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: Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2013, Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 20, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the revised 2014 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 28, 2013; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resource Director. Introduce for public hearing December 10, 2013. 2. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 28, 2013 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resource Director. Introduce for public hearing December 10, 2013. 3. Amending the 2013 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 4. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Elizabeth Fontenot vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 613,805 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $99,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $611.03, for a total amount of $99,782.03,and appropriating $99,782.03 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations: 5. Bernard M. Kibodi; 6983 Airline Highway, Portion of Lot 37, Kean Place Subdivision, Council District 05. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 6. Eddie Louis Armstrong; 6771 Autumn Avenue, Lot 138, Merrydale Subdivision Council District 05. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 7. Louella Johnson Young; 5142 Washington Avenue & Rear Garage, Lot 24, Square 9, E. Fairfields Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 8. AR Seven, LLC; 5112 Sherwood Street & Rear Shed, Lot B, Square 20, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 9. One Hundred Fold II, LLC; 3001 Erie Street, Lot 16, Square 1, Victory Place Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 10. Charlie Thompson & Lucille Hampton Thompson; 4113 Provost Street, Lot 12, Square 8, Greenville Extension Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 11. Virginia Johnson Oxley; 1407 Apple Street, Lot 29, Square 1, Bookertown Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 12. Bethsheba Brown; 629 Education Street, Portion of Lot 27, McKinley Hieghts Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 13. Joanne Brandon; 653 Education Street, Lot 24, McKinley Heights Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 14. Adrian Neldare Mayes; 806 & 808 Myrtle Street; Lot 4, Square 263, Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 15. Adrian Neldare Mayes; 814 & 816 Myrtle Street, Lot 4, Square 263, Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 16. Isadore T. Williams; 1224 S. 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355, Dickerson Place Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. Abatements: 17. Gines R. Delgado; 5455 Boston Street, Lot 13, Square 3, College Hills Subdivision Council District 12. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Ordinance Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 6 (Miscellaneous), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to add Section 12:406.7 thereto, relative to abatement of swimming pools. By: Councilman Boe’. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 2. Amending Ordinance Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 8 (Dangerous Buildings), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, do as to add Section 12:525.1 thereto, relative to condemnations. By: Councilman Boe’. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 to purchase building material and supplies for to be used in building of a new fire station. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District #3 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Brownsfield Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $10,820, for the Pride Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Central Fire Protection District #4 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Central Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and fire education training equipment. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 8. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Tyisha Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $20,668.18 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. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 9. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 16, 1155 Rosenwald Road as surplus property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be appraised and then sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et Seq. By: Parish Attorney and DPW. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 10. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 2, 2183 Osage Street, as surplus property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be appraised and then sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et Seq. By: Parish Attorney and DPW. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: 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 and November 13, 2013 Council Meetings) B. Isaac Jones 156 Plains-Port Hudson; Tract A-2-A in Section 59, Township 4S, Range 2W - Council District 01 C. Oscar Haney, Jr. 17777 Plank Road; Parcel A of a Tract in Sections 16 & 45, Township 5S, Range 1E - Council District 01 D. Willie Jerome Lee 431 Old Rafe Mayer Road; Tract B-2, Lizzie Barnes Property - Council District 02 E. Robert Bruce Maclean, William Blalock Maclean & Elizabeth Ann Maclean 751 Castlewood Drive; Lot 4, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06 F. Dorothy Mae Jarvis & James Hawkins 5215 Jackson Avenue; Lot 1, Square 17, E. Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 G. DR Washington, LLC c/o Donald Washington, Agent 5171 Jean Street; Lot 91, S. Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Christin A. Carroll 131 Veta Street; Lot 25, Square 3, Highland Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - I. Rosie Marie Lee Lodge 1359 Glenda Drive; Lot 80, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06
A. 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. B. 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. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $31,000.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in the Targeted Violent Offender Program which targets habitual offenders and builds cases to enhance their prosecution and sentences. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 8560 Florida Boulevard, consisting of a 25,490 square foot building with warehouse space, on a 1.4 acre lot, for $1,000,000. This facility will be used for Outreach Services, our Recycled Reads Program, and a system-wide training room. By: EBRP Library Director. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Quality Group in the amount of $187,230, for relocation of the Main Library and Special Collections to the new Main Library facility. By: EBRP Library Director.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 22, Square 2, Hero Park Andrea Cosey Dare Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,161.57 HIGH BIDDER: Harmony Properties, L.L.C. $5,200.00 Intended use: Remodel. B. Lot 6 pt., Swart Place Donny Spooner Louise Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due C. Lot 10, Square 3, Hero Park Andrea Cosey Terrace Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,195.70 HIGH BIDDER: Marjoe Holmes $14,000.00 Intended use: Refurbish and Rebuild Community D. Lot 15-A, Gibbens-Payne Subd. Joseph Kelly, Sr. 4494 Gibbens Payne Avenue, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,312.90 HIGH BIDDER: Joseph Kelly, Sr. $28,100.00 Intended use: Fix up. E. Lot 76, The Northwoods Real Estate Referral Service Fir Avenue of Louisiana, L.L.C. Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 35,000.00 Taxes Due $ 450.85 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended use: Resale. F. Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Heard Chapel A.M.E. Colorado Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 649.53 HIGH BIDDER: Heard Chapel, A.M.E. $200.00 Intended use: Clear and keep clean. HIGH BIDDER: Heard Chapel, A.M.E. $200.00 Intended use: Clear and keep clean. G. Lot 5, Square 48, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 273.90 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 26, 2013 P a g e 10 H. Lot 31, Square 47, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,099.48 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. I. Lot 32, Square 47, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,679.78 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. J. Lot 15, Square 80, Istrouma Michael C. Florida Ozark Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 17,114.92 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, L.L.C. $3,100.00 Intended use: For family member to live in.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ryan Heck who resigned. Term Expires 12-31-2015. Current Ballot: Ashley G. Bennet Darius D Bonton Alexandra Christensen Christopher J. Couty Dannie P. Garrett Richard A. Goodman Kent A Hammond Ernie Hughes Frank Lanasa George “Tim” Larroux Francis W. Lavergne Robert J Maxie Antoinette E. Pierre Joseph S Price Elaine C. Rougeau Atri Sen Carl A. Spears Albertha M. Williams
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-03 (Barringer Foreman Rd, Highland Club Ave & Streets in Old World Villas & Mallard Crossing Project 12-AO-ST-0054 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010513 - Council Award Date: March 13, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $833,275.05 Contract Amount: $742,618.05 Total Change Orders (1): ($63,768.70) (Credit) Final Cost: $678,849.35 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 122 Liquidated Damages: $1,210.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-09 (T.B. Herndon) Project 12-AO-ST-0065- Account 012.7030102.647900 - Council Award Date: May 22, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $184,945.05 Contract Amount: $148,780.00 Total Change Orders(1): ($10,210.38) (Credit) Final Cost: $138,569.62 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 26 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-15 (Kimbleton Ave. & Streets in Santa Maria) Project 13-AO-ST-0041 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025813 ESTIMATE: $688,123.08 * F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $549,167.24 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc $556,235.00 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $556,566.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $621,069.76 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $686,120.79 2. O'NEAL LN PUMP STATIONS IMPROVEMENTS (GROUP A) Project 10-PS-MS-0050- Account 442.7578323.752400.6087371 ESTIMATE: $ 15,090,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $14,485,612.00 *Cajun Constructors, Inc. $14,562,000.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $14,920,000.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with AECOM USA, Inc. w/subconsultants: Marrero Couvillon & Associates, LLC; GeoEngineers; SJB Group, LLC; Chenevert Architects; for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Highland Road/Kenilworth Area Pump Station Improvements (Area SGL-C-0002), being Project No. 10-PS-MS- 0009, in an amount not to exceed $30,169.71. (Account No. 411.7578323.752200.6087366) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with CDM Smith, Inc., w/subconsultants Digital Engineering, Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc., H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC, Hartman Engineering, Inc., Shread-Kuykendall & Associates, Inc., Gibson Engineering, Inc., BCG Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in association with King Engineering Associates, for engineering services in connection with North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Plant Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, R.F.Q. No. 13-TP-MS- 011, for an amount of $4,997,557.00. (Account No.441.7579023.752200.6140601) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CDM Smith (formally Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.) for additional engineering services in connection with Choctaw Storage and Pump Station Facility (Area NFW-C-0002), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0009 in an amount not to exceed $214,400.00. (Account Nos. 433.7579033.752200.6140201; 441.7579033.752200.6140201) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 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 $134,406.14. (Account No.433.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with 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 $6,361.34. (Account No. 434.7578333.752200.6087381) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with URS Corporation, w/subconsultants: Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.; for additional engineering services in connection with the South Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project SFU-C-0002B (O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Group B Project), Project No. 10-PSMS- 0051 in an amount of $50,312.99. (Account No. 441.7578323.752200.6087382). By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with Keep America Beautiful in the amount of $2,500. The grant will implement an anti-graffiti program to deter graffiti vandals and address the needs of the community. This program is funded 100% by Keep America Beautiful funds. By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the Capital Region Planning Commission, to provide the Local Match in connection with the Pavement Distress and Asset Inventory Data Collection Project being Federal Aid Project No. H.972035 and to appropriate the $61,440.00 local match from the ½ Cent Sales Tax Road Repair and Rehabilitation Program. Construction funding for this project will be at an 80% Federal and 20% local cost share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. (Account No. 147.7210012.643550.2026413) By: Director of Public Works. L. Requesting the council to approve the actual contract negotiated with the United States Bowling Congress to permit Baton Rouge to host the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Open Tournament. By: Mayor’s Office. M. Discussion concerning the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the resultant flood insurance cost increases and how they affect EBRP. By: Councilmembers Heck and Welch.
E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Quality Group in the amount of $187,230, for relocation of the Main Library and Special Collections to the new Main Library facility. By: EBRP Library Director.
J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with Keep America Beautiful in the amount of $2,500. The grant will implement an anti-graffiti program to deter graffiti vandals and address the needs of the community. This program is funded 100% by Keep America Beautiful funds. By: Director of Public Works. 14. Adjournment
Nov 26, 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: Special Council Meeting of November 5, 2013, Regular Council Meeting of November 13, 2013 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 20, 2013.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting the revised 2014 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 28, 2013; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resource Director. Introduce for public hearing December 10, 2013. 2. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 28, 2013 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resource Director. Introduce for public hearing December 10, 2013. 3. Amending the 2013 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 4. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Elizabeth Fontenot vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 613,805 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $99,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $611.03, for a total amount of $99,782.03,and appropriating $99,782.03 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations: 5. Bernard M. Kibodi; 6983 Airline Highway, Portion of Lot 37, Kean Place Subdivision, Council District 05. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 6. Eddie Louis Armstrong; 6771 Autumn Avenue, Lot 138, Merrydale Subdivision Council District 05. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 7. Louella Johnson Young; 5142 Washington Avenue & Rear Garage, Lot 24, Square 9, E. Fairfields Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 8. AR Seven, LLC; 5112 Sherwood Street & Rear Shed, Lot B, Square 20, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 9. One Hundred Fold II, LLC; 3001 Erie Street, Lot 16, Square 1, Victory Place Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 10. Charlie Thompson & Lucille Hampton Thompson; 4113 Provost Street, Lot 12, Square 8, Greenville Extension Subdivision Council District 07. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 11. Virginia Johnson Oxley; 1407 Apple Street, Lot 29, Square 1, Bookertown Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 12. Bethsheba Brown; 629 Education Street, Portion of Lot 27, McKinley Hieghts Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 13. Joanne Brandon; 653 Education Street, Lot 24, McKinley Heights Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 14. Adrian Neldare Mayes; 806 & 808 Myrtle Street; Lot 4, Square 263, Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 15. Adrian Neldare Mayes; 814 & 816 Myrtle Street, Lot 4, Square 263, Addition to Suburb Swart Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 16. Isadore T. Williams; 1224 S. 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355, Dickerson Place Subdivision Council District 10. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. Abatements: 17. Gines R. Delgado; 5455 Boston Street, Lot 13, Square 3, College Hills Subdivision Council District 12. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Ordinance Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 6 (Miscellaneous), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to add Section 12:406.7 thereto, relative to abatement of swimming pools. By: Councilman Boe’. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 2. Amending Ordinance Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 8 (Dangerous Buildings), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, do as to add Section 12:525.1 thereto, relative to condemnations. By: Councilman Boe’. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 to purchase building material and supplies for to be used in building of a new fire station. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District #3 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Brownsfield Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $10,820, for the Pride Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Central Fire Protection District #4 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Central Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant and to enter into a grant agreement to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, for the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and fire education training equipment. And further authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 8. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Tyisha Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $20,668.18 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. Introduce for public hearing December 11, 2013. 9. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 16, 1155 Rosenwald Road as surplus property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be appraised and then sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et Seq. By: Parish Attorney and DPW. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013. 10. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 2, 2183 Osage Street, as surplus property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be appraised and then sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et Seq. By: Parish Attorney and DPW. Introduce for public hearing on December 11, 2013.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: 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 and November 13, 2013 Council Meetings) B. Isaac Jones 156 Plains-Port Hudson; Tract A-2-A in Section 59, Township 4S, Range 2W - Council District 01 C. Oscar Haney, Jr. 17777 Plank Road; Parcel A of a Tract in Sections 16 & 45, Township 5S, Range 1E - Council District 01 D. Willie Jerome Lee 431 Old Rafe Mayer Road; Tract B-2, Lizzie Barnes Property - Council District 02 E. Robert Bruce Maclean, William Blalock Maclean & Elizabeth Ann Maclean 751 Castlewood Drive; Lot 4, Castlewood Subdivision - Council District 06 F. Dorothy Mae Jarvis & James Hawkins 5215 Jackson Avenue; Lot 1, Square 17, E. Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 G. DR Washington, LLC c/o Donald Washington, Agent 5171 Jean Street; Lot 91, S. Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Christin A. Carroll 131 Veta Street; Lot 25, Square 3, Highland Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - I. Rosie Marie Lee Lodge 1359 Glenda Drive; Lot 80, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06
A. 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. B. 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. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $31,000.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in the Targeted Violent Offender Program which targets habitual offenders and builds cases to enhance their prosecution and sentences. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 8560 Florida Boulevard, consisting of a 25,490 square foot building with warehouse space, on a 1.4 acre lot, for $1,000,000. This facility will be used for Outreach Services, our Recycled Reads Program, and a system-wide training room. By: EBRP Library Director. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Quality Group in the amount of $187,230, for relocation of the Main Library and Special Collections to the new Main Library facility. By: EBRP Library Director.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 22, Square 2, Hero Park Andrea Cosey Dare Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,161.57 HIGH BIDDER: Harmony Properties, L.L.C. $5,200.00 Intended use: Remodel. B. Lot 6 pt., Swart Place Donny Spooner Louise Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due C. Lot 10, Square 3, Hero Park Andrea Cosey Terrace Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,195.70 HIGH BIDDER: Marjoe Holmes $14,000.00 Intended use: Refurbish and Rebuild Community D. Lot 15-A, Gibbens-Payne Subd. Joseph Kelly, Sr. 4494 Gibbens Payne Avenue, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,312.90 HIGH BIDDER: Joseph Kelly, Sr. $28,100.00 Intended use: Fix up. E. Lot 76, The Northwoods Real Estate Referral Service Fir Avenue of Louisiana, L.L.C. Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 35,000.00 Taxes Due $ 450.85 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended use: Resale. F. Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Heard Chapel A.M.E. Colorado Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 649.53 HIGH BIDDER: Heard Chapel, A.M.E. $200.00 Intended use: Clear and keep clean. HIGH BIDDER: Heard Chapel, A.M.E. $200.00 Intended use: Clear and keep clean. G. Lot 5, Square 48, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 273.90 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 26, 2013 P a g e 10 H. Lot 31, Square 47, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,099.48 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. I. Lot 32, Square 47, Greenville Extension Ray Minor North 46th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,679.78 HIGH BIDDER: Ray Minor $100.00 Intended use: Add to my lot. J. Lot 15, Square 80, Istrouma Michael C. Florida Ozark Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 17,114.92 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, L.L.C. $3,100.00 Intended use: For family member to live in.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ryan Heck who resigned. Term Expires 12-31-2015. Current Ballot: Ashley G. Bennet Darius D Bonton Alexandra Christensen Christopher J. Couty Dannie P. Garrett Richard A. Goodman Kent A Hammond Ernie Hughes Frank Lanasa George “Tim” Larroux Francis W. Lavergne Robert J Maxie Antoinette E. Pierre Joseph S Price Elaine C. Rougeau Atri Sen Carl A. Spears Albertha M. Williams
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-03 (Barringer Foreman Rd, Highland Club Ave & Streets in Old World Villas & Mallard Crossing Project 12-AO-ST-0054 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010513 - Council Award Date: March 13, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $833,275.05 Contract Amount: $742,618.05 Total Change Orders (1): ($63,768.70) (Credit) Final Cost: $678,849.35 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 122 Liquidated Damages: $1,210.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-09 (T.B. Herndon) Project 12-AO-ST-0065- Account 012.7030102.647900 - Council Award Date: May 22, 2013 Contractor: R.J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc Estimated Cost: $184,945.05 Contract Amount: $148,780.00 Total Change Orders(1): ($10,210.38) (Credit) Final Cost: $138,569.62 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 26 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-15 (Kimbleton Ave. & Streets in Santa Maria) Project 13-AO-ST-0041 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025813 ESTIMATE: $688,123.08 * F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $549,167.24 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc $556,235.00 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $556,566.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $621,069.76 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $686,120.79 2. O'NEAL LN PUMP STATIONS IMPROVEMENTS (GROUP A) Project 10-PS-MS-0050- Account 442.7578323.752400.6087371 ESTIMATE: $ 15,090,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $14,485,612.00 *Cajun Constructors, Inc. $14,562,000.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $14,920,000.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with AECOM USA, Inc. w/subconsultants: Marrero Couvillon & Associates, LLC; GeoEngineers; SJB Group, LLC; Chenevert Architects; for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Highland Road/Kenilworth Area Pump Station Improvements (Area SGL-C-0002), being Project No. 10-PS-MS- 0009, in an amount not to exceed $30,169.71. (Account No. 411.7578323.752200.6087366) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with CDM Smith, Inc., w/subconsultants Digital Engineering, Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Inc., H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC, Hartman Engineering, Inc., Shread-Kuykendall & Associates, Inc., Gibson Engineering, Inc., BCG Engineering & Consulting, Inc. in association with King Engineering Associates, for engineering services in connection with North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Plant Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, R.F.Q. No. 13-TP-MS- 011, for an amount of $4,997,557.00. (Account No.441.7579023.752200.6140601) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CDM Smith (formally Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.) for additional engineering services in connection with Choctaw Storage and Pump Station Facility (Area NFW-C-0002), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0009 in an amount not to exceed $214,400.00. (Account Nos. 433.7579033.752200.6140201; 441.7579033.752200.6140201) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 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 $134,406.14. (Account No.433.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with 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 $6,361.34. (Account No. 434.7578333.752200.6087381) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with URS Corporation, w/subconsultants: Monroe & Corie, Incorporated; NTB Associates, Inc. (NTB); and Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.; for additional engineering services in connection with the South Forcemain System Capacity Improvements Project SFU-C-0002B (O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Group B Project), Project No. 10-PSMS- 0051 in an amount of $50,312.99. (Account No. 441.7578323.752200.6087382). By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with Keep America Beautiful in the amount of $2,500. The grant will implement an anti-graffiti program to deter graffiti vandals and address the needs of the community. This program is funded 100% by Keep America Beautiful funds. By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the Capital Region Planning Commission, to provide the Local Match in connection with the Pavement Distress and Asset Inventory Data Collection Project being Federal Aid Project No. H.972035 and to appropriate the $61,440.00 local match from the ½ Cent Sales Tax Road Repair and Rehabilitation Program. Construction funding for this project will be at an 80% Federal and 20% local cost share in accordance with the terms of the agreement. (Account No. 147.7210012.643550.2026413) By: Director of Public Works. L. Requesting the council to approve the actual contract negotiated with the United States Bowling Congress to permit Baton Rouge to host the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Open Tournament. By: Mayor’s Office. M. Discussion concerning the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the resultant flood insurance cost increases and how they affect EBRP. By: Councilmembers Heck and Welch.
E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Quality Group in the amount of $187,230, for relocation of the Main Library and Special Collections to the new Main Library facility. By: EBRP Library Director.
J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with Keep America Beautiful in the amount of $2,500. The grant will implement an anti-graffiti program to deter graffiti vandals and address the needs of the community. This program is funded 100% by Keep America Beautiful funds. By: Director of Public Works. 14. Adjournment