1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 14, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of August 21, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS
CONDEMNATIONS
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'.
Reconsideration of the recommendation of the Parish Attorney's Online Driving School RFP Evaluation Committee as to which firm is to be awarded the contract for the administration of the program; and taking further action in connection therewith, if determined to be warranted, including authorizing the execution of a contract with Cyber Active, Inc. By: Councilwomen Wicker and Edwards.
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $30,000 from the Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of purchasing a fire truck for the District. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District.
Authorization to appropriate $225,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments Account 487..100015 to be placed in Account No. 487.0984002.647900.8940011 for the Way Finding Sign Modifications Project. (B.S.# 008208) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to appropriate $130,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments Account ( 487..100015) to be placed in Account No. 487.0984002.647200.8940012 for Parking Garage Repairs (B.S.# 008209) By: Director of Aviation.
Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the Compensation study. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,355,749, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,003,473 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2014 through 12/31/2014, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of DHDS.
J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $9,803,291 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2014 through 12/31/2014, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $900,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Client Education Grant in the amount of $25,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount $125,363.00. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to obtain law enforcement equipment. This grant is administered by the department of Justice, Justice Assistance grant and is 100% federally funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from th Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $661,000.00 This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving ,Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with a 20% In-Kind matching funds of $132,320.00. By: Chief of Police. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the amount of $19,000.00. This grant will allow for the donation of a License Plate Reader(LPR)system for use by the Baton Rouge Police Department for the purposes of locating and recovering stolen vehicles. This equipment is 100% grant funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police.
Authorizing the Mayor - President to accept an increase in funds of $40,000.00 from the National Institute of Justice 2010 "Solving Cold Cases with DNA." This increase will bring the total award up to $171,860.00. These funds will be spent on overtime for case work and investigations by BRPD Detectives assigned to the East Baton Rouge Violent Crimes Unit under the supervision of the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. This grant does not require any match and is 100% federally funded. By: Chief of Police.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Tonja Myles in the amount not exceeding $195,000 to provide juvenile justice assistance for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
An Ordinance approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the City of Baton Rouge, the River Park Development District and Whitney Bank to be dated September 1, 2013; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD B. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD:
VISIT BATON ROUGE
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCES
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
D. 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. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Hartman Engineering, Inc. (HEI), w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; Nestor-Houghton, Inc.; Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc.; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Architectural Solutions, LLC; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Forcemain System Capacity Improvement Project SFL-C-0003 (Multiple Pump Stations, Burbank Drive - Siegen Lane), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0026 in an amount of $151,197.12. (Account No. 442.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with MWH Americas, Inc., w/subconsultants: Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; GOTECH, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Multiple Pump Stations, Prescott Road - Greenwell Springs Road (Area NFW-C-0010), being Project No. 11-PS-MS-0034, for an amount of $20,152.98. (Account No. 434.7578333.752200.6087381) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc., w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Kemper Engineering Services, L.L.C.; Duplantis Design Group, P.C.; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the North Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project NFE-C-0005 (Hooper Road Pump Stations Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for an amount not to exceed $107,607.78. (Account No. 433.7578333.752200.6087368) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the implementation of the North Boulevard Promenade project, being a major component of the Greater Downtown Greenway in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Funding for the construction of this project, which will provide for a pedestrian corridor promenade/bike path from through the median of North Boulevard from Fifth Street to I-110 will be at an 80% Federal/State and 20% local cost share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Recertification Application, which will cover the period from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014 By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend Resolution 49893 adopted Jan 23, 2013 and Resolution 49747 adopted Oct 24, 2012 to correct Section 2, Final Cost, to $669,929.14 in lieu of $672,463.74. in association with the Acceptance of Work for the River Road Levee Shared Use Trail, Phase II (Skip Bertman to Farr Park), being City-Parish Project No. 08-CI-US-0047, State Project No. 737-17-0016, Federal Project No. DE-1708(502). (Account No. 341.7548622.652360.0486607) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with WHLC Architecture - Schwartz / Silver a Joint Venture, for architectural design services in connection with their contract for the design of a new East Baton Rouge Downtown River Center Branch Library, being Project No. 11-ASD-CP-0004, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00. (Account No. 336.7520285.651200.5982311) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with AECOM to complete a Baton Rouge River Center Enhancements Study in the amount of $50,000.00 (Account No. 451.5550085.652200.8080100) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Reich Associates, LLC to perform planning and engineering associated with streetscape improvements to Florida Street and Lafayette Streets in an amount not to exceed $29,000. Project funding from State Sales Tax Rebate dedicated for Riverfront Improvements, 345.7546015.652300.8080300, 345.7546025.652300.8080300. By: DPW Director/DDD Director.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
Receiving a report from DPW on Litter Court that should include but not limited to a general overview of the operations, number of cases pending and closed in the last 12 months, amount of fines levied, and provide a projection for future operations and the possible integration of technology. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 31, 2013, at Original 937, Bundle 12517, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Dale Sterling" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9059 (2743 Wyandotte Street, Lot D, Square 218, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Orders for Condemnation Proceeding No. 8709 recorded on November 10, 2010, at Original 019, Bundle 12283 and Condemnation Proceeding No. 8960 November 20, 2012, at Original 708, Bundle 12456, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Richard Maike" (827 & 829 Holt Avenue, Lot 1167, Sherwood Forest, 12th Filing Subdivision). By: Councilman Scott Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Gulf States Louisiana L.L.C. for the relocation and/or upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with Plank Road Pump Station Improvements NGS-C-0003, Project No. 11-PS-MS-0024 in an amount not to exceed $95,700.45. (Account No. 442.7578333.752400.6087377) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 (Account No.374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with HNTB Corporation for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Stumberg Lane Extension (Jefferson Highway (LA 73) and Airline Highway (US Highway 61)), having City-Parish Project No. 03-CS-HC-0021 (formally CP No. 03-CS-CI-0021), RFQ No. 03-ES-PW-007, in an amount not to exceed $25,505.00 (Account No. 339.7250192.652200.5921906) By Director of Public Works.
Amending and readopting the City-Parish Investment Policy so as to incorporate various changes recommended by the internal auditors. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Resolution appointing the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission; and providing for other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
W. Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. X. Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Y. Resolution authorizing the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Alden Ray Warner, Sr., Alex Warner, Jr., Marilyn W. Major, Rhonda Michelle Thomas, & Kevin Bratton; 4782 Packard Street, Lot 31, Square 8, Fortune Addition Subdivision Council District 05
Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,200,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2013, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Announcements and Adjournment
Aug 28, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 14, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of August 21, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS
CONDEMNATIONS
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'.
Reconsideration of the recommendation of the Parish Attorney's Online Driving School RFP Evaluation Committee as to which firm is to be awarded the contract for the administration of the program; and taking further action in connection therewith, if determined to be warranted, including authorizing the execution of a contract with Cyber Active, Inc. By: Councilwomen Wicker and Edwards.
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $30,000 from the Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of purchasing a fire truck for the District. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District.
Authorization to appropriate $225,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments Account 487..100015 to be placed in Account No. 487.0984002.647900.8940011 for the Way Finding Sign Modifications Project. (B.S.# 008208) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to appropriate $130,000 from the Airport's Cash and Investments Account ( 487..100015) to be placed in Account No. 487.0984002.647200.8940012 for Parking Garage Repairs (B.S.# 008209) By: Director of Aviation.
Discussing and receiving an update on the status of the Compensation study. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,355,749, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,003,473 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2014 through 12/31/2014, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of DHDS.
J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $9,803,291 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2014 through 12/31/2014, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application 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, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $900,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Client Education Grant in the amount of $25,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount $125,363.00. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to obtain law enforcement equipment. This grant is administered by the department of Justice, Justice Assistance grant and is 100% federally funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from th Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $661,000.00 This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving ,Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with a 20% In-Kind matching funds of $132,320.00. By: Chief of Police. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the National Insurance Crime Bureau in the amount of $19,000.00. This grant will allow for the donation of a License Plate Reader(LPR)system for use by the Baton Rouge Police Department for the purposes of locating and recovering stolen vehicles. This equipment is 100% grant funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police.
Authorizing the Mayor - President to accept an increase in funds of $40,000.00 from the National Institute of Justice 2010 "Solving Cold Cases with DNA." This increase will bring the total award up to $171,860.00. These funds will be spent on overtime for case work and investigations by BRPD Detectives assigned to the East Baton Rouge Violent Crimes Unit under the supervision of the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. This grant does not require any match and is 100% federally funded. By: Chief of Police.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Tonja Myles in the amount not exceeding $195,000 to provide juvenile justice assistance for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
An Ordinance approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and among the City of Baton Rouge, the River Park Development District and Whitney Bank to be dated September 1, 2013; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD B. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD:
VISIT BATON ROUGE
CHANGE ORDERS
FINAL ACCEPTANCES
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
D. 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. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Hartman Engineering, Inc. (HEI), w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; Nestor-Houghton, Inc.; Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc.; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Architectural Solutions, LLC; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Forcemain System Capacity Improvement Project SFL-C-0003 (Multiple Pump Stations, Burbank Drive - Siegen Lane), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0026 in an amount of $151,197.12. (Account No. 442.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with MWH Americas, Inc., w/subconsultants: Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; GOTECH, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Multiple Pump Stations, Prescott Road - Greenwell Springs Road (Area NFW-C-0010), being Project No. 11-PS-MS-0034, for an amount of $20,152.98. (Account No. 434.7578333.752200.6087381) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants, Inc., w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; Kemper Engineering Services, L.L.C.; Duplantis Design Group, P.C.; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the North Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project NFE-C-0005 (Hooper Road Pump Stations Project), being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for an amount not to exceed $107,607.78. (Account No. 433.7578333.752200.6087368) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the implementation of the North Boulevard Promenade project, being a major component of the Greater Downtown Greenway in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Funding for the construction of this project, which will provide for a pedestrian corridor promenade/bike path from through the median of North Boulevard from Fifth Street to I-110 will be at an 80% Federal/State and 20% local cost share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Recertification Application, which will cover the period from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014 By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend Resolution 49893 adopted Jan 23, 2013 and Resolution 49747 adopted Oct 24, 2012 to correct Section 2, Final Cost, to $669,929.14 in lieu of $672,463.74. in association with the Acceptance of Work for the River Road Levee Shared Use Trail, Phase II (Skip Bertman to Farr Park), being City-Parish Project No. 08-CI-US-0047, State Project No. 737-17-0016, Federal Project No. DE-1708(502). (Account No. 341.7548622.652360.0486607) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with WHLC Architecture - Schwartz / Silver a Joint Venture, for architectural design services in connection with their contract for the design of a new East Baton Rouge Downtown River Center Branch Library, being Project No. 11-ASD-CP-0004, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00. (Account No. 336.7520285.651200.5982311) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with AECOM to complete a Baton Rouge River Center Enhancements Study in the amount of $50,000.00 (Account No. 451.5550085.652200.8080100) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Reich Associates, LLC to perform planning and engineering associated with streetscape improvements to Florida Street and Lafayette Streets in an amount not to exceed $29,000. Project funding from State Sales Tax Rebate dedicated for Riverfront Improvements, 345.7546015.652300.8080300, 345.7546025.652300.8080300. By: DPW Director/DDD Director.
Discussion of the status of implementation of the Fair Share Policy adopted by Resolution 47231 on August 12, 2009. By: Councilwoman Lewis.
Receiving a report from DPW on Litter Court that should include but not limited to a general overview of the operations, number of cases pending and closed in the last 12 months, amount of fines levied, and provide a projection for future operations and the possible integration of technology. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 31, 2013, at Original 937, Bundle 12517, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Dale Sterling" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9059 (2743 Wyandotte Street, Lot D, Square 218, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Orders for Condemnation Proceeding No. 8709 recorded on November 10, 2010, at Original 019, Bundle 12283 and Condemnation Proceeding No. 8960 November 20, 2012, at Original 708, Bundle 12456, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Richard Maike" (827 & 829 Holt Avenue, Lot 1167, Sherwood Forest, 12th Filing Subdivision). By: Councilman Scott Wilson.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Gulf States Louisiana L.L.C. for the relocation and/or upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with Plank Road Pump Station Improvements NGS-C-0003, Project No. 11-PS-MS-0024 in an amount not to exceed $95,700.45. (Account No. 442.7578333.752400.6087377) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 (Account No.374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with HNTB Corporation for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Stumberg Lane Extension (Jefferson Highway (LA 73) and Airline Highway (US Highway 61)), having City-Parish Project No. 03-CS-HC-0021 (formally CP No. 03-CS-CI-0021), RFQ No. 03-ES-PW-007, in an amount not to exceed $25,505.00 (Account No. 339.7250192.652200.5921906) By Director of Public Works.
Amending and readopting the City-Parish Investment Policy so as to incorporate various changes recommended by the internal auditors. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Resolution appointing the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission; and providing for other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
W. Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. X. Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Y. Resolution authorizing the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to join the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the "LCDA"); appointing a representative to the board of directors of the LCDA; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Alden Ray Warner, Sr., Alex Warner, Jr., Marilyn W. Major, Rhonda Michelle Thomas, & Kevin Bratton; 4782 Packard Street, Lot 31, Square 8, Fortune Addition Subdivision Council District 05
Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,200,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2013, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Announcements and Adjournment