FY2025 Community Project Funding Submissions
FY25 Submitted Projects
Projects are listed in no particular order.
MSD Odor Mitigation and Catch Basin Rehabilitation
$1,500,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District
700 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40203
This project would invest in infrastructure upgrades to hundreds of catch basins in Louisville's Russell neighborhood. These upgrades to Louisville's 100-150 year old combined sewer system will address the persistent issue of sewer odors caused by wastewater flows and drying out of catch basin traps during dry periods. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because upgrading catch basins will improve quality of life and have a positive impact on wastewater quality within the combined sewer system.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Lead Service Line Replacement
$1,500,000
Louisville Water Company
550 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40202
This project would support identification of lead service lines, and - when found - their replacement. Requested funding would provide for the replacement of approximately 1,700 water service lines at no cost to homeowners. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because although Louisville Water's treated drinking water does not contain lead when it leaves their treatment plant and Louisville Water has replaced all known public lead service lines in their service area, lead service lines remain on private property and continue to pose a risk to public health and safety.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Central Generator Plant and Microgrid Project
$4,000,000
Muhammad Ali International Airport
600 Terminal Dr., Louisville, KY 40209
The airport terminal building at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport currently has insufficient generator capacity to operate safely in the event of a complete utility outage. The funding would be used for providing emergency generators and distribution, necessary switchgear and transformer improvements, and solar with battery storage. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these upgrades are necessary to maintain safety in the event of an electrical outage at the airport.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Young Adult Shelter and Transitional Housing
$1,000,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
Louisville Metro Government’s Young Adult Shelter and Transitional Housing Project provides targeted interventions designed to address the urgent housing needs of homeless adults between the ages of 18 and 24. This project would allow Louisville Metro Government to introduce a shelter dedicated exclusively to serving young adults to the program, ensuring they have a safe and secure environment tailored to their specific needs. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because offering a dedicated shelter ensures a safe and supportive environment where young adults can access specialized services such as mental health support, educational programs, and job training.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Vacant to Vibrant Program
$1,500,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
This program involves the demolition of derelict properties to clear the way for the construction of affordable housing units. The repurposing of these sites for affordable housing directly addresses the pressing need for housing options throughout the city of Louisville, benefiting residents in terms of quality of life and economic opportunity. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow Louisville to transform underutilized urban spaces into thriving neighborhoods. By converting blighted areas into valuable housing, this project not only enhances neighborhood safety and property values but also increases accessibility to affordable homes.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
St. Mary's Church Renovation
$1,000,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
This project will help Louisville Metro Government transform St. Mary's Church, recently acquired from the Archdiocese of Louisville, into a dedicated facility to serve homeless women and children. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Louisville currently has no overnight shelters specifically for these groups, while 38 percent of the city's homeless are women and 14 percent are children.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Jefferson Rising Parking Lot Project
$1,000,000
Jefferson Community and Technical College
109 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
This funding would be used to help JCTC revitalize their downtown campus in the heart of Louisville, replacing a surface parking lot in order to improve accessibility, improve the quality of our downtown, and ensure JCTC's students - who are all commuters - can continue to pursue degrees on campus. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it fits well inside our city's downtown economic development plans and will replace acres of asphalt-based surface parking lots with a compact and safe place for students to park while they pursue their education.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Dixie Highway Sidewalk and Safety Improvements
$2,100,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
This project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at significantly enhancing pedestrian infrastructure and safety along three critical corridors in Louisville. This combined project spans approximately 4.8 miles and includes segments where Dixie Highway meets Crums Lane, Rockford/Lees Lane, and Valley Station/3rd Street Road. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve safety and accessibility, support connectivity to public transportation, and encourage active living.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Arnoldtown Road, Vim Drive, and Broad Run Road Bridge Repairs Project
$2,000,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
This project will provide critically needed repairs to three bridges in Louisville located on Arnoldtown Road, Vim Drive, and Broad Run Road. Each structure has been evaluated and found to be in poor or very poor condition, necessitating immediate attention. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure the safety and continuity of transportation in the city.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Louisville Riverport Authority Cargo Flow Enhancement
$1,000,000
Louisville Riverport Authority
6900 Riverport Dr., Ste. A, Louisville, KY 40258
This project will fund construction of a road and second entry and exit point at the Louisville Riverport Authority's Logistics Facility, which will allow for safer, more efficient access to the interchange of goods between rail, marine, and highway modes of transport. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this project will complement ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the port and in itself will provide operational flexibility when rail traffic restricts vehicle passage at the single point of entry currently in use.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Paratransit Vehicle Replacement
$1,080,000
Transit Authority of River City
1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
This project will allow the Transit Authority of River City to replace 10 cutaway paratransit vehicles that are well beyond their expected useful life. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because these vehicles will provide ADA accessible transportation to complement the transit authority's fixed route system.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Louisville Metro Justice and Behavioral Health Project
$970,247
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
601 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
This project would add dedicated staff to Jefferson County's existing treatment courts, which include four drug courts, two mental health courts, and one veteran's treatment court. The funding would add permanent staff, including a case manager, a licensed clinical social worker, and a treatment court liaison, and it would support client assistance with transitional housing, transportation, and the cost of continuous alcohol monitoring program participation. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will support recovery and reduce recidivism.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
Ultimate Afterschool Exploration Program
$300,000
Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana
3900 Crittenden Dr., Louisville, KY 40209
The funding will support creation of the Ultimate Afterschool Exploration program operated by Boys and Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana locations in the California, Newburg, Parkland, and Shawnee neighborhoods of Louisville. With this funding, over 4,000 students at these locations will have access to intentional STEM programs during afterschool and summer hours that will include robotics, drone operation, 3D printing, science projects, and exploration of science and technology careers. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would support NASA's objectives of expanding knowledge of the Earth and space and serve to preserve US leadership in aeronautical science.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
MSD Drainage Response Initiative
$1,000,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District
700 W. Liberty St., Louisville, KY 40203
This project would allow Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District to address severe flooding and stress to aging stormwater infrastructure from the increased frequency of extreme storms. This initiative, which began in 2003, allows MSD to solve drainage problems caused by erosion, standing water, and flooding. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project addresses health and safety issues like structural flooding, overtopping roadways, and hazardous erosion.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT
"Jeffersontown Garage" Purchase and Rehabilitation
$1,200,000
City of Jeffersontown, Kentucky
10416 Watterson Trl., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
This project would allow the city of Jeffersontown, Kentucky to purchase and renovate an historic but deteriorating building in the city's downtown Gaslight Square District located at 10521 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299. Purchasing and rehabilitating the building will preserve an important part of the downtown's history while creating a modern, mixed-use space for professional businesses, retail, restaurants, or housing. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this project will allow Jeffersontown to advance their "Creating Vibrant Communities'' economic development plan for growth and activity in the Gaslight Square District.
CERTIFICATION LETTER STATING THERE IS NOT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT