1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 24, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: Items 7A1-7A4, 7A6-7D4
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
M. An Ordinance establishing and creating an Economic Development District within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge to be named the Dawnadele Economic Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which certain local sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance an economic development project within the boundaries of the Dawnadale Economic Development District; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Mayor-President.N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Dawnadele Economic Development District and Costco Wholesale Corporation relating to the development of an approximately 150,000 square foot retail warehouse facility, facilities for the sale of motor vehicle fuel and all related improvements necessary to open a Costco facility in the City of Baton Rouge. By: Mayor-President.
An Ordinance approving and ratifying the creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to Resolution 50114 adopted April 10, 2013. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
Public Hearing on expansion and contraction of the boundaries of the Central, Pride, and Chaneyville Fire Protection Districts, pursuant to citizen petition. By: Parish Attorney.
Discussion of amending the Plan of Government to make the Police Chief an elected position and taking whatever action is deemed necessary. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
A resolution requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the National Human Trafficking hotline in all lobbies and public waiting areas of public buildings or public facilities operated by the City-Parish or its agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the prohibition of smoking within 25' of all entrances and exits of public buildings or public facilities operated by the City-Parish or its Agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Amending Title 14, Sections 14:500 and 14:501 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit tethering of dogs for more than one hour and to provide that tethering of dogs for more than one hour constitutes cruelty to an animal. By: Councilmen Delgado and Amoroso.
K. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Act of Creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission. L. An Ordinance approving and ratifying the creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to Resolution 50114 adopted April 10, 2013. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS:Items 8B & 8C, 8E-8N
Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $230,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, LCDA Series 2013-A and 2013-B, for the purpose of funding projects in the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and to fund other debt related matters related to the issuance of the series 2013 bonds (Budget Supplement #8007). By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rodney Edwards, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 552,649 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $450,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $2,339.17, for a total amount of $452,339.17,and appropriating $452,339.17 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joseph Kunstler for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $24,380.06 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. E. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Meredith Mills vs. City of Baton Rouge and Trey Walker", no. 605,921 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of 15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,182.35, for a total amount of $16,182.35, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for which the Downtown Development District will manage and administer grant funds awarded to the EBR Redevelopment Authority by the LA Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the amount of $89,300.00 from the 2010/11 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program to develop and construct greenways and bikeways within the Downtown area of the City of Baton Rouge. The City of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $22,325.00 from the Downtown Visitor's Amenities Program Match, Account #344.1500126.652230.5900403. By: Director of Downtown Development District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to sign a grant award and related documents with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism on behalf of the Downtown Development District to manage and administer grant funds from the 2010/11 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program in the amount of $91,790.00 to develop and construct greenways and bikeways within the Downtown area of the City of Baton Rouge. The City of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $22,948.00 from the Downtown Amenities Program Match, Account #344.1500126.652230.5900403. By: Director of Downtown Development District.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: Items 12A-12C
1. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II 2. Project Title: South Forced Lower System Capacity Improvements (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd.)
Silverleaf Road / Ford Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0041- Account 411.7578113.752400.6077211; 433.7578113.752400.6077211- Council Award Date: March 23, 2011
Amending Resolution 49888 / EBROSCO Resolution 9002, adopted January 23, 2013, which accepted all work done by the contractor, Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc., under the contract for the construction of City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Wastewater System Improvement Program - South Forced Lower System Capacity Improvements (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Road - Perkins Road), being Project No. 09-FM-MS-047A, so as to change the amount of the final cost of said contract to read $3,345,226.63, rather than $3,335,114.65, as previously shown. (Account No. 434.7578223.752400.6087356) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with MWH Americas, Inc., w/subconsultants: Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; GOTECH, Inc.; and Alden Research Laboratory, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project SFU-C-0002A (O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Group A Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0050, for an amount not to exceed $431,897.70. (Account No. 434.7578323.752200.6087371) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and other Coastal Area Levee Districts and Political Subdivisions for the development and maintenance of a web-based levee permitting automation database and software system to facilitate the levee use permitting process. Funding for the development and maintenance of this computer model will be cost shared 50% by the State of Louisiana with the remain cost shared between the other parties. Total Cost has been estimated at $125,000 with the East Baton Rouge Parish Obligation being set at the $500 minimum requirement. (Account No. 012.7003000.631120.0000000) By: Director of Public Works.
Amending Ordinance 15365, adopted July 25, 2012 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 1, Precinct 33 from Lobdell Ave. Fire Station located at 545 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA. 70806 to Independence Recreation Center (BREC) located at 7500 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70806; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters
13O. Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. 14. ADJOURNMENT:
May 08, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 24, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: Items 7A1-7A4, 7A6-7D4
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
M. An Ordinance establishing and creating an Economic Development District within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge to be named the Dawnadele Economic Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which certain local sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance an economic development project within the boundaries of the Dawnadale Economic Development District; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Mayor-President.N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Dawnadele Economic Development District and Costco Wholesale Corporation relating to the development of an approximately 150,000 square foot retail warehouse facility, facilities for the sale of motor vehicle fuel and all related improvements necessary to open a Costco facility in the City of Baton Rouge. By: Mayor-President.
An Ordinance approving and ratifying the creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to Resolution 50114 adopted April 10, 2013. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
Public Hearing on expansion and contraction of the boundaries of the Central, Pride, and Chaneyville Fire Protection Districts, pursuant to citizen petition. By: Parish Attorney.
Discussion of amending the Plan of Government to make the Police Chief an elected position and taking whatever action is deemed necessary. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
A resolution requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the National Human Trafficking hotline in all lobbies and public waiting areas of public buildings or public facilities operated by the City-Parish or its agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the prohibition of smoking within 25' of all entrances and exits of public buildings or public facilities operated by the City-Parish or its Agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Amending Title 14, Sections 14:500 and 14:501 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit tethering of dogs for more than one hour and to provide that tethering of dogs for more than one hour constitutes cruelty to an animal. By: Councilmen Delgado and Amoroso.
K. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Act of Creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission. L. An Ordinance approving and ratifying the creation of the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to Resolution 50114 adopted April 10, 2013. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS:Items 8B & 8C, 8E-8N
Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $230,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, LCDA Series 2013-A and 2013-B, for the purpose of funding projects in the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and to fund other debt related matters related to the issuance of the series 2013 bonds (Budget Supplement #8007). By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Rodney Edwards, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 552,649 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $450,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $2,339.17, for a total amount of $452,339.17,and appropriating $452,339.17 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joseph Kunstler for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $24,380.06 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. E. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Meredith Mills vs. City of Baton Rouge and Trey Walker", no. 605,921 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of 15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,182.35, for a total amount of $16,182.35, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for which the Downtown Development District will manage and administer grant funds awarded to the EBR Redevelopment Authority by the LA Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the amount of $89,300.00 from the 2010/11 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program to develop and construct greenways and bikeways within the Downtown area of the City of Baton Rouge. The City of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $22,325.00 from the Downtown Visitor's Amenities Program Match, Account #344.1500126.652230.5900403. By: Director of Downtown Development District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to sign a grant award and related documents with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism on behalf of the Downtown Development District to manage and administer grant funds from the 2010/11 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program in the amount of $91,790.00 to develop and construct greenways and bikeways within the Downtown area of the City of Baton Rouge. The City of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $22,948.00 from the Downtown Amenities Program Match, Account #344.1500126.652230.5900403. By: Director of Downtown Development District.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: Items 12A-12C
1. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II 2. Project Title: South Forced Lower System Capacity Improvements (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd.)
Silverleaf Road / Ford Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0041- Account 411.7578113.752400.6077211; 433.7578113.752400.6077211- Council Award Date: March 23, 2011
Amending Resolution 49888 / EBROSCO Resolution 9002, adopted January 23, 2013, which accepted all work done by the contractor, Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc., under the contract for the construction of City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Wastewater System Improvement Program - South Forced Lower System Capacity Improvements (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Road - Perkins Road), being Project No. 09-FM-MS-047A, so as to change the amount of the final cost of said contract to read $3,345,226.63, rather than $3,335,114.65, as previously shown. (Account No. 434.7578223.752400.6087356) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with MWH Americas, Inc., w/subconsultants: Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; GOTECH, Inc.; and Alden Research Laboratory, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project SFU-C-0002A (O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Group A Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0050, for an amount not to exceed $431,897.70. (Account No. 434.7578323.752200.6087371) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and other Coastal Area Levee Districts and Political Subdivisions for the development and maintenance of a web-based levee permitting automation database and software system to facilitate the levee use permitting process. Funding for the development and maintenance of this computer model will be cost shared 50% by the State of Louisiana with the remain cost shared between the other parties. Total Cost has been estimated at $125,000 with the East Baton Rouge Parish Obligation being set at the $500 minimum requirement. (Account No. 012.7003000.631120.0000000) By: Director of Public Works.
Amending Ordinance 15365, adopted July 25, 2012 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 1, Precinct 33 from Lobdell Ave. Fire Station located at 545 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA. 70806 to Independence Recreation Center (BREC) located at 7500 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70806; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters
13O. Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. 14. ADJOURNMENT: