PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of October 23, 2013 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 5, 2013.
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge of the adoption of an ordinance levying a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax rate (additional) for the calendar year 2014 for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana. By: Council Administrator.
K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to the assignment of any and all leases with BTR DOC, LLC to Ross Aviation L.L.C.; and to execute a consolidated lease agreement with Ross Aviation, L.L.C; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Ignitor Enterprises, LLC to lease 673 square feet of office space for a period of one (1) year at a rental rate of $729.08 per month. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with W.D. Schock Company Inc. to lease 403 square feet of office space adjacent to the terminal building for up to one (1) year at a rental rate of $18,771.74 per year. (Lease subject to re-adjustments to annual rates and charges) By: Director of Aviation.
A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2014. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 10.78 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 2. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $750,000 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 Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Abatements - 3. Isaac Jones 156 Plains-Port Hudson; Tract A-2-A in Section 59, Township 4S, Range 2W - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 4. Oscar Haney, Jr. 17777 Plank Road; Parcel A of a Tract in Sections 16 & 45, Township 5S, Range 1E - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 3 5. Willie Jerome Lee 431 Old Rafe Mayer Road; Tract B-2, Lizzie Barnes Property - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 6. Robert Bruce Maclean, William Blalock Maclean & Elizabeth Ann Maclean 751 Castlewood Drive; Lot 4, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 7. Dorothy Mae Jarvis & James Hawkins 5215 Jackson Avenue; Lot 1, Square 17, E. Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 8. DR Washington, LLC c/o Donald Washington, Agent 5171 Jean Street; Lot 91, S. Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 9. Christin A. Carroll 131 Veta Street; Lot 25, Square 3, Highland Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 Abatements - 10. Rosie Marie Lee Lodge 1359 Glenda Drive; Lot 80, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06
Condemnations A - E & G - H & Abatements J. Condemnations - A. Katherine M. Reado; 1055 Monterrey Boulevard, Lot 21, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Laura Sanders; 517 Old Rafe Mayer Road & Rear Shed, Lot 3, Petit Place Subdivision - Council District 02 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 6 C. Bernette Braden; 5221 Enterprise Street, Lot 150, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 D. Natasha Reid; 6016 Clayton Street, Lot 33, Cinquemano Subdivision - Council District 07 E. Jonathan Collier & Gloria Collier; 2968 Blackwell Drive, Lot 22, Blackwell Place Subdivision - Council District 07 F. Alan Juderjahn; 2975 Blackwell Drive, Lot 36, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Sammie Earl Ivy; 2873 Winnebago & Rear Shed, West ½ of Lots 13 & 14, Square 211, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 H. DMD Job Investments, LLC c/o David Dansky, Agent; 1860 Tennessee Street, Lot 13, Square 12, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Taree Brown; 2488 Osage Street, Portion of Lots 15 & 16, Square 44, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - J. G2 Green Cottage, LLC c/o Eugen Ji, Agent; 10555 Mollylea Drive, Tract A in Section 65, Township 7 South, Range 1 East - Council District 06 K. De'Angela N. Price & Fannie Price; 3735 Sessions Drive, Lot 142, Woodland Ridge Park Subdivision - Council District 08 L. Federal National Mortgage Association c/o Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; 5465 Kennesaw Drive; Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09
Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2014 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2014. By: Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to December 10, 2013)
Granting to The Mency Group a franchise to construct and maintain benches for a period of 8 years, beginning November 1, 2013 and ending October 31, 2021, 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 other terms and conditions related thereto. By: Councilman Amoroso.
Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the Police Department Grant Fund as follows, effective November 14, 2012. POLICE DEPARTMENT/PROJECT BRAVE GRANT ADD: (1)Administrative Specialist II, jc 110625, pg 1130 By: Police Chief and Interim Human Resources Director.
DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the budget for Fiscal Years 2013 by de-obligate funding from several existing projects and to appropriate funds for Fiscal Years 2014 as a part of the 27% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements (Account No. 146.7210042.647100). By: Director of Public Works.
E. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Darnell D. Parker, VS. EBRP Sheriff, City/Parish (EMS), et al", no. 556,678 on the docket of the 19TH Judicial District Court, in the amount of $80,000.00, plus Court Costs in the Amount of $1,113.28, for a total amount of $81,113.28,and appropriating $81,113.28 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kenneth Powell for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $32,364.68 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Lawanda M. Young VS. Baton Rouge Police Department, Et al", No. 597,363 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $562.60, for a total amount of $30,562.00, and appropriating $30,562.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Zachary to provide for roadway work of a segment of La Highway 64 by City of Zachary for the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge in association with the Green Light Program to be reimbursed following a reimbursement schedule upon completion of the work. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs in the amount of $1,458,231. The grant will fund an expansion of project BRAVE to reduce and eliminate violent crime being committed in the zip code of 70802. This program is funded 100% by federal funds. By: Mayor-President.
CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Jared Loftus who resigned. Term Expires December 31, 2015. Current Ballot: Kyle Ardoin Ashley G. Bennet Cassandra D. Bickham Darius D Bonton James (Jim) C. Brandt Alexandra Christensen Christopher J. Couty Dannie P. Garrett Stuart M. Gray Kent A Hammond Frank Lanasa George “Tim” Larroux Francis W. Lavergne Emily L. Maten METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 9 Robert J Maxie Tommy J. Milazzo Don A. Ortego Douglas K. Pennington Antoinette E. Pierre Joseph S Price Mazie T. Roberson Elaine C. Rougeau Atri Sen Carl A. Spears George R. Tully Morgan M. Watson Troy N. Watson Paul West Albertha M. Williams
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lane Foil, whose term expires November 10, 2013, effective November 11, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: Lane Foil (sent letter requesting reappointment)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DIST. 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Pierre N. Rizan, whose term expires November 26, 2013, effective November 27, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot: Pierre N. Rizan (sent letter requesting reappointment)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DIST. 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker, whose term expires November 26, 2013, effective November 27, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot: Wesley Tucker (sent letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation (East) Forcemain Sewer Improvements Phase II Project Number: 09-FM-MS-033B Original Estimated Cost: $8,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120969 Account Number: 434.7578733.752400.6087350 Council Award Date: May 9, 2012 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One)(Extend the contract for 107 days) Change Order Amount: $ 252,507.25 Original Contract Amount: $7,585,251.08 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $7,837,758.33 Description: Includes Time &Material costs associated with replacing a failing 18" and 24" storm drain pipe in conflict discovered during installation of a 42" force main, increase in Railroad Flagman Allowance, increase in saw cutting contract quantity to reflect actual field quantities, addition of Temporary Asphalt Cold Patch pay item to facilitate timely restoration along Lee Drive, and additional shoring costs associated with jack and bore near KCS Railroad due to unforeseen requirements stipulated by the railroad. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions/conflicts and owner directed changes.
Project Title: Choctaw Area Storage and Pump Station Facilities Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $57,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110410 Account Number: 433.7578643.752400.6087505; 431.7578643.752400.6087505; 411.7578643.752400.6087505; 430.7578643.752400.6087505; 441.7578643.752400.6087505 Council Award Date: January 12, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield and Gorrie L.L.C. Change Order Number: 7 (Seven) (Final) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 11 Change Order Amount: $ 1,176,657.98 (CREDIT) Original Contract Amount: $43,237,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,416,131.54 New Contract Amount: $44,476,473.56 Description: To reduce total project cost based on final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: Project Closeout ALSO FINAL ACCEPTANCE - SEE ITEM 13. B. 3.
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Program 13-04 (Streets in University Club Plantation) Project 12-AO-ST-0055 - Account147.7210012.647100.2010613 - Council Award Date: April 10, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $485,976.70 Contract Amount: $420,200.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 12,514.11 Final Cost: $432,714.11 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 67 Liquidated Damages: None
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-05 (Streets in Kensington) Project 12-AO-ST-0056- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010713 - Council Award Date: April 10, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $796,280.22 Contract Amount: $701,459.00 Total Change Orders(1): ($ 44,922.94)(Credit) Final Cost: $656,536.06 Days Allocated: 90 Days Used: 79 Liquidated Damages: None
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-12 (Platt Ave, Elwick Dr, & Hoffpauir Ave) Project 13-AO-ST-0037- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025513 ESTIMATE: $372,391.21 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $331,329.00 * F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $336,996.03 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $342,494.04 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $345,350.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $347,352.50
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-13 (Ponderosa Dr, Hatteras Ave, Centurion Ave, & White Oak Place) Project 13-AO-ST-0038 Account 147.7210012.647100.2025613 ESTIMATE: $496,408.02 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $450,382.80 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $463,405.60 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $468,661.62 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc $486,730.00 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $537,737.41
Installation of Final Clarifier Gear Drive at NWWTP Project 13-TP-MS-0030- Account 410.7070533.647600.0000000 ESTIMATE: $150,000.00 *SEMS, INC $48,850.00 ENVIRONMENTAL CONST. CORP. $98,350.00
Phase II Digester Cleaning Project NWWTP Project 13-TP-MS-0049- Account 410.7070533.647600.0000000 ESTIMATE: $350,000.00 SYNAGRO SOUTH, LLC $347,201.00 *SEMS, INC $349,055.00
South Boulevard St. Joseph Street and 25th Street North Acadian Sewer Area Upgrades Phase B Project 08-GS-ST-018B AND 09-GS-UF-008B- Account 434.7578263.752400.6087341 and 442.7578263.752400.6087341 ESTIMATE: $ 6,700,000.00 *J.B. James Construction, L.L.C. $ 7,539,372.75 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $ 7,895,278.50 BRH Garver Construction L.P. $10,000,093.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $14,922,924.54
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with SJB Group, LLC in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Quest Acquisitions, LLC in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lauck Land Company in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works.
G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Appraisal Services with James, Inc. in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South Forced Lower Basin Capacity Improvements SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Blvd.-Monterrey Blvd.), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025 in an amount not to exceed $37,321.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087375) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Professional Services with Eduardo J. Jenkins Landscape Architect & Planner, LLC in connection with SWWTP Landscape Buffer Area Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0046 in an amount not to exceed $46,500.00. By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Professional Services with Advanced Environmental Consulting, Inc. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.11 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.(formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2014, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. (Account No. 442.7576013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Public Works.
N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with URS Corporation to lease 4013 square feet of office space adjacent to the terminal building for a period up to (5) years at a rental rate of $186,925.24 per year. (Lease subject to re-adjustments to annual rates and charges). By: Director of Aviation. O. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease with Anderson Bail Bonds for a three (3) year primary term, with a mutual option to renew for two (2), three (3) year options at a rental rate of $1550.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Airport Hangar LLC lease agreement to extend the primary term for an additional three (3) years. (All terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By: Director of Aviation.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 16, 2013 at Original 241 of Bundle 12537 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Herman Eugene Stevenson, Jr. & Katina Welch Stevenson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9098 (4043 N. Downing Drive, Lot 211, Westminister Place Subdivision). By: Councilman Heck.
13. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to name the North Boulevard Overpass the "Trevor J. Sims" Memorial Bridge". By: Councilwoman Wicker. 14. ADJOURNMENT:
Nov 13, 2013 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of October 23, 2013 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 5, 2013.
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge of the adoption of an ordinance levying a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax rate (additional) for the calendar year 2014 for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana. By: Council Administrator.
K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to the assignment of any and all leases with BTR DOC, LLC to Ross Aviation L.L.C.; and to execute a consolidated lease agreement with Ross Aviation, L.L.C; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Ignitor Enterprises, LLC to lease 673 square feet of office space for a period of one (1) year at a rental rate of $729.08 per month. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with W.D. Schock Company Inc. to lease 403 square feet of office space adjacent to the terminal building for up to one (1) year at a rental rate of $18,771.74 per year. (Lease subject to re-adjustments to annual rates and charges) By: Director of Aviation.
A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2014. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 10.78 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 2. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $750,000 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 Director. Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Abatements - 3. Isaac Jones 156 Plains-Port Hudson; Tract A-2-A in Section 59, Township 4S, Range 2W - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 4. Oscar Haney, Jr. 17777 Plank Road; Parcel A of a Tract in Sections 16 & 45, Township 5S, Range 1E - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 3 5. Willie Jerome Lee 431 Old Rafe Mayer Road; Tract B-2, Lizzie Barnes Property - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 6. Robert Bruce Maclean, William Blalock Maclean & Elizabeth Ann Maclean 751 Castlewood Drive; Lot 4, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 7. Dorothy Mae Jarvis & James Hawkins 5215 Jackson Avenue; Lot 1, Square 17, E. Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 8. DR Washington, LLC c/o Donald Washington, Agent 5171 Jean Street; Lot 91, S. Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 9. Christin A. Carroll 131 Veta Street; Lot 25, Square 3, Highland Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on November 26, 2013 Abatements - 10. Rosie Marie Lee Lodge 1359 Glenda Drive; Lot 80, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06
Condemnations A - E & G - H & Abatements J. Condemnations - A. Katherine M. Reado; 1055 Monterrey Boulevard, Lot 21, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Laura Sanders; 517 Old Rafe Mayer Road & Rear Shed, Lot 3, Petit Place Subdivision - Council District 02 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 6 C. Bernette Braden; 5221 Enterprise Street, Lot 150, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 D. Natasha Reid; 6016 Clayton Street, Lot 33, Cinquemano Subdivision - Council District 07 E. Jonathan Collier & Gloria Collier; 2968 Blackwell Drive, Lot 22, Blackwell Place Subdivision - Council District 07 F. Alan Juderjahn; 2975 Blackwell Drive, Lot 36, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Sammie Earl Ivy; 2873 Winnebago & Rear Shed, West ½ of Lots 13 & 14, Square 211, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 H. DMD Job Investments, LLC c/o David Dansky, Agent; 1860 Tennessee Street, Lot 13, Square 12, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Taree Brown; 2488 Osage Street, Portion of Lots 15 & 16, Square 44, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - J. G2 Green Cottage, LLC c/o Eugen Ji, Agent; 10555 Mollylea Drive, Tract A in Section 65, Township 7 South, Range 1 East - Council District 06 K. De'Angela N. Price & Fannie Price; 3735 Sessions Drive, Lot 142, Woodland Ridge Park Subdivision - Council District 08 L. Federal National Mortgage Association c/o Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; 5465 Kennesaw Drive; Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09
Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2014 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2014. By: Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to December 10, 2013)
Granting to The Mency Group a franchise to construct and maintain benches for a period of 8 years, beginning November 1, 2013 and ending October 31, 2021, 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 other terms and conditions related thereto. By: Councilman Amoroso.
Amend the 2013 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15423, dated 12/11/2012, so as to change the allotment of the Police Department Grant Fund as follows, effective November 14, 2012. POLICE DEPARTMENT/PROJECT BRAVE GRANT ADD: (1)Administrative Specialist II, jc 110625, pg 1130 By: Police Chief and Interim Human Resources Director.
DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the budget for Fiscal Years 2013 by de-obligate funding from several existing projects and to appropriate funds for Fiscal Years 2014 as a part of the 27% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements (Account No. 146.7210042.647100). By: Director of Public Works.
E. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Darnell D. Parker, VS. EBRP Sheriff, City/Parish (EMS), et al", no. 556,678 on the docket of the 19TH Judicial District Court, in the amount of $80,000.00, plus Court Costs in the Amount of $1,113.28, for a total amount of $81,113.28,and appropriating $81,113.28 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kenneth Powell for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $32,364.68 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Lawanda M. Young VS. Baton Rouge Police Department, Et al", No. 597,363 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $562.60, for a total amount of $30,562.00, and appropriating $30,562.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Zachary to provide for roadway work of a segment of La Highway 64 by City of Zachary for the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge in association with the Green Light Program to be reimbursed following a reimbursement schedule upon completion of the work. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs in the amount of $1,458,231. The grant will fund an expansion of project BRAVE to reduce and eliminate violent crime being committed in the zip code of 70802. This program is funded 100% by federal funds. By: Mayor-President.
CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Jared Loftus who resigned. Term Expires December 31, 2015. Current Ballot: Kyle Ardoin Ashley G. Bennet Cassandra D. Bickham Darius D Bonton James (Jim) C. Brandt Alexandra Christensen Christopher J. Couty Dannie P. Garrett Stuart M. Gray Kent A Hammond Frank Lanasa George “Tim” Larroux Francis W. Lavergne Emily L. Maten METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 9 Robert J Maxie Tommy J. Milazzo Don A. Ortego Douglas K. Pennington Antoinette E. Pierre Joseph S Price Mazie T. Roberson Elaine C. Rougeau Atri Sen Carl A. Spears George R. Tully Morgan M. Watson Troy N. Watson Paul West Albertha M. Williams
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lane Foil, whose term expires November 10, 2013, effective November 11, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: Lane Foil (sent letter requesting reappointment)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DIST. 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Pierre N. Rizan, whose term expires November 26, 2013, effective November 27, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot: Pierre N. Rizan (sent letter requesting reappointment)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DIST. 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker, whose term expires November 26, 2013, effective November 27, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot: Wesley Tucker (sent letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation (East) Forcemain Sewer Improvements Phase II Project Number: 09-FM-MS-033B Original Estimated Cost: $8,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120969 Account Number: 434.7578733.752400.6087350 Council Award Date: May 9, 2012 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One)(Extend the contract for 107 days) Change Order Amount: $ 252,507.25 Original Contract Amount: $7,585,251.08 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $7,837,758.33 Description: Includes Time &Material costs associated with replacing a failing 18" and 24" storm drain pipe in conflict discovered during installation of a 42" force main, increase in Railroad Flagman Allowance, increase in saw cutting contract quantity to reflect actual field quantities, addition of Temporary Asphalt Cold Patch pay item to facilitate timely restoration along Lee Drive, and additional shoring costs associated with jack and bore near KCS Railroad due to unforeseen requirements stipulated by the railroad. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions/conflicts and owner directed changes.
Project Title: Choctaw Area Storage and Pump Station Facilities Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $57,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110410 Account Number: 433.7578643.752400.6087505; 431.7578643.752400.6087505; 411.7578643.752400.6087505; 430.7578643.752400.6087505; 441.7578643.752400.6087505 Council Award Date: January 12, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield and Gorrie L.L.C. Change Order Number: 7 (Seven) (Final) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 13, 2013 P a g e 11 Change Order Amount: $ 1,176,657.98 (CREDIT) Original Contract Amount: $43,237,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,416,131.54 New Contract Amount: $44,476,473.56 Description: To reduce total project cost based on final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: Project Closeout ALSO FINAL ACCEPTANCE - SEE ITEM 13. B. 3.
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Program 13-04 (Streets in University Club Plantation) Project 12-AO-ST-0055 - Account147.7210012.647100.2010613 - Council Award Date: April 10, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $485,976.70 Contract Amount: $420,200.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 12,514.11 Final Cost: $432,714.11 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 67 Liquidated Damages: None
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-05 (Streets in Kensington) Project 12-AO-ST-0056- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010713 - Council Award Date: April 10, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $796,280.22 Contract Amount: $701,459.00 Total Change Orders(1): ($ 44,922.94)(Credit) Final Cost: $656,536.06 Days Allocated: 90 Days Used: 79 Liquidated Damages: None
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-12 (Platt Ave, Elwick Dr, & Hoffpauir Ave) Project 13-AO-ST-0037- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025513 ESTIMATE: $372,391.21 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $331,329.00 * F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $336,996.03 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $342,494.04 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $345,350.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $347,352.50
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-13 (Ponderosa Dr, Hatteras Ave, Centurion Ave, & White Oak Place) Project 13-AO-ST-0038 Account 147.7210012.647100.2025613 ESTIMATE: $496,408.02 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $450,382.80 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $463,405.60 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $468,661.62 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc $486,730.00 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $537,737.41
Installation of Final Clarifier Gear Drive at NWWTP Project 13-TP-MS-0030- Account 410.7070533.647600.0000000 ESTIMATE: $150,000.00 *SEMS, INC $48,850.00 ENVIRONMENTAL CONST. CORP. $98,350.00
Phase II Digester Cleaning Project NWWTP Project 13-TP-MS-0049- Account 410.7070533.647600.0000000 ESTIMATE: $350,000.00 SYNAGRO SOUTH, LLC $347,201.00 *SEMS, INC $349,055.00
South Boulevard St. Joseph Street and 25th Street North Acadian Sewer Area Upgrades Phase B Project 08-GS-ST-018B AND 09-GS-UF-008B- Account 434.7578263.752400.6087341 and 442.7578263.752400.6087341 ESTIMATE: $ 6,700,000.00 *J.B. James Construction, L.L.C. $ 7,539,372.75 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $ 7,895,278.50 BRH Garver Construction L.P. $10,000,093.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $14,922,924.54
D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with SJB Group, LLC in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Quest Acquisitions, LLC in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lauck Land Company in connection with Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Improvements Project, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005 in an amount not to exceed $30,800.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works.
G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Appraisal Services with James, Inc. in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South Forced Lower Basin Capacity Improvements SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Blvd.-Monterrey Blvd.), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025 in an amount not to exceed $37,321.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087375) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Professional Services with Eduardo J. Jenkins Landscape Architect & Planner, LLC in connection with SWWTP Landscape Buffer Area Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0046 in an amount not to exceed $46,500.00. By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract For Professional Services with Advanced Environmental Consulting, Inc. in connection with NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Plantings, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0001 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. (Account No. 433.7578223.750120.6087374) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.11 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.(formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2014, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. (Account No. 442.7576013.752230.6016206) By: Director of Public Works.
N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with URS Corporation to lease 4013 square feet of office space adjacent to the terminal building for a period up to (5) years at a rental rate of $186,925.24 per year. (Lease subject to re-adjustments to annual rates and charges). By: Director of Aviation. O. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease with Anderson Bail Bonds for a three (3) year primary term, with a mutual option to renew for two (2), three (3) year options at a rental rate of $1550.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Airport Hangar LLC lease agreement to extend the primary term for an additional three (3) years. (All terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By: Director of Aviation.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 16, 2013 at Original 241 of Bundle 12537 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Herman Eugene Stevenson, Jr. & Katina Welch Stevenson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9098 (4043 N. Downing Drive, Lot 211, Westminister Place Subdivision). By: Councilman Heck.
13. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to name the North Boulevard Overpass the "Trevor J. Sims" Memorial Bridge". By: Councilwoman Wicker. 14. ADJOURNMENT: