PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Zoning of July 17, 2013 and Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 2013 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of August 6, 2013.
In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
Items 7A1 - 7A16
Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 1+, 1, 2, 3, 4A, 9, 14, 15, and 16A, Square 300 or 2, Gusman & Lefever Town, which are adjudicated properties, are needed for a valid public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an instrument declaring the ownership of said property by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2001 in the name of Fat City Building Corporation. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Right-of-Way and Servitude Agreement with Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., provided said agreement contains provisions to compensate the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge should the grantee interfere with or delay a pre-existing public project. By: Director of Public Works.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: FF. Adopting a resolution calling for the resignation of all Capital Area Transit Board members and allowing those members to reapply for the vacancies if they so choose. By: Councilman Amoroso. GG. A resolution adopting professional standards as criteria for the selection of all future Capital Area Transit Board members. By: Councilman Amoroso. 13. ITEMS: BB. Adopting a resolution expressing the Council's intent to appoint someone from within the Baker City limits to the Capital Area Transit System for the upcoming board vacancies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Condemnation Items 1 - 14 Abatement Items 15 - 17
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center so as to appropriate $12,000 from the Center's prior years and current year self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for a Back-to-School Expo, a Thanksgiving Dinner, and a Christmas event. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
A resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Concord Estates Crime Prevention District of an annual fee in the amount of sixty nine and 50/100 dollars ($69.50) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground, or individual tract in the district for a period of four (4) years, beginning with the year 2014, for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the district residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the district in accordance with Act 617 of the 2004 Louisiana Legislature. By: Concord Estates Crime Prevention District.
C. Authorization to appropriate $189,510.88 from the airport's cash and investments for capital improvements (481..100009) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for overview of design and equipment for the Low Level Wind Alert System (LLWAS) (BS #008188). By: Director of Aviation. D. Authorization to appropriate $224,940.72 from the airport's cash and investments for capital improvements (481..100009) to be placed in account 482.09890002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for engineering design support for the reclaiming of Runway 4L/22R displaced thresholds.(BS # 008189). By: Director of Aviation.
E. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) No. AJW-FN-CSA-12-2088 for overview of design and equipment for the Low Level Wind Alert System (LLWAS) in the amount of $189,510.88; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. F. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Non-Federal Reimbursable agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) No. AJW-FN-CSA-12-2097 for engineering design support for the reclaiming of Runway 4L/22R displaced thresholds and a Category 2 Approach System for Runway 22R in the amount of $309,564.48; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the RW 4L/22R Threshold Recovery-Design and Bidding Project in the amount of $841,000; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time (Funding Source: Federal: $756,900; State: $84,100; Total: $841,000). By: Director of Aviation.
H. To amend the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $350,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Administrator. I. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $280,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for Ambulances to provide funding for a mass casualty vehicle to help assist in mass casualty incidents. By: EMS Administrator.
Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Sections 9:1003 and 9:1006, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to provide for manufacturers of alcoholic beverages limited on-premises consumption and sales of manufacturer's products, and licensing system for manufacturers. By: Councilman Loupe & ABC.
K. Amending Title 10 (Transportation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Chapters 3 and 4, so as to add regulations for the regulation of low-speed vehicle (LSV) taxis, their operators, and drivers, for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and consumers of these services. By: Taxi Control Board. L. Amending Title 10 (Transportation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Chapters 3 (Regulation of Vehicles for Hire), Section 10:204, to remove the Cats Board from issuance of certificates of convenience and necessity for limousines, sightseeing, and tourist guide vehicles, in accordance with state Law. By: Taxi Control Board.
Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of garbage and other waste matter),Part I (Collection and Disposal of Garbage and other Waste Matter), Sec. 6:392 (Creation, maintenance of private dumps prohibited without required permits), to update fees and regulations from 1987. By: Department of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $12,969.00, for a total compensation not to exceed $214,839.00. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Dauthier vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 11-230-D-M1 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $45,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
P. Consideration of approval of the renewal application of GHA Properties, LLC. for continued participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 501 Government Street, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director. Q. Consideration of approval of the application of Renaissance Gateway Limited Partnership for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 650 North Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $166,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge to the amount of $390,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $815,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $435,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services (DHDS), to amend the contractual agreement with Julia Cervera from April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 to the amount of $27,500.00 to conduct comprehensive fiscal and programmatic monitoring site visits of all sub-recipients and to train Ryan White staff in the monitoring process; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
W. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force to the amount of $95,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. to the amount of $805,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program to the amount of $60,222 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge to the amount of $430,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services (DHDS), to enter into a contractual agreement with Collaborative Research from August 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $80,00.00 to update the Standards of Care; develop Outreach quality management (QM) monitoring tool; conduct QM Clinical Site Reviews; support ongoing QM activities; provide technical assistance relative to the integration of Early Intervention Services and Case Management; Assist with the preparation of the FY2014 Ryan White Part A grant application; facilitate the Priority Setting and Resource Allocation process; and provide remote technical assistance as requested; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $65,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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. CC. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. - Early Intervention Clinic in the amount of $60,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the budget of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, in the amount of $250,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director.
Granting to Giraffe Advertising a franchise to construct and maintain benches for a period of 10 years, beginning September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2023, at locations and stops on bus routes in the City of Baton Rouge and to use and employ same for advertising; and providing a charge for such franchise and for other terms and conditions related thereto. By: Councilman Boe'.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Roger Camille Moore for on-site x-ray technician services to the inmates of the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the calendar year 2013. By: EMS Administrator.
An Ordinance authorizing the amendment of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement previously executed by the City of Baton Rouge and the River Park Development District dated September 1, 2011 and taking other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
X. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Design Review Reimbursable Agreement No. AJW-FN-CSA-13-2115 between the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District for preliminary engineering design review services associated with the Runway 22R CAT II ILS and Runway 4l/22R Threshold Recovery Projects in the amount of $53,071; and Authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the settlement in the amount of $75,000 to be paid by Brown+Danos Landdesign, Inc. and Darwin Select Insurance Company regarding the lawsuit between the "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge through the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District vs. Brown+Danos Landdesign Inc. and Darwin Select Insurance Company", Docket no. 613947, on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, and to execute all necessary documents, including releases and dismissals. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Director of Aviation.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
JJ. Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the Compensation study. By: Councilwoman Edwards. KK. Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the reorganization of DPW. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the Downtown Development District (DDD) and the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) for managing and administering a grant awarded to the City of Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the total amount of $112,398 from the 2010-2011 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program to develop and construct greenways and bikeways with the downtown area for the term beginning August 14, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. By: Downtown Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the grant awarded from the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority to Downtown Development District in the amount of $250,000 for the design and planning phase of the Downtown Greenway; and Authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant. By: Downtown Development Director.
APPOINTMENTS: A. 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. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the June 12, 2013, June 26, 2013 and July 24, 2013 Council Meetings) B. BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) C. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lear Flagg who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) D. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Hinton who was removed from office. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) E. GAS UTILITY DISTRICT # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Gregg Carroll in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on February 10, 2014. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens F. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brandon Dumas, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Christopher K. Odinet (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) G. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) H. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth O’Rourke, Jr., whose term expires July 26, 2013, effective July 27, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: Celia B. Clark Lutrell Cox Press L. Robinson (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) I. BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing William A. Hart, whose term expires August 26, 2013, effective August 27, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: William Hart (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment) J. PLUMBING BOARD Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Miller Neal, whose term expired August 9, 2013, effective August 10, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Miller Neal (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation (East) Forcemain Sewer Improvements Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-0033A Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120193 Account Number: 441.7578713.752400.6087350 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Two) (Extend contract for 3 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 1,341,943.36 Original Contract Amount: $11,154,538.00 Net Previous Changes: ($ 63,394.16) New Contract Amount: $12,433,087.20 Description: Adjustment of quantities for several pay items and additional costs associated with various unknown conflicts and plan revisions. Over $1.15M is due to required excavation and disposal of potentially contaminated soil and solid waste. Why Required: Increase in quantities to bring project in line with actual quantities. Additional work was necessary to resolve conflicts with installation of force main. 2. Project Title: Central Consolidation, Consolidated Pump Stations Project Project Number: 09-PS-MS-0035 Original Estimated Cost: $16,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P111598 Account Number: 441.7578713.752400.6087349 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 3(Three) Change Order Amount: $ 129,958.80 Original Contract Amount: $20,497,631.90 Net Previous Changes: $ 440,734.00 New Contract Amount: $21,068,324.70 Description: Additional labor and material to install 24-inch piping, fittings, shoring and equipment associated with adding a force main tie-in from an adjacent project to the manhole feeding into new Pump Station 5. Why Required: Work was necessary to tie the two adjacent projects together. Tie-in location was not consistent on either project and tie-in was more cost effective to include in this project. 3. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 411.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 6 (Six) Change Order Amount: $ 21,220.54 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 485,646.54 New Contract Amount: $15,977,734.08 Description: Additional labor and material costs associated with removing an unforeseen conflict with a 36-inch storm drain during installation of 60-inch force main. Why Required: Work was necessary to resolve conflicts with 36-inch storm drain inhibiting proper installation of the force main. 4. Project Title: New EMS Headquarters Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1001 Original Estimated Cost: $7,947,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111449 Account Number: 336.7510311.651300.5913003 Council Award Date: October 4, 2011 Contractor: Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 9 (Nine) (Final)(Extend contract for 62 additional days) Change Order Amount: ($ 4,517.00) Original Contract Amount: $8,232,051.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 312,560.00 New Contract Amount: $8,540,094.00 Description: 1) Credit received for car wash equipment installation (-$4,517.00); 2) Extend contract time by 62 calendar days. Why Required: 1) Credit received for car wash equipment that was not installed; 2) Contract time extended due to extended ordering time for user agency requested carpet changes, lighting and user provided furniture modifications.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-01 (Gore Rd) Project 12-AO-ST-0052 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010313 - CouncilAward Date: March 13, 2013 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC Estimated Cost: $394,057.97 Contract Amount: $359,238.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 22,790.56) Final Cost: $336,447.44 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 36 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Kenilworth Boulevard / Boone Drive Area Sewer Project 09-AR-BD-0014- Account 433.7578143.752400.6077208- Council Award Date: March 28, 2011 Contractor: Allen and LeBlanc, LLC Estimated Cost: $6,150,000.00 Contract Amount: $5,168,129.23 Total Change Orders(2): ($1,053,389.93) Final Cost: $4,114,739.30 Days Allocated: 681 Days Used: 669 Liquidated Damages: None 3. River Center Phase IIB.9 - Signage Package Project 11-ASC-CP-1023- Account 451.5550035.651400.8080100- Council Award Date:December 14, 2011 Contractor: 1 Stop Sign & Safety, Inc. Estimated Cost: $175,000.00 Contract Amount: $193,183.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 5,949.42 Final Cost: $199,132.42 Days Allocated: 525 Days Used: 342 Liquidated Damages: None 4. New EMS Headquarters Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1001- Account 336.7510311.651300.5913003- Council Award Date: October 4, 2011 Contractor: Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $7,947,000.00 Contract Amount: $8,232,051.00 Total Change Orders(9): $ 308,043.00 Final Cost: $8,540,094.00 Days Allocated: 554 Days Used: 554 Liquidated Damages: None 5. EBRP Prison Boiler Replacement Project 12-ASC-CP-1023 - Account 360.3020111.651900.5933000- Council Award Date:January 23, 2013 Contractor: Bob Bernhard & Associates Mechanical, LLC Estimated Cost: $265,200.00 Contract Amount: $357,950.00 Total Change Orders (): 0.00 Final Cost: $357,950.00 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 120 Liquidated Damages: None 6. Drainage Improvements in Old Goodwood Area (Thibadeaux Avenue and LaSalle Avenue) Project 10-DR-LA-0018 - Account 337.7530602.652340.5901009 Council Award Date: September 28, 2011 Contractor: Gutcon, Incorporated Estimated Cost: $165,500.00 Contract Amount: $129,939.80 Total Change Orders (1) ($5,090.00) Final Cost: $124,849.80 Days Allocated: 485 Days Used: 485 Liquidated Damages: None 7. Project - Taxiway “L” Extension & Obstruction Removal Project Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8498995 Council Award Date: October 11, 2011 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company Estimated Cost $2,454,971.50 Contract Amount: $2,160,179.25 Total Change Orders (2) $ 15,560.86 Final Cost: $2,175,740.11 Days Allocated: 294 Days Used: 294 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Airline Highway/Goodwood Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase II Project 11-AR-MS-0028 - Account 442.7578153.752400.6077221 ESTIMATE: $ 10,100,000.00 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $10,227,930.02 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $12,324,565.33 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $13,181,411.60 2. O'neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project 10-FM-MS-008A- Account 412.7578931.752400.6087362 and 434.7578223.752400.6087362 ESTIMATE: $ 12,200,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $13,894,001.60 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $14,567,902.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $14,764,623.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $16,446,610.50 Garney Companies, Inc. $17,874,618.00 3.South Foster Drive Sidewalk Improvements (Garig Avenue- North Blvd) Project 12-SW-HC-0064 - Account 146.7210042.647100.2014710 ESTIMATE: $158,803.00 *Corps Constructors $127,222.86 *Covenant General Contractor $129,261.00 *Industrial Enterprise, Inc. $133,950.25 **Korts Trucking $134,326.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Co. $137,767.50 **Magee Excavation & Development $141,996.00 4. Accepting the bids received for the painting of the passenger loading bridges at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Account No. 482.0000000.647900.885003). ESTIMATE: $80,000.00 The Luster Group, LLC $ 67,200.00 Airport Bridge Company, Inc. $113,250.00
Adopting a resolution expressing the Council's intent to appoint someone from within the Baker City limits to the Capital Area Transit System for the upcoming board vacancies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Bob Petit Road Bridge over Bayou Fountain, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0006 and Claycut Road Bridge over Dawson Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0026, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-005, in an amount not to exceed $340,842.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($138,771) 152.7523016.643540.5230009 ($202,071)By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Huval & Associates, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Port Hudson Pride Road Bridge over Little Sandy Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0013, Milldale Road Bridge over Beaver Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0023, Morvant Road Bridge (1) over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0009,and Morvant Road Bridge (2) over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0010, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-004, in an amount not to exceed $481,065.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($206,858), 152.7523066.643540.5230009 ($170,778) AND 152.7523076.643540.5230009 ($103,429)) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Monroe & Corie, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Fraternity Street Bridge over Monte Sano Bayou, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0004, Chestnut Street Bridge over Northdale Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0002, and Bay Street Bridge over Northdale Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0024, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-007, in an amount not to exceed $311,264.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009) By Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC), w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Maribel Street Bridge over Hurricane Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0005, Silverleaf Drive Bridge over Robert's Canal being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0008,and Greenwell Street Bridge over Robert's Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0029, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-003 , in an amount not to exceed $338,870.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($225,859)152.7523016.643540.5230009 ($113,012)) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Albert Drive Bridge over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0013, Mollylea Drive Bridge over Jones Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0012, and Claycut Road Bridge over Ward Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0014, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-006, in an amount not to exceed $375,960.00.(Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($100,340),&152.7523066.643540.5230009 ($275,619)) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 (Final) with RW Armstrong, Inc., for Design Services associated with the Taxiway "L" Extension & Obstruction Removal project in an amount not to exceed $2,848.46. (Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8498995). By: Director of Aviation.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates (w/subconsultants: Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Ragland Aderman & Associates, and Reich Associates) for Architectural Design Services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $297,150.00. (Account No. 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. for engineering services in association with the Green Light Plan Hooper Road (LA 408) Blackwater to Joor project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0017 in an amount not to exceed $186,941.32. (Account No. 374.7260572.652200.5926012) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Plan Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment 1 (Siegen Lane to Pecue Lane) project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015 in an amount not to exceed $52,952.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912) By: Director of Public Works. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc. w/subconsultants: Glenn G. Shaheen & Associates, Inc. (GSA, Inc.); Cardno TBE: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; and LandSource Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South force Lower Basin Capacity Improvements SFL-C-0006 (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd.), Project No. 09-FM-MS-0047 in an amount of $64,833.85. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087356) By: Director of Public Works.
Announcements & Adjournment
Aug 14, 2013 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Zoning of July 17, 2013 and Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 2013 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of August 6, 2013.
In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
Items 7A1 - 7A16
Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 1+, 1, 2, 3, 4A, 9, 14, 15, and 16A, Square 300 or 2, Gusman & Lefever Town, which are adjudicated properties, are needed for a valid public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an instrument declaring the ownership of said property by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2001 in the name of Fat City Building Corporation. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Right-of-Way and Servitude Agreement with Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., provided said agreement contains provisions to compensate the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge should the grantee interfere with or delay a pre-existing public project. By: Director of Public Works.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: FF. Adopting a resolution calling for the resignation of all Capital Area Transit Board members and allowing those members to reapply for the vacancies if they so choose. By: Councilman Amoroso. GG. A resolution adopting professional standards as criteria for the selection of all future Capital Area Transit Board members. By: Councilman Amoroso. 13. ITEMS: BB. Adopting a resolution expressing the Council's intent to appoint someone from within the Baker City limits to the Capital Area Transit System for the upcoming board vacancies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Condemnation Items 1 - 14 Abatement Items 15 - 17
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center so as to appropriate $12,000 from the Center's prior years and current year self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for a Back-to-School Expo, a Thanksgiving Dinner, and a Christmas event. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
A resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Concord Estates Crime Prevention District of an annual fee in the amount of sixty nine and 50/100 dollars ($69.50) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground, or individual tract in the district for a period of four (4) years, beginning with the year 2014, for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the district residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the district in accordance with Act 617 of the 2004 Louisiana Legislature. By: Concord Estates Crime Prevention District.
C. Authorization to appropriate $189,510.88 from the airport's cash and investments for capital improvements (481..100009) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for overview of design and equipment for the Low Level Wind Alert System (LLWAS) (BS #008188). By: Director of Aviation. D. Authorization to appropriate $224,940.72 from the airport's cash and investments for capital improvements (481..100009) to be placed in account 482.09890002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for engineering design support for the reclaiming of Runway 4L/22R displaced thresholds.(BS # 008189). By: Director of Aviation.
E. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) No. AJW-FN-CSA-12-2088 for overview of design and equipment for the Low Level Wind Alert System (LLWAS) in the amount of $189,510.88; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. F. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Non-Federal Reimbursable agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) No. AJW-FN-CSA-12-2097 for engineering design support for the reclaiming of Runway 4L/22R displaced thresholds and a Category 2 Approach System for Runway 22R in the amount of $309,564.48; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the RW 4L/22R Threshold Recovery-Design and Bidding Project in the amount of $841,000; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time (Funding Source: Federal: $756,900; State: $84,100; Total: $841,000). By: Director of Aviation.
H. To amend the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $350,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Administrator. I. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $280,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for Ambulances to provide funding for a mass casualty vehicle to help assist in mass casualty incidents. By: EMS Administrator.
Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Sections 9:1003 and 9:1006, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to provide for manufacturers of alcoholic beverages limited on-premises consumption and sales of manufacturer's products, and licensing system for manufacturers. By: Councilman Loupe & ABC.
K. Amending Title 10 (Transportation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Chapters 3 and 4, so as to add regulations for the regulation of low-speed vehicle (LSV) taxis, their operators, and drivers, for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and consumers of these services. By: Taxi Control Board. L. Amending Title 10 (Transportation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Chapters 3 (Regulation of Vehicles for Hire), Section 10:204, to remove the Cats Board from issuance of certificates of convenience and necessity for limousines, sightseeing, and tourist guide vehicles, in accordance with state Law. By: Taxi Control Board.
Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of garbage and other waste matter),Part I (Collection and Disposal of Garbage and other Waste Matter), Sec. 6:392 (Creation, maintenance of private dumps prohibited without required permits), to update fees and regulations from 1987. By: Department of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $12,969.00, for a total compensation not to exceed $214,839.00. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Dauthier vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 11-230-D-M1 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $45,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
P. Consideration of approval of the renewal application of GHA Properties, LLC. for continued participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 501 Government Street, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director. Q. Consideration of approval of the application of Renaissance Gateway Limited Partnership for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 650 North Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $166,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge to the amount of $390,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $815,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $435,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services (DHDS), to amend the contractual agreement with Julia Cervera from April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 to the amount of $27,500.00 to conduct comprehensive fiscal and programmatic monitoring site visits of all sub-recipients and to train Ryan White staff in the monitoring process; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
W. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force to the amount of $95,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. to the amount of $805,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period April 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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.
Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program to the amount of $60,222 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge to the amount of $430,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further 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. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services (DHDS), to enter into a contractual agreement with Collaborative Research from August 15, 2013 through February 28, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $80,00.00 to update the Standards of Care; develop Outreach quality management (QM) monitoring tool; conduct QM Clinical Site Reviews; support ongoing QM activities; provide technical assistance relative to the integration of Early Intervention Services and Case Management; Assist with the preparation of the FY2014 Ryan White Part A grant application; facilitate the Priority Setting and Resource Allocation process; and provide remote technical assistance as requested; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $65,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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. CC. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc. - Early Intervention Clinic in the amount of $60,000 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the budget of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, in the amount of $250,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director.
Granting to Giraffe Advertising a franchise to construct and maintain benches for a period of 10 years, beginning September 1, 2013 and ending August 31, 2023, at locations and stops on bus routes in the City of Baton Rouge and to use and employ same for advertising; and providing a charge for such franchise and for other terms and conditions related thereto. By: Councilman Boe'.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Roger Camille Moore for on-site x-ray technician services to the inmates of the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the calendar year 2013. By: EMS Administrator.
An Ordinance authorizing the amendment of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement previously executed by the City of Baton Rouge and the River Park Development District dated September 1, 2011 and taking other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
X. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Design Review Reimbursable Agreement No. AJW-FN-CSA-13-2115 between the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District for preliminary engineering design review services associated with the Runway 22R CAT II ILS and Runway 4l/22R Threshold Recovery Projects in the amount of $53,071; and Authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the settlement in the amount of $75,000 to be paid by Brown+Danos Landdesign, Inc. and Darwin Select Insurance Company regarding the lawsuit between the "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge through the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District vs. Brown+Danos Landdesign Inc. and Darwin Select Insurance Company", Docket no. 613947, on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, and to execute all necessary documents, including releases and dismissals. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Director of Aviation.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
JJ. Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the Compensation study. By: Councilwoman Edwards. KK. Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the reorganization of DPW. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the Downtown Development District (DDD) and the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) for managing and administering a grant awarded to the City of Baton Rouge, Downtown Development District by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the total amount of $112,398 from the 2010-2011 Louisiana Recreational Trails Grant Program to develop and construct greenways and bikeways with the downtown area for the term beginning August 14, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. By: Downtown Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the grant awarded from the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority to Downtown Development District in the amount of $250,000 for the design and planning phase of the Downtown Greenway; and Authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant. By: Downtown Development Director.
APPOINTMENTS: A. 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. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the June 12, 2013, June 26, 2013 and July 24, 2013 Council Meetings) B. BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) C. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lear Flagg who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) D. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Hinton who was removed from office. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) E. GAS UTILITY DISTRICT # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Gregg Carroll in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on February 10, 2014. Current Ballot: Jarvis B. Hays Mike Stephens F. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brandon Dumas, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Christopher K. Odinet (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) G. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) H. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth O’Rourke, Jr., whose term expires July 26, 2013, effective July 27, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: Celia B. Clark Lutrell Cox Press L. Robinson (This item was deferred from the July 24, 2013 Council Meeting) I. BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing William A. Hart, whose term expires August 26, 2013, effective August 27, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: William Hart (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment) J. PLUMBING BOARD Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Miller Neal, whose term expired August 9, 2013, effective August 10, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Miller Neal (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation (East) Forcemain Sewer Improvements Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-0033A Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120193 Account Number: 441.7578713.752400.6087350 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Two) (Extend contract for 3 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 1,341,943.36 Original Contract Amount: $11,154,538.00 Net Previous Changes: ($ 63,394.16) New Contract Amount: $12,433,087.20 Description: Adjustment of quantities for several pay items and additional costs associated with various unknown conflicts and plan revisions. Over $1.15M is due to required excavation and disposal of potentially contaminated soil and solid waste. Why Required: Increase in quantities to bring project in line with actual quantities. Additional work was necessary to resolve conflicts with installation of force main. 2. Project Title: Central Consolidation, Consolidated Pump Stations Project Project Number: 09-PS-MS-0035 Original Estimated Cost: $16,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P111598 Account Number: 441.7578713.752400.6087349 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 3(Three) Change Order Amount: $ 129,958.80 Original Contract Amount: $20,497,631.90 Net Previous Changes: $ 440,734.00 New Contract Amount: $21,068,324.70 Description: Additional labor and material to install 24-inch piping, fittings, shoring and equipment associated with adding a force main tie-in from an adjacent project to the manhole feeding into new Pump Station 5. Why Required: Work was necessary to tie the two adjacent projects together. Tie-in location was not consistent on either project and tie-in was more cost effective to include in this project. 3. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 411.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 6 (Six) Change Order Amount: $ 21,220.54 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 485,646.54 New Contract Amount: $15,977,734.08 Description: Additional labor and material costs associated with removing an unforeseen conflict with a 36-inch storm drain during installation of 60-inch force main. Why Required: Work was necessary to resolve conflicts with 36-inch storm drain inhibiting proper installation of the force main. 4. Project Title: New EMS Headquarters Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1001 Original Estimated Cost: $7,947,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111449 Account Number: 336.7510311.651300.5913003 Council Award Date: October 4, 2011 Contractor: Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 9 (Nine) (Final)(Extend contract for 62 additional days) Change Order Amount: ($ 4,517.00) Original Contract Amount: $8,232,051.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 312,560.00 New Contract Amount: $8,540,094.00 Description: 1) Credit received for car wash equipment installation (-$4,517.00); 2) Extend contract time by 62 calendar days. Why Required: 1) Credit received for car wash equipment that was not installed; 2) Contract time extended due to extended ordering time for user agency requested carpet changes, lighting and user provided furniture modifications.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-01 (Gore Rd) Project 12-AO-ST-0052 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010313 - CouncilAward Date: March 13, 2013 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC Estimated Cost: $394,057.97 Contract Amount: $359,238.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 22,790.56) Final Cost: $336,447.44 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 36 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Kenilworth Boulevard / Boone Drive Area Sewer Project 09-AR-BD-0014- Account 433.7578143.752400.6077208- Council Award Date: March 28, 2011 Contractor: Allen and LeBlanc, LLC Estimated Cost: $6,150,000.00 Contract Amount: $5,168,129.23 Total Change Orders(2): ($1,053,389.93) Final Cost: $4,114,739.30 Days Allocated: 681 Days Used: 669 Liquidated Damages: None 3. River Center Phase IIB.9 - Signage Package Project 11-ASC-CP-1023- Account 451.5550035.651400.8080100- Council Award Date:December 14, 2011 Contractor: 1 Stop Sign & Safety, Inc. Estimated Cost: $175,000.00 Contract Amount: $193,183.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 5,949.42 Final Cost: $199,132.42 Days Allocated: 525 Days Used: 342 Liquidated Damages: None 4. New EMS Headquarters Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1001- Account 336.7510311.651300.5913003- Council Award Date: October 4, 2011 Contractor: Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $7,947,000.00 Contract Amount: $8,232,051.00 Total Change Orders(9): $ 308,043.00 Final Cost: $8,540,094.00 Days Allocated: 554 Days Used: 554 Liquidated Damages: None 5. EBRP Prison Boiler Replacement Project 12-ASC-CP-1023 - Account 360.3020111.651900.5933000- Council Award Date:January 23, 2013 Contractor: Bob Bernhard & Associates Mechanical, LLC Estimated Cost: $265,200.00 Contract Amount: $357,950.00 Total Change Orders (): 0.00 Final Cost: $357,950.00 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 120 Liquidated Damages: None 6. Drainage Improvements in Old Goodwood Area (Thibadeaux Avenue and LaSalle Avenue) Project 10-DR-LA-0018 - Account 337.7530602.652340.5901009 Council Award Date: September 28, 2011 Contractor: Gutcon, Incorporated Estimated Cost: $165,500.00 Contract Amount: $129,939.80 Total Change Orders (1) ($5,090.00) Final Cost: $124,849.80 Days Allocated: 485 Days Used: 485 Liquidated Damages: None 7. Project - Taxiway “L” Extension & Obstruction Removal Project Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8498995 Council Award Date: October 11, 2011 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company Estimated Cost $2,454,971.50 Contract Amount: $2,160,179.25 Total Change Orders (2) $ 15,560.86 Final Cost: $2,175,740.11 Days Allocated: 294 Days Used: 294 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Airline Highway/Goodwood Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase II Project 11-AR-MS-0028 - Account 442.7578153.752400.6077221 ESTIMATE: $ 10,100,000.00 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $10,227,930.02 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $12,324,565.33 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $13,181,411.60 2. O'neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project 10-FM-MS-008A- Account 412.7578931.752400.6087362 and 434.7578223.752400.6087362 ESTIMATE: $ 12,200,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $13,894,001.60 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $14,567,902.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $14,764,623.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $16,446,610.50 Garney Companies, Inc. $17,874,618.00 3.South Foster Drive Sidewalk Improvements (Garig Avenue- North Blvd) Project 12-SW-HC-0064 - Account 146.7210042.647100.2014710 ESTIMATE: $158,803.00 *Corps Constructors $127,222.86 *Covenant General Contractor $129,261.00 *Industrial Enterprise, Inc. $133,950.25 **Korts Trucking $134,326.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Co. $137,767.50 **Magee Excavation & Development $141,996.00 4. Accepting the bids received for the painting of the passenger loading bridges at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Account No. 482.0000000.647900.885003). ESTIMATE: $80,000.00 The Luster Group, LLC $ 67,200.00 Airport Bridge Company, Inc. $113,250.00
Adopting a resolution expressing the Council's intent to appoint someone from within the Baker City limits to the Capital Area Transit System for the upcoming board vacancies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Bob Petit Road Bridge over Bayou Fountain, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0006 and Claycut Road Bridge over Dawson Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0026, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-005, in an amount not to exceed $340,842.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($138,771) 152.7523016.643540.5230009 ($202,071)By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Huval & Associates, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Port Hudson Pride Road Bridge over Little Sandy Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0013, Milldale Road Bridge over Beaver Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0023, Morvant Road Bridge (1) over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0009,and Morvant Road Bridge (2) over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0010, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-004, in an amount not to exceed $481,065.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($206,858), 152.7523066.643540.5230009 ($170,778) AND 152.7523076.643540.5230009 ($103,429)) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Monroe & Corie, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Fraternity Street Bridge over Monte Sano Bayou, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0004, Chestnut Street Bridge over Northdale Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0002, and Bay Street Bridge over Northdale Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0024, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-007, in an amount not to exceed $311,264.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009) By Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC), w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Maribel Street Bridge over Hurricane Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0005, Silverleaf Drive Bridge over Robert's Canal being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0008,and Greenwell Street Bridge over Robert's Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0029, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-003 , in an amount not to exceed $338,870.00. (Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($225,859)152.7523016.643540.5230009 ($113,012)) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., w/subconsultants for Engineering Services in connection with the Disaster Recovery for Infrastructure Projects-LRA Bridge Replacements: Albert Drive Bridge over Drainage Canal, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0013, Mollylea Drive Bridge over Jones Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0012, and Claycut Road Bridge over Ward Creek, being City Parish Project No. 13-BR-LA-0014, R.F.Q. NO. 13-ES-AD-006, in an amount not to exceed $375,960.00.(Account No. 152.7523056.643540.5230009 ($100,340),&152.7523066.643540.5230009 ($275,619)) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 (Final) with RW Armstrong, Inc., for Design Services associated with the Taxiway "L" Extension & Obstruction Removal project in an amount not to exceed $2,848.46. (Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8498995). By: Director of Aviation.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates (w/subconsultants: Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Ragland Aderman & Associates, and Reich Associates) for Architectural Design Services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $297,150.00. (Account No. 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. for engineering services in association with the Green Light Plan Hooper Road (LA 408) Blackwater to Joor project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0017 in an amount not to exceed $186,941.32. (Account No. 374.7260572.652200.5926012) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Plan Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment 1 (Siegen Lane to Pecue Lane) project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015 in an amount not to exceed $52,952.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912) By: Director of Public Works. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc. w/subconsultants: Glenn G. Shaheen & Associates, Inc. (GSA, Inc.); Cardno TBE: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; and LandSource Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South force Lower Basin Capacity Improvements SFL-C-0006 (Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd.), Project No. 09-FM-MS-0047 in an amount of $64,833.85. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087356) By: Director of Public Works.
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