PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of January 8, 2014, Council Zoning Meeting of January 15, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of January 7, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 5 (Fire Protection), Chapter 3 (Fire Prevention Code), Part II (Adoption of Fire Prevention Code), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact sections 5:201 and 5:202 thereof, relative to the Uniform Fire Code. By: Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 2. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget for the Melrose East Crime Prevention District so as to appropriate $98,500 from the collection of parcel fees for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the residents of the district in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Legislative Session. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 3. Cayette Enterprises, LLC c/o Leroy Cayette & Michael Cayette - 23878 Plank Road; Tract C, Unknown Subdivision - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 4. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave 7864 Governor Derbigny Drive; Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 5. Rigoberto Portillo 753 & 757 Holt Drive; Lot 1160, Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 6. Susan Sit Tinsley 16844 S. Amite Drive & Rear Shed; Lot 71, Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 7. Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 8. Charles Scott 6410 Blueberry Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Smiley Heights Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 9. Sedrue Bickham, Jr. & Donoray Bickham 965 Frisco Street; West ½ of Lot 12, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 10. The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge 1341 Duane Street; Lot 15, Square 280, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 Abatements - 11. Cedarcrest-Southmoor Recreation Assn., Inc. 10225 Patricia Drive; Tract A, Southmoor Subdivision - Council District 11 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 2-B, Square 90, North Baton Rouge Conard D. Monroe Fraternity Street Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,136.00 Bids to be received February 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing February 26, 2014 2. Lot 4 pt., Square 261, Swart Deborah Brickens Myrtle Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 872.39 Bids to be received February 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing February 26, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. ISPUD 7-13 Hundred Oaks ISPUD This property is located north of Perkins Road, west of Drehr Avenue and south of Belmont Avenue, on lots 19-A, 20-A, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of the Hundred Oaks Subdivision. To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to ISPUD (Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development). Section 53, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 2. PUD 1-94 CitiPlace Concept Plan Revision (Lot F) This property is located south of Corporate Boulevard, between CitiPlace Court and CitiPlace Drive, on a portion Lot F of the CitiPlace Subdivision. To revise a previously approved PUD (Planned Unit Development) Concept Plan. Section 93, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 3. Case 50-13 3617 Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of South Acadian Thruway, on a portion of Tract A-2-A of the East Richland Estates Subdivision. To rezone from C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 4. Case 46-13 Lots C-163 and C-164 of Burbank Drive (Deferred from December 16, 2013) This property is located on the south side of Burbank Drive, west of Pecan Tree Drive, on Lot C-163 and C-164 of The Burbank Subdivision. To rezone from B (Off Street Parking) and B1 (Transition) to LC1 (Light Commercial). Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 5. Case 47-13 Lots C-161 and C-162 of Burbank Drive (Deferred from December 16, 2013) This property is located on the south side of Burbank Drive, east of Pecan Tree Drive, on Lots C-161 and C-162 of The Burbank Subdivision. To rezone from B (Off Street Parking) and B1 (Transition) to LC1 (Light Commercial). Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 6. Case 49-13 1788 O'Neal Lane This property is located on the north side of Interstate 12, west of O'Neal Lane, on a portion of Tract B-1 of the Larue S. Brock Property. To amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Parks/Open Spaces to Commercial and to rezone from R (Rural) to HC1 (High Commercial One). Section 16, T7S, R2E,GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 7. Case 51-13 7731 Jefferson Highway 7731 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Lot 1-A-1-A-1 of the Bocage Village Shopping Center. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 83, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Province Place for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental units, in the amount of $22,266.75 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 on February 12, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Mary Chester for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $18,629.57 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 on February 12, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute documents necessary to allow the City-Parish to sell surplus right of way property described on Exhibit "A". By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $907,407.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic to the amount of $51,561.50 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Wally J. Washington, Sr. & Alcyne M. Triplett Washington; 2213 Balis Drive, Lot 8, Square 1, Wells Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Sherman H. Williams, Rebecca H. Williams; 3535 Alliquipa Street & Rear Garage; Lot D, Square 102, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Lillie Rodney Murray; 1715 Napoleon Street; North Portion of Lot 9 & South Portion of Lot 10, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Modern Day Management, LLC, Brent Charlet, Agent 2406 Badley (Fairchild) Street; Lot 1-A, Square 5, Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 02 F. Verla M. Coates 1921 Fairchild Street; Lot 29, Square 2, Resub of Lot 109, Suburb North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 G. Christopher Todd Terrell 7175 Albany Street; Lot 85, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Larry Sherman & Laura Ann Davis Sherman 3166 Erie Street; Lot 8, Square E, Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Calvin Franklin & Lisa W. Franklin 5622 Jackson Avenue & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 22, East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Curtis J. Ivy, Sr. 3231 Voss Drive; Lot 93, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 K. Thurman C. Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado 4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Shed; Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 L. Gamilia Tayari Payne & Floayan Kesi Payne 2834 Bartlett Street & Rear Shed - Lot 13-A, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 M. Latoria D. Jones 3739 Eaton Street; Lot 76, West Fairwoods Subdivision - Council District 07 N. Treshela Moran 2720 Wenonah Street; Lot 6, Square 34, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 O. Duane A. Carlson 2688 Dayton Street; Lot 2, Square 1, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 P. Sarah Rudison Owens 919 N. 20th Street & Rear Garage; Lot E, Square 32, Gracie Homes Subdivision - Council District 10 Q. Mary W. Rowe 704 N. 15th Street; South Portion of Lot 1, Square 14, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 R. Durl Ingram, Jr. 705 N. 20th St; Lot 18, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 S. Durl Ingram, Jr. 703 N. 20th St; Lot 19, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 T. Felton L. White 3728 Baton Rouge Avenue; Lot 8, Square 222, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - U. Federal National Mortgage Association 9325 El Cajon Drive; Lot 508, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 V. Carolyn Yvette Moody 5335 Point Clear Drive; Lot 1170-SS, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 N. Treshela Moran 2720 Wenonah Street; Lot 6, Square 34, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS: E. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) F. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gary Durham, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014.. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 7, Square 1, Belleview B R Investments, L.L.C. Government Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 900,000.00 Taxes Due $ 599,431.35 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY B. Lot 8, Square 16, Abramson Valery A. Lowery North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 1,233.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,971.08 REDEEMED. C. Lot 34 pt., Swart Place Levert Kemp, Sr. Cotton Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,689.47 HIGH BIDDER: Levert Kemp, Sr. - $1,700.00 Intended Use: For family to live in D. Lot 7, Square 18, Abramson Donte Porter North 28th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,769.17 HIGH BIDDER: Donte Porter - $14,500.00 Intended Use: Fix it up for family member. E. Lot 8, Square 8, Progress Park Adolphus Obioha Newton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 423.94 HIGH BIDDER: Adolphus Obioha - $250.00 Intended Use: Add to present lot. F. Lot D pt., Square 21, South Baton Rouge Marjoe Holmes Highland Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,640.00 Taxes Due $ 1,679.52 HIGH BIDDER:Marjoe Holmes - $500.00 Intended Use: Clean up area, rebuild community. G. Lot 48-A, Green Acres Marquail T. Hollins Foster Road Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,500.00 Taxes Due $ 942.92 HIGH BIDDER: Marquail T. Hollins - $2,000.00 Intended Use: Build a home. H. Lot 10, Parkland Terrace Randall Chustz North Parkland Drive Metro Council District 11 - Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 40,379.70 HIGH BIDDER:Marjoe Holmes - $7,500.00 Intended Use: Restore and upgrade neighborhood.
APPOINTMENTS: A. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Littlefield, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. (Licensed veterinarian representative) Current Ballot: Martha Littlefield (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) B. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Katie Westbrook, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. (Parish Health Unit Representative) Current Ballot: Katie Westbrook (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Womack, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: Roderick Wells (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of replacing Tonia L. Dunn (tenant representative) who resigned. This term expires August 9, 2015. Current Ballot: (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) E. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) F. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gary Durham, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014.. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: None. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 12-15 (Stanford Ave) Project 12-CR-ST-0028 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025712- Council Award Date: September12, 2012 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc Estimated Cost: $1,187,398.57 Contract Amount: $1,084,714.14 Total Change Orders (1): $ 36,594.38 Final Cost: $1,121,308.52 Days Allocated: 186 Days Used: 188 Liquidated Damages: $1,400.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter's Lake (13-02) Project 12-AO-ST-0053- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010413- Council Award Date:July 24, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $368,562.69 Contract Amount: $339,846.30 Total Change Orders(1): ($24,794.61) Credit Final Cost: $315,051.69 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 45 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Streets in Shadow Lake (13-06) Project 12-AO-ST-0057 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010813- Council Award Date: April 24, 2013 Contractor: Barriere Construction Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $378,458.24 Contract Amount: $344,995.80 Total Change Orders (1): ($40,545.81) Credit Final Cost: $304,449.99 Days Allocated: 60 Days Used: 60 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-14 (S. River Rd, South Blvd, Goodwood - Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave) Project 13-AO-ST-0039- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025713 ESTIMATE: $468,813.24 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $392,049.83 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $524,870.96 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $574,655.50 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $676,831.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-16 (St. Rose Ave, E. Washington St, & Streets in Plantation Trace) Project 13-AO-ST-0042- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025913 ESTIMATE: $504,134.01 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $453,805.00 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $487,944.41 ** R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $490,485.00 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $527,449.00 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $619,936.50 3. O'Neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Group B) Project 10-FM-MS-008B - Account 442.7578243.752400.6087362 ESTIMATE: $ 6,597,000.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $6,023,428.69 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $6,174,397.98 Garney Companies, Inc. $6,340,874.30 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $6,618,907.95 *JB James Construction, LLC $6,878,497.31 4. Janitorial contract for 19th Judicial District Courthouse Project A13-0418- Account 012.7010000.643550 ESTIMATE: $ 278,925.96 *Servicemaster $278,925.96 D. Requesting an update from DPW and the Parish Attorney's office on the status of the relocation of the residents affected by their proximity to the North Waste Water Treatment Plant. By: Councilwoman Daniel and Wicker. (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Arcadis U.S., Inc., w/subconsultants: LandSource Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Inc.; Volkert, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road Pump Station Improvements NGS-C-0003, Project No. 11-PS-MS-0024, in an amount of $249,694.00. (Acct. No. 442.7578333.752200.6087377) By: Director of Public Works F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Wetland Mitigation Contract with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to satisfy mitigation requirements assigned by the US Army Corps of Engineers in connection with South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGL-C-0003(Highland Road Pipeline Projects), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0004 in an amount of $54,750.00. (Acct. No. 415.7578323.750120.6087376) By: Director of Public Works G. Receiving a report from the Capital Area Transit Review Committee evaluating their program and recommending any changes that may be necessary. By: Councilman Amoroso. H. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Notice recorded on June 13, 2001 at Original 431 of Bundle 11231 and the Decision and Order recorded on July 30, 2001 at Original 387 of Bundle 11253 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Helen D. Gaines, Addrenia D. Ferguson, Juanita D. Dent, Carl Drake and Emile Drake" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 6802 (1149 Jordan Street, Lot 4, Square 2, Highland Terrace Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Daniel.
14: ADJOURNMENT Announcements
Jan 22, 2014 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of January 8, 2014, Council Zoning Meeting of January 15, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of January 7, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 5 (Fire Protection), Chapter 3 (Fire Prevention Code), Part II (Adoption of Fire Prevention Code), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact sections 5:201 and 5:202 thereof, relative to the Uniform Fire Code. By: Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 2. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget for the Melrose East Crime Prevention District so as to appropriate $98,500 from the collection of parcel fees for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the residents of the district in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Legislative Session. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 3. Cayette Enterprises, LLC c/o Leroy Cayette & Michael Cayette - 23878 Plank Road; Tract C, Unknown Subdivision - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 4. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave 7864 Governor Derbigny Drive; Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 5. Rigoberto Portillo 753 & 757 Holt Drive; Lot 1160, Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 6. Susan Sit Tinsley 16844 S. Amite Drive & Rear Shed; Lot 71, Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 7. Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 8. Charles Scott 6410 Blueberry Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Smiley Heights Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 9. Sedrue Bickham, Jr. & Donoray Bickham 965 Frisco Street; West ½ of Lot 12, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 10. The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge 1341 Duane Street; Lot 15, Square 280, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 Abatements - 11. Cedarcrest-Southmoor Recreation Assn., Inc. 10225 Patricia Drive; Tract A, Southmoor Subdivision - Council District 11 Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 2-B, Square 90, North Baton Rouge Conard D. Monroe Fraternity Street Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,136.00 Bids to be received February 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing February 26, 2014 2. Lot 4 pt., Square 261, Swart Deborah Brickens Myrtle Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 872.39 Bids to be received February 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing February 26, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. ISPUD 7-13 Hundred Oaks ISPUD This property is located north of Perkins Road, west of Drehr Avenue and south of Belmont Avenue, on lots 19-A, 20-A, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of the Hundred Oaks Subdivision. To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to ISPUD (Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development). Section 53, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 2. PUD 1-94 CitiPlace Concept Plan Revision (Lot F) This property is located south of Corporate Boulevard, between CitiPlace Court and CitiPlace Drive, on a portion Lot F of the CitiPlace Subdivision. To revise a previously approved PUD (Planned Unit Development) Concept Plan. Section 93, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 3. Case 50-13 3617 Perkins Road This property is located on the north side of Perkins Road, east of South Acadian Thruway, on a portion of Tract A-2-A of the East Richland Estates Subdivision. To rezone from C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 4. Case 46-13 Lots C-163 and C-164 of Burbank Drive (Deferred from December 16, 2013) This property is located on the south side of Burbank Drive, west of Pecan Tree Drive, on Lot C-163 and C-164 of The Burbank Subdivision. To rezone from B (Off Street Parking) and B1 (Transition) to LC1 (Light Commercial). Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 5. Case 47-13 Lots C-161 and C-162 of Burbank Drive (Deferred from December 16, 2013) This property is located on the south side of Burbank Drive, east of Pecan Tree Drive, on Lots C-161 and C-162 of The Burbank Subdivision. To rezone from B (Off Street Parking) and B1 (Transition) to LC1 (Light Commercial). Section 72, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 6. Case 49-13 1788 O'Neal Lane This property is located on the north side of Interstate 12, west of O'Neal Lane, on a portion of Tract B-1 of the Larue S. Brock Property. To amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Parks/Open Spaces to Commercial and to rezone from R (Rural) to HC1 (High Commercial One). Section 16, T7S, R2E,GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 8-Amoroso) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 7. Case 51-13 7731 Jefferson Highway 7731 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the south side of Old Hammond Highway, east of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Lot 1-A-1-A-1 of the Bocage Village Shopping Center. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 83, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on February 19, 2014 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Province Place for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental units, in the amount of $22,266.75 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 on February 12, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Mary Chester for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $18,629.57 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 on February 12, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute documents necessary to allow the City-Parish to sell surplus right of way property described on Exhibit "A". By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $907,407.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic to the amount of $51,561.50 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on February 12, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Wally J. Washington, Sr. & Alcyne M. Triplett Washington; 2213 Balis Drive, Lot 8, Square 1, Wells Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Sherman H. Williams, Rebecca H. Williams; 3535 Alliquipa Street & Rear Garage; Lot D, Square 102, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Lillie Rodney Murray; 1715 Napoleon Street; North Portion of Lot 9 & South Portion of Lot 10, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Modern Day Management, LLC, Brent Charlet, Agent 2406 Badley (Fairchild) Street; Lot 1-A, Square 5, Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 02 F. Verla M. Coates 1921 Fairchild Street; Lot 29, Square 2, Resub of Lot 109, Suburb North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 G. Christopher Todd Terrell 7175 Albany Street; Lot 85, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 H. Larry Sherman & Laura Ann Davis Sherman 3166 Erie Street; Lot 8, Square E, Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Calvin Franklin & Lisa W. Franklin 5622 Jackson Avenue & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 22, East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Curtis J. Ivy, Sr. 3231 Voss Drive; Lot 93, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 K. Thurman C. Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado 4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Shed; Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 L. Gamilia Tayari Payne & Floayan Kesi Payne 2834 Bartlett Street & Rear Shed - Lot 13-A, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 M. Latoria D. Jones 3739 Eaton Street; Lot 76, West Fairwoods Subdivision - Council District 07 N. Treshela Moran 2720 Wenonah Street; Lot 6, Square 34, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 O. Duane A. Carlson 2688 Dayton Street; Lot 2, Square 1, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 P. Sarah Rudison Owens 919 N. 20th Street & Rear Garage; Lot E, Square 32, Gracie Homes Subdivision - Council District 10 Q. Mary W. Rowe 704 N. 15th Street; South Portion of Lot 1, Square 14, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 R. Durl Ingram, Jr. 705 N. 20th St; Lot 18, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 S. Durl Ingram, Jr. 703 N. 20th St; Lot 19, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 T. Felton L. White 3728 Baton Rouge Avenue; Lot 8, Square 222, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - U. Federal National Mortgage Association 9325 El Cajon Drive; Lot 508, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 V. Carolyn Yvette Moody 5335 Point Clear Drive; Lot 1170-SS, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
D. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 N. Treshela Moran 2720 Wenonah Street; Lot 6, Square 34, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS: E. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) F. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gary Durham, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014.. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Creating a seven member Plan of Government review committee to review sections of the Plan of Government relative to the composition of the Metropolitan Council and to propose amendments, if any, to the Metropolitan Council. By: Councilman Heck. B. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel and Councilwoman Marcelle. C. Authorizing the execution and delivery by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the Amended and Restated Local Services Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge, relative to the provision of those specific activities, services, powers, duties and obligations required to be performed by the Parish and/or the City in accordance with the Plan of Government and the provisions of Louisiana law, including the funding requirements related thereto; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $200,000 for the Baton Rouge Fire Department Brookstown Fire Station #4 project, State Project No. 50-M20-13-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Director of Finance. E. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Melrose East Crime Prevention District in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) on each improved residential parcel of land located in the District and an initial parcel fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each improved commercial parcel of land located in the District for a (10) years, beginning in 2013 and ending in 2022, to aid in crime prevention and to add to the security of district residents by increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District and for other purposes permitted by applicable law in accordance with Act 139 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Melrose Place Crime Prevention and Improvement District for collection of parcel fees. By: Melrose East Crime Prevention District. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $500,000. The grant will create a Transformation Plan aimed at revitalizing the Smiley Heights/Melrose East neighborhood and Ardenwood Village Apartments. This program has a local cash match of $20,024. By: Mayor's Office. H. Authorization to appropriate $269,500.00 from the Airport's Discretionary Account 481..100006 to fund settlement costs in the lawsuit entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session) BS# 008233. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $28,380.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center to the amount of $819,589.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 to the amount of $89,906.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Minority AIDS Initiative Program, for the grant period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 and to further amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract, the Professional Services Agreement with Angela N. Anders in the amount of $20,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period January 15, 2014 through September 30, 2014, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator. M. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of Treniece Landry so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 50 hours to 54 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 to "the sum not to exceed $32,000.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. N. Amending the Professional Services Agreement of The Grey Knight Group, N.A., L.L.C. so as to increase the allowable number of hours of services per month from 92 hours to 110 hours, and to increase the total compensation of the Agreement from "the sum not to exceed $50,000.00" to "the sum not to exceed $57,060.00". This contract is funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and Sobriety Court Program income. By: Clerk of Court. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC in an amount not to exceed $268,840 for consulting services to assist in the selection of an Enterprise Resource Planning software vendor. (360.4120000.652300.5934100) By: Interim Information Services Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor and Right of Use Agreement with Water Campus, LLC, by which the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge shall grant a right of use of the old City Dock property for the maximum term allowed by law as an integral part of the Water Institute of the Gulf Water Campus. By: Mayor-President. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Clesi Burns to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 23, 2014 for a period of five years. By: Interim Human Services Director. R. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge vs. Steven B. Denmark", No. 574,745 on the Docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $269,500.00, which is inclusive of all attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and legal interest. Payment for this settlement shall be paid from the Airport account designated 481..100006, which amount shall be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration; and further authorizing the Mayor- President, the Chairman of the Airport Commission and/or the Director of Aviation to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (This matter may be discussed in Executive Session). By: Director of Aviation. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to execute subsequent project contracts pertaining to the 2010-2014 City- Parish Consolidated Plan and Strategy as amended. By: Urban Development Director. T. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Ronald Matthews, et al v. Julius Raymond, et al", Suit no. 596,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $82,500.69, which amount shall be paid from the 2013 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 7, Square 1, Belleview B R Investments, L.L.C. Government Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 10,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 900,000.00 Taxes Due $ 599,431.35 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY B. Lot 8, Square 16, Abramson Valery A. Lowery North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 1,233.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,971.08 REDEEMED. C. Lot 34 pt., Swart Place Levert Kemp, Sr. Cotton Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,689.47 HIGH BIDDER: Levert Kemp, Sr. - $1,700.00 Intended Use: For family to live in D. Lot 7, Square 18, Abramson Donte Porter North 28th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,769.17 HIGH BIDDER: Donte Porter - $14,500.00 Intended Use: Fix it up for family member. E. Lot 8, Square 8, Progress Park Adolphus Obioha Newton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 423.94 HIGH BIDDER: Adolphus Obioha - $250.00 Intended Use: Add to present lot. F. Lot D pt., Square 21, South Baton Rouge Marjoe Holmes Highland Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,640.00 Taxes Due $ 1,679.52 HIGH BIDDER:Marjoe Holmes - $500.00 Intended Use: Clean up area, rebuild community. G. Lot 48-A, Green Acres Marquail T. Hollins Foster Road Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,500.00 Taxes Due $ 942.92 HIGH BIDDER: Marquail T. Hollins - $2,000.00 Intended Use: Build a home. H. Lot 10, Parkland Terrace Randall Chustz North Parkland Drive Metro Council District 11 - Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 40,379.70 HIGH BIDDER:Marjoe Holmes - $7,500.00 Intended Use: Restore and upgrade neighborhood.
APPOINTMENTS: A. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Littlefield, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. (Licensed veterinarian representative) Current Ballot: Martha Littlefield (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) B. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Katie Westbrook, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. (Parish Health Unit Representative) Current Ballot: Katie Westbrook (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Womack, whose term expires on February 13, 2014, effective February 14, 2014. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: Roderick Wells (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of replacing Tonia L. Dunn (tenant representative) who resigned. This term expires August 9, 2015. Current Ballot: (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) E. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) F. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gary Durham, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014.. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: David Carnes (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Gary Durham (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Johnny Suchy (Sent Letter Requesting Reappointment) Brad Dutruch Bradley Ricks John W. Scott (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: None. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 12-15 (Stanford Ave) Project 12-CR-ST-0028 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025712- Council Award Date: September12, 2012 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc Estimated Cost: $1,187,398.57 Contract Amount: $1,084,714.14 Total Change Orders (1): $ 36,594.38 Final Cost: $1,121,308.52 Days Allocated: 186 Days Used: 188 Liquidated Damages: $1,400.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter's Lake (13-02) Project 12-AO-ST-0053- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010413- Council Award Date:July 24, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $368,562.69 Contract Amount: $339,846.30 Total Change Orders(1): ($24,794.61) Credit Final Cost: $315,051.69 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 45 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Streets in Shadow Lake (13-06) Project 12-AO-ST-0057 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010813- Council Award Date: April 24, 2013 Contractor: Barriere Construction Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $378,458.24 Contract Amount: $344,995.80 Total Change Orders (1): ($40,545.81) Credit Final Cost: $304,449.99 Days Allocated: 60 Days Used: 60 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-14 (S. River Rd, South Blvd, Goodwood - Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave) Project 13-AO-ST-0039- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025713 ESTIMATE: $468,813.24 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $392,049.83 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $524,870.96 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $574,655.50 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $676,831.00 2. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-16 (St. Rose Ave, E. Washington St, & Streets in Plantation Trace) Project 13-AO-ST-0042- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025913 ESTIMATE: $504,134.01 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $453,805.00 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $487,944.41 ** R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $490,485.00 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $527,449.00 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $619,936.50 3. O'Neal Lane Area Force Main and Gravity Improvements (Group B) Project 10-FM-MS-008B - Account 442.7578243.752400.6087362 ESTIMATE: $ 6,597,000.00 Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $6,023,428.69 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $6,174,397.98 Garney Companies, Inc. $6,340,874.30 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $6,618,907.95 *JB James Construction, LLC $6,878,497.31 4. Janitorial contract for 19th Judicial District Courthouse Project A13-0418- Account 012.7010000.643550 ESTIMATE: $ 278,925.96 *Servicemaster $278,925.96 D. Requesting an update from DPW and the Parish Attorney's office on the status of the relocation of the residents affected by their proximity to the North Waste Water Treatment Plant. By: Councilwoman Daniel and Wicker. (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Arcadis U.S., Inc., w/subconsultants: LandSource Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Inc.; Volkert, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road Pump Station Improvements NGS-C-0003, Project No. 11-PS-MS-0024, in an amount of $249,694.00. (Acct. No. 442.7578333.752200.6087377) By: Director of Public Works F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Wetland Mitigation Contract with Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC to satisfy mitigation requirements assigned by the US Army Corps of Engineers in connection with South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGL-C-0003(Highland Road Pipeline Projects), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0004 in an amount of $54,750.00. (Acct. No. 415.7578323.750120.6087376) By: Director of Public Works G. Receiving a report from the Capital Area Transit Review Committee evaluating their program and recommending any changes that may be necessary. By: Councilman Amoroso. H. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Notice recorded on June 13, 2001 at Original 431 of Bundle 11231 and the Decision and Order recorded on July 30, 2001 at Original 387 of Bundle 11253 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Helen D. Gaines, Addrenia D. Ferguson, Juanita D. Dent, Carl Drake and Emile Drake" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 6802 (1149 Jordan Street, Lot 4, Square 2, Highland Terrace Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Daniel.
14: ADJOURNMENT Announcements