Good Afternoon BIA Members,
We've nearly made it through a roller coaster week. I have been in regular contact with our members, and in many cases we are busy. BIA is working on your behalf to make sure you can keep you business open and keep your projects moving forward. If you encounter an issue on site or hear something that you need verified please do not hesitate to contact me.
We are here to help.
Stay safe and healthy,
Juva
502 458 0032 - cell
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Thoughts from David W. Hobbs, President/CEO River City Bank
The first part of 2020 will always be a time to be remembered as we as a Country face an unknown virus known as COVID-19. This Country has been through many trying times and has faced and conquered adversity many times in the past. This situation is no different!
The Banking community is as strong as it has ever been. Banks are maintaining capital levels far in excess of the required minimum. Over the next few days, most Banks will shift to drive thru only operations. River City Bank will do this effective March 19th. This is only being done to insure the health of our employees and our customers. River City Bank is still lending and will continue to work hand-n-hand with the BIA and its builder members. River City Bank, as a corporate sponsor, not only believes in financially supporting the efforts of the BIA but is fully committed to its membership and their financial needs.
Just my thoughts!
David W. Hobbs
President/CEO
River City Bank
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Shelby County UPDATED 3/19/2020:
The Shelby County Courthouse is closed to the public. However, you can call Brian Boardman to make an appointment and will let you into the building.
Tony Kelley is still handling building permits and inspections. You can call Tony to make an appointment, Please note that Tony is retiring on March 31
st. Isaac Hughes has been named as the replacement. Isaac can be reached at 633-0692.
Please call with Brian questions. The County is working to meet everyone's needs during this changing environment.
Brian D. Boardman, PE
County Engineer
Shelby County Fiscal Court
Ph:(502) 633-1220 x229
Cell: (502) 232-3011
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Louisville Metro UPDATED 3/19/2020:
Today, the Department of Codes and Regulations notified the BIA staff that, in order to limit contact, they are no longer accepting payments with a cashier. You can still drop off in person but please include a check with drop off, pay online, or call the office prior to drop off and provide a credit card number for payment.
Again, you can still drop off plans but you will not have access to a cashier.
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Mayor Fischer Thanks the Building Industry
Yesterday in Kentucky Mayor Greg Fischer's Update on COVID-19 he specifically mentions the construction industry and the BIA. Click on the photo below to see the snippet from his update.
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Mayor Fischer announces One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund to help Louisvillians impacted by virus outbreak
March 18
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that Louisville Metro Government, the Community Foundation of Louisville, Metro United Way and other community partners have created an emergency response fund to rapidly deploy resources to individuals and community-based organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in our region.
The One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible funding resources for rental assistance, childcare assistance, transportation aid, food access, utility assistance, pharmaceutical needs and other support as determined, via $1,000 payments to eligible households. Funds will also be made available to community-based organizations that are being hit hard by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We know that the necessary response to stem the spread of COVID-19 is creating hardships for so many in our community, especially some of our most vulnerable,” said Mayor Fischer. “This fund is meant to ease that burden somewhat.”
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Gov. Beshear Working to Protect Kentucky Families from COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 18, 2020)
– Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday announced more actions he is taking to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect Kentuckians.
Gov. Beshear’s new actions include:
Gov. Beshear suspended all charitable gaming licenses, closing bingo halls temporarily, to protect patrons at those establishments after having previously issued new guidance on closing public-facing businesses. He said the overriding goal of the order is to minimize in-person interaction, which is the primary means of transmission of COVID-19.
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) will extend certification periods for all recipients of all public assistance programs (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/SNAP or formerly food stamps, Medicaid, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program/K-TAP, and State Supplementation) for three months. Those households whose certification periods end in May will automatically be extended to August, June to September, and so on. Job search, work and participation requirements are temporarily suspended for SNAP able-bodied adults without dependents, the Kentucky Works Program, and the Child Care Assistance Program.
“We want everyone to sign up for the programs we have, those who are underemployed or unemployed,” said Eric Friedlander, acting secretary for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. “Those who are eligible and not already signed up, we want to help you apply. We ask you to visit our website and call us so we can help you with your health benefits.”
- For all public assistance programs access the benefind website at https://benefind.ky.gov or by calling the DCBS call center at 1-855-306-8959.
- For Medicaid only, call the Kentucky Healthcare customer service line at 855-459-6328 or contact an application assister through the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange website at https://healthbenefitexchange.ky.gov
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Small Business Resources COVID-19
State Unemployment
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for nonprofits is 2.75%. Eligible businesses and nonprofits can receive up to $2 million for up to 30 years.
One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund
The fund will provide flexible funding resources for rental assistance, childcare assistance, transportation aid, food access, utility assistance, pharmaceutical needs and other support as determined, via $1,000 payments to eligible households. Funds will also be made available to community-based organizations that are being hit hard by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click
HERE here for more information about eligibility.
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BIA Scheduled Events:
- May Member Networking Event U of L Baseball Game - Cancelled
- Jeptha Creed Member/Guest Mixer - Postponed
- BICF Day of Service - Postponed
- BIA Day at the Downs - Postponed
- Tour of New Homes - Cancelled
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Please note, we are working on virtual solutions for our classes and meetings.
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BIA Education Classes:
All BIA Education
Classes scheduled through May 1, 2020 are
Postponed
until further notice. Please continue to check our
website
for more information.
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BIA Committee Meetings:
All BIA Committee Meetings have been cancelled or postponed through March 27th.
BIA March 25th Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting
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Postponed
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Louisville Metro Approved Online CEU Classes
If you need Metro approved classes in order to pull a permit, Louisville Metro has approved a few online classes please follow the link below:
- Company Name
- License Number
- Current phone number or email address in case there are further questions.
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If you aren't already, please make sure you are following our social media platforms below:
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As a reminder, our office will be closed from Monday, March 16th through at least Friday, March 20, 2020. We will continue to assess the situation and follow recommendations from the CDC, the Governor’s office, the Kentucky Department of Health, as well as the Mayor’s office and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness.
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Building Industry of Greater Louisville | (502) 429-6000
1000 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy. Louisville, KY 40223 | www.bialouisville.com
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