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 March 27, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 20, 2013 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of April 2, 2013.
Introductions Items A1-A13
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge and the Local 21lA Service Employees International Union, effective through January 1, 2013 to December 31 2015. (In accordance with La. R.S. 44: 67.1 the proposed contract may be viewed at http://brgov.com under “Around the Parish.”) By: Mayor-President.
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.
Condemnations Agenda: A,B,F Deferred: C,A,B,D
Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 19, 2013, for the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
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 - Highway 61 - Plank Road, being Project No. 11-PS-MS-0035. By: Parish Attorney
Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that a Portion of Lot 27-A-1, Woodcrest Subdivision, Parish of East Baton Rouge, owned by Clifford Dale Frazier and Teresa Ybarra Frazier, is needed for a public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an act declaring a public servitude on the above property; the above property was assessed in the name of Clifford Dale Frazier and Teresa Ybarra Frazier and adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid Ad Valorem taxes for the Tax Year 1992. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of William Binder for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Constable Vehicle, in the amount of $15,000.00, 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. E. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Vada Elliot for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $22,291.81 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.
F. Authorization to appropriate $22,755.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments - Dedicated for Noise Mitigation (481..100013.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0983002.652310.8830003 for the DASR-11 (Radar Site) to cover final costs due increase in the Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration. (BS#008180) By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization to appropriate $80,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Maintenance and Operations Account (481..100005.)to be placed in Account No. 482.0985002.647900.8850003 to fund painting services for the airport jet bridges. (BS#008181) By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization to appropriate $44,050.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.652300.8490411 to fund the final change order for the Seal Coat- South GA Apron Project. (BS#008182) By: Director of Aviation.
I. Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant with the State Library of Louisiana to receive a portion of the State Aid to Libraries distribution in the amount of $11,505.23. Proceeds will be used for technology enhancements or development of library resources. By: Library Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the professional services agreement with Crescentview LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the Independence Park Main Library by five months, at a monthly rate of $1,339, for a total amended contract of $35,264. By: Library Director.
K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $152,531 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. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Baton Rouge Area Alcohol and Drug Center in the amount of $10,667 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. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $283,333 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. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Louisiana State University Health Care Service Division, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Early Intervention Clinic in the amount of $141,000 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. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $138,394 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. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $161,667 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. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $31,667 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.
Expressing the Metropolitan Council's intention to remove Lear Flagg, 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, and directing the Council Administrator-Treasurer to give official notice of a hearing to be held at the regular council meeting on April 24, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 348 of the Governmental Building, 222 St. Louis Street, to Lear Flagg, Charles Hinton and Greg Carroll, all in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $119,621.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the determination of that portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services Clinic leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services clinic; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. for routine monitoring and reporting writing services for the landfill gas system at the East Baton Rouge Parish Renewable Energy Center and the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Facility, in an amount not to exceed $42,910.00. Account No. 461.7060423.643550 By: Director of Public Works.
E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with James, Inc. in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements, Begin Sta. 700 - End Sta. 817+29.80, being Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00. Account No. 411.7578653.750120.6087340 By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with James G. Lipscomb Real Estate in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements, Begin Sta. 700 - End Sta. 817+29.80, being Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00. Account No. 411.7578653.750120.6087340 By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, LLC / Owen & White, Inc. - Joint Venture w/subconsultants: Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Ragland, Aderman & Associates, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with North Forced System Capacity Improvement Project NFE-C-0006 (Lovett Road - Greenwell Springs Road), being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049, in an amount not to exceed $347,694.00. Account No. 411.7578233.752200.6087372 By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with URS Corporation, A Nevada Corporation w/subconsultants: NTB Associates, Inc., Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, and Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. for engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades O'Neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Area SFU-C-0005), being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0008, in an amount not to exceed $143,011.86. Account No. 412.7578931.752200.6087362 By: Director of Public Works.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Goodwood Boulevard (Lobdell Ave to Airline Hwy). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $1,702,592 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (Will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $557,351.) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd Segment 1, (Airline Hwy to I-12). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $3,109,573 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $1,017,933.) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd Segment 2, (I-12 to Old Hammond Hwy). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $1,198,671 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $392,390) By: Director of Public Works. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a Safety Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with East Baton Rouge Parish Wide School Safety Flasher Beacons. With the commitment that the 33% local cost share required for the estimated $265,000 project cost will be available from the ½ Cent Sales Tax 3% funds. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.XXXXXXX (Approx $87,000 can be allocated over a 4 yr period to provide the matching funds) By: Director of Public Works.
M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Ground Support for 100 sq. ft. of office space in the terminal building at a rental rate of $8,000 per year for a period of two (2) years. By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to mortgage leasehold interest and subordinate lease with JPMorgan Chase Bank consisting of 14.73 acres of land located on Plank Road with All Star Properties III, L.L.C.; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Finance Director.
A Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of public hearing regarding the establishment of the Harveston Waste Water District and authorizing the conducting of a public hearing in connection therewith and providing for other related matters. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
A Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of public hearing regarding the establishment of the Dawnadele Economic Development District and authorizing the conducting of a public hearing in connection therewith; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Mayor-President.
Appointing Casey Cashio as Council Administrator-Treasurer effective July 6, 2013 at Step 1 of pay range 2370. By: Councilman Loupe.
Condemnations Agenda: A,B,F Deferred: C,A,B,D
ADJOURNMENT Announcements
Apr 10, 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 March 27, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 20, 2013 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of April 2, 2013.
Introductions Items A1-A13
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge and the Local 21lA Service Employees International Union, effective through January 1, 2013 to December 31 2015. (In accordance with La. R.S. 44: 67.1 the proposed contract may be viewed at http://brgov.com under “Around the Parish.”) By: Mayor-President.
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.
Condemnations Agenda: A,B,F Deferred: C,A,B,D
Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 19, 2013, for the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
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 - Highway 61 - Plank Road, being Project No. 11-PS-MS-0035. By: Parish Attorney
Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that a Portion of Lot 27-A-1, Woodcrest Subdivision, Parish of East Baton Rouge, owned by Clifford Dale Frazier and Teresa Ybarra Frazier, is needed for a public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an act declaring a public servitude on the above property; the above property was assessed in the name of Clifford Dale Frazier and Teresa Ybarra Frazier and adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid Ad Valorem taxes for the Tax Year 1992. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of William Binder for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Constable Vehicle, in the amount of $15,000.00, 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. E. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Vada Elliot for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $22,291.81 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.
F. Authorization to appropriate $22,755.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments - Dedicated for Noise Mitigation (481..100013.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0983002.652310.8830003 for the DASR-11 (Radar Site) to cover final costs due increase in the Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration. (BS#008180) By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization to appropriate $80,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Maintenance and Operations Account (481..100005.)to be placed in Account No. 482.0985002.647900.8850003 to fund painting services for the airport jet bridges. (BS#008181) By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization to appropriate $44,050.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009.) to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.652300.8490411 to fund the final change order for the Seal Coat- South GA Apron Project. (BS#008182) By: Director of Aviation.
I. Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant with the State Library of Louisiana to receive a portion of the State Aid to Libraries distribution in the amount of $11,505.23. Proceeds will be used for technology enhancements or development of library resources. By: Library Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend the professional services agreement with Crescentview LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the Independence Park Main Library by five months, at a monthly rate of $1,339, for a total amended contract of $35,264. By: Library Director.
K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $152,531 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. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Baton Rouge Area Alcohol and Drug Center in the amount of $10,667 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. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $283,333 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. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Louisiana State University Health Care Service Division, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Early Intervention Clinic in the amount of $141,000 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. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $138,394 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. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $161,667 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. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $31,667 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.
Expressing the Metropolitan Council's intention to remove Lear Flagg, 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, and directing the Council Administrator-Treasurer to give official notice of a hearing to be held at the regular council meeting on April 24, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 348 of the Governmental Building, 222 St. Louis Street, to Lear Flagg, Charles Hinton and Greg Carroll, all in accordance with Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $119,621.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the determination of that portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services Clinic leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services clinic; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. for routine monitoring and reporting writing services for the landfill gas system at the East Baton Rouge Parish Renewable Energy Center and the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Facility, in an amount not to exceed $42,910.00. Account No. 461.7060423.643550 By: Director of Public Works.
E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with James, Inc. in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements, Begin Sta. 700 - End Sta. 817+29.80, being Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00. Account No. 411.7578653.750120.6087340 By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with James G. Lipscomb Real Estate in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements, Begin Sta. 700 - End Sta. 817+29.80, being Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount not to exceed $14,000.00. Account No. 411.7578653.750120.6087340 By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, LLC / Owen & White, Inc. - Joint Venture w/subconsultants: Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Ragland, Aderman & Associates, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with North Forced System Capacity Improvement Project NFE-C-0006 (Lovett Road - Greenwell Springs Road), being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049, in an amount not to exceed $347,694.00. Account No. 411.7578233.752200.6087372 By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with URS Corporation, A Nevada Corporation w/subconsultants: NTB Associates, Inc., Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, and Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. for engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades O'Neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Area SFU-C-0005), being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0008, in an amount not to exceed $143,011.86. Account No. 412.7578931.752200.6087362 By: Director of Public Works.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Goodwood Boulevard (Lobdell Ave to Airline Hwy). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $1,702,592 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (Will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $557,351.) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd Segment 1, (Airline Hwy to I-12). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $3,109,573 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $1,017,933.) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd Segment 2, (I-12 to Old Hammond Hwy). With the commitment that the estimated 33% local cost share required for the estimated $1,198,671 total project cost will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Tax Roadway Capacity and Rehabilitation Program. (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010XXX (will be designated from future GLP 27% budget appropriations) Estimated local match = $392,390) By: Director of Public Works. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit a Safety Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2017 STP>200K Program, in connection with East Baton Rouge Parish Wide School Safety Flasher Beacons. With the commitment that the 33% local cost share required for the estimated $265,000 project cost will be available from the ½ Cent Sales Tax 3% funds. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.XXXXXXX (Approx $87,000 can be allocated over a 4 yr period to provide the matching funds) By: Director of Public Works.
M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Ground Support for 100 sq. ft. of office space in the terminal building at a rental rate of $8,000 per year for a period of two (2) years. By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to mortgage leasehold interest and subordinate lease with JPMorgan Chase Bank consisting of 14.73 acres of land located on Plank Road with All Star Properties III, L.L.C.; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Finance Director.
A Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of public hearing regarding the establishment of the Harveston Waste Water District and authorizing the conducting of a public hearing in connection therewith and providing for other related matters. By: East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission.
A Resolution authorizing the publication of a notice of public hearing regarding the establishment of the Dawnadele Economic Development District and authorizing the conducting of a public hearing in connection therewith; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Mayor-President.
Appointing Casey Cashio as Council Administrator-Treasurer effective July 6, 2013 at Step 1 of pay range 2370. By: Councilman Loupe.
Condemnations Agenda: A,B,F Deferred: C,A,B,D
ADJOURNMENT Announcements