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 June 12, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of June 19, 2013.
Introduce items A1 - A10
Condemnation items A,E-J,L-N Deferred Item: B,C,D,F,G,K,Q
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Melinda Morris vs. Robert Schilling, et al", Civil Action No. 11-638-BAJ-M2 on the Docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the Amount of $30,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Executive Session
Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 on all taxable property to be levied during the year 2013: Millage Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (Additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director
A resolution expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to a pending permit request with DEQ for a Landfill located on Brooklawn. By: Councilman Welch.
PUD 3-13 13th Gate Park Concept Plan This property is located east of Joor Road, southeast of the intersection of Joor Road and Mickens Road on an Undesignated 74.62 acre Tract being the remainder of the A. LeBlanc property. To amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Agricultural/Rural to Planned Unit Development and to rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development). Section 47, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed Planned Unit Development Concept Plan is consistent with the FUTUREBR Goal 2, the minimum development standards and review criteria. Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve amending the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Agricultural/Rural to Planned Unit Development and rezoning from A1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) provided that all comments from the Department of Public Works have been resolved prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 6 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Absent and the motion carried.
C. Amending Title 13(criminal Law)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Section 13:67.11, Illegal Transfer of Public Emergency Supplies. By: Councilman Welch. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to execute the WIA Grant Contract and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith, with Louisiana Workforce Commission for Social Services Grant- Workforce Investment Act Title 1-B for allocation and approval of the line item budgets in amounts not to exceed (Administrative Cost Allocation) $266,457; (Youth Allocation) $983,276; (Adult Allocation) $753,306; and (Dislocated Worker Allocation) $661,559 for the total of 2,664,598 for the grant period of April 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. By: WIA Chief Administrator. By: Director of WIA. E. Amending the 2013 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District so as to appropriate $116,770 from the district's fund balance and $183,230 from its estimated 2013 crime prevention fees for the purpose of providing crime prevention services for residents of its district. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District
Engaging the services of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to serve as the booking agent for special events programming at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System at a cost not to exceed $84,500.00. By: Library Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the 2012 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Supportive Housing Program, SHP) totaling $1,161,364.00; and, authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and, authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related Continuum of Care (SHP) contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $61,971.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of Jule 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. By: Director of Juvenile Services.
A. Lot 9, Square 8, Morningside Robert Lede' Saguaro Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,536.15 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $3,500.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain B. Lot 10, Square 8, Morningside Robert Lede' Saguaro Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,582.69 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $2,800.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain C. Lot 5, Square 23, East Fairfields Martha Dickerson Jackson Avenue Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 7,042.51 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $2.000.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain D. Lot E-2, Pecan Alley Dominique Banks South Foster Drive Metro Council District 11- Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 90,000.00 Taxes Due $ 33,288.53 HIGH BIDDER: Dominique Banks $59,000.00 Intended Use: A Home
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Alvin Miller & Angela Pitcher, 775 Castlewood Drive, Lt 5, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8- PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8- PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
Project Title: Baton Rouge Riverfront - Repentance Park and Fountain Project Number: 11-DD-CI-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $2,912,046.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120065 Account Number: 451.5550065.652300.8080300 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Arrighi Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 6 (Six) (Final) (Extend contract for 99 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 22,268.51 Original Contract Amount: $3,514,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 392,430.14 New Contract Amount: $3,928,698.65 Description: Pouring misc. concrete curbs and walks; repairs to waterproofing; misc. painting and finishing of adjacent construction to transition to new work; changes to landscape planting selections Why Required: Adjustments to project directed by designer to provide transitions between existing and new construction; market availability of some landscape planting items.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE 1. Nicholson - Bluebonnet Sewer Area Upgrades Project 05-SIF-03 - Account 412.7570931.752400.7081006- Council Award Date:November 9, 2011 Contractor: E.B. Feucht & Sons, Inc. Estimated Cost: $2,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,878,253.00 Total Change Orders(1: $ 89,186.48 Final Cost: $1,967,439.48 Days Allocated: 323 Days Used: 323 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Baton Rouge Riverfront - Repentance Park and Fountain Project 11-DD-CI-0001 - Account 451.5550065.652300.8080300- Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Arrighi Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $2,912,046.00 Contract Amount: $3,514,000.00 Total Change Orders (6): $ 414,698.65 Final Cost: $3,928,698.65 Days Allocated: 397 Days Used: 389 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Baseball Support Facility for Southern University State FP & C Project No. 50-M20-07B-01 Project 12-ASC-CP-1007- Account 170.7059015.643620.5901607 ESTIMATE: $971,474.00 **Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. $1,248,999.99 **J. F. Juge Construction Company, Inc. $1,497,000.00 *Charles Carter Construction Company, Inc. $1,512,000.00 **Dynamic Constructors, LLC $1,571,000.00
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, Project No. 09-GS-UF-0028 in an amount of $175,356.09. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087358) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte & Tablada, Inc., w/subconsultant: GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0003 (Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Project), being Project No. 11-FM-MS- 0005, for an amount not to exceed $329,060.57. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. - A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project (formerly Highway 61 Force Main Upgrade - Phase 3), Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount of $559,286.80. (Account No. 411.7578653.752200.6087340; 430.7578653.752200.6087340; 441.7578653.752200.6087340) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.3 to the contract with Library Design Collaborative, for professional services in connection with the new Goodwood/Independence Park Main Library, being City-Parish Project No. 08-ASD-CP-0006, in an amount not to exceed $34,400.00. (Account 336.7520225.651200.5997802) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Remson, Haley, Herpin Architects, for professional services in connection with the Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services Headquarters Building, being Project No. 09-ASD-CP-0038 (former Project No. 05-IND-CP-0001), R.F.Q. No. 05-DP-AD-001, in an amount not to exceed $12,343.00. (Account 336.7510311.651300.5913003) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute amendment No.10 to the contract with G.E.C., Inc. for Construction Supervision and Inspection of Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Projects in Phase 13/2 (July - December 2013) in an amount not to exceed $717,750.00. By: Director of Public Works.
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
Resolution amending Resolution No. 50190 and the Tax Proposition relating to the 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 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 Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Fire District #1 and the City of Zachary for the provision of fire protection services by the Zachary Fire Department in Fire District #1 for 2013 and each year thereafter. By: Fire District No. 1.
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order adopted on June 12, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Linda C. Oneal - Abatement Proceeding No. 08-2013-06-12 (6360 Brownsfield Drive, Lot 112-A, Brownsfield Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on behalf of the Downtown Development District with the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Authority, accepting a grant in the amount of $250,000 for the design and planning phase of the Downtown Greenway, which grant may convert to a loan should the Downtown Development District obtain permanent funding for the program. By: Downtown Development District
An Ordinance approving an economic development project in and for the Dawnadele Economic Development District; authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Office of the Mayor-President.
R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend an agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission increasing the amount of the monthly fee from $4,583.33 to $5833.33. The increase in cost will allow for additional functionality in the MyProjectNow application By: Director of Public Works . 14. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 26, 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 June 12, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of June 19, 2013.
Introduce items A1 - A10
Condemnation items A,E-J,L-N Deferred Item: B,C,D,F,G,K,Q
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Melinda Morris vs. Robert Schilling, et al", Civil Action No. 11-638-BAJ-M2 on the Docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the Amount of $30,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Executive Session
Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 on all taxable property to be levied during the year 2013: Millage Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (Additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director
A resolution expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to a pending permit request with DEQ for a Landfill located on Brooklawn. By: Councilman Welch.
PUD 3-13 13th Gate Park Concept Plan This property is located east of Joor Road, southeast of the intersection of Joor Road and Mickens Road on an Undesignated 74.62 acre Tract being the remainder of the A. LeBlanc property. To amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Agricultural/Rural to Planned Unit Development and to rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development). Section 47, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The proposed Planned Unit Development Concept Plan is consistent with the FUTUREBR Goal 2, the minimum development standards and review criteria. Therefore, the Planning Commission Staff recommends to approve amending the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Agricultural/Rural to Planned Unit Development and rezoning from A1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) provided that all comments from the Department of Public Works have been resolved prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve. 6 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Absent and the motion carried.
C. Amending Title 13(criminal Law)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Section 13:67.11, Illegal Transfer of Public Emergency Supplies. By: Councilman Welch. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to execute the WIA Grant Contract and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith, with Louisiana Workforce Commission for Social Services Grant- Workforce Investment Act Title 1-B for allocation and approval of the line item budgets in amounts not to exceed (Administrative Cost Allocation) $266,457; (Youth Allocation) $983,276; (Adult Allocation) $753,306; and (Dislocated Worker Allocation) $661,559 for the total of 2,664,598 for the grant period of April 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. By: WIA Chief Administrator. By: Director of WIA. E. Amending the 2013 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District so as to appropriate $116,770 from the district's fund balance and $183,230 from its estimated 2013 crime prevention fees for the purpose of providing crime prevention services for residents of its district. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District
Engaging the services of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to serve as the booking agent for special events programming at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System at a cost not to exceed $84,500.00. By: Library Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the 2012 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Supportive Housing Program, SHP) totaling $1,161,364.00; and, authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and, authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related Continuum of Care (SHP) contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $61,971.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of Jule 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. By: Director of Juvenile Services.
A. Lot 9, Square 8, Morningside Robert Lede' Saguaro Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,536.15 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $3,500.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain B. Lot 10, Square 8, Morningside Robert Lede' Saguaro Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,582.69 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $2,800.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain C. Lot 5, Square 23, East Fairfields Martha Dickerson Jackson Avenue Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 7,042.51 HIGH BIDDER: Justin Scott $2.000.00 Intended Use: Clean up and maintain D. Lot E-2, Pecan Alley Dominique Banks South Foster Drive Metro Council District 11- Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 90,000.00 Taxes Due $ 33,288.53 HIGH BIDDER: Dominique Banks $59,000.00 Intended Use: A Home
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Alvin Miller & Angela Pitcher, 775 Castlewood Drive, Lt 5, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8- PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8- PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
Project Title: Baton Rouge Riverfront - Repentance Park and Fountain Project Number: 11-DD-CI-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $2,912,046.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120065 Account Number: 451.5550065.652300.8080300 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Arrighi Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 6 (Six) (Final) (Extend contract for 99 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 22,268.51 Original Contract Amount: $3,514,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 392,430.14 New Contract Amount: $3,928,698.65 Description: Pouring misc. concrete curbs and walks; repairs to waterproofing; misc. painting and finishing of adjacent construction to transition to new work; changes to landscape planting selections Why Required: Adjustments to project directed by designer to provide transitions between existing and new construction; market availability of some landscape planting items.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE 1. Nicholson - Bluebonnet Sewer Area Upgrades Project 05-SIF-03 - Account 412.7570931.752400.7081006- Council Award Date:November 9, 2011 Contractor: E.B. Feucht & Sons, Inc. Estimated Cost: $2,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,878,253.00 Total Change Orders(1: $ 89,186.48 Final Cost: $1,967,439.48 Days Allocated: 323 Days Used: 323 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Baton Rouge Riverfront - Repentance Park and Fountain Project 11-DD-CI-0001 - Account 451.5550065.652300.8080300- Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Arrighi Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $2,912,046.00 Contract Amount: $3,514,000.00 Total Change Orders (6): $ 414,698.65 Final Cost: $3,928,698.65 Days Allocated: 397 Days Used: 389 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Baseball Support Facility for Southern University State FP & C Project No. 50-M20-07B-01 Project 12-ASC-CP-1007- Account 170.7059015.643620.5901607 ESTIMATE: $971,474.00 **Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. $1,248,999.99 **J. F. Juge Construction Company, Inc. $1,497,000.00 *Charles Carter Construction Company, Inc. $1,512,000.00 **Dynamic Constructors, LLC $1,571,000.00
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, Project No. 09-GS-UF-0028 in an amount of $175,356.09. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087358) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte & Tablada, Inc., w/subconsultant: GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0003 (Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Project), being Project No. 11-FM-MS- 0005, for an amount not to exceed $329,060.57. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. - A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project (formerly Highway 61 Force Main Upgrade - Phase 3), Project No. 06-WC-IF-0014 in an amount of $559,286.80. (Account No. 411.7578653.752200.6087340; 430.7578653.752200.6087340; 441.7578653.752200.6087340) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.3 to the contract with Library Design Collaborative, for professional services in connection with the new Goodwood/Independence Park Main Library, being City-Parish Project No. 08-ASD-CP-0006, in an amount not to exceed $34,400.00. (Account 336.7520225.651200.5997802) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Remson, Haley, Herpin Architects, for professional services in connection with the Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services Headquarters Building, being Project No. 09-ASD-CP-0038 (former Project No. 05-IND-CP-0001), R.F.Q. No. 05-DP-AD-001, in an amount not to exceed $12,343.00. (Account 336.7510311.651300.5913003) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute amendment No.10 to the contract with G.E.C., Inc. for Construction Supervision and Inspection of Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Projects in Phase 13/2 (July - December 2013) in an amount not to exceed $717,750.00. By: Director of Public Works.
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
Resolution amending Resolution No. 50190 and the Tax Proposition relating to the 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 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 Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Fire District #1 and the City of Zachary for the provision of fire protection services by the Zachary Fire Department in Fire District #1 for 2013 and each year thereafter. By: Fire District No. 1.
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order adopted on June 12, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Linda C. Oneal - Abatement Proceeding No. 08-2013-06-12 (6360 Brownsfield Drive, Lot 112-A, Brownsfield Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on behalf of the Downtown Development District with the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Authority, accepting a grant in the amount of $250,000 for the design and planning phase of the Downtown Greenway, which grant may convert to a loan should the Downtown Development District obtain permanent funding for the program. By: Downtown Development District
An Ordinance approving an economic development project in and for the Dawnadele Economic Development District; authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Office of the Mayor-President.
R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend an agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission increasing the amount of the monthly fee from $4,583.33 to $5833.33. The increase in cost will allow for additional functionality in the MyProjectNow application By: Director of Public Works . 14. ADJOURNMENT