PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 9, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning of April 16, 2014.
A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 14:201 so as to increase the annual fee for registration and issuance of tags from seven dollars ($7.00) for a spayed or neutered dog or cat to ten dollars ($10.00), and from fourteen dollars ($14.00) for a nonspayed or nonneutered dog or cat to twenty dollars ($20.00). By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Companion Animal Alliance so as to increase the City-Parish contribution to CAA in an amount negotiated based on net revenue of any increase in the annual registration fee. By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 3. A resolution authorizing the modification of the Loan Agreement dated as of February 1, 2008, by and among the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority and the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, so as to expand the purposes of the loan made in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 4. A resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $4,600,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of renovating and improving the buildings located at 9050, 9000 and 9048 Airline Highway within the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for use as a public safety complex, and paying the costs of issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Solicitation for Offers from Direct Purchasers of the Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget of the Jewel J Newman Community Center so to appropriate additional funding of $ 8,000 for the 2014 Summer Camp/Program from self-generated revenues. By: Councilwoman Daniel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 6. Amending the 2014 capital budget so as to appropriate LCDA loan proceeds in the amount of $2,946,508.31 for renovations to the Public Safety Complex. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014
Authorizing the Mayor President to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge for Solid Waste Collection Services for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works.
Adopting a resolution requesting the Fire Department inform the Metropolitan Council members as to when a fire occurred in their District within one week from the time of the fire and provide any relevant information on the property including but not limited to insurance. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
S. A resolution directed to the LDEQ to appear at the May 14, 2014 Metro Council meeting to explain why the department would issue an Industrial Waste permit after local parish bodies issued unanimous resolutions opposing the issuance of the permit. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. T. A resolution directing the Parish Attorney's office to institute a suit against any and all entities and/or persons to stop the issuance and/or halt the operations of the industrial waste site. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel.
TND 1-07 Rouzan This property is located south of Perkins Road, west of Glasgow Avenue and north of Sweetbriar Street, on Tracts F-1-B-1-A, F-1-A-1-A-1-A-1-A-1, F-1-A-1-A-2-A and the remainder of Tract M-3B of the Ralph M. Ford Property; an Undesignated Tract of Richland Plantation; and Lots 1 through 73, Tracts G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5 of Rouzan (Mimosa District), to approve the Concept Plan for this Traditional Neighborhood Development, and rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development). (Council District 12-Delgado)
8. CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Modern Day Management, LLC, Brent Charlet, Agent 2406 Badley (Fairchild) Street; Lot 1-A, Square 5, Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Christopher Todd Terrell 7175 Albany Street; Lot 85, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Rubie Cook Armond 7314 Richey Drive - Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 26, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Kalina Marie Mercier 4755 Peerless Street - Lots 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 11, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 26, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) F. Verla M. Coates 1921 Fairchild Street; Lot 29, Square 2, Resub of Lot 109, Suburb North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) G. Percy Rankins & Ethel Rankins 1176 N. 46th Street - Lot 1, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the March 12, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) H. Bassam Nafel 8282 Stern Avenue; Lot 48-B-1, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision- Council District 03 (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) I. Morris Anderson, Mildred Anderson Hurlock, Mavis Anderson Ross Miller, Kevin A. Anderson, Stanley W. Anderson , Jr. & Dawn Anderson Dailey 198 Flonacher Road; 2 acres in Section 30 T4S R1W - Council District 01 J. Bernice Tickles O'Dell Prophet, Isiah Prophet & Clifford Evans 24477 Plank Road & Rear Shed & Barn; Lot 7-A-1-A, Moses Tickles Estate - Council District 01 K. Gladys L. Jackson Jones & Reginald Keith Jones 1024 Baranco Street & Rear Garage; Lot 12, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 L. Cornelia Doss Bell & James A. Doss 12741 Camden Street; Lots 27, 28 & 29, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - Council District 02 M. Vincent Mosely 965 St. John Lane & Rear Trailer & Rear Shed; Lots 4, 5 & 6, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - Council District 02 N. Lloyd J. Rivet 4825 Evangeline Street & Rear Shed; Lots 33 & 34, square 8, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 O. Joyce M. Varise 5111 Jean Street; Lot 87, South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 P. Charles Armstead 954 N. 47th Street & Rear Sheds; Lot 25, Square 52, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Q. Douglas Seymore 4340 Pawtucket Street; Lot 22-B, Square 2, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 R. Clara Murrell 1124 St. Joseph Street; NE Portion of Lots 10 & 11, Square 261, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 S. Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11 Abatements - None.
A. 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. (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate $1,200,000 for facility upgrades and equipment for the River Center funded from state sales tax rebates on hotel/motel rooms dedicated for River Center and Riverfront Improvements. By: Mayor-President. C. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for the Delmont Service Center to appropriate 14,000.00 from the center's prior year' current self-generated revenues for the following: S.W.E.E.P.(Senior Wellness Enrichment and Enhancement Program), Fun Friday for seniors, other annual programs, ie. Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon, Senior Winter Social, and Christmas Toy Distribution. By: Delmont Service Center Director. D. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to adopt the revised and amended provisions of state law concerning the sale of adjudicated property as contained in LA. R. S. 47:2196 et seq., and to amend its procedures and policies to comply therewith for the sale of adjudicated property. By: Parish Attorney E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $168,869.89 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. F. Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2013 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director.
A. Lot 4, Square 11, Hickey Town Dreamwork Properties, L.L.C. Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 140,000.00 Taxes Due $ 39,974.24 HIGH BIDDER: Dreamwork Properties - $200.00 Intended Use: Fix up and open business. This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Lot 1-B, Square 5, Dayton Subdivision Joshua White, Sr. Alliquippa Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,388.22 HIGH BIDDER: Joshua White, Sr. - $200.00 Intended Use: Fix up and rent. C. Lot 22, Shady Grove Subdivision Andrea Cosey Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,858.14 HIGH BIDDER: Andrea Cosey - $250.00 Intended Use: Renovate lot. D. Lot 1, Square 5, South Baton Rouge Andrea Cosey East Washington Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 955.57 HIGH BIDDER: Andrea Cosey - $400.00 Intended Use: Renovate lot. E. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Subdivision W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 23,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,365.56 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC - $30,100.00 Intended Use: For Mother to Live in. F. Lot 195, Glen Oaks Subdivision Bernadine Dunn Oaklan Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,566.98 HIGH BIDDER: Bernadine Dunn - $20,000.00 Intended Use: For Son to live in. G. Lot 6, Square 2, Levera Subdivision W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC Levera Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,010.77 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC - $200.00 Intended Use: To Rent. H. Unnumbered 10' Strip between Lots 15 and 16 Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Ujima Development Group Choctaw Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 255.00 Taxes Due $ 406.98 HIGH BIDDER: Ujima Development Group - $250.00 Intended Use: Add to my lot. I. Lot 3-A, Square 8, Wilson Place Jerry Milton, Jr. Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,676.71 HIGH BIDDER: Marjoe Holmes - $20,000.00 Intended Use: Clean up, Rebuild community. J. Lot 9, Square 44, South Baton Rouge T C City Investments Carolina Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 553.46 HIGH BIDDER: T C City Investments - $11,000 Intended Use: Rental Property.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Pump Station 058 Replacement Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $14,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120970 Account Number: 433.7578323.752400.6087353 Council Award Date: May 9, 2012 Contractor: Cajun Constructors, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $118,506.26 Original Contract Amount: $13,012,000.00 Net Previous Changes: ($61,406.53) CREDIT New Contract Amount: $13,069,099.73 Description: Additional costs to cover change in method of construction to avoid utility conflict and additional stone base material because of unsuitable soils. Also includes a credit ($66,000.00) for an approved re-route and shortening of the 48" pipeline. Why Required: Increase of cost due to unforeseen field conditions 2. 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: 411.7578713.752400.6087351; 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 10 (Ten) (Extend contract for 12 additional days) Change Order Amount: $25,867.60 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $1,394,809.88 New Contract Amount: $16,891,544.48 Description: Includes additional time & material costs to reroute pipeline installation to avoid utility conflicts and a credit ($68,000.00) for deleting three pipeline tie-ins at the SWWTP from the scope of the project. Why Required: Increase of time and cost due to unforeseen field conditions. Deletion of scope required to better coordinate with other project tie-ins. 3. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Change Order Amount: ($991,250.00) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $10,997,833.50 Description: Because of high bids, value engineering was performed with the low bidder to change the method of construction for a further reduction in price Why Required: Time constraints based on Catholic High and BREC restrictions as well as milestones established in the consent decree prohibited the rejection of all bids and re-advertisement. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project 09-GS-MS-0043- Account 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 ESTIMATE: 9,700,000.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $10,997,833.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $18,065,527.76 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to a Professional Service Agreement with Baton Rouge Green Association Inc. for the Development of a Tree Inventory, Condition Assessment, and Urban Canopy Evaluation, In Association with the 3% Portion of the Road Rehabilitation and Beautification Program, in an additional amount not to exceed $49,900.00. (Account No. 146.7210042.643550.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0221, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507) in an amount not to exceed $123,659.68. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006 AND 339.7260502.652200.5925006) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amended Entity State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in association with the Half Cent Sales Tax Beautification Project Hyacinth Bike Lanes, being City-Parish Project No. 09-BL-US-0067, State Project (DOTD) No. H.007439 (formerly 744-17-0039), Federal Aid Project No. 1709(526) in a local amount estimated not to exceed $200,000 based on the funding requirements stipulated in the agreement. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.5925110) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Providence Engineering and Environmental Group. LLC for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-022, State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0221, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507) in an amount not to exceed $67,726.43. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006 AND 339.7548052.652200.5925006) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with ECM Consultants, Inc. for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive), having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $469,199.88. (Account No. 374.7260542.652200.5925712) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Buchart-Horn, Inc. for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Highland-Burbank Connector (Burbank Drive (LA42) to Highland Road), having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0045, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $38,981.99. (Account No. 374.7260552.652200.5925812) By: Director of Public Works J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Applications to the LA Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2015 through FY 2019 Program Period, in connection with the Computerize Traffic Signal Synchronization System Phase VII and Intersection Improvements; Quail Dr at Perkins Rd, Bawell St at College Dr, and College Dr at Bankers Ln. With the commitment that the estimated 20% local cost share required for the estimated $10,025,177 total project cost will be made available. By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with Baton Rouge Water Company for the relocation of water lines and appurtenances in association with Green Light Plan Project Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2b (Claycut Bayou to Jefferson Highway (LA 73), having City-Parish Project No. 13-CS-HC-0050, in an amount not to exceed $280,750.89 (Account No. 374.7260512.652380.5925412) By: Director of Public Works L. Authorizing the Mayor President to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge for Solid Waste Collection Services for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste adding an additional $50,000.00 to the contract for hauling demolition from condemned properties. By: Director of Public Works N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the 2014 Star Service Inc. Professional Services Contract to include new equipment to the HVAC maintenance contract associated with the Airport Rotunda Renovations Project in an amount not to exceed $14,256.00. (Account No. 481.0940002.643550) By: Director of Aviation. O. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 1.0 mill ad valorem tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for mosquito abatement purposes. By: Bond Counsel. P. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 10.0 mills ad valorem tax on behalf of the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for fire protection purposes. By: Bond Counsel. Q. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 9.0 mills ad valorem tax on behalf of the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for fire protection purposes. By: Bond Counsel. R. Adopting a resolution requesting the Fire Department inform the Metropolitan Council members as to when a fire occurred in their District within one week from the time of the fire and provide any relevant information on the property including but not limited to insurance. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. S. A resolution directed to the LDEQ to appear at the May 14, 2014 Metro Council meeting to explain why the department would issue an Industrial Waste permit after local parish bodies issued unanimous resolutions opposing the issuance of the permit. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. T. A resolution directing the Parish Attorney's office to institute a suit against any and all entities and/or persons to stop the issuance and/or halt the operations of the industrial waste site. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. U. Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Director of Finance. V. Providing for the extension of the City limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of all of the area enclosed within the area bounded on the North by the existing City limit of the City of Baton Rouge and the northern property lines of lots 1,8,9, 10, 11, & 12 of Park Plaza Subdivision, on the East by the existing City limit of the City of Baton Rouge, on the South by Professional Boulevard and extending down Celtic Drive to Bluebonnet Boulevard, and on the West by W. Winston Avenue and the west property line of lots 13, 14, & 15 of Park Plaza Subdivision. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. W. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 3, 2013 at Original 464 of Bundle 12526 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge Vs. David K. Korbin" - Abatement Proceeding No. 14-2013-08-28 (1839 Applewood Road; LOT 5, Walden Subdivision. By: Councilman Delgado. 14. ADJOURNMENT:
Apr 23, 2014 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of April 9, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning of April 16, 2014.
A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 14:201 so as to increase the annual fee for registration and issuance of tags from seven dollars ($7.00) for a spayed or neutered dog or cat to ten dollars ($10.00), and from fourteen dollars ($14.00) for a nonspayed or nonneutered dog or cat to twenty dollars ($20.00). By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Companion Animal Alliance so as to increase the City-Parish contribution to CAA in an amount negotiated based on net revenue of any increase in the annual registration fee. By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 3. A resolution authorizing the modification of the Loan Agreement dated as of February 1, 2008, by and among the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority and the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, so as to expand the purposes of the loan made in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 4. A resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $4,600,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of renovating and improving the buildings located at 9050, 9000 and 9048 Airline Highway within the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for use as a public safety complex, and paying the costs of issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Solicitation for Offers from Direct Purchasers of the Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget of the Jewel J Newman Community Center so to appropriate additional funding of $ 8,000 for the 2014 Summer Camp/Program from self-generated revenues. By: Councilwoman Daniel. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014 6. Amending the 2014 capital budget so as to appropriate LCDA loan proceeds in the amount of $2,946,508.31 for renovations to the Public Safety Complex. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on May 14, 2014
Authorizing the Mayor President to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge for Solid Waste Collection Services for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works.
Adopting a resolution requesting the Fire Department inform the Metropolitan Council members as to when a fire occurred in their District within one week from the time of the fire and provide any relevant information on the property including but not limited to insurance. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
S. A resolution directed to the LDEQ to appear at the May 14, 2014 Metro Council meeting to explain why the department would issue an Industrial Waste permit after local parish bodies issued unanimous resolutions opposing the issuance of the permit. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. T. A resolution directing the Parish Attorney's office to institute a suit against any and all entities and/or persons to stop the issuance and/or halt the operations of the industrial waste site. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel.
TND 1-07 Rouzan This property is located south of Perkins Road, west of Glasgow Avenue and north of Sweetbriar Street, on Tracts F-1-B-1-A, F-1-A-1-A-1-A-1-A-1, F-1-A-1-A-2-A and the remainder of Tract M-3B of the Ralph M. Ford Property; an Undesignated Tract of Richland Plantation; and Lots 1 through 73, Tracts G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5 of Rouzan (Mimosa District), to approve the Concept Plan for this Traditional Neighborhood Development, and rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development). (Council District 12-Delgado)
8. CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Modern Day Management, LLC, Brent Charlet, Agent 2406 Badley (Fairchild) Street; Lot 1-A, Square 5, Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Christopher Todd Terrell 7175 Albany Street; Lot 85, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Rubie Cook Armond 7314 Richey Drive - Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 26, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Kalina Marie Mercier 4755 Peerless Street - Lots 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 11, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 26, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Sam Cummings 576-B Crane Street; Lot 15, Square 9, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) F. Verla M. Coates 1921 Fairchild Street; Lot 29, Square 2, Resub of Lot 109, Suburb North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 22, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) G. Percy Rankins & Ethel Rankins 1176 N. 46th Street - Lot 1, Square 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the March 12, 2014 and March 26, 2014 Council Meetings) H. Bassam Nafel 8282 Stern Avenue; Lot 48-B-1, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision- Council District 03 (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) I. Morris Anderson, Mildred Anderson Hurlock, Mavis Anderson Ross Miller, Kevin A. Anderson, Stanley W. Anderson , Jr. & Dawn Anderson Dailey 198 Flonacher Road; 2 acres in Section 30 T4S R1W - Council District 01 J. Bernice Tickles O'Dell Prophet, Isiah Prophet & Clifford Evans 24477 Plank Road & Rear Shed & Barn; Lot 7-A-1-A, Moses Tickles Estate - Council District 01 K. Gladys L. Jackson Jones & Reginald Keith Jones 1024 Baranco Street & Rear Garage; Lot 12, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 L. Cornelia Doss Bell & James A. Doss 12741 Camden Street; Lots 27, 28 & 29, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - Council District 02 M. Vincent Mosely 965 St. John Lane & Rear Trailer & Rear Shed; Lots 4, 5 & 6, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - Council District 02 N. Lloyd J. Rivet 4825 Evangeline Street & Rear Shed; Lots 33 & 34, square 8, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 O. Joyce M. Varise 5111 Jean Street; Lot 87, South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 P. Charles Armstead 954 N. 47th Street & Rear Sheds; Lot 25, Square 52, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Q. Douglas Seymore 4340 Pawtucket Street; Lot 22-B, Square 2, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 R. Clara Murrell 1124 St. Joseph Street; NE Portion of Lots 10 & 11, Square 261, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 S. Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11 Abatements - None.
A. 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. (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate $1,200,000 for facility upgrades and equipment for the River Center funded from state sales tax rebates on hotel/motel rooms dedicated for River Center and Riverfront Improvements. By: Mayor-President. C. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for the Delmont Service Center to appropriate 14,000.00 from the center's prior year' current self-generated revenues for the following: S.W.E.E.P.(Senior Wellness Enrichment and Enhancement Program), Fun Friday for seniors, other annual programs, ie. Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon, Senior Winter Social, and Christmas Toy Distribution. By: Delmont Service Center Director. D. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to adopt the revised and amended provisions of state law concerning the sale of adjudicated property as contained in LA. R. S. 47:2196 et seq., and to amend its procedures and policies to comply therewith for the sale of adjudicated property. By: Parish Attorney E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $168,869.89 and to sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. F. Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2013 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director.
A. Lot 4, Square 11, Hickey Town Dreamwork Properties, L.L.C. Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 140,000.00 Taxes Due $ 39,974.24 HIGH BIDDER: Dreamwork Properties - $200.00 Intended Use: Fix up and open business. This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Lot 1-B, Square 5, Dayton Subdivision Joshua White, Sr. Alliquippa Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,388.22 HIGH BIDDER: Joshua White, Sr. - $200.00 Intended Use: Fix up and rent. C. Lot 22, Shady Grove Subdivision Andrea Cosey Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,858.14 HIGH BIDDER: Andrea Cosey - $250.00 Intended Use: Renovate lot. D. Lot 1, Square 5, South Baton Rouge Andrea Cosey East Washington Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 955.57 HIGH BIDDER: Andrea Cosey - $400.00 Intended Use: Renovate lot. E. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Subdivision W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 23,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,365.56 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC - $30,100.00 Intended Use: For Mother to Live in. F. Lot 195, Glen Oaks Subdivision Bernadine Dunn Oaklan Drive Metro Council District 05 - EDWARDS Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,566.98 HIGH BIDDER: Bernadine Dunn - $20,000.00 Intended Use: For Son to live in. G. Lot 6, Square 2, Levera Subdivision W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC Levera Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,010.77 HIGH BIDDER: W W Dunn Rental Property, LLC - $200.00 Intended Use: To Rent. H. Unnumbered 10' Strip between Lots 15 and 16 Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Ujima Development Group Choctaw Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 255.00 Taxes Due $ 406.98 HIGH BIDDER: Ujima Development Group - $250.00 Intended Use: Add to my lot. I. Lot 3-A, Square 8, Wilson Place Jerry Milton, Jr. Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,676.71 HIGH BIDDER: Marjoe Holmes - $20,000.00 Intended Use: Clean up, Rebuild community. J. Lot 9, Square 44, South Baton Rouge T C City Investments Carolina Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Deposit Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 553.46 HIGH BIDDER: T C City Investments - $11,000 Intended Use: Rental Property.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Pump Station 058 Replacement Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $14,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120970 Account Number: 433.7578323.752400.6087353 Council Award Date: May 9, 2012 Contractor: Cajun Constructors, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $118,506.26 Original Contract Amount: $13,012,000.00 Net Previous Changes: ($61,406.53) CREDIT New Contract Amount: $13,069,099.73 Description: Additional costs to cover change in method of construction to avoid utility conflict and additional stone base material because of unsuitable soils. Also includes a credit ($66,000.00) for an approved re-route and shortening of the 48" pipeline. Why Required: Increase of cost due to unforeseen field conditions 2. 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: 411.7578713.752400.6087351; 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 10 (Ten) (Extend contract for 12 additional days) Change Order Amount: $25,867.60 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $1,394,809.88 New Contract Amount: $16,891,544.48 Description: Includes additional time & material costs to reroute pipeline installation to avoid utility conflicts and a credit ($68,000.00) for deleting three pipeline tie-ins at the SWWTP from the scope of the project. Why Required: Increase of time and cost due to unforeseen field conditions. Deletion of scope required to better coordinate with other project tie-ins. 3. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Change Order Amount: ($991,250.00) CREDIT Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $10,997,833.50 Description: Because of high bids, value engineering was performed with the low bidder to change the method of construction for a further reduction in price Why Required: Time constraints based on Catholic High and BREC restrictions as well as milestones established in the consent decree prohibited the rejection of all bids and re-advertisement. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project 09-GS-MS-0043- Account 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 ESTIMATE: 9,700,000.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $10,997,833.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $18,065,527.76 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to a Professional Service Agreement with Baton Rouge Green Association Inc. for the Development of a Tree Inventory, Condition Assessment, and Urban Canopy Evaluation, In Association with the 3% Portion of the Road Rehabilitation and Beautification Program, in an additional amount not to exceed $49,900.00. (Account No. 146.7210042.643550.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0221, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507) in an amount not to exceed $123,659.68. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006 AND 339.7260502.652200.5925006) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amended Entity State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in association with the Half Cent Sales Tax Beautification Project Hyacinth Bike Lanes, being City-Parish Project No. 09-BL-US-0067, State Project (DOTD) No. H.007439 (formerly 744-17-0039), Federal Aid Project No. 1709(526) in a local amount estimated not to exceed $200,000 based on the funding requirements stipulated in the agreement. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.5925110) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Providence Engineering and Environmental Group. LLC for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-022, State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0221, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507) in an amount not to exceed $67,726.43. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006 AND 339.7548052.652200.5925006) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with ECM Consultants, Inc. for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive), having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $469,199.88. (Account No. 374.7260542.652200.5925712) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Buchart-Horn, Inc. for engineering services in association with Green Light Plan Project Highland-Burbank Connector (Burbank Drive (LA42) to Highland Road), having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0045, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $38,981.99. (Account No. 374.7260552.652200.5925812) By: Director of Public Works J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to Submit Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Project Applications to the LA Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for Consideration for Federal Funding Assistance Under the FY 2015 through FY 2019 Program Period, in connection with the Computerize Traffic Signal Synchronization System Phase VII and Intersection Improvements; Quail Dr at Perkins Rd, Bawell St at College Dr, and College Dr at Bankers Ln. With the commitment that the estimated 20% local cost share required for the estimated $10,025,177 total project cost will be made available. By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with Baton Rouge Water Company for the relocation of water lines and appurtenances in association with Green Light Plan Project Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2b (Claycut Bayou to Jefferson Highway (LA 73), having City-Parish Project No. 13-CS-HC-0050, in an amount not to exceed $280,750.89 (Account No. 374.7260512.652380.5925412) By: Director of Public Works L. Authorizing the Mayor President to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge for Solid Waste Collection Services for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of Public Works. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste adding an additional $50,000.00 to the contract for hauling demolition from condemned properties. By: Director of Public Works N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the 2014 Star Service Inc. Professional Services Contract to include new equipment to the HVAC maintenance contract associated with the Airport Rotunda Renovations Project in an amount not to exceed $14,256.00. (Account No. 481.0940002.643550) By: Director of Aviation. O. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 1.0 mill ad valorem tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for mosquito abatement purposes. By: Bond Counsel. P. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 10.0 mills ad valorem tax on behalf of the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for fire protection purposes. By: Bond Counsel. Q. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on November 4, 2014, with respect to the renewal of the 9.0 mills ad valorem tax on behalf of the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for fire protection purposes. By: Bond Counsel. R. Adopting a resolution requesting the Fire Department inform the Metropolitan Council members as to when a fire occurred in their District within one week from the time of the fire and provide any relevant information on the property including but not limited to insurance. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. S. A resolution directed to the LDEQ to appear at the May 14, 2014 Metro Council meeting to explain why the department would issue an Industrial Waste permit after local parish bodies issued unanimous resolutions opposing the issuance of the permit. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. T. A resolution directing the Parish Attorney's office to institute a suit against any and all entities and/or persons to stop the issuance and/or halt the operations of the industrial waste site. By: Councilmembers Welch and Daniel. U. Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Director of Finance. V. Providing for the extension of the City limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of all of the area enclosed within the area bounded on the North by the existing City limit of the City of Baton Rouge and the northern property lines of lots 1,8,9, 10, 11, & 12 of Park Plaza Subdivision, on the East by the existing City limit of the City of Baton Rouge, on the South by Professional Boulevard and extending down Celtic Drive to Bluebonnet Boulevard, and on the West by W. Winston Avenue and the west property line of lots 13, 14, & 15 of Park Plaza Subdivision. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. W. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 3, 2013 at Original 464 of Bundle 12526 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge Vs. David K. Korbin" - Abatement Proceeding No. 14-2013-08-28 (1839 Applewood Road; LOT 5, Walden Subdivision. By: Councilman Delgado. 14. ADJOURNMENT: