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Budget Committee Hearing on FY2026-2027 Budget: Facilities & Fleet and LMPD - May 20, 2026

Metro Council & Committees — Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BodyLouisville, Kentucky
SessionMetro Council & Committees
DateWednesday, May 20, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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My goal is to show students that if they're passionate about something, they can absolutely make a career out of it.

0:06

And they don't have to wait.

0:08

I've always loved editing also.

0:10

When I was little, I would make little things on iMovie like trailers, just by myself on my mom's iPad.

0:16

I've just always had a little passion for it.

0:18

When I found out about Atherton, I saw that I could go into a program with it, and that just increased my love for it a lot more.

0:25

I was lucky to have Ava as a freshman in intro to media arts.

0:30

And she was a great student from the beginning.

0:33

Like she was wanting to sit in the front.

0:35

She was always raising her hand.

0:37

I learned like storyboarding.

0:39

I learned production.

0:40

I learned how to write professional emails, which was really good.

0:44

And then I learned all the adobes.

0:47

And they really strengthened my like video editing skills.

0:54

There's a need for people to be able to create content that looks good and sounds good.

0:58

And our students know how to do that once they leave Atherton.

1:02

I was looking for a marketing internship, and Mr.

1:05

Boris told me to reach out to Jay Smith.

1:06

I did a little internship with them for a few months with a social media marketing, and I absolutely sell in love.

1:13

Because I worked with her in the school program, I knew her and I knew the quality of her work already.

1:18

So that networking was a much stronger just because I already knew the quality of her work.

1:25

It's not just all about the technical side, like what kind of camera you're shooting on or what kind of programs it's about being able to market yourself.

1:32

And Jay has been instrumental in helping us with that.

1:35

I've seen other business owners who have been engaged for several years, and it has completely changed their business.

1:41

It really taught me my love and passion for marketing, something that I want to do when I was little.

1:46

Video editing can actually be a job that I can go into.

1:49

The Iroquois High School Family Health Center has been so successful that the mayor and Metro Council have provided funding to expand the service to Pleasure Rich Park High School.

1:59

Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome to Iroquois High School.

2:03

We're here because just downstairs from where we're standing in the library at Iroquois High School is Family Health Center Clinic.

2:11

And it's currently the only clinic of its kind throughout all of JCPS.

2:16

Since its opening in January of 2024, the family health clinic here at Iroquois High School has cared for more than 1,800 students, staff, and their household members, and has had over 6,000 visits with Metro Council support.

2:33

I allocated funding just a few months ago in our mid-year budget to build another family health center at PRP High School.

2:41

And we are so excited to help expand the health services that are going to be provided to JCPS families next up at PRP High School.

3:01

In a school where more than 80% of our students qualify for free reduce science in a school where we have about 40% or more of multilingual learners, this clinic breaks the barriers of students who need it most.

3:18

The center provides primary care, behavioral health, dental services on site, allowing us to keep our students healthy and supported, and most importantly, in seat.

3:32

So that they too can succeed and thrive because they now have access to health care within our schools.

3:41

Thank you, Mayor Greenberg.

3:43

Thank you, Family Health Centers.

3:46

History came to life at the Living Wax Museum at Norton Commons Elementary.

3:51

Bring about change.

3:55

We'll fail when we fail to try.

4:01

Hi, I'm free to call La Sara is Festo Agri.

4:05

It means I paint my own reality.

4:07

I love the paint.

4:08

It's one of my most favorite things to do.

4:10

So you're at Norton Commons Elementary in our gymnasium, and we are proudly presenting our third grade wax museum where our students picked a historical figure, whether it was somebody local from Louisville like Johnny Unidas or Muhammad Ali, and they researched that person, wrote a speech, and then today they became that person.

4:34

I impacted history by writing about space and time.

4:37

I also inspired people with my speeches.

4:39

I'll be known for changing how people thought about the universe.

4:42

Hi, I'm Rabbi Gregg, and I was a fresh black American to attend an all-wise school.

4:47

In life, there's nothing to be afraid of.

4:49

Only many things to learn in many ways to help those in need.

4:52

My name is Marie Curie, and I'm French scientist.

4:54

I just had word radium in Colonia.

4:56

I'm still famous for movies and music.

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Like I store my speech in my hat.

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Like how Abraham Lincoln did with his with his fate with his special papers.

5:08

They did phenomenal.

5:09

I'm so proud of all of them.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety██████████████████████████26%
Budget Equity Analysis███████████████████████23%
Personnel Matters██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Technology and Innovation█████████9%
Energy Regulation████████8%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Youth Programs██2%
Transportation Safety██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Budget Committee Hearing: FY2026-2027 Budget Hearings for Facilities and Fleet Management and Louisville Metro Police Department

The Budget Committee held hearings on May 20, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:53 PM, to review the proposed FY2026-2027 budgets for Facilities and Fleet Management (F&F) and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). Committee members questioned department leaders on operational and capital budgets, staffing, technology, and strategic initiatives. No formal votes were taken.

Discussion Items: Facilities and Fleet Management

  • Budget Overview: Mayor's recommended operating budget of approximately $61.5 million and capital budget of about $40.5 million. A reduction of $586,000 in utilities, custodial, equipment rental, and security services was achieved by removing the NEA Center, LMPD Fourth Division, and fiscal court buildings from the portfolio. Training budget reduced by $46,000 due to insufficient enrollment. Custodial services reduced from five to two days per week at some facilities, and City Hall security reduced from three guards to one after 5 p.m.
  • Vehicle Fleet: 38 Crown Victoria vehicles remain in the fleet. Replacement schedule and cost to be provided. A fleet dashboard tracks vehicle history, mileage, and maintenance. Deferred maintenance has decreased due to recent vehicle investments.
  • Belvedere Project: $15 million in the FY27 budget; total commitments exceed $100 million including state and local funds. Design not complete; demolition planned for fall 2026. Additional funding needed beyond this request.
  • Solar and Clean Energy: Energy innovation fund targets a six-year ROI; 15% earmarked for rooftop solar. Three solar projects completed (Fire Engine 8, Southwick Community Center, Iroquois Library) costing $310,000; Fern Creek Library solar project in construction ($340,000). The 2030 clean energy goal is not on track; utility-scale solutions needed. Downtown grid interconnection challenges with LGE.
  • Personnel: 176 filled positions as of April 1, 2026, with 194 funded positions (some unfunded vacancies to be reconciled). Director Sean Woods expressed intent to fill all funded vacancies promptly.
  • Response to 1% Cut Inquiry: Director Woods indicated potential for consolidating leased spaces (saving ~$140,000) and further reductions in custodial services.

Discussion Items: Louisville Metro Police Department

  • Budget Overview: General fund appropriation increase of $16.9 million year-over-year, driven by salary adjustments, and transfer of contracts (Mark 43 reporting software, Flock ALPRs) from capital to operating. Proposed operating budget $269 million, 90% personnel.
  • Tow Lot: Partnership with Vehicle Management Solutions (VMS) since August 2025 improved efficiency, added capacity to 1,400 vehicles. Two funding accounts exist in Facilities and Fleet; disposition to be clarified. Approximately half of spaces used for evidentiary holds.
  • Staffing: Currently ~1,000 sworn officers; staffing study recommends 1,136. FY27 budget includes 1,068 funded positions, with three planned recruit classes of 20 officers each. 51 recruits in academy, 24 expected to graduate soon. Recruit pay increased to be competitive.
  • Overtime: $66 million spent over three years. Majority volunteer for patrol shortage and investigations. No cap on overtime; contractual eight-hour rest period between shifts. Committee requested breakdown by division and specialty unit.
  • Technology: Star Chase pursuit management system to be piloted (16 vehicles, two per division). AI tools for pre-filling reports and body cam footage analysis under exploration. Co-responder model technology being developed with crisis triage workers.
  • Forfeiture Funds: State forfeiture funds $968,000; federal forfeiture funds $556,000 (not $4.3 million as initially indicated). Used for emergency purchases; committee requested reconciliation and clarity on eligible expenses.
  • Community Engagement: Citizen police academies ongoing; residency incentive program from Brianna Teller settlement unused. Churchill Downs reimbursement for Derby costs not pursued.
  • Response to 1% Cut Inquiry: Chief Humphrey stated cuts would impact technology investments and overtime, not personnel.

Key Outcomes

  • Committee directed F&F to provide detailed information on Belvedere project commitments and planned expenditures.
  • Committee requested reconciliation of LMPD forfeiture fund balances and eligible uses for vehicle replacement.
  • Committee requested breakdown of LMPD overtime by division and specialty unit for FY26.
  • Committee requested follow-up on disposition of tow lot funding accounts (to be resolved with F&F).
  • Committee requested update on LMPD technology roadmap and AI implementation within six months.
  • No formal motions or votes were taken; the hearings were informational for budget preparation.

Meeting Transcript

My goal is to show students that if they're passionate about something, they can absolutely make a career out of it. And they don't have to wait. I've always loved editing also. When I was little, I would make little things on iMovie like trailers, just by myself on my mom's iPad. I've just always had a little passion for it. When I found out about Atherton, I saw that I could go into a program with it, and that just increased my love for it a lot more. I was lucky to have Ava as a freshman in intro to media arts. And she was a great student from the beginning. Like she was wanting to sit in the front. She was always raising her hand. I learned like storyboarding. I learned production. I learned how to write professional emails, which was really good. And then I learned all the adobes. And they really strengthened my like video editing skills. There's a need for people to be able to create content that looks good and sounds good. And our students know how to do that once they leave Atherton. I was looking for a marketing internship, and Mr. Boris told me to reach out to Jay Smith. I did a little internship with them for a few months with a social media marketing, and I absolutely sell in love. Because I worked with her in the school program, I knew her and I knew the quality of her work already. So that networking was a much stronger just because I already knew the quality of her work. It's not just all about the technical side, like what kind of camera you're shooting on or what kind of programs it's about being able to market yourself. And Jay has been instrumental in helping us with that. I've seen other business owners who have been engaged for several years, and it has completely changed their business. It really taught me my love and passion for marketing, something that I want to do when I was little. Video editing can actually be a job that I can go into. The Iroquois High School Family Health Center has been so successful that the mayor and Metro Council have provided funding to expand the service to Pleasure Rich Park High School. Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome to Iroquois High School. We're here because just downstairs from where we're standing in the library at Iroquois High School is Family Health Center Clinic. And it's currently the only clinic of its kind throughout all of JCPS. Since its opening in January of 2024, the family health clinic here at Iroquois High School has cared for more than 1,800 students, staff, and their household members, and has had over 6,000 visits with Metro Council support. I allocated funding just a few months ago in our mid-year budget to build another family health center at PRP High School. And we are so excited to help expand the health services that are going to be provided to JCPS families next up at PRP High School. In a school where more than 80% of our students qualify for free reduce science in a school where we have about 40% or more of multilingual learners, this clinic breaks the barriers of students who need it most. The center provides primary care, behavioral health, dental services on site, allowing us to keep our students healthy and supported, and most importantly, in seat. So that they too can succeed and thrive because they now have access to health care within our schools. Thank you, Mayor Greenberg. Thank you, Family Health Centers. History came to life at the Living Wax Museum at Norton Commons Elementary. Bring about change. We'll fail when we fail to try. Hi, I'm free to call La Sara is Festo Agri. It means I paint my own reality. I love the paint. It's one of my most favorite things to do. So you're at Norton Commons Elementary in our gymnasium, and we are proudly presenting our third grade wax museum where our students picked a historical figure, whether it was somebody local from Louisville like Johnny Unidas or Muhammad Ali, and they researched that person, wrote a speech, and then today they became that person. I impacted history by writing about space and time. I also inspired people with my speeches. I'll be known for changing how people thought about the universe.

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