1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade, Interfaith Federation of GBR 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Master Evan Hickman, Young Leaders Academy
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: William Daniel, Chief Administrative Officer recognized Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade, Interfaith Federation of GBR - Proclamation: "Waging Peace"; Dr. Rhoda Reddix and Dr. Phyllis Simpson, Our Lady of the Lake College; Mary Beth Lima and Christy Arazette, LSU Center for Community Engagement; Pat Wattam, 2013 Greater BR Association of Realtors Board President - Proclamation: "Fair Housing Month". William Daniel, Chief Administrative Officer and Councilman Buddy Amoroso recognized Mike Walker, Former Mayor Pro-Tempore. Councilman John Delgado recognized Seabell "Mama" White Thomas - Certificate of Appreciation. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle recognized Ms. Louisiana Plus America 2013 Proclamation - Ms. Louisiana Plus America 2013 Day; Broadmoor Middle School Principal Gavin Lewis, teachers and students and "Team Kenya Angel" and Rhonda Wilson, MADD Volunteer. Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel recognized Polite Stewart, Jr., Southern University Graduate - Certificate of Recognition. Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards recognized District 5 Community Advisory Council Attendees and District 5 Interns.
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of April 17, 2013.
Introductions Items 7A1-7A3, 7B1-7B9, 7C1-7C8, & 7D2-7D5
Amending Resolution 41644, adopted March 27, 2002, amending and re-enacting the "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 17, so as to remove the 24 mile exception for take-home vehicles and limit personal usage of City-Parish vehicles to the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle.
A resolution supporting Senate Bill 123 by Senator Bodi White pending before the Legislature which authorizes the Metropolitan Council to create the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and repeals provisions of prior enactments relative to the District once the council adopts an ordinance creating the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District as proposed in this bill. By: Councilman Welch.
Requesting the Mayor-President to initiate a budgetary transfer that would transfer all unencumbered balances in the various community center budgets from the Metropolitan Council budget to the Mayor-President's budget effective July 1, 2013 as allowed by Section 8.17 of the Plan of Government. By: Councilmen Loupe and Delgado.
Conducting of a hearing to consider removing Charles Hinton and Greg Carroll from the Board of Commissioners of Gas Utility District No. 1 for neglect of duty and/or misconduct in office as provided for in Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government and Resolution 50113 adopted April 10, 2013. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement by and between the State of Louisiana (State), the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (City), and the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) by which the City shall provide the State with a performance-based grant of $4.5 million to be paid in three $1.5 million dollar annual payments to be utilized in meeting its obligation under the agreement, and appropriating the necessary funding for the first payment to be paid in calendar year 2013 of $1.5 million. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8207) By: Mayor-President.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Sondes, LLC Property located at 6705, 6717, 6725 Cezanne Avenue, Lot 461 & 462 Melrose East Subdivision Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis- District 6 (This item was deferred from the October 24, 2012, November 28, 2012, January 9, 2013 and April 10, 2013 Council Meetings) 9031 B. Carey W. Crenshaw, Jr. and Gloria D. Crenshaw Property located at 1916 General Adams Ave., Lot 246 Hermitage Subdivision Councilman Chandler Loupe - District 3 (This item was deferred from the January 23, 2013 Council Meeting) ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE C. Pansy W. Wells, 356 Cora Drive, Lot 21, North Broadmoor Subdivision District 06 DEFER TO THE MAY 8, 2013 MEETING D. Ennis Brown & Ora Mae Brown, 4554 Cadillac Street, Lots 12, 13, & 14, Square 3, Fortune Subdivision District 12 DEFER TO THE JUNE 26, 2013 MEETING E. Charlie Mae Matthews, 4127 Pocasset Street, Lot 14, Square 21, Prosperity Subdivision District 10 DEFER TO THE MAY 22, 2013 MEETING
B. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District in the amount of seventy dollars ($70.00) on each parcel of land located in the district for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2021, for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention and enhancing security of district residents by providing for an increase of law enforcement personnel or contracted security personnel in the district and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 480 of the 2010 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District. RESOLUTION 50117 C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement for collection of parcel fee with the Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District, and to sign all documents in connection therewith. By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District. RESOLUTION 50118 D. Amending the 2013 Annual Operating Budget for the Park Forest East Crime Prevention & Improvement District so as to appropriate $45,219.05 from the collection of the 2012 parcel fees and the estimated 2013 parcel fees for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention by providing security for district residents, and to serve the needs of the residents of the district by funding beautification for the overall betterment of the district in accordance with Act 480 of the 2010 Legislative Session. This budget supplement is contingent upon the approval and execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the District and the City-Parish. (B.S.#8205) By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District.
RESOLUTION 50119 E. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of the Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. RESOLUTION 50120 & EBROSCO 7048 F. A Supplemental Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement dated as of May 1, 2013, by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; providing for the payment obligations of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission under said Loan Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. RESOLUTION 50121 & EBROSCO 7049 G. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $230,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; authorizing and ratifying the request of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2013A and Series 2013B (LIBOR Index); authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission of the proceeds from the sale thereof to allow it to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, payable from the Sewer User Fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and pursuant to an election held within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on April 16, 1988; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorization to appropriate $211,854.18 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890014 to fund design, bidding and program management for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project (BS#008184) (Design & Bidding: $112,854.18; Program Management: $99,000; Total $211,854.18) By: Director of Aviation.
Appropriating the proceeds of the not to exceed $29,000,000 Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2013B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and estimated other financing sources of $4,100,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease the outstanding principal amount of the Parish Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series ST-2005A and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8206) By: Director of Finance.
RESOLUTION 50124, AS AMENDED J. Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District Special Fund as follows, effective May 4, 2013. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AND RODENT CONTROL DISTRICT - ADD:(1) Mosquito Control Aircraft Operations Manager (Unclassified), jc 350055, pg 2295; DELETE:(1) Entomologist, jc 120410, pg 2205 By: Director of Mosquito & Rodent Control and Interim Human Resources Director. ORDINANCE 15480 K. Amend the 2013 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15422, dated 12/11/2012, so as to make the following changes, effective May 4, 2013. ADD:(1) Mosquito Control Aircraft Operations Manager (Unclassified), job code 350055, pay grade 2295 ($57,258-$79,259) By: Director of Mosquito & Rodent Control and Interim Human Resources Director.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 50125 & EBROSCO 7051 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program in the amount of $18,373.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. RESOLUTION 50126 N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. in the amount of $141,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
RESOLUTION 50127 O. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Forte & Tablada for Design & Bidding services for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $112,854.18 (Acct. # 482.0989002.652200.8890014) By: Director of Aviation. RESOLUTION 50128 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 4-24-13-02 P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for a Master Plan in the amount of $800,000; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time (Federal: $720,000; State: $80,000; Total $800,000.00) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Ameritas Technologies Corporation by which the City-Parish shall reimburse the company for parking expenses in an amount not to exceed $108,000 over a three year period. By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of eighty-four thousand, nine hundred seventy dollars ($84,970.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By: City Constable.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 12. APPOINTMENTS NONE.
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
RESOLUTION 50140 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Council Resolution 49271/EBROSCO Resolution 8897 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with the Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50141 & EBROSCO 7058 Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Metro-Council Resolution 49272/EBROSCO Resolution 8898 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with GOTECH Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50142 & EBROSCO 7059 F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Metro-Council Resolution 49273/EBROSCO Resolution 8899 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with ECM Consultants Inc., with subconsultant: Stanley Consultants, Inc., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval the acceptance as complete of a bridge that has been contracted in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program under State Project No.: 713-17-0043/H.006079 (Lanier Drive Bridge over Roberts Canal), as the project has been completed in a satisfactory manner. (CONSTRUCTION COST ARE 100% STATE/FED FUNDED) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit with recommendation to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. to provide engineering services in association with the Green Light Jones Creek Road Extension Seg. 1 (Jefferson Highway (LA 73) to Tiger Bend/Jones Creek Road Intersection) project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0060 in an amount not to exceed $379,579.00. (Account No.: 374.7260532.652200.5925612) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0177 (LA 30), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 (Account No. 339.7260472.652200.5924706) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 50146 J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Agnes Chambers in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50147 K. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Effie W. Carter in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50148 & EBROSCO 7062 L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Ruba Thomas Realtor, Inc. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50149 & EBROSCO 7063 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lacy Baaheth, L.L.C. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
Requesting the Metropolitan Council to submit a letter of request to the Planning Commission so as to rename America Street to Charles T. Smith Drive. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
14. ADJOURNMENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS
Apr 24, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade, Interfaith Federation of GBR 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Master Evan Hickman, Young Leaders Academy
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: William Daniel, Chief Administrative Officer recognized Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade, Interfaith Federation of GBR - Proclamation: "Waging Peace"; Dr. Rhoda Reddix and Dr. Phyllis Simpson, Our Lady of the Lake College; Mary Beth Lima and Christy Arazette, LSU Center for Community Engagement; Pat Wattam, 2013 Greater BR Association of Realtors Board President - Proclamation: "Fair Housing Month". William Daniel, Chief Administrative Officer and Councilman Buddy Amoroso recognized Mike Walker, Former Mayor Pro-Tempore. Councilman John Delgado recognized Seabell "Mama" White Thomas - Certificate of Appreciation. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle recognized Ms. Louisiana Plus America 2013 Proclamation - Ms. Louisiana Plus America 2013 Day; Broadmoor Middle School Principal Gavin Lewis, teachers and students and "Team Kenya Angel" and Rhonda Wilson, MADD Volunteer. Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel recognized Polite Stewart, Jr., Southern University Graduate - Certificate of Recognition. Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards recognized District 5 Community Advisory Council Attendees and District 5 Interns.
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of April 17, 2013.
Introductions Items 7A1-7A3, 7B1-7B9, 7C1-7C8, & 7D2-7D5
Amending Resolution 41644, adopted March 27, 2002, amending and re-enacting the "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 17, so as to remove the 24 mile exception for take-home vehicles and limit personal usage of City-Parish vehicles to the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle.
A resolution supporting Senate Bill 123 by Senator Bodi White pending before the Legislature which authorizes the Metropolitan Council to create the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and repeals provisions of prior enactments relative to the District once the council adopts an ordinance creating the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District as proposed in this bill. By: Councilman Welch.
Requesting the Mayor-President to initiate a budgetary transfer that would transfer all unencumbered balances in the various community center budgets from the Metropolitan Council budget to the Mayor-President's budget effective July 1, 2013 as allowed by Section 8.17 of the Plan of Government. By: Councilmen Loupe and Delgado.
Conducting of a hearing to consider removing Charles Hinton and Greg Carroll from the Board of Commissioners of Gas Utility District No. 1 for neglect of duty and/or misconduct in office as provided for in Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government and Resolution 50113 adopted April 10, 2013. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement by and between the State of Louisiana (State), the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (City), and the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) by which the City shall provide the State with a performance-based grant of $4.5 million to be paid in three $1.5 million dollar annual payments to be utilized in meeting its obligation under the agreement, and appropriating the necessary funding for the first payment to be paid in calendar year 2013 of $1.5 million. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8207) By: Mayor-President.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Sondes, LLC Property located at 6705, 6717, 6725 Cezanne Avenue, Lot 461 & 462 Melrose East Subdivision Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis- District 6 (This item was deferred from the October 24, 2012, November 28, 2012, January 9, 2013 and April 10, 2013 Council Meetings) 9031 B. Carey W. Crenshaw, Jr. and Gloria D. Crenshaw Property located at 1916 General Adams Ave., Lot 246 Hermitage Subdivision Councilman Chandler Loupe - District 3 (This item was deferred from the January 23, 2013 Council Meeting) ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE C. Pansy W. Wells, 356 Cora Drive, Lot 21, North Broadmoor Subdivision District 06 DEFER TO THE MAY 8, 2013 MEETING D. Ennis Brown & Ora Mae Brown, 4554 Cadillac Street, Lots 12, 13, & 14, Square 3, Fortune Subdivision District 12 DEFER TO THE JUNE 26, 2013 MEETING E. Charlie Mae Matthews, 4127 Pocasset Street, Lot 14, Square 21, Prosperity Subdivision District 10 DEFER TO THE MAY 22, 2013 MEETING
B. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District in the amount of seventy dollars ($70.00) on each parcel of land located in the district for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2021, for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention and enhancing security of district residents by providing for an increase of law enforcement personnel or contracted security personnel in the district and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 480 of the 2010 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District. RESOLUTION 50117 C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement for collection of parcel fee with the Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District, and to sign all documents in connection therewith. By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District. RESOLUTION 50118 D. Amending the 2013 Annual Operating Budget for the Park Forest East Crime Prevention & Improvement District so as to appropriate $45,219.05 from the collection of the 2012 parcel fees and the estimated 2013 parcel fees for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention by providing security for district residents, and to serve the needs of the residents of the district by funding beautification for the overall betterment of the district in accordance with Act 480 of the 2010 Legislative Session. This budget supplement is contingent upon the approval and execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the District and the City-Parish. (B.S.#8205) By: Park Forest East Crime Prevention and Improvement District.
RESOLUTION 50119 E. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of the Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. RESOLUTION 50120 & EBROSCO 7048 F. A Supplemental Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement dated as of May 1, 2013, by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; providing for the payment obligations of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission under said Loan Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. RESOLUTION 50121 & EBROSCO 7049 G. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $230,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; authorizing and ratifying the request of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2013A and Series 2013B (LIBOR Index); authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission of the proceeds from the sale thereof to allow it to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, payable from the Sewer User Fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and pursuant to an election held within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on April 16, 1988; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorization to appropriate $211,854.18 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890014 to fund design, bidding and program management for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project (BS#008184) (Design & Bidding: $112,854.18; Program Management: $99,000; Total $211,854.18) By: Director of Aviation.
Appropriating the proceeds of the not to exceed $29,000,000 Taxable Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2013B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and estimated other financing sources of $4,100,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease the outstanding principal amount of the Parish Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series ST-2005A and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8206) By: Director of Finance.
RESOLUTION 50124, AS AMENDED J. Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District Special Fund as follows, effective May 4, 2013. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AND RODENT CONTROL DISTRICT - ADD:(1) Mosquito Control Aircraft Operations Manager (Unclassified), jc 350055, pg 2295; DELETE:(1) Entomologist, jc 120410, pg 2205 By: Director of Mosquito & Rodent Control and Interim Human Resources Director. ORDINANCE 15480 K. Amend the 2013 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15422, dated 12/11/2012, so as to make the following changes, effective May 4, 2013. ADD:(1) Mosquito Control Aircraft Operations Manager (Unclassified), job code 350055, pay grade 2295 ($57,258-$79,259) By: Director of Mosquito & Rodent Control and Interim Human Resources Director.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 50125 & EBROSCO 7051 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program in the amount of $18,373.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. RESOLUTION 50126 N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. in the amount of $141,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
RESOLUTION 50127 O. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Forte & Tablada for Design & Bidding services for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $112,854.18 (Acct. # 482.0989002.652200.8890014) By: Director of Aviation. RESOLUTION 50128 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 4-24-13-02 P. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for a Master Plan in the amount of $800,000; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time (Federal: $720,000; State: $80,000; Total $800,000.00) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Ameritas Technologies Corporation by which the City-Parish shall reimburse the company for parking expenses in an amount not to exceed $108,000 over a three year period. By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of eighty-four thousand, nine hundred seventy dollars ($84,970.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By: City Constable.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 12. APPOINTMENTS NONE.
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
RESOLUTION 50140 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Council Resolution 49271/EBROSCO Resolution 8897 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with the Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50141 & EBROSCO 7058 Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Metro-Council Resolution 49272/EBROSCO Resolution 8898 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with GOTECH Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50142 & EBROSCO 7059 F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to Amend Metro-Council Resolution 49273/EBROSCO Resolution 8899 dated March 14, 2012 to authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with ECM Consultants Inc., with subconsultant: Stanley Consultants, Inc., for construction inspection support services in association with the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, for a one year period with the option to renew annually for up to a total of three years in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 annually. (Account No. 434.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval the acceptance as complete of a bridge that has been contracted in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program under State Project No.: 713-17-0043/H.006079 (Lanier Drive Bridge over Roberts Canal), as the project has been completed in a satisfactory manner. (CONSTRUCTION COST ARE 100% STATE/FED FUNDED) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit with recommendation to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. to provide engineering services in association with the Green Light Jones Creek Road Extension Seg. 1 (Jefferson Highway (LA 73) to Tiger Bend/Jones Creek Road Intersection) project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0060 in an amount not to exceed $379,579.00. (Account No.: 374.7260532.652200.5925612) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0177 (LA 30), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 (Account No. 339.7260472.652200.5924706) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 50146 J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Agnes Chambers in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50147 K. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Effie W. Carter in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50148 & EBROSCO 7062 L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Ruba Thomas Realtor, Inc. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works. RESOLUTION 50149 & EBROSCO 7063 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lacy Baaheth, L.L.C. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Account No. 411.7579023.750150.6140501) By: Director of Public Works.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
Requesting the Metropolitan Council to submit a letter of request to the Planning Commission so as to rename America Street to Charles T. Smith Drive. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
14. ADJOURNMENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS