Kentucky lawmakers gathered in Frankfort on Tuesday to discuss funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and how they should be spent in the commonwealth.

Their eyes are on the roughly $340 million Louisville scored in the American Rescue Plan.

They say the pool, the only one in the city's west end, needs major investment.

Louisville Metro Council President David James wanted to give LMPD an additional $4 million for overtime pay.

The current budget plan would create two new branches and renovate another.

The budget amendment also includes more money to help the homeless and the city's library system.

The park is projecting a $500,000 shortfall in the next fiscal year.

The budget request for next fiscal year includes funding to study and possibly start work on a new aquatic center.

Councilman David James still has questions about how a city department would spend taxpayer dollars.

Jecorey Arthur said council isn't practicing equity in the way it spends some city funds.