Presentations & Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Council Meeting of May 28, 2014, Regular Council Meeting of May 28, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 3, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Godfrey v. City/Parish", no. 550,146 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $2,500,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $838.64, for a total amount of $2,500,838.64, and appropriating $800,838.64. for such purpose. * this matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorization to appropriate $640,052.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Discretionary Account (481..100006) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for; (1) Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery 22R Special CAT II Upgrade - Construction Reimbursable Agreement $548,816 (2) LLWAS - Construction Reimbursable Agreement - $59,232 (3) LLWAS Amendment No. 1 to Design Reimbursable - $32,004. (BS 008235) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate up to $3,300,000 and further authorizing the transfer of existing appropriations, for various public safety needs and public works improvement projects. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $6.5 million for construction of new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 2 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Godfrey v. City/Parish", no. 550,146 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $2,500,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $838.64, for a total amount of $2,500,838.64, and appropriating $800,838.64. for such purpose. * this matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorization to appropriate $640,052.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Discretionary Account (481..100006) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for; (1) Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery 22R Special CAT II Upgrade - Construction Reimbursable Agreement $548,816 (2) LLWAS - Construction Reimbursable Agreement - $59,232 (3) LLWAS Amendment No. 1 to Design Reimbursable - $32,004. (BS 008235) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate up to $3,300,000 and further authorizing the transfer of existing appropriations, for various public safety needs and public works improvement projects. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $6.5 million for construction of new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 6. Annie Jenkins Ross 1974 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 2, Clarksdale Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 7. Joyce Tezano 10099 Avenue B; Lot 40, Square 38, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 3 8. Karen D. London & Oscar Roger Kaigler, Jr. 3751 Sycamore Street; Lot 25, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 9. Hazel B. Roman 1001 N. 37th Street; Lot 31, Square 25, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 10. Simpson Properties, LLC c/o Elvin C. Simpson, Agent 1235 Convention Street; Lot 9, Square 12 or 104, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 11. Wyema Sue Pennington Lee, Steven Edward Lee, Charles Ivy Lee, & Susan Elaine Lee - 337 E. Buchanan Street; Lot 16, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 Abatements - 12. Richard Wade Watson & Opal Whitney Watson 1563 Briarridge Drive; Lot 31, Quail Meadow Subdivision - Council District 03 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following two (2) adjudicated properties: the northwest corner of Lot 3, designated as Lot C Square 283 and the Southwest ¼ of Lot 4 Pt Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision. Parcels are described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 4 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish in the amount of $61,971.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the Period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. By: Director of Juvenile Services. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract between the City of Baton Rouge, Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start program and the City of Baker School System in the amount of $9,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $539,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $760,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $255,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $385,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 5 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $61,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $89,906.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $64,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $95,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $572,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $850,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $42,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 6 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $48,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $68,500 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $290,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $430,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $113,373.00 for a total amount not to exceed $167,373 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 13. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Construction Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for construction oversight, engineering and installation support services for the Runway 22R Cat II ILS Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery Projects in an amount not to exceed $548,816; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 7 14. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Construction Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for construction oversight, engineering and installation support services for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) project in an amount not to exceed $59,232; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 15. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Design Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for additional environmental services for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) project in an amount not to exceed $32,004; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 16. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the RW 4L/22R Threshold Recovery Project in the amount of $3,052,854.00; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $2,747,568.60; State $305,285.40; Total $3,052,854.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 17. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with Dana Campbell to provide services for our WIA Program in an amount not to exceed 50,000.00 (25,000.00 annually for two years) for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 18. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter in a contractual agreement with Patrick J. McJulien to provide services to our youth participants in our year round youth program in an amount not to exceed 50,000.00 (25,000.00 annually for two years) for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Ora Estell Williams 12128 Lazy Oaks Drive - Lots 36 & 37, Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 12, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Eddie Aron Jackson & Lula Jackson 16451 Charlton Road; 1.58 ac. in Section 58, T5S, R1E - Council District 01 (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014, April 9, 2014 and May 14, 2014 Council Meetings) C. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Jonas Spears, Willie Spears, Jr., Willie Lee Spears, & Martha Jackson Spears 1622 79th Avenue; Lot 59, Southern Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Robert Brett Rabel 8552 Rush Avenue; Lot 16, Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 03 F. Christopher James Murray 5034 Bank Street; Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Bernard Brown, Edna Brown Hickman, Ernest Brown, Elouise Brown Henry, Felton Brown, Sr., James L. Brown, & Lottie Brown Robinson 1703 N. 38th Street, Lot 30, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 H. James B. Marino, Frances Marino Normand, Shirley Marino Tetterington, Terri Miley, Elizabeth Aymond, April Allen, & Steven Marino 1126 Coolidge Street; East 30' of Lot 17, Square 156, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - I. Leonard Michael Jones 3534 Lanier Drive; Lot 246, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05
A. 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 B. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary and useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining and providing for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. C. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. E. Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 4.B.1 (Location Prohibitions) of the Wine, Beer and Liquor Ordinance (Ordinance 14472, adopted August 27, 2008), regarding the 300 foot distance requirement, so as to allow CVS Pharmacy LLC, DBA CVS Pharmacy #10318, located at 9326 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, to obtain an alcohol license. By: Councilman Loupe. F. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-12-14 Martin Property (Deferred from April 21, 2014)This property is located on the east side of South Tiger Bend Road and north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract W-1 of the Martin Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 6 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. G. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-19-14 J.P. Creaghan PropertyThis property is located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, east of Sanibel Avenue and west of Puligny Avenue, on Tract Z-1-A of the J.P. Creaghan Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to establish a budget for the Dawnadele Economic Development District (Costco) for the remainder of calendar year 2014 in the amount of $947,240, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 16, 2013. Costco opened for business on April 25, 2014. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8264) By: Dawnadele Economic Development District. I. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Arthur Sopsher for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $14,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Robert Hugh Marve, III) By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Mary Buzzinotti vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 576,941 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $361.69, for a total amount of $15,361.69, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Rick A. Caballero - Caballero, Fields & Adams) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President execute a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. on behalf of the Jewel J Newman Community Center, for the 2014 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), in the amount of $2,500, to provide for a Community Center Intern for the eight week period. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant and file all required reporting documents. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement and related documents with the Museum of Public Art in the amount of $65,000.00. The agreement will cover the execution of the mural installations as part of the Mayor-President's Love Our Community Summer Youth Employment Program. This program is funded through a budget allocation (Account No. 012.4020116.643550.) for the summer youth employment program. By: Mayor's Office. M. Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I (In General), Section 8:1 of the Code of Ordinances so as to add subsection © to impose a ten (10) day deadline to approve or reject a building permit. By: Councilman Heck.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 12. APPOINTMENTS: A. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randall Nichols, whose term expires on July 23, 2014, effective July 24, 2014. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Sterling L. Beasley Telita J Hayes-Colbert Marcus Gross Anthony Nelson Randall Nichols (Incumbent - Sent letter requesting reappointment) Errollyn T. Jackson Emmett T. Robbins David P Singleton Quinton Stevenson B. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Filling the vacancy left by Francis Grayson who passed away. This term expires on December 31, 2015. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: Mickey Parenton (Received letter from the Foundation requesting appointment.)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Replacement of Sharp Road Bridge Over Jones Creek Project Number: 06-BR-PT-0046 Original Estimated Cost: $892,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130060 Account Number: 145.7545002.652330.5303005 Council Award Date: December 12, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Final)(Extend contract for 33 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 52,906.47 Original Contract Amount: $806,086.78 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $858,993.25 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add a new item to the contract "Temporary Silt Fencing" Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and 2. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0024 Original Estimated Cost: $ 30,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO101467 Account Number: 411.7578223.752400.6087354 Council Award Date: October 13, 2010 Contractor: J.B. James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) (Extend contract for 102 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 162,344.75 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 707,420.74 New Contract Amount: $27,834,593.89 Description: Contractor incurred utility delays, the City required the Demolition of a house and slab. And to add new bid item quantities. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities and add the request for time extension B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Replacement of Sharp Road Bridge Over Jones Creek Project 06-BR-PT-0046 - Account 145.7545002.652330.5303005- Council Award Date: December 12, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $892,000.00 Contract Amount: $806,086.78 Total Change Orders (1): $ 52,906.47 Final Cost: $858,993.25 Days Allocated: 183 Days Used: 181 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Prescott Bridge Replacement Over Hurricane Bayou Project 11-BR-CI-0030 - Account 145.7545002.652330.5304211 ESTIMATE: $319,535.00 **KCR Contractors, LLC $339,421.00 *Boone Services, LLC $428,200.00 **Command Construction $595,145.00 *Industrial Enterprises $627,696.97 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Marrero, Couvillon, & Associates, LLC., to extend the Roadway Lighting Design Services retainer contract in association with Green Light Program, RFQ No. 08-ES-PW-013, City-Parish Project No. 09-EN-HC-0010, to June 30, 2016 and to increase the maximum compensation by $118,300.00. (Account No. 339.7260232.652200.5922306) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0177 (LA 30), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, in an amount not to exceed $10,950.00. (Account No. 339.7260472.652200.5924706)By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 49185, Adopted February 2, 2012 to amend the Federal and State shares on the Grant Application for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project to reflect a 90% Federal share and a 10% State share instead of a 95% Federal and a 5% State Share previously approved as follows: From: Federal $3,493,150.00; State: $183,850.00; Total $3,677,000 to Federal $3,309,300.00; State: $367,700; Total $3,677,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to the transaction in which Landmark Aviation purchased the parent holding company of all Ross Aviation Entities, which includes Ross Baton Rouge, L.L.C. By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of mass transit buses in the event of an emergency during the 2014 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Sparq Natural Gas, LLC to operate the Compressed Natural GAS (CNG) Facility at the Airport for a primary term up to Thirty (30) years, subject to at least $700,000 worth of improvements, at a rental rate of $500.00 per month or $0.05 cents per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) or whichever is greater. By: Director of Aviation.
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Jun 11, 2014 Metropolitan Council
Presentations & Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Council Meeting of May 28, 2014, Regular Council Meeting of May 28, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 3, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Godfrey v. City/Parish", no. 550,146 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $2,500,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $838.64, for a total amount of $2,500,838.64, and appropriating $800,838.64. for such purpose. * this matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorization to appropriate $640,052.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Discretionary Account (481..100006) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for; (1) Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery 22R Special CAT II Upgrade - Construction Reimbursable Agreement $548,816 (2) LLWAS - Construction Reimbursable Agreement - $59,232 (3) LLWAS Amendment No. 1 to Design Reimbursable - $32,004. (BS 008235) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate up to $3,300,000 and further authorizing the transfer of existing appropriations, for various public safety needs and public works improvement projects. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $6.5 million for construction of new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 2 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Godfrey v. City/Parish", no. 550,146 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $2,500,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $838.64, for a total amount of $2,500,838.64, and appropriating $800,838.64. for such purpose. * this matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorization to appropriate $640,052.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments for Discretionary Account (481..100006) to be placed in account 482.0989002.652200.8890015 for a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for; (1) Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery 22R Special CAT II Upgrade - Construction Reimbursable Agreement $548,816 (2) LLWAS - Construction Reimbursable Agreement - $59,232 (3) LLWAS Amendment No. 1 to Design Reimbursable - $32,004. (BS 008235) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Amending the 2014 Budget so as to appropriate up to $3,300,000 and further authorizing the transfer of existing appropriations, for various public safety needs and public works improvement projects. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $6.5 million for construction of new facilities for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operating this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 6. Annie Jenkins Ross 1974 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 2, Clarksdale Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 7. Joyce Tezano 10099 Avenue B; Lot 40, Square 38, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 3 8. Karen D. London & Oscar Roger Kaigler, Jr. 3751 Sycamore Street; Lot 25, Square 7, Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 9. Hazel B. Roman 1001 N. 37th Street; Lot 31, Square 25, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 10. Simpson Properties, LLC c/o Elvin C. Simpson, Agent 1235 Convention Street; Lot 9, Square 12 or 104, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 11. Wyema Sue Pennington Lee, Steven Edward Lee, Charles Ivy Lee, & Susan Elaine Lee - 337 E. Buchanan Street; Lot 16, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 Abatements - 12. Richard Wade Watson & Opal Whitney Watson 1563 Briarridge Drive; Lot 31, Quail Meadow Subdivision - Council District 03 Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following two (2) adjudicated properties: the northwest corner of Lot 3, designated as Lot C Square 283 and the Southwest ¼ of Lot 4 Pt Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision. Parcels are described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 4 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish in the amount of $61,971.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the Period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. By: Director of Juvenile Services. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract between the City of Baton Rouge, Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start program and the City of Baker School System in the amount of $9,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $539,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $760,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $255,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $385,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 5 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $61,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $89,906.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $64,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $95,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $572,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $850,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $42,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 6 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $48,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $68,500 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $290,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $430,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $113,373.00 for a total amount not to exceed $167,373 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 13. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Construction Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for construction oversight, engineering and installation support services for the Runway 22R Cat II ILS Runway 4L/22R Threshold Recovery Projects in an amount not to exceed $548,816; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING June 11, 2014 Page 7 14. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Construction Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for construction oversight, engineering and installation support services for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) project in an amount not to exceed $59,232; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 15. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Design Reimbursable Agreement with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for additional environmental services for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) project in an amount not to exceed $32,004; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith. (Account No. 482.0989002.652200.8890015) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 16. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the RW 4L/22R Threshold Recovery Project in the amount of $3,052,854.00; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any other necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $2,747,568.60; State $305,285.40; Total $3,052,854.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 17. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with Dana Campbell to provide services for our WIA Program in an amount not to exceed 50,000.00 (25,000.00 annually for two years) for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014 18. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter in a contractual agreement with Patrick J. McJulien to provide services to our youth participants in our year round youth program in an amount not to exceed 50,000.00 (25,000.00 annually for two years) for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on June 25, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Ora Estell Williams 12128 Lazy Oaks Drive - Lots 36 & 37, Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 12, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Eddie Aron Jackson & Lula Jackson 16451 Charlton Road; 1.58 ac. in Section 58, T5S, R1E - Council District 01 (This item was deferred from the March 26, 2014, April 9, 2014 and May 14, 2014 Council Meetings) C. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Jonas Spears, Willie Spears, Jr., Willie Lee Spears, & Martha Jackson Spears 1622 79th Avenue; Lot 59, Southern Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Robert Brett Rabel 8552 Rush Avenue; Lot 16, Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 03 F. Christopher James Murray 5034 Bank Street; Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 G. Bernard Brown, Edna Brown Hickman, Ernest Brown, Elouise Brown Henry, Felton Brown, Sr., James L. Brown, & Lottie Brown Robinson 1703 N. 38th Street, Lot 30, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 H. James B. Marino, Frances Marino Normand, Shirley Marino Tetterington, Terri Miley, Elizabeth Aymond, April Allen, & Steven Marino 1126 Coolidge Street; East 30' of Lot 17, Square 156, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - I. Leonard Michael Jones 3534 Lanier Drive; Lot 246, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05
A. 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 B. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary and useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining and providing for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. C. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. E. Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Section 4.B.1 (Location Prohibitions) of the Wine, Beer and Liquor Ordinance (Ordinance 14472, adopted August 27, 2008), regarding the 300 foot distance requirement, so as to allow CVS Pharmacy LLC, DBA CVS Pharmacy #10318, located at 9326 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, to obtain an alcohol license. By: Councilman Loupe. F. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-12-14 Martin Property (Deferred from April 21, 2014)This property is located on the east side of South Tiger Bend Road and north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract W-1 of the Martin Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 6 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. G. Appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to deny a sidewalk waiver at their May 19, 2014 meeting concerning the following case, in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Code: SS-19-14 J.P. Creaghan PropertyThis property is located north of Hoo Shoo Too Road, east of Sanibel Avenue and west of Puligny Avenue, on Tract Z-1-A of the J.P. Creaghan Property. (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation The Planning Commission Staff recommends to deny the requested waiver of Section 13.6.H of the UDC (Unified Development Code)but recommends to approve the subdivision provided all comments from the Department of Public Works are met prior to the Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSION ACTION Motion to approve subdivision but deny waiver. 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion carried. By: Councilman Boe'. Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to establish a budget for the Dawnadele Economic Development District (Costco) for the remainder of calendar year 2014 in the amount of $947,240, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated August 16, 2013. Costco opened for business on April 25, 2014. (Request for Budget Supplement Number 8264) By: Dawnadele Economic Development District. I. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Arthur Sopsher for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $14,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Robert Hugh Marve, III) By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Mary Buzzinotti vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 576,941 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $361.69, for a total amount of $15,361.69, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Rick A. Caballero - Caballero, Fields & Adams) By: Parish Attorney. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President execute a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. on behalf of the Jewel J Newman Community Center, for the 2014 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), in the amount of $2,500, to provide for a Community Center Intern for the eight week period. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant and file all required reporting documents. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement and related documents with the Museum of Public Art in the amount of $65,000.00. The agreement will cover the execution of the mural installations as part of the Mayor-President's Love Our Community Summer Youth Employment Program. This program is funded through a budget allocation (Account No. 012.4020116.643550.) for the summer youth employment program. By: Mayor's Office. M. Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I (In General), Section 8:1 of the Code of Ordinances so as to add subsection © to impose a ten (10) day deadline to approve or reject a building permit. By: Councilman Heck.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 12. APPOINTMENTS: A. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randall Nichols, whose term expires on July 23, 2014, effective July 24, 2014. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Sterling L. Beasley Telita J Hayes-Colbert Marcus Gross Anthony Nelson Randall Nichols (Incumbent - Sent letter requesting reappointment) Errollyn T. Jackson Emmett T. Robbins David P Singleton Quinton Stevenson B. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Filling the vacancy left by Francis Grayson who passed away. This term expires on December 31, 2015. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: Mickey Parenton (Received letter from the Foundation requesting appointment.)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Replacement of Sharp Road Bridge Over Jones Creek Project Number: 06-BR-PT-0046 Original Estimated Cost: $892,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130060 Account Number: 145.7545002.652330.5303005 Council Award Date: December 12, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Final)(Extend contract for 33 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 52,906.47 Original Contract Amount: $806,086.78 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $858,993.25 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add a new item to the contract "Temporary Silt Fencing" Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and 2. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0024 Original Estimated Cost: $ 30,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO101467 Account Number: 411.7578223.752400.6087354 Council Award Date: October 13, 2010 Contractor: J.B. James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) (Extend contract for 102 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 162,344.75 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 707,420.74 New Contract Amount: $27,834,593.89 Description: Contractor incurred utility delays, the City required the Demolition of a house and slab. And to add new bid item quantities. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities and add the request for time extension B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Replacement of Sharp Road Bridge Over Jones Creek Project 06-BR-PT-0046 - Account 145.7545002.652330.5303005- Council Award Date: December 12, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $892,000.00 Contract Amount: $806,086.78 Total Change Orders (1): $ 52,906.47 Final Cost: $858,993.25 Days Allocated: 183 Days Used: 181 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Prescott Bridge Replacement Over Hurricane Bayou Project 11-BR-CI-0030 - Account 145.7545002.652330.5304211 ESTIMATE: $319,535.00 **KCR Contractors, LLC $339,421.00 *Boone Services, LLC $428,200.00 **Command Construction $595,145.00 *Industrial Enterprises $627,696.97 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Marrero, Couvillon, & Associates, LLC., to extend the Roadway Lighting Design Services retainer contract in association with Green Light Program, RFQ No. 08-ES-PW-013, City-Parish Project No. 09-EN-HC-0010, to June 30, 2016 and to increase the maximum compensation by $118,300.00. (Account No. 339.7260232.652200.5922306) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. 700-17-0177 (LA 30), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, in an amount not to exceed $10,950.00. (Account No. 339.7260472.652200.5924706)By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 49185, Adopted February 2, 2012 to amend the Federal and State shares on the Grant Application for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project to reflect a 90% Federal share and a 10% State share instead of a 95% Federal and a 5% State Share previously approved as follows: From: Federal $3,493,150.00; State: $183,850.00; Total $3,677,000 to Federal $3,309,300.00; State: $367,700; Total $3,677,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. G. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to the transaction in which Landmark Aviation purchased the parent holding company of all Ross Aviation Entities, which includes Ross Baton Rouge, L.L.C. By: Director of Aviation. H. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of mass transit buses in the event of an emergency during the 2014 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Sparq Natural Gas, LLC to operate the Compressed Natural GAS (CNG) Facility at the Airport for a primary term up to Thirty (30) years, subject to at least $700,000 worth of improvements, at a rental rate of $500.00 per month or $0.05 cents per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) or whichever is greater. By: Director of Aviation.
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