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City announces events calendar, community partnerships and a federal grant for new cascade system
Summary
City staff outlined the year's events (Shepherdsville Splash, festivals, farmers market), described a 24/7 staffing partnership for Station 3 with Mount Washington/Zonton, and said the city won a federal grant (~$171,428.57) to purchase a cascade system (local match of $8,500).
City events and department updates were a major portion of the meeting.
Events and festivals — City staff reviewed the events calendar, including Shepherdsville Splash on Jan. 20, a boxing event at the Carricket Springs Conference Center on Feb. 7, a Wine/Whiskey/Ale festival in April, and a June 6 farmers‑market opening. Staff asked the council to keep the vendor fee at $50 for the season; the council approved that motion.
Partnerships and operational updates — Staff described a partnership to staff Mount Washington Station 3 with a Zonton engine and local department personnel to provide 24/7 coverage. Police and public-works staff said they are coordinating traffic control and other operational responses tied to construction and school traffic.
Federal grant for cascade system — A staff member said the city received federal assistance to acquire a cascade system: the speaker cited a total of $178,000 and then specified $171,428.57 as the federal portion with $8,500 as the city’s share. The purchase will be bid and procured through normal procurement processes; staff said they expect the unit to be in service in the March–April timeframe after outfitting in Shelbyville.
Why it matters: The events calendar drives tourism and local participation; the staffing partnership expands emergency response coverage; the grant reduces the local cost of a technical apparatus the city plans to deploy.
What’s next: Staff will publish procurement specs and vendor communications and continue outreach for the upcoming events season.
