PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District so as to appropriate $393,720 from the collections of 2014 crime prevention fees and the district's established fund balance-undesignated. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 2. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $250,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue (i) its not to exceed $230,000,000 Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014A (Tax-Exempt) and (ii) its not to exceed $20,000,000 Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014B (Taxable), and authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from the sale thereof to allow it to (i) finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, with proceeds of the Series 2014A Bonds (Tax-Exempt), and (ii) refund a portion of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission's $154,915,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A, with proceeds of the Series 2014B Bonds (Taxable), in each case payable from the Sewer User Fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 3. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to remarket the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), pursuant to the provisions of the Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 27, 2011; authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue not to exceed $203,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014C (LIBOR Index) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index); authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds and issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, one or more Credit Enhancement Devices, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Remarketing Memorandum relating to the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds and the Official Statement relating to the issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District for a period of ten years, beginning in 2014 and ending in 2023, in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for the first five years which may be increased by an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) after 2018 on each improved and unimproved parcel within the district to be used 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 to serve the needs of the residents of the district by funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the district in accordance with Act 116 of the 2013 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 5. Rubie Cook Armond 7314 Richey Drive - Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 6. Shirley M. Harrington 5142 Paige Street - Lots 36, 37, & 38, Square 23, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 7. Kalina Marie Mercier 4755 Peerless Street - Lots 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 11, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 8. Carey L. Ford 735 N. 29th Street - Lots 14 & 15, Square 12, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 9. Giovanni Mucciacciano Enterprises, LLC c/o Giovanni Mucciacciano, Agent 15420 Airline Highway - Lot I-1, Plummer Cann Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 10. Paul J. Harris, Fannie L. Faulker, Thomas Mann, Sr., Ruth Harris - 818 S. 16th and Rear Garage - Lot 4, Square 5, Dupree Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 11. Dale W. Sterling 862 Sennette Street - West 40' of Lot 21, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 Abatements - None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the creation of the South Basin Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Coordination Project with a budget of $2,375,000. Funding for this project will come from existing projects within the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program. (Budget Supplement #8008)By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 2. Authorizing Settlement of the matter entitled "Lawanda M. Young Vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", No. 597,363 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $562.60, for a total amount of $30,562.60, and appropriating $30,562.60 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Linda F. Thomas VS. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 11-664-BAJ-M2 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $40,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract in the amount of $65,960.00 with "Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation" to serve as a consulting engineer to the City Parish Department of Public Works providing technical engineering expertise in evaluating responses to an RFP seeking proposals for a Performance Based Energy Efficiency Contract involving an Energy Reduction Fleet Conversion Project (City-Parish Project No. 12-EE-PB-0007) and assist with the negotiation of the contract with the selected energy services company (ESCO). By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Jonathan Collier & Gloria Collier; 2968 Blackwell Drive, Lot 22, Blackwell Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the November 13, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Cayette Enterprises, LLC c/o Leroy Cayette & Michael Cayette 23878 Plank Road; Tract C, Unknown Subdivision - Council District 01 C. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave 7864 Governor Derbigny Drive; Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Rigoberto Portillo 753 & 757 Holt Drive; Lot 1160, Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 E. Susan Sit Tinsley 16844 S. Amite Drive & Rear Shed; Lot 71, Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 04 F. Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Charles Scott 6410 Blueberry Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Smiley Heights Subdivision - Council District 06 H. Sedrue Bickham, Jr. & Donoray Bickham 965 Frisco Street; West ½ of Lot 12, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 I. The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge 1341 Duane Street; Lot 15, Square 280, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - J. De'Angela N. Price & Fannie Price; 3735 Sessions Drive, Lot 142, Woodland Ridge Park Subdivision - Council District 08 (This item was deferred from the November 13, 2013 and December 11, 2013 Council Meetings) K. Carolyn Yvette Moody 5335 Point Clear Drive; Lot 1170-SS, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) L. Cedarcrest-Southmoor Recreation Assn., Inc. 10225 Patricia Drive; Tract A, Southmoor Subdivision - Council District 11
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - METROPOLITAN: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Rome Russell, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Wilfred B Barry Jeffery K Cook Christopher D Glisson (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Christopher, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jared Smith, whose term expires on February 26, 2014, effective February 27, 2014. This is a six (6) year term. Current Ballot: Michael R Beissinger Jared Smith (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) Mike Walker (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) D. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mike Walker, whose term expires on February 26, 2014, effective February 27, 2014. This is a six (6) year term. Current Ballot: Michael R Beissinger Jared Smith (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) Mike Walker (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) E. TEAM BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on March 13, 2014, effective March 14, 2014. This is a one (1) year term. Current Ballot: Buddy Amoroso (Sent Letter requesting reappointment) F. CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents appointment of Mr. Kahli Cohran to replace Darius Bonton who resigned. This term expires December 31, 2017. G. BOARD OF APPEALS: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s appointment of G. Adam Kurz to fill the vacancy left by Mr. A. Hays Town, Jr. who resigned. This term expires on November 16, 2015 H. BOARD OF APPEALS: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s appointment of Mr. Rex Cabaniss to replace the vacancy left by Mr. Henry Thurman. This is a (4) year term effective February 1, 2014 and expires January 31, 2018.
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 8 (Eight) (extend contract for 3 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 511,475.95 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 614,191.86 New Contract Amount: $16,596,534.81 Description: Additional time & material costs associated with sewage cleanup and disposal and pipe removal and reinstallation due to flooded excavations by the SWWTP backup; retroactive costs incurred due to changed conditions regarding Level 3 fiber ductbank and unknown Entergy Gas Pipeline; T&M costs associated with additional work required due to changed conditions at Magnolia Lakes development entrance. Why Required: Additional work was necessary due to unforeseen field conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. SCADA System Upgrades Phase II Project 03-GMP-0001 - Account 449.7570033.752400.6039398- Council Award Date:July 27, 2011 Contractor: Prime Controls, LP Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 699,685.00 Total Change Orders (2): $0.00 Final Cost: $ 699,685.00 Days Allocated: 507 Days Used: 507 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Fairway Drive Center Island (Jefferson Hwy to Old Hammond Hwy) Project 12-CS-CI-0062- Account 012.7025001.643550.4000000- Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $63,000.00 Contract Amount: $69,364.14 Total Change Orders(1): $ 6,139.51 Final Cost: $75,503.65 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 30 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-78 (Dalrymple Drive Asphalt Repair) Project 12-AR-MR-0001 - Account 012.7032102.647900.0000000- Council Award Date: June 12, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $45,000 Contract Amount: $63,037.00 Total Change Orders (1): $450.00 Final Cost: $63,487.00 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 45 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-10 (Tom Dr) Project 13-CR-ST-0036- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025313 ESTIMATE: $893,214.18 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $683,273.15 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $728,945.95 Forby Contracting, Inc $754,430.46 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $786,632.60 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $792,747.25 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc $835,750.00 **Hard Rock Construction LLC $873,165.00 D. Amending Resolution 50586 / EBROSCO Resolution 7854, adopted December 11, 2013, which authorized execution of Change Order No. 7, to the contract executed between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Racon, Inc. for the construction of City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Wastewater System Improvement Program - South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road - Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements, being Project No. 08-FM-ST-0023, so as to change the corrected amount of said contract to read $22,433,705.20, rather than $22,329,042.36, as previously shown. By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte & Tablada, Inc., w/subconsultant: GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0003 (Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Project), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005, for an amount not to exceed $212,808.42. (Account No.411.7578223.752200.6087374, 431.7578223.752200.6087374; 433.7578223.752200.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount of $38,986.46. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for engineering services associated with the Jefferson Highway Traffic Signal System Upgrades (College Drive to Drusilla Lane), being City-Parish Project No. 03-TS-CI-0026 and State Facility Planning and Control No. 5-M20-05b-05 in an amount not to exceed $77,400.00. (Account No. 337.7551312.652310.5900506) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for Construction with Allen & Leblanc, LLC., for additional construction services for the Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, Project No. 12-ER-WC-0050, for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 for the contract period ending March 31, 2014. All remaining renewal periods will be at the original not to exceed amount of $2,500,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070703.647620.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. I. Accepting the bid received for the operation of Automobile Rental Concessions at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and authorization to execute a lease agreement with the bidder for a period of five (5) years for payment of Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) or 10% of gross revenues and additional rent for counter space, service center, parking spaces and booths. The minimum Annual Guarantees are as follows: Minimum Annual Guarantee: $222,014.00 or 10% of Gross Revenues Bidder - Budget Year 1 $225,000 Year 2 $225,000 Year 3 $225,000 Year 4 $225,000 Year 5 $225,000 Total $1,125,000.00 By: Director of Aviation. J. A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May 3, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a seven and one-half (7.5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2015, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for increasing manpower, hiring, training, and equipping personnel, and the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By: Bond Counsel. K. A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May 3, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2015, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants. By: Bond Counsel. L. Pursuant to the CEA between the City-Parish and Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, BRAC would like to update the Metro Council as to economic development, announcements, activities, and related matters. By: Councilman Loupe. M. Resolution supporting House Bill 12 in the 2014 Legislative Session. By: Councilmen Delgado and Heck.
ADJOURNMENT Announcements
Feb 12, 2014 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District so as to appropriate $393,720 from the collections of 2014 crime prevention fees and the district's established fund balance-undesignated. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 2. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to proceed with a not to exceed $250,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue (i) its not to exceed $230,000,000 Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014A (Tax-Exempt) and (ii) its not to exceed $20,000,000 Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014B (Taxable), and authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission from the sale thereof to allow it to (i) finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, with proceeds of the Series 2014A Bonds (Tax-Exempt), and (ii) refund a portion of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission's $154,915,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A, with proceeds of the Series 2014B Bonds (Taxable), in each case payable from the Sewer User Fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 3. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to remarket the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), pursuant to the provisions of the Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626) adopted by the governing authority of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission on July 27, 2011; authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue not to exceed $203,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014C (LIBOR Index) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund the $202,500,000 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index); authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds and issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, one or more Credit Enhancement Devices, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Remarketing Memorandum relating to the remarketing of the Series 2011A Bonds and the Official Statement relating to the issuance of the Series 2014C Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the imposition and collection of an annual fee within the Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District for a period of ten years, beginning in 2014 and ending in 2023, in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for the first five years which may be increased by an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00) after 2018 on each improved and unimproved parcel within the district to be used 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 to serve the needs of the residents of the district by funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the district in accordance with Act 116 of the 2013 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. By: Sherwood Forest Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 5. Rubie Cook Armond 7314 Richey Drive - Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 6. Shirley M. Harrington 5142 Paige Street - Lots 36, 37, & 38, Square 23, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 7. Kalina Marie Mercier 4755 Peerless Street - Lots 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 11, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 8. Carey L. Ford 735 N. 29th Street - Lots 14 & 15, Square 12, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 9. Giovanni Mucciacciano Enterprises, LLC c/o Giovanni Mucciacciano, Agent 15420 Airline Highway - Lot I-1, Plummer Cann Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 10. Paul J. Harris, Fannie L. Faulker, Thomas Mann, Sr., Ruth Harris - 818 S. 16th and Rear Garage - Lot 4, Square 5, Dupree Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 11. Dale W. Sterling 862 Sennette Street - West 40' of Lot 21, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 Abatements - None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the creation of the South Basin Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Coordination Project with a budget of $2,375,000. Funding for this project will come from existing projects within the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program. (Budget Supplement #8008)By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 2. Authorizing Settlement of the matter entitled "Lawanda M. Young Vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", No. 597,363 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $562.60, for a total amount of $30,562.60, and appropriating $30,562.60 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Linda F. Thomas VS. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 11-664-BAJ-M2 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $40,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract in the amount of $65,960.00 with "Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation" to serve as a consulting engineer to the City Parish Department of Public Works providing technical engineering expertise in evaluating responses to an RFP seeking proposals for a Performance Based Energy Efficiency Contract involving an Energy Reduction Fleet Conversion Project (City-Parish Project No. 12-EE-PB-0007) and assist with the negotiation of the contract with the selected energy services company (ESCO). By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on February 26, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Jonathan Collier & Gloria Collier; 2968 Blackwell Drive, Lot 22, Blackwell Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the November 13, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Cayette Enterprises, LLC c/o Leroy Cayette & Michael Cayette 23878 Plank Road; Tract C, Unknown Subdivision - Council District 01 C. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave 7864 Governor Derbigny Drive; Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Rigoberto Portillo 753 & 757 Holt Drive; Lot 1160, Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 E. Susan Sit Tinsley 16844 S. Amite Drive & Rear Shed; Lot 71, Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 04 F. Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue & Rear Garage; Lot 178, Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Charles Scott 6410 Blueberry Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Smiley Heights Subdivision - Council District 06 H. Sedrue Bickham, Jr. & Donoray Bickham 965 Frisco Street; West ½ of Lot 12, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 I. The Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge 1341 Duane Street; Lot 15, Square 280, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - J. De'Angela N. Price & Fannie Price; 3735 Sessions Drive, Lot 142, Woodland Ridge Park Subdivision - Council District 08 (This item was deferred from the November 13, 2013 and December 11, 2013 Council Meetings) K. Carolyn Yvette Moody 5335 Point Clear Drive; Lot 1170-SS, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) L. Cedarcrest-Southmoor Recreation Assn., Inc. 10225 Patricia Drive; Tract A, Southmoor Subdivision - Council District 11
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - METROPOLITAN: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Rome Russell, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Wilfred B Barry Jeffery K Cook Christopher D Glisson (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Christopher, whose term expires on January 1, 2014, effective January 2, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the January 8, 2014 Council Meeting) C. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jared Smith, whose term expires on February 26, 2014, effective February 27, 2014. This is a six (6) year term. Current Ballot: Michael R Beissinger Jared Smith (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) Mike Walker (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) D. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mike Walker, whose term expires on February 26, 2014, effective February 27, 2014. This is a six (6) year term. Current Ballot: Michael R Beissinger Jared Smith (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) Mike Walker (Sent Letter requesting Reappointment) E. TEAM BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on March 13, 2014, effective March 14, 2014. This is a one (1) year term. Current Ballot: Buddy Amoroso (Sent Letter requesting reappointment) F. CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents appointment of Mr. Kahli Cohran to replace Darius Bonton who resigned. This term expires December 31, 2017. G. BOARD OF APPEALS: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s appointment of G. Adam Kurz to fill the vacancy left by Mr. A. Hays Town, Jr. who resigned. This term expires on November 16, 2015 H. BOARD OF APPEALS: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s appointment of Mr. Rex Cabaniss to replace the vacancy left by Mr. Henry Thurman. This is a (4) year term effective February 1, 2014 and expires January 31, 2018.
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 8 (Eight) (extend contract for 3 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 511,475.95 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 614,191.86 New Contract Amount: $16,596,534.81 Description: Additional time & material costs associated with sewage cleanup and disposal and pipe removal and reinstallation due to flooded excavations by the SWWTP backup; retroactive costs incurred due to changed conditions regarding Level 3 fiber ductbank and unknown Entergy Gas Pipeline; T&M costs associated with additional work required due to changed conditions at Magnolia Lakes development entrance. Why Required: Additional work was necessary due to unforeseen field conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. SCADA System Upgrades Phase II Project 03-GMP-0001 - Account 449.7570033.752400.6039398- Council Award Date:July 27, 2011 Contractor: Prime Controls, LP Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 699,685.00 Total Change Orders (2): $0.00 Final Cost: $ 699,685.00 Days Allocated: 507 Days Used: 507 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Fairway Drive Center Island (Jefferson Hwy to Old Hammond Hwy) Project 12-CS-CI-0062- Account 012.7025001.643550.4000000- Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $63,000.00 Contract Amount: $69,364.14 Total Change Orders(1): $ 6,139.51 Final Cost: $75,503.65 Days Allocated: 30 Days Used: 30 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 13-78 (Dalrymple Drive Asphalt Repair) Project 12-AR-MR-0001 - Account 012.7032102.647900.0000000- Council Award Date: June 12, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $45,000 Contract Amount: $63,037.00 Total Change Orders (1): $450.00 Final Cost: $63,487.00 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 45 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-10 (Tom Dr) Project 13-CR-ST-0036- Account 147.7210012.647100.2025313 ESTIMATE: $893,214.18 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $683,273.15 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $728,945.95 Forby Contracting, Inc $754,430.46 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $786,632.60 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $792,747.25 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc $835,750.00 **Hard Rock Construction LLC $873,165.00 D. Amending Resolution 50586 / EBROSCO Resolution 7854, adopted December 11, 2013, which authorized execution of Change Order No. 7, to the contract executed between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Racon, Inc. for the construction of City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Wastewater System Improvement Program - South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road - Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements, being Project No. 08-FM-ST-0023, so as to change the corrected amount of said contract to read $22,433,705.20, rather than $22,329,042.36, as previously shown. By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Forte & Tablada, Inc., w/subconsultant: GeoEngineers, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with the South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0003 (Sherwood Forest Blvd - Goodwood Blvd Pipeline Project), being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0005, for an amount not to exceed $212,808.42. (Account No.411.7578223.752200.6087374, 431.7578223.752200.6087374; 433.7578223.752200.6087374) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount of $38,986.46. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for engineering services associated with the Jefferson Highway Traffic Signal System Upgrades (College Drive to Drusilla Lane), being City-Parish Project No. 03-TS-CI-0026 and State Facility Planning and Control No. 5-M20-05b-05 in an amount not to exceed $77,400.00. (Account No. 337.7551312.652310.5900506) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for Construction with Allen & Leblanc, LLC., for additional construction services for the Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, Project No. 12-ER-WC-0050, for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 for the contract period ending March 31, 2014. All remaining renewal periods will be at the original not to exceed amount of $2,500,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070703.647620.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. I. Accepting the bid received for the operation of Automobile Rental Concessions at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and authorization to execute a lease agreement with the bidder for a period of five (5) years for payment of Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) or 10% of gross revenues and additional rent for counter space, service center, parking spaces and booths. The minimum Annual Guarantees are as follows: Minimum Annual Guarantee: $222,014.00 or 10% of Gross Revenues Bidder - Budget Year 1 $225,000 Year 2 $225,000 Year 3 $225,000 Year 4 $225,000 Year 5 $225,000 Total $1,125,000.00 By: Director of Aviation. J. A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May 3, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a seven and one-half (7.5) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the East Side Fire Protection District No. 5, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2015, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for increasing manpower, hiring, training, and equipping personnel, and the development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of East Side Fire Protection District No. 5. By: Bond Counsel. K. A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the Fire Protection District 6, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May 3, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Fire Protection District 6, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with and including the tax collection for the year 2015, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for development, operation and maintenance of the fire protection facilities of Fire Protection District 6 including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and fire hydrants. By: Bond Counsel. L. Pursuant to the CEA between the City-Parish and Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, BRAC would like to update the Metro Council as to economic development, announcements, activities, and related matters. By: Councilman Loupe. M. Resolution supporting House Bill 12 in the 2014 Legislative Session. By: Councilmen Delgado and Heck.
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