival port-a-potties (voice vote), $188 for a Julio Rodriguez honorary street sign (voice vote), $2,120 for an AED installation at 2200 Bardstown Road (voice vote), $516.10 for police parking signs at 1058 Bardstown Road (voice vote), $25,000 for District 10 park events (recommended 6-0), and $15,000 for the Jim King Senior Wellness Center (recommended 6-0). A sidewalk drainage and installation project at 4408-4704 Lowe Road was held in committee.

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee recommended approval by voice vote of two honorary street namings: R-087-26 for "Mitzi McCauley Wilson Way" at 12th Street and Jefferson Street, and R-088-26 for "Julio Rodriguez Way" at Duncan Street and North 36th Street. Both were sent to the Consent Calendar for the July 30 Metro Council meeting.

Items awaiting minutes

Several bodies met between July 20 and July 30 with agendas published but minutes not yet available. The Board of Zoning Adjustment held a July 20 public hearing on eight variance and conditional use permit requests, including a Christian Academy of Louisville expansion at 700 S English Station Road and a Fern Creek Pet Resort request at 5221-5225 Bardstown Road. The Metro Council met July 21 and July 23 to refer legislation to committees, including the Mount Holly Road rezoning, R.C. Bigelow Inc. incentives under Resolution R-081-26, a $25,000 National League of Cities Institute grant under R-085-26, and the Landmark Building Development Area ordinance O-187-26. The Planning Commission held a July 27 public hearing on Case 25-LDC-0014, a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding data centers.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Board of Zoning Adjustment:** Five variance and permit cases, including a conditional use permit for Cedar Lake Intermediate Care Facility at 8913 Pennsylvania Run Rd.
• **Aug. 4 — Planning and Zoning Committee:** Votes on three alley and road closures and a temporary moratorium on data centers and telecommunication hotels.
• **Aug. 4 — Labor and Economic Development Committee:** Discussion of a $140,000 professional service contract for a Louisville Zoo mentor/internship program for JCTC students.
• **Aug. 4 — Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee:** Discussion of the SAFE Law police policies ordinance and several board appointments.
• **Aug. 5 — Appropriations Committee:** Vote on 25 ordinances allocating $198,818 from neighborhood development and capital infrastructure funds.
• **Aug. 6 — Budget Committee:** Vote on two budget transfers totaling $80,000 and a resolution authorizing up to $107,250,000 in state grants for capital projects.
• **Aug. 6 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on three rezoning requests, including Fern Creek Commons, and a Land Development Code amendment on road width.

Louisville Committees Packed Land, Zoning, and Funding Items on July Agendas; Outcomes Pending

Louisville's boards and committees covered a wide range of land-use, funding, and policy matters in meetings scheduled between July 8 and July 18. All items below appeared on published agendas; minutes have not yet been released, so final votes and outcomes are not yet available.

Ford Expansion and Major Rezoning Requests on Planning Commission Agenda

The Planning Commission's July 16 agenda included a request to rezone multiple parcels for a Ford expansion from R-4, O-R, and PEC to M-2 Industrial at 3306 & 3308 Collins Lane; 3009 & 3011 N Winchester Acres Road; and 2719 & 2721 Chamberlain Lane. The same agenda listed a Trinity High School street closure request on North Sherrin Ave, a revised detailed district development plan for 8803, 8805, & 8807 Old Bardstown Road, and a rezoning request by WSA Realty Properties LLC from R-4 Residential to PEC Planned Employment Center at 13112 Old Henry Road. A subdivision bond forfeiture request for Netherwood Subdivision Phases 1 and 2 was also listed.

Metro Council Agenda Included Prospect Annexation and Park Funding

The Metro Council's July 15 agenda featured Ordinance O-193-26, sponsored by Scott Reed, to annex land east of Harrods Creek, west of Timber Ridge Drive, north of US Hwy 42, and south of the Ohio River into the City of Prospect. Two funding ordinances were also on the agenda: O-192-26, sponsored by JP Lyninger, appropriating $9,922 from District 6 Neighborhood Development Funds to Metro Parks for 2026 Jazz in Central Park, and O-191-26, sponsored by Josie Raymond, appropriating $25,000 from District 10 NDF to Metro Parks for multiple 2026–2027 community events.

Committee on Committees Tackled Short-Term Rental Moratorium and $21.4M Grant

The July 13 Committee on Committees agenda included a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals in residential zoning districts (O-476-18), reappropriation of American Rescue Plan funding for underbudget projects (O-374-22), a $21.4 million grant for roadway safety improvements (R-039-23), local incentives for PACCAR, Inc. (R-025-23), and a resolution opposing a pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum (R-014-23).

Landbank Authority Discussed Russell Properties and Dispositions

The VAPStat Joint Meeting on July 13 included discussion of how Landbank parcels in Southwest Russell would be reserved for future development in the name of Russell: A Place of Promise. The agenda listed several property actions: sale of 2045 South 41st Street for $16,000 as community greenspace with a 3-year transfer restriction (VAPStat-0008); lease of 2131 Cedar Street for $1/year to Black Artchive, Inc. for a community garden (VAPStat-0009); lease of 3215 Hale Avenue for $1/year to Alisha Jones for a community gathering space (VAPStat-0010); and sale of multiple parcels at $250 each through the Lot On My Block program (VAPStat-0011).

Development Review and Design Reviews

The Development Review Committee on July 15 considered public right-of-way closure requests at W. Breckinridge Street & S. 8th Street and Mermaid Lane, waivers for a detached canopy at 2701 West Broadway and landscaping at 2111 Lytle Street, a signature entrance height waiver at 2405 Echo Trail, and development plans for four sites: 209 N English Station Road, 2610 River Green Circle, 5400 E Manslick Road, and 5836 Fern Valley Road.

The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee's July 8 agenda listed Case 26-COA-0113, a design review for a second-story addition and façade alteration at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a carriage house.

The Land Development & Transportation Committee on July 9 was scheduled to review a rezoning request from R-4 to R-5A for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way, along with a detailed district development plan and major preliminary subdivision plan.

Environmental Trust Board Met Twice

The Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board met July 17 and July 18. The July 17 agenda included policies for considering donations of conservation easements and land, plus discussion of the Hilliard Musselman Conservation Easement at 346 S Peterson Ave, 329 S Ewing Ave, and Parcel ID 071A00750000. The July 18 agenda was described as primarily procedural, covering a financial report and Waste Management photo points from May 2026.

Coming Up

Several notable meetings are scheduled for the week of July 20–23:

• **July 20 — Board of Zoning Adjustment:** Public hearing on eight items, including Christian Academy of Louisville's modified conditional use permit at 700 S English Station Road, Fern Creek Pet Resort at 5221–5225 Bardstown Road, and Wesley Manor's height variance at 5400 E Manslick Road.
• **July 21 — Labor and Economic Development Committee:** Ordinance O-187-26 establishing the Landmark Building Development Area and incentive grants for R.C. Bigelow, Inc.
• **July 21 — Public Works Committee:** Gas franchise agreement renewal with Louisville Gas & Electric Company and surplus property transfer at 207 N English Station Road.
• **July 21 — Planning and Zoning Committee:** Rezoning of 7.9 acres at 603 Mount Holly Road and a proposed moratorium on data centers and telecommunication hotels.
• **July 22 — Appropriations Committee:** Multiple district fund allocations including $10,000 for "Gyms Not Jails" at South Louisville Community Center and $25,000 for community events including Camp Taylor Back to School Bash and Slabfest.
• **July 23 — Budget Committee:** Ordinance O-185-26 authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds and notes for capital projects.
• **July 23 — Parks and Sustainability Committee:** Ordinance O-108-26 permitting foraging of certain plants in Metro Parks and a resolution transferring 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park to Meade County.
• **July 23 — Land Development & Transportation Committee:** Case 26-ZONE-0012, rezoning 1600 Kurz Way from R-4 to R-5A for the Oak Pointe Residential project by Prodigy Investments OP LLC.

Louisville Metro bodies weighed $21.4M road safety grant, short-term rental moratorium; outcomes pending

Several Louisville Metro committees and boards met over the past two weeks to review land use changes, funding measures, and zoning requests. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

Committee on Committees (July 10)

The Committee on Committees was scheduled to review several significant items, including a $21.4 million grant for roadway safety improvements (R-039-23) and legislation to impose a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals in residential zoning districts (O-476-18). The agenda also included reappropriation of American Rescue Plan funding for underbudget projects (O-374-22), local incentives for PACCAR, Inc. (R-025-23), and a resolution opposing a pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum (R-014-23).

Public Works Committee (July 1)

The Public Works Committee was set to review two rezoning proposals: O-060-23, covering approximately 1.15 acres at 8006 National Turnpike, and O-055-23, covering approximately 15.26 acres at 3902 Mud Lane. The agenda also included O-091-19, which would close an unnamed alley at 1250 East Broadway, and O-073-23, which would eliminate fees that obstruct youth-oriented programs. Item O-273-22 was listed as a test file for voting procedures only.

Land Development & Transportation Committee (July 9)

The committee was scheduled to review a request to rezone 1600 Kurz Way from R-4 single-family to R-5A multi-family use for the Oak Pointe Residential project. The agenda also included approval of a detailed district development plan for multi-family housing, review of a major preliminary subdivision plan, and approval of the June 25, 2026 committee minutes.

Board of Zoning Adjustment (June 29)

The Board of Zoning Adjustment held public hearings on multiple property-specific requests. Items included a variance for side yard setback at 57 Indian Hills Trail, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 11811 Mahogany Drive, conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1601 Newburg Rd and 1535 S 32nd St, a modified conditional use permit for First Baptist Church of Fairdale at 413 Fairdale Rd, and a variance for fence height and setback at 4904 Hyde Park Dr.

Environmental Trust Oversight Board (July 1)

The board was scheduled to discuss HB542, an act relating to eminent domain, and review monitoring visits for eight conservation easements across Jefferson County, including properties on Dawson Hill Road, Shiloh Lane, Brown Austin Road, Mockingbird Valley Road, S Peterson Ave, S Ewing Ave, R Outer Loop, and S HWY 1694.

Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee (July 8)

The committee reviewed Case 26-COA-0113, a design review proposal for a second-story addition and front façade alteration at 1206 Cherokee Rd to convert a historic garage into a two-car carriage house.

Coming up

• **July 13 — VAPStat Joint Meeting:** Discussion on reserving Russell neighborhood parcels for future development, plus votes on property dispositions ranging from $1 to $16,000.
• **July 16 — Planning Commission:** Ford expansion rezoning to M-2 Industrial, Trinity High School street closure, and text amendments to Jeffersontown and Shively land development codes.
• **July 21 — Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee:** Review of the proposed SAFE Law amending police policies, a Prospect annexation request, and housing accountability discussion.
• **July 21 — Planning and Zoning Committee:** Rezoning of 7.9 acres at 603 Mount Holly Road and a proposed moratorium on data centers and telecommunication hotels.
• **July 22 — Appropriations Committee:** Votes on district funds including $10,000 for the "Gyms Not Jails" program and $25,000 for community events.
• **July 23 — Budget Committee:** Ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects.

Louisville Budget Committee advances $750M Norton Healthcare bonds and FY 2026-2027 budgets

The Louisville Budget Committee recommended approval of $750 million in revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare and advanced the amended FY 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets to the full Metro Council during its June 22 meeting.

Budget Committee

The committee voted 9-0 to recommend $750,000,000 in health revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare facility construction and refinancing. It also approved the amended FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget (8-1) and the amended FY 2026-2027 Capital Budget (8-1). Additionally, the committee approved the establishment of real property tax subclassifications in the Urban Services District (8-0). All recommended items move to the full Council for final action.

Committee on Committees

On June 23, the Committee on Committees assigned 17 pieces of legislation to various standing committees without changes. The committee recommended a comprehensive review of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (O-170-26) to the full council (4-1). It also recommended a contract for workplace investigation services (R-061-26) to the consent calendar via a voice vote.

Metro Council Agenda Items

The Metro Council agenda for June 25 included votes on major budget items, including the FY 2026-2027 budgets for Louisville Tourism and the Transit Authority of River City (TARC), alongside the $750 million bond authorization for Norton Healthcare. The agenda also listed a comprehensive revision of the Metro Code of Ordinances and several neighborhood development fund allocations, including $175,000 from District 7 funds for a Warwick Park pavilion in St. Matthews, $6,160 for Southend outdoor movies, and $8,000 for a Southwest Community Ministries teacher supply giveaway. A $20,000 professional services contract for workplace investigation services via Boehl, Stopher & Graves LLP was also on the agenda. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Land Use and Zoning

The Land Development & Transportation Committee was scheduled to consider a rezoning request for the Oak Pointe Residential project at 1600 Kurz Way, seeking to transition from single-family residential (R-4) to multi-family residential (R-5A) with a detailed district development plan. The Public Works Committee was scheduled to review two rezonings: approximately 1.15 acres at 8006 National Turnpike (O-060-23) and approximately 15.26 acres at 3902 Mud Lane (O-055-23). The Public Works Committee also planned to consider an alley closure at 1250 East Broadway (O-091-19) and legislation to eliminate fees that obstruct youth-oriented programs (O-073-23).

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment was scheduled to hold public hearings on multiple property-specific requests, including a variance for side yard setback at 57 Indian Hills Trail, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 11811 Mahogany Drive, and conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1601 Newburg Rd and 1535 S 32nd St. The board was also to decide on a modified conditional use permit for First Baptist Church of Fairdale at 413 Fairdale Rd and a variance for fence height and setback at 4904 Hyde Park Dr.

Environmental Trust Oversight Board

The Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board was scheduled to review conservation easement monitoring visits at several locations, including Culbertson Conservation Easement (8401 Dawson Hill Road) and Holiday Farm Conservation Easement (3800 Shiloh Lane). Members were also to discuss HB542, an act relating to eminent domain, and consider proposed bylaw updates.

Coming Up

• **July 8:** Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will review Case 26-COA-0113, a proposal for a second-story addition and façade alteration at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a carriage house.
• **July 9:** Land Development & Transportation Committee will review the zoning change and development plan for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way.
• **July 18:** Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board will review a financial report and Waste Management photo points from May 2026.

Budget Committee Recommends $750M in Revenue Bonds, FY26-27 Budgets

The Louisville Metro Budget Committee voted 9–0 on June 22 to recommend $750 million in health revenue bonds for Norton Healthcare facility construction and refinancing. The committee also advanced amended operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year that began July 1, sending all measures to the full Metro Council for final action.

Budget Committee sends spending plan, bonds to council

The committee adopted amendments to both the operating and capital budgets before approving them. The operating budget passed 8–1, and the capital budget passed 8–1. A separate ordinance establishing real property tax subclassifications in the Urban Services District was approved 8–0. The $750 million revenue bond authorization for Norton Healthcare cleared unanimously. All items now await a vote by the full Metro Council.

Committee on Committees advances code revision, contract

Meeting on June 23, the Committee on Committees voted 4–1 to recommend a comprehensive review of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (O‑170‑26) to the full council. By voice vote, it also recommended placing a $20,000 contract with Boehl, Stopher & Graves LLP for workplace investigation services on the council’s consent calendar. In addition, the committee assigned 17 other pieces of legislation to the Appropriations, Budget, Equity, Labor, Parks, Planning, and Public Works committees without changes.

In other recent meetings

Several bodies held meetings where agendas were available but minutes had not been published by July 5.

• **Butchertown Architectural Review Committee** (June 24) considered a Certificate of Appropriateness request for porch post modifications at 804 E Washington St.
• **Land Development & Transportation Committee** (June 25) reviewed a rezoning request from R‑4 to R‑5A for the Oak Pointe Residential project at 1600 Kurz Way.
• **Board of Zoning Adjustment** (June 29) scheduled public hearings on variances for a side yard at 57 Indian Hills Trail and fence height at 4904 Hyde Park Dr., along with conditional use permits for an accessory dwelling unit at 11811 Mahogany Drive, short‑term rentals at 1601 Newburg Rd and 1535 S 32nd St, a church expansion at 413 Fairdale Rd, and other items.
• **Public Works Committee** (July 1) had on its docket rezonings for 8006 National Turnpike and 3902 Mud Lane, an alley closure at 1250 East Broadway, a measure to eliminate fees obstructing youth programs, and a procedural test file.
• **Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board** (July 1) planned to review conservation easement monitoring visits for several properties and discuss eminent domain legislation (HB542) and bylaw updates.

Coming up

• **Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee**, July 8 – Design review for a second‑story addition and façade changes to a historic garage at 1206 Cherokee Rd (Case 26‑COA‑0113).
• **Land Development & Transportation Committee**, July 9 – Further review of the Oak Pointe Residential rezoning at 1600 Kurz Way, including a detailed development plan and major preliminary subdivision plan.
• **Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board**, July 18 – Routine business including a financial report and Waste Management photo points from May 2026.