E-News and Updates November 10th, 2016 Pictures of Portland Boat Ramp Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9th Cheri Bryant Hamilton District 5 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1105 E-mail: cheri.hamilton@louisvilleky.gov Myra Friend-Ellis Legislative Assistant (502) 574-3905 E-mail: myra.friend-ellis@louisvilleky.gov Fax: (502) 574-2560 Written By: Sherman H. Smith Jr sherman.smith@louisvilleky.gov Web address: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/ district 5 Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. If you would like to be removed from this communication please email with REMOVE in the subject or body. Thank you! 1
More Pictures and Information about the Portland Boat Ramp The idea for the Portland Boar Ramp began in November 2013, when Councilwoman Hamilton and Captain William Whobrey, Special Units Coordinator for the Louisville Division of Fire met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to propose the project. In the months that followed, a ramp location was secured, and then a design was developed in accordance with the Corps of Engineers standards. The Portland Boat Ramp is located at 805 North 27th Street at the McAlpine Locks and Dam in the Lower Pool area below the Falls of the Ohio and the Hydroelectric Plant. The ramp became a capital spending project of the Division of Fire as Metro Government allocated funding for the project, with an initial cost of $85,000.00. The total project cost is $160,000.00. Before this ramp was built, means of access to the Lower Pool of the Ohio by Louisville Fire was through the New Albany boat ramp located 6.5 miles from Louisville Fire s primary rescue unit. The usual response was time of 12 to15 minutes. If Louisville Fire uses the Harrison Boat Ramp in Jeffersonville located 5.6 miles from its primary rescue unit, the response time is anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes. Prior to the construction of this ramp, recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing and fishing have been permitted in this area of the river. That continues to be the case today. The ramp provides an easier way to walk down to the river s edge. The primary use of this ramp is strictly for emergency incident access. The use of motorized vehicles is limited to public safety agencies. This includes Louisville Fire & Rescue, the Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville Metro Police Department, the US Coast Guard and Kentucky Fish & Wildlife. 2
Community Forestry Tree Giveaway In an effort to assist the community of Louisville reach its goal of a 45% tree canopy cover by 2040, the Division of Community Forestry is offering free trees Saturday, November 12th. Trees will be distributed at the Jefferson Community and Technical College s downtown campus (2nd and Broadway) from 12 noon to 2 PM. There are ten (10) species of trees to choose from and recipients can take home up to three (3) trees each. Upcoming Peace Walks with the Louisville Metro Police Department in the Portland & Russell areas The community is invited to join the LMPD for upcoming Peace Walks in the Portland & Russell areas. The Peace Walks have been extremely successful in promoting good community and quality relationships with the community and the Police. This success is only possible with community participation and support!! Upcoming Dates Tuesday, November 15th at Boone Square Park, 19th & Rowan at 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 29th at 28th & Market at 5:00 pm The Filson Historical Society to host Henry D. Ormsby III Lecture Series: Muhammad Ali Mondays in November at 6:00 pm The Filson Historical Society - 1310 South Third Street Every Monday in November, The Filson Historical Society in association with the Muhammad Ali Center will host a lecture on the life of Muhammad Ali as part of our bi-yearly Henry D. Ormsby III Lecture Series. Each lecture will examine a different period of Ali s life and feature speakers who range from local community leaders to close friends of Ali himself. November 14 1964-1971: A Boxer Exiled for His Convictions November 21 1971-1981: The Greatest Boxer in the World November 28 1981-2016: International Icon for Peace For more information or to reserve seating visit filsonhistorical.org/events or call 502-635-5083 District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Meeting The Yearlings Club - 4309 W. Broadway Monday, November 21st at 6:00 pm The community is invited to attend the District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Meeting on Monday, November 21st at 6:00 pm at The Yearlings Club, located at 4309 W. Broadway. Your concerns and input are necessary in order to better the community. 3
West Louisville SEED Small Business Training Program Family Life Center - St. Stephen Church - 1508 W. Kentucky Street Wednesdays, November 16th, 30th & December 7th Program Topics Free Business Resources - Wednesday, November 16th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Lean Business Planning - Wednesday, November 30th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Financial Boot Camp - Wednesday, December 7th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm To register please visit - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seed-business-training-program-tickets- 28020962453?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utmcontent=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing 6th Annual Heroes of Hope Awards Luncheon: Saluting Community Leaders Catholic Enrichment Center - 3146 West Broadway Tuesday, November 15th at 11:30 am The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville s Office of Multicultural Ministry will honor local businesses, community agencies and individuals who have contributed to youth development and family empowerment at its 6th Annual Heroes of Hope Awards Luncheon: Saluting Community Leaders on Tuesday, November 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center located at 3146 West Broadway. This event was created to provide a platform that honors individuals, agencies and businesses in our community for their contributions to, and support of youth development, family empowerment, the Archdiocese of Louisville s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC). It also serves as a means to raise funds in order to continue the necessary work at the CEC, proving life changing tools of empowerment, diversity and leadership for our youth. This is a major fundraiser for the center and all proceeds from this event will go toward its programs and initiative. The following individuals and agencies will be honored: Lafayette Cowden, III - Volunteer Subrinia Lain - Volunteer Shaun A. Wimberly, Sr., Attorney at Law - Social Concerns Marque G. Carey, MSSW, Attorney at Law - Social Concerns JenCare Senior Medical Center Family Focus Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased by contacting the Catholic Enrichment Center. For further details, please call the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502)776-0262. 4
N.E.T.W.O.R.K - New Energy To Work Out Racial Kinks A Conversations About Race: Yesterday and Today Chestnut Street YMCA Ballroom - 930 Chestnut Street Monday, November 14th at 12:00 Noon The community is invited to attend N.E.T.W.O.R.K. s Conversations About Race: Yesterday and Today on Monday, November 14th at 12 Noon at the Chestnut Street YMCA Ballrooms located at 930 Chestnut Street. Alice Clay Broadwater, Attorney, South Carolina Bar & David V. Hawpe, Chief of Staff for Senator Morgan McGarvey and Retired Editor of the Courier Journal will be the speakers for the afternoon. Tickets to the event are $15 with lunch included. Please RSVP no later than Thursday, November 10th at mxnbrown@aol.com or by calling 502-434-2666 Louisville PrEP Summit 2016 Louisville Metro Public Health Department - 400 E. Gray Street Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm The community is invited to the Louisville PrEP Summit 2016 on Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Louisville Metro Public Health Department, located at 400 E. Gray Street. This summit is an opportunity for medical providers and the community to find out more information about Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis to HIV. PrEP involves taking a pill, Truvada, each day. By taking the pill and using safer sex techniques individuals can reduce their risk of contracting HIV by 92% in males and 25% to 75% in females. Medical providers will be able to earn FREE CME credits. All sessions are open to medical providers and the public. To register please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisville-prep-summit-tickets-27331996738 SAVE THE DATE! The Mayor s Cradle To Career Summit Tuesday, November 22nd from 9 am to 4 pm Kentucky Center for African American Heritage - 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard Mayor Greg Fischer is hosting the third Cradle to Career Summit on Tuesday, November 22nd from 9 am to 4 pm at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard. The Summit is designed to engage community stakeholders on both the challenges and opportunities faced to strengthen and better align education, workforce, health and social service systems in our community. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-cradle-to-career-summit-tickets-28421236684 5
Leaf Drop-off Sites Open Through December 3rd Three leaf disposal locations will be available Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection will have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites beginning November 8. Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service through December 3. Drop-off will not be available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents. Public Works Yard 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Tuesday Saturday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Leaf drop off sites: Public Works East District Operations Center 595 Hubbards Lane Tuesday Saturday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Public Works Waste Reduction Center 636 Meriwether Avenue Tuesday Friday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Crime Tip From LMPD s 2nd Division Please do not leave your car running and walk away from it for any reason! Thieves are random and are quick to jump in a running vehicle and drive off. You are especially at risk at gas stations. It is also against the law to do so even though it is rare to have an officer write a ticket for doing so. The Fuller Center presents The Millard Fuller Legacy Breakfast The Fuller Center - 4509 W Market St Friday, November 11th from 7:30 am to 9:00 am The community is invited to attend The Millard Fuller Legacy Breakfast on Friday. November 11th from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at The Fuller Center, located at 4509 W. Market Street. Report a Litterer Help Clean Up Our Community!! Did you know that you can report a litterer through MetroCall at 502-574-5000? If you observe a vehicle littering, write down their vehicle license plate number, description, and where you observed the littering. The owner or the offending vehicle will be sent a letter reminding them that littering is illegal and that they could be subject to a fine. 6
The 10th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Featuring Angela Davis Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 pm Brown & Williamson Club at Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium - 2800 S Floyd St The community is invited to attend the 10th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture featuring Angela Davis on Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 pm at the Brown and Williamson Club in Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium. Visit Louisville.edu/braden or facebook.com/ annebradeninstitute for more information Louisville Children & Nature Let s Move! Outside. Summit Tuesday, November 15th from 1 pm to 4 pm Shawnee Golf Course Club House 460 Northwestern Pkwy The community is invited to join in a conversation to improve access to nature for children across the Louisville Metro area on Tuesday, November 15th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Shawnee Golf Course Club House, located at 460 Northwestern Parkway. The Louisville Children & Nature Let s Move! Outside. Summit is designed to showcase programs and initiatives, spotlight potential collaboration, leverage opportunities to play, learn, serve, and work on public lands and determine action steps for cultivating a nature-rich community. Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Monday, November 21st at 8:30 am Old Jail Building - 514 West Liberty Street The community is invited to a Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Old Jail Building, located at 514 West Liberty Street. The Case Manager is Jon Crumbie, who can be reached at jon.crumbie@louisvilleky.gov. To view documents related to the proposal, please visit: Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services or visit http://ww.louisvilleky.gov/ PlanningDesign Shawnee Park Basin Project Public Meeting Tuesday, November 29th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Shawnee Golf Course Club House 460 Northwestern Parkway The community is invited to attend the Shawnee Park Basin Project Public Meeting on Tuesday, November 29th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Shawnee Golf Course, located at 460 Northwestern. Your input, questions and concerns are invaluable and necessary for this project to succeed. 7
OneWest thanks you for being a part of the conversation! Advocacy. Community engagement. Capacity building. Commercial development. These are the four central roles OneWest laid out for the organization during their recent Community Conversations, in which more than 100 attendees participated. Members of the OneWest team presented their proposed plans, which can be viewed at http://onewest.org/site/uploads/2014/10/onewest-community- Conversations-Oct-20-22-2016.pdf Small group discussions also focused on the four central roles, and summarized in a handout which can be viewed at http://onewest.org/site/uploads/2014/10/onewest-community-conversation-handout.pdf Most important, attendees shared feedback on these plans, as well numerous ideas for improving the quality of life in Louisville s West End. This process was critical for us, and we will share a comprehensive summary of what we learned shortly. OneWest thanks everyone who took the time to participate and connect with them. They will incorporate community feedback into their strategic plan, which will be presented in January 2017. In addition, they will hold Community Conversations on a regular basis. You will receive invitations, and OneWest encourages you to invite other community-minded friends to join you. For more information contact OneWest at info@onewest.org or 502.994.9167 West Louisville Chess Club Louisville Urban League 1535 West Broadway Saturday, November 19th from 10 am to 12 pm Are you or your children aged between 7 and 17 years old and would like to learn how to play chess or develop skill? The West Louisville Chess Club is offering lessons on Saturday, November 19th at the from 10 am to 12 pm at the Louisville Urban League, located at 1535 West Broadway. There will also be a lesson on Saturday, December 10th. Cardinal Success Program @ The Nia Center 2900 West Broadway, Suite 320 FREE Counseling for Individuals, Children, & Families in West Louisville The Cardinal Success Program @ The Nia Center offers parental support, works with families, and supports individuals of all ages. Graduate and Doctoral students at the University of Louisville, College of Education and Human Development provide counseling and support services. Call 502-852-3888 for more information or to schedule and appointment. Program Director: Dr. Eugene Foster Clinical Director: Dr. Katy Hopkins 8
Eastern Star Baptist Church s Rev. Dr. Alex J. Moses, Sr., Pastor, Louisville Metro Police Second Division & the Louisville Police Citizen s Advisory Board presents The Community Breakfast and Forum Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM Eastern Star Baptist Church - 824 S. 24th Street The community is invited to attend the Community Breakfast and Forum on Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 am at Eastern Star Baptist Church, located at 824 S. 24th Street. Bring your questions for the Louisville Metro Police!! Officers will answer questions about police procedure, use of force, and handling of evidence The Unbridled Project presents Uprising Kentucky Saturday, November 19th from 7 pm to 11 pm The Tim Faulkner Art Gallery - 1512 Portland Avenue The Unbridled Project invites the community to attend Uprising Kentucky on Saturday, November 19th from 7 pm to 11 pm at the Tim Faulkner Art Gallery, located at 1512 Portland Avenue. The evening will feature local music, local food, a silent auction as well as important information about an epidemic that is affecting Kentucky. For more information please visit unbridledproject.org Code Enforcement Information If You Receive a Violation Notice: You may contact the inspector whose number will be on your letter. Minor violations will be given 10 days to remedy. If you receive a major repair violation, the IPL inspector will more than likely be willing to work out an inspection schedule that provides you reasonable time to get your violation corrected. Reporting Violations: If you see a vehicle or property maintenance violation you may report them anonymously to MetroCall by calling 311 and give detailed information 24 hours, 7 days a week. For more information please call 311 or Inspections, Permits and Licenses/Codes and Regulations Department at 502-574-3321 9
Save the Date - Community Calendar November 10th, 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 Louisville Story Program book publishing 12 Louisville PrEP Summit 2016 Let's Talk Trash Containers Residential garbage is collected once per week on a Monday-Friday schedule. Garbage must be set at the curb or the alley no later than 6 AM on collection day, but no earlier than 4 PM the day before collection day. All containers must be removed from the street or alley no later than 4 pm 14 N.E.T.W.O.R.K. Luncheon 12 Noon 10th Street YMCA $15 - please RSVP The Filson Historical Society Henry D. Ormsby III Lecture Series: Muhammad Ali 15 1st Division Peace Walk from Boone Square Park 19th & Rowan 5:00 pm Heroes of Hope Awards Luncheon 10th Annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture Featuring Angela Davis 6:00 pm 16 West Louisville SEED Small Business Training Program LDT meeting 1:00 pm 17 Metro Council Meeting 6:00 pm 11 The Millard Fuller Legacy Breakfast The Fuller Center - 4509 W Market St 18 19 West Louisville Chess Club Louisville Urban League The Unbridled Project presents Uprising Kentucky The Community Breakfast and Forum 13 21 District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Meeting 6:00 pm Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting 22 The Mayor s Cradle To Career Summit Kentucky Center for African American Heritage 23 24 Thanksgiving 25 26 The Filson Historical Society Henry D. Ormsby III Lecture Series: Muhammad Ali Juice Bowl Shawnee Park 27 28 The Filson Historical Society Henry D. Ormsby III Lecture Series: Muhammad Ali 29 Shawnee Park Basin Project Public Meeting Shawnee Golf Course Club House 460 Northwestern Parkway 30 West Louisville SEED Small Business Training Program Dec 1 2 3 1st Division Peace Walk 28th & Market at 5:00 pm 10