PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: None. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 2. Eddie Aron Jackson & Lula Jackson 16451 Charlton Road; 1.58 ac. in Section 58, T5S, R1E - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 3. Bassam Nafel 8282 Stern Avenue; Lot 48-B-1, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision- Council District 03 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 4. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5057 E. Brookstown Drive; Lot E-A, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 5. Catherine Rainey Fitzgerald 2520 Mason Avenue; Lot 2 Square 35, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 6. Lance J. Louviere Testamentary Trust, Elizabeth G. Louviere, & Drew M. Louviere - 5193 Evangeline Street; Lot 36, Square 14, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 7. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 8. Tommy Fitzgerald Knighton & Marlan Rudison Knighton 4756 Enterprise Street; Lot 17, Square 3, White Plains Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 9. Olga Livous Fleming 13562 Broad Court; Lot 67, Perkins Village Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 10. Alice Scott Ellerson, James Ellerson, Louise Ellerson Fredrick & Joyce Ellerson McManus -1444 E. Harrison Street; Lot 42, Square 19, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 Abatements - 11. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA 301 Little John Drive; Lot 43, North Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to By: Finance Director in the amount of $84,477.35 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept additional grant funds from the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism on behalf of the Downtown Development District (DDD) in the amount of $89,300 for the furtherance of developing and constructing greenways and bikeways within the downtown Baton Rouge area; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) will provide local matching funds in the amount of $22,325. By: Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of Baton Rouge (BREC) on behalf of the Downtown Development District for the purpose of managing and administering additional grant funds awarded to the City of Baton Rouge by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the amount of $89,300. BREC will provide local matching funds in the amount of $22,325. By: Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the FY 2011 Second Allocation of the Louisiana Housing Corporation- State Emergency Solutions Grant Program in the amount of $253,608.00; and Authorizing the Mayor- President to execute the Emergency Solutions Grant Program agreements with subrecipients in a total amount not to exceed $253,608.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 5. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tilton Cooper vs. City/parish of East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge City Police Department and Timothy Browning", No. 619,135 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of 53,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $268.40, for a total amount of $53,268.40, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 6. Amending Title 15 (Miscellaneous), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to add Chapter 7 (Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment, and Real Estate and Housing), Sections 15:500, 15:501, 15:502, 15:503, 15:504, 15:505 thereto, relative to discrimination, definitions, and unlawful practices in connection with such discrimination; to provide for certain exclusions; and to establish the East Baton Rouge Parish Human Relations Commission; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge - Parish of East Baton Rouge and SICS Consultants, LLC to provide aerial imagery of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $29,997.80. By: Interim Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 8560 Florida Boulevard, consisting of a 25,490 square foot building with warehouse space, on a 1.4 acre lot, for $1,000,000. This facility will be used for Outreach Services, our Recycled Reads program, and a system-wide training room. By: Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 9. 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; authorizing and ratifying the request of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014A (Tax-Exempt) and Series 2014B (Taxable); authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission of the proceeds from the sale thereof to allow it to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, funding a debt service reserve fund, paying capitalized interest on the Series 2014A Bonds and paying the costs of issuance thereof, 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 (1/2%) 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 pursuant to an election held within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on April 16, 1988; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 10. A Supplemental Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement dated as of April 1, 2014, by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; providing for the payment obligations of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission under said Loan Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute professional services contracts and/or weatherization construction services contracts under the weatherization assistance program (WAP) grant to effectively administer the program and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Abatements - A. Tenika Shanea James; 4036 Adams Avenue, Lot 57, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 9, 2013 and December 11, 2013 Council Meetings) B. One Hundred Fold II, LLC; 3001 Erie Street, Lot 16, Square 1, Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the December 11, 2013 Council Meeting) C. Mary Henderson & Willis Henderson 376 Elmer Avenue; Lots 1, 2, & 3, Square 46, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Ora Estell Williams 12128 Lazy Oaks Drive - Lots 36 & 37, Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Leonce Vallery, Jr. Ella D. Vallery, & Jonathan Maurice Vallery 4025 Alliquipa Street - Lot 6, Square 34, Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 06 F. James Kenneth Land 5010 Woodside Drive - Lot 60, Westdale Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Olivia Veal Scott 2622 Jura Street - Portion of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Square 7, McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 07 H. James C. Aucoin, Sr. 11736 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd. & Rear Shed - Lot 6 of a 10 ac. Tract fronting N. Harrell's Ferry Road - Council District 08 I. Percy Rankins & Ethel Rankins 1176 N. 46th Street - Lot 1, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 10 J. Gussie Daigre 242 S. 21st Street - North ½ of Lot 11, Square 14, Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 K. Sharon S. Price 1925 Ellerslie Drive - Lot 11, Square 2, Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 L. John Edward Larson 2684 Tennessee - Lots 49 & 50, Square 46, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 M. Collis B. Temple, Jr. & Soundra J. Temple 3407 Pocahontas Street - Lot 9, Square 71, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 N. Hattie Levi Williams, Edward Wilson & Edward Thompson 1658 Napoleon Street & Rear Shed - Northeast portion of Lot 7, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements: O. Gines R. Delgado; 5455 Boston Street, Lot 13, Square 3, College Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 (This item was deferred from the December 11, 2013 Council Meeting) P. 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, February 12, 2014 and March 12, Council Meetings) Q. Maria Del Rufugio Fierros Villanueva & Javier P. Villanueva 1357 N. Little John Drive; Lot 331, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06 R. Keith L. Jones & Coretha A. Jones 11527 Bainbridge Avenue; Lot 170, Pecan Creek Subdivision - Council District 09 S. David Wayne Courrege 1415 Perkins Road; Lots 1 & 25, Square 1, Hundred Oaks Subdivision - Council District 10
Report from CSRS and the City Parish on progress of the reconditioning of the entrance to subdivisions that was damaged due to construction for the Green Light Program. By: Councilman Amoroso.
A. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards & the Delmont Community Center. B. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards & the Delmont Community Center. C. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Scarlette Pryer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $19,994.79 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. D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Hope Ministries for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $21,177.57 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. E. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. F. Amending Resolution 45320, adopted February 14, 2007, so as to include tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders in the City-Parish High School Student Intern Program. By: Councilwoman Daniel. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount of $400,000 to coordinate all research activities for the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) program under the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary to accept properties, cancel indebtedness, and to assume liability for the payment of outstanding loans with Whitney Bank, which loans total not more than $60,000.00, and are secured by a mortgage on the properties received for cancellation of the indebtedness, all being executed in connection with that certain loan authorized by the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge by Resolution 46556, which resolution was adopted October 22, 2008, to Second Baptist Community Development Corporation, aka Colonial Parc Community Development Corporation for the purpose of constructing affordable housing. By: Office of Community Development. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation for the transfer of ownership of 10.84 miles of state road in exchange for road transfer credits in the amount of $12,902,071. By: Director of Public Works.
Leonce Vallery, Jr. Ella D. Vallery, & Jonathan Maurice Vallery 4025 Alliquipa Street - Lot 6, Square 34, Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 06
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. 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
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Bluebonnet Blvd./Jefferson Hwy. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project -Phase 1 Project Number: 10-AR-UF-0042 Original Estimated Cost: $4,545,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111005 Account Number: 433.7578133.752400.6077213 Council Award Date: May 25, 2011 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (Three)(Final)9Extend contract for 265 additional days0 Change Order Amount: $(168,857.02) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $3,848,872.40 Net Previous Changes: $509,696.94 New Contract Amount: $4,189,712.32 Description: Final adjustment of quantities in order to close out the project. Why Required: Final adjustment of quantities required for project closeout 2. Project Title: Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120184 Account Number: 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 433.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: April 25, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 760,234.62 Original Contract Amount: $22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 135,179.00 New Contract Amount: $23,711,347.34 Description: Includes additional costs associated with extension of 300' of force main to accommodate a future project tie-in, deepening bore elevation at Blount Rd. to avoid conflict with unforeseen utilities, removal of unknown underground structure at abandoned oxidation pond site, additional restoration costs of Lanier Rd. due to unknown depth and makeup of existing pavement, costs associated with inundation of contractor's excavation caused by a failed existing connection at PS 45, change from 42" jack and bore to open cut across Veterans Memorial Blvd. due to encountering unknown tar like substance in jacking pit excavations, elevation adjustments at Avenue K to accommodate tie-in from ZATNIP Ph II project, and for costs incurred by contractor to fix a section of existing 24" force main that failed during construction of bore under Silverleaf Ave. Why Required: To address unforeseen conditions/conflicts and Owner directed changes 3. 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: 441.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 9(Nine) Change Order Amount: $ 269,142.07 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,125,667.81 New Contract Amount: $16,865,676.88 Description: Additional costs incurred because of remaining work associated with changed conditions regarding Level 3 fiber ductbank and unknown Entergy Gas Pipeline. Why Required: Additional work was necessary due to unforeseen field conditions 4. Project Title: City Court Public Service Counter Renovations Original Estimated Cost: $49,995.00 Purchase Order Number: PO0132018 Account Number: 012.2010000.647200.4000000 Contractor: Public Construction Inc. (PCI) Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $24,600.00 Original Contract Amount: $49,995.00 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $74,595.00 Description: Includes Time and Material costs associated with the demolition and removal of existing cabinets and countertops, replacing and/or repairing sheetrock around new installation, all necessary painting and caulking, relocation of electrical outlets and data outlets, and removal and replacement of counter on backside of cabinets to match new countertops. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions associated with extensive electrical/network wiring that required more sophisticated removal and replacement. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Bluebonnet Blvd./Jefferson Hwy. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project -Phase 1 Project 10-AR-UF-0042 - Account 411.7578133.752400.6077213; 433.7578133.752400.6077213- Council Award Date:May 25, 2011 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Estimated Cost: $4,545,000.00 Contract Amount: $3,848,872.40 Total Change Orders (): $340,839.92 Final Cost: $4,189,712.32 Days Allocated: 845 Days Used: 845 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-04 (Streets in Carriagewood Estates) Project 13-AO-ST-0055- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010514 ESTIMATE: $699,487.91 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $512,460.60 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $555,316.20 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $563,935.00 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $565,196.00 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $637,677.75 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-05 (Pecue Lane) Project 13-AO-ST-0056- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010614 ESTIMATE: $471,611.92 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $303,868.96 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $365,375.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $372,259.07 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $378,452.57 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $381,373.40 3. Annual Parishwide Cured-In-Place Lining Project Project 14-CP-UF-0001- Account 442.7570203.752400.6070147 ESTIMATE: $ 2,000,000.00 SAK Construction, LLC $1,887,277.00 Insituform Technologies, LLC $1,977,554.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $2,604,500.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the relocation and/or adjustment of electrical distribution facilities associated with O'Neal Lane Pump Station Improvements Group A, Project No. 10-PS-MS-0050 in an amount not to exceed $207,024.64.(Account No. 441.7578323.752520.6087371) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith to assist with the preparation of the request for proposal documents for the 2015-2025 East Baton Rouge Parish Waste Contract in an amount not to exceed $49,900.00 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540) By Director of Public Works F. A Resolution to declare lots 12-A, 12-B, 12-C-1, 12-C-3, 12-C-4, and 12-C-5 (6.16 acre tract of land) Liberty Farms located on Liberty Drive at Blount Road, Baton Rouge Louisiana, surplus property and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Deed of Release of certain deed restrictions (FAA) for the purpose of a publicly bid sale at no less than $95,000; and to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge / Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and the State of Louisiana, Office of State Travel to provide indoor and outdoor garage parking accommodations to State employees using the airport for state business purposes at a rate of $3.50 per day to be paid by traveler for a period of five (5) years beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Stein Engineers, Inc, Professional Services Contract for additional design and construction services associated with the Parking Garage Structural repairs Phase I in an amount not to exceed $12,000 (Account 487.0984002.647200.8940012). I. Authorization to consent to a sublease between Ross Baton Rouge, LLC., and Guidance Louisiana, LLC to lease a hangar and office space for the operation of a flight school, sales and maintenance programs for Robinson helicopters and BRCC for a period of two (2) years with, three (3), one (1) year options to renew. By: Director of Aviation. J. Discussion concerning the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the resultant flood insurance cost increases and how they affect EBRP. By: Councilmembers Heck and Welch. (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013, November 26, 2013 and the January 8, 2014 Council Meetings) L. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order Recorded on January 31, 2014, at Original 941, Bundle 12556, in "City of Baton Rouge v. Thurman C. Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9147 (4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Shed, Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Announcements ADJOURNMENT:
Mar 12, 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:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: None. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 2. Eddie Aron Jackson & Lula Jackson 16451 Charlton Road; 1.58 ac. in Section 58, T5S, R1E - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 3. Bassam Nafel 8282 Stern Avenue; Lot 48-B-1, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision- Council District 03 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 4. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5057 E. Brookstown Drive; Lot E-A, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 5. Catherine Rainey Fitzgerald 2520 Mason Avenue; Lot 2 Square 35, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 6. Lance J. Louviere Testamentary Trust, Elizabeth G. Louviere, & Drew M. Louviere - 5193 Evangeline Street; Lot 36, Square 14, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 7. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 8. Tommy Fitzgerald Knighton & Marlan Rudison Knighton 4756 Enterprise Street; Lot 17, Square 3, White Plains Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 9. Olga Livous Fleming 13562 Broad Court; Lot 67, Perkins Village Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 10. Alice Scott Ellerson, James Ellerson, Louise Ellerson Fredrick & Joyce Ellerson McManus -1444 E. Harrison Street; Lot 42, Square 19, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 Abatements - 11. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA 301 Little John Drive; Lot 43, North Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 04 Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to By: Finance Director in the amount of $84,477.35 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept additional grant funds from the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism on behalf of the Downtown Development District (DDD) in the amount of $89,300 for the furtherance of developing and constructing greenways and bikeways within the downtown Baton Rouge area; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) will provide local matching funds in the amount of $22,325. By: Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of Baton Rouge (BREC) on behalf of the Downtown Development District for the purpose of managing and administering additional grant funds awarded to the City of Baton Rouge by the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism in the amount of $89,300. BREC will provide local matching funds in the amount of $22,325. By: Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the FY 2011 Second Allocation of the Louisiana Housing Corporation- State Emergency Solutions Grant Program in the amount of $253,608.00; and Authorizing the Mayor- President to execute the Emergency Solutions Grant Program agreements with subrecipients in a total amount not to exceed $253,608.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 5. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tilton Cooper vs. City/parish of East Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge City Police Department and Timothy Browning", No. 619,135 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of 53,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $268.40, for a total amount of $53,268.40, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 6. Amending Title 15 (Miscellaneous), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to add Chapter 7 (Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment, and Real Estate and Housing), Sections 15:500, 15:501, 15:502, 15:503, 15:504, 15:505 thereto, relative to discrimination, definitions, and unlawful practices in connection with such discrimination; to provide for certain exclusions; and to establish the East Baton Rouge Parish Human Relations Commission; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract between the City of Baton Rouge - Parish of East Baton Rouge and SICS Consultants, LLC to provide aerial imagery of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $29,997.80. By: Interim Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 8560 Florida Boulevard, consisting of a 25,490 square foot building with warehouse space, on a 1.4 acre lot, for $1,000,000. This facility will be used for Outreach Services, our Recycled Reads program, and a system-wide training room. By: Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 9. 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; authorizing and ratifying the request of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2014A (Tax-Exempt) and Series 2014B (Taxable); authorizing the borrowing by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission of the proceeds from the sale thereof to allow it to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, funding a debt service reserve fund, paying capitalized interest on the Series 2014A Bonds and paying the costs of issuance thereof, 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 (1/2%) 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 pursuant to an election held within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on April 16, 1988; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 10. A Supplemental Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement dated as of April 1, 2014, by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; providing for the payment obligations of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission under said Loan Agreement; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute professional services contracts and/or weatherization construction services contracts under the weatherization assistance program (WAP) grant to effectively administer the program and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director Introduce for public hearing on March 26, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Abatements - A. Tenika Shanea James; 4036 Adams Avenue, Lot 57, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 9, 2013 and December 11, 2013 Council Meetings) B. One Hundred Fold II, LLC; 3001 Erie Street, Lot 16, Square 1, Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the December 11, 2013 Council Meeting) C. Mary Henderson & Willis Henderson 376 Elmer Avenue; Lots 1, 2, & 3, Square 46, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Ora Estell Williams 12128 Lazy Oaks Drive - Lots 36 & 37, Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Leonce Vallery, Jr. Ella D. Vallery, & Jonathan Maurice Vallery 4025 Alliquipa Street - Lot 6, Square 34, Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 06 F. James Kenneth Land 5010 Woodside Drive - Lot 60, Westdale Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Olivia Veal Scott 2622 Jura Street - Portion of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Square 7, McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 07 H. James C. Aucoin, Sr. 11736 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd. & Rear Shed - Lot 6 of a 10 ac. Tract fronting N. Harrell's Ferry Road - Council District 08 I. Percy Rankins & Ethel Rankins 1176 N. 46th Street - Lot 1, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 10 J. Gussie Daigre 242 S. 21st Street - North ½ of Lot 11, Square 14, Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 K. Sharon S. Price 1925 Ellerslie Drive - Lot 11, Square 2, Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 L. John Edward Larson 2684 Tennessee - Lots 49 & 50, Square 46, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 M. Collis B. Temple, Jr. & Soundra J. Temple 3407 Pocahontas Street - Lot 9, Square 71, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 N. Hattie Levi Williams, Edward Wilson & Edward Thompson 1658 Napoleon Street & Rear Shed - Northeast portion of Lot 7, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements: O. Gines R. Delgado; 5455 Boston Street, Lot 13, Square 3, College Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 (This item was deferred from the December 11, 2013 Council Meeting) P. 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, February 12, 2014 and March 12, Council Meetings) Q. Maria Del Rufugio Fierros Villanueva & Javier P. Villanueva 1357 N. Little John Drive; Lot 331, Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 06 R. Keith L. Jones & Coretha A. Jones 11527 Bainbridge Avenue; Lot 170, Pecan Creek Subdivision - Council District 09 S. David Wayne Courrege 1415 Perkins Road; Lots 1 & 25, Square 1, Hundred Oaks Subdivision - Council District 10
Report from CSRS and the City Parish on progress of the reconditioning of the entrance to subdivisions that was damaged due to construction for the Green Light Program. By: Councilman Amoroso.
A. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards & the Delmont Community Center. B. Authorizing the determination of a portion of the Delmont Community Center to be used for a Social Services office leasable under the Provisions of Title 41 of the Revised Statutes, dealing with space in a community center owned by the Parish or Municipality; said space to be leased with the stipulation that it is to be used as a social services office; and that said offering to lease shall be advertised for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Lease Agreement. By: Councilwoman Edwards & the Delmont Community Center. C. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Scarlette Pryer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $19,994.79 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. D. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Hope Ministries for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $21,177.57 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. E. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount of $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. F. Amending Resolution 45320, adopted February 14, 2007, so as to include tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders in the City-Parish High School Student Intern Program. By: Councilwoman Daniel. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount of $400,000 to coordinate all research activities for the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) program under the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary to accept properties, cancel indebtedness, and to assume liability for the payment of outstanding loans with Whitney Bank, which loans total not more than $60,000.00, and are secured by a mortgage on the properties received for cancellation of the indebtedness, all being executed in connection with that certain loan authorized by the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge by Resolution 46556, which resolution was adopted October 22, 2008, to Second Baptist Community Development Corporation, aka Colonial Parc Community Development Corporation for the purpose of constructing affordable housing. By: Office of Community Development. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation for the transfer of ownership of 10.84 miles of state road in exchange for road transfer credits in the amount of $12,902,071. By: Director of Public Works.
Leonce Vallery, Jr. Ella D. Vallery, & Jonathan Maurice Vallery 4025 Alliquipa Street - Lot 6, Square 34, Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 06
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APPOINTMENTS: A. 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
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Bluebonnet Blvd./Jefferson Hwy. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project -Phase 1 Project Number: 10-AR-UF-0042 Original Estimated Cost: $4,545,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111005 Account Number: 433.7578133.752400.6077213 Council Award Date: May 25, 2011 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (Three)(Final)9Extend contract for 265 additional days0 Change Order Amount: $(168,857.02) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $3,848,872.40 Net Previous Changes: $509,696.94 New Contract Amount: $4,189,712.32 Description: Final adjustment of quantities in order to close out the project. Why Required: Final adjustment of quantities required for project closeout 2. Project Title: Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120184 Account Number: 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 433.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: April 25, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 760,234.62 Original Contract Amount: $22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 135,179.00 New Contract Amount: $23,711,347.34 Description: Includes additional costs associated with extension of 300' of force main to accommodate a future project tie-in, deepening bore elevation at Blount Rd. to avoid conflict with unforeseen utilities, removal of unknown underground structure at abandoned oxidation pond site, additional restoration costs of Lanier Rd. due to unknown depth and makeup of existing pavement, costs associated with inundation of contractor's excavation caused by a failed existing connection at PS 45, change from 42" jack and bore to open cut across Veterans Memorial Blvd. due to encountering unknown tar like substance in jacking pit excavations, elevation adjustments at Avenue K to accommodate tie-in from ZATNIP Ph II project, and for costs incurred by contractor to fix a section of existing 24" force main that failed during construction of bore under Silverleaf Ave. Why Required: To address unforeseen conditions/conflicts and Owner directed changes 3. 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: 441.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 9(Nine) Change Order Amount: $ 269,142.07 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,125,667.81 New Contract Amount: $16,865,676.88 Description: Additional costs incurred because of remaining work associated with changed conditions regarding Level 3 fiber ductbank and unknown Entergy Gas Pipeline. Why Required: Additional work was necessary due to unforeseen field conditions 4. Project Title: City Court Public Service Counter Renovations Original Estimated Cost: $49,995.00 Purchase Order Number: PO0132018 Account Number: 012.2010000.647200.4000000 Contractor: Public Construction Inc. (PCI) Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $24,600.00 Original Contract Amount: $49,995.00 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $74,595.00 Description: Includes Time and Material costs associated with the demolition and removal of existing cabinets and countertops, replacing and/or repairing sheetrock around new installation, all necessary painting and caulking, relocation of electrical outlets and data outlets, and removal and replacement of counter on backside of cabinets to match new countertops. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions associated with extensive electrical/network wiring that required more sophisticated removal and replacement. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Bluebonnet Blvd./Jefferson Hwy. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project -Phase 1 Project 10-AR-UF-0042 - Account 411.7578133.752400.6077213; 433.7578133.752400.6077213- Council Award Date:May 25, 2011 Contractor: Allen & LeBlanc, LLC Estimated Cost: $4,545,000.00 Contract Amount: $3,848,872.40 Total Change Orders (): $340,839.92 Final Cost: $4,189,712.32 Days Allocated: 845 Days Used: 845 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-04 (Streets in Carriagewood Estates) Project 13-AO-ST-0055- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010514 ESTIMATE: $699,487.91 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $512,460.60 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $555,316.20 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $563,935.00 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $565,196.00 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $637,677.75 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-05 (Pecue Lane) Project 13-AO-ST-0056- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010614 ESTIMATE: $471,611.92 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC $303,868.96 **R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, INC $365,375.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $372,259.07 **Barriere Construction Company, LLC $378,452.57 *Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $381,373.40 3. Annual Parishwide Cured-In-Place Lining Project Project 14-CP-UF-0001- Account 442.7570203.752400.6070147 ESTIMATE: $ 2,000,000.00 SAK Construction, LLC $1,887,277.00 Insituform Technologies, LLC $1,977,554.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $2,604,500.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the relocation and/or adjustment of electrical distribution facilities associated with O'Neal Lane Pump Station Improvements Group A, Project No. 10-PS-MS-0050 in an amount not to exceed $207,024.64.(Account No. 441.7578323.752520.6087371) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith to assist with the preparation of the request for proposal documents for the 2015-2025 East Baton Rouge Parish Waste Contract in an amount not to exceed $49,900.00 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540) By Director of Public Works F. A Resolution to declare lots 12-A, 12-B, 12-C-1, 12-C-3, 12-C-4, and 12-C-5 (6.16 acre tract of land) Liberty Farms located on Liberty Drive at Blount Road, Baton Rouge Louisiana, surplus property and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Deed of Release of certain deed restrictions (FAA) for the purpose of a publicly bid sale at no less than $95,000; and to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge / Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and the State of Louisiana, Office of State Travel to provide indoor and outdoor garage parking accommodations to State employees using the airport for state business purposes at a rate of $3.50 per day to be paid by traveler for a period of five (5) years beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Stein Engineers, Inc, Professional Services Contract for additional design and construction services associated with the Parking Garage Structural repairs Phase I in an amount not to exceed $12,000 (Account 487.0984002.647200.8940012). I. Authorization to consent to a sublease between Ross Baton Rouge, LLC., and Guidance Louisiana, LLC to lease a hangar and office space for the operation of a flight school, sales and maintenance programs for Robinson helicopters and BRCC for a period of two (2) years with, three (3), one (1) year options to renew. By: Director of Aviation. J. Discussion concerning the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the resultant flood insurance cost increases and how they affect EBRP. By: Councilmembers Heck and Welch. (This item was deferred from the October 23, 2013, November 26, 2013 and the January 8, 2014 Council Meetings) L. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order Recorded on January 31, 2014, at Original 941, Bundle 12556, in "City of Baton Rouge v. Thurman C. Varnado & Margaret B. Varnado - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9147 (4108 Fairfields Avenue & Rear Shed, Lot 192, Belfair Homes Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
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