Presentations & Special Recognitions (Part 1 of 2)
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B. A Supplemental Resolution supplementing Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626); providing for the remarketing of $192,170,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, in a new Index Floating Rate Period; fixing the details of such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the appropriation of $600,000 to pay the costs of issuance for the remarketing of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds (Budget Supplement #8010). By: Finance Director and the Public Works Director.
Receiving a report from the Administration, the District Attorney's Office and Woman's Hospital regarding the public-private partnership which provides sexual trauma response for victims, education for the general public, and the prosecution of perpetrators of such crimes in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Mayor-President.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-01 (W. Lee Drive & United Plaza Blvd) Project 13-CR-ST-0052 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010214 ESTIMATE: $1,163,149.00 **Dieudonne Enterprises, Inc. $999,223.25 **Hard Rock Construction, LLC $1,119,465.00 Forby Contracting, Inc. $1,186,437.50 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $1,286,660.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $1,397,029.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $1,660,040.50 2. Highland Road Pipeline Improvements - Part A Project 11-FM-MS-004- Account 434.7578223.752400.6087373 441.7578223.752400.6087373; 443.7578223.752400.6087373 ESTIMATE: $13,500,000 *Boone Services, LLC $15,633,518.00 *Grady Crawford Construction $17,265,172.67 ***Wharton Smith $21,419,269.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $22,055,925.00 3. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project 14-ASC-CP-0850- Account 336.7510571.651900.5982511, 323.7510571.651900.5220213, 324.7510571.651900.5220314, 012.7505000.647200.0000000 & 012.5010001.647200.4000000 ESTIMATE: $4,200,000.00 BASE ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2 *Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC $3,686,000.00 $455,000.00 $4,141,000.00 **Frank A. Anzalone General Contractors, Inc $4,186,000.00 $412,600.00 $4,598,600.00 *Percy J. Matherne Contractors, Inc. $4,200,000.00 $450,000.00 $4,650,000.00 *Corps Constructors, LLC $4,188,000.00 $495,000.00 $4,683,000.00 *Arkel Constructors, Inc. $4,147,000.00 $560,000.00 $4,707,000.00 *Deumite Construction, L.L.C. $4,610,000.00 $162,000.00 $4,772,000.00
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: F. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the FY18/19 "Call for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STP>200K)," in connection with the Replacement of the Cal Road Bridge over Claycut Bayou and the Moss Side Lane Bridge over Dawson Creek. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $2,840,000 total project cost which will be available through the Parish Transportation Fund. (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX If the funding request is approved we will include in the up coming 2016, 2017, and 2018 budgets the required 30% funding commitment estimated at $880,000 for the local cost share required to match the estimated $2,840,000 total project cost. This funding allocation come from the designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the FY18/19 "Call for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STP>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Old Hammond Highway Seg.2. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $19,000,000 total project cost which will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Transportation and Street Improvements Program-Green Light Plan (Account No. 374.7260402.652310.5924006 (CURRENTLY HAS A PARTIAL BALANCE FOR THIS PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IF APPROVED FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FUTURE GLP APPROPRIATIONS WILL BE DIRECTED TO THIS ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE FUNDING) ESTIMATED LOCAL MATCH = $5,700,000.) By: Director of Public Works.
S. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Live Oak Stables, Inc., The Baton Rouge Water Works Co., The Cottage, Inc. and several property owners listed in the petition, consisting of the following parcels: Lot L-1-A-1, Lot P, 57.657 acre tract & 3.761 acre tract in Sec. 48, T8S, R1W, a certain tract of land referenced as a portion of Parcel C., 200.02 acres lying in the southeast portion of Cottage Plantation, referenced as a portion of "Parcel C", and 29.64 acres of land taken out of the Cottage Plantation on River Road, all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator. T. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Louisiana Riverboat Casinos, Inc., consisting of the following parcels: 630.723 acres, located 9 miles below the City of Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River known as Pope Place, begin at SE most point of Sec. 39, SW most point of Sec. 11, NE most point of Sec. 62 & NW most point of Sec. 63, T8S, R1W of Louisiana Riverboat Casinos, Inc. all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9, Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations, adding Chapter 23, Credit Access Businesses, providing for registration of credit access businesses, minimum distances between such businesses, and hours of operation of such businesses and providing for other related matters. By: Councilwomen Edwards and Collins-Lewis.
Amending the 2014 pay plan and allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinances #15625 and #15626, dated 12/10/2013, so as to amend the pay plan and the personnel allotment of the Employees' Retirement System Fund to add (1) Retirement Special Counsel, job code 320206, pay grade 2300 ($59,554 - $82,437); and appropriating $63,320 for said purpose. (Budget Supplement No. 8268) By: Human Resources Director and Retirement Board.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amend the 2014 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15626, dated 12/10/2013, so as to change the allotment of the City Constable General and Grant Funds as follows, effective August 14, 2014. CITY CONSTABLE- GENERAL FUND, ADD:(1) Deputy Constable, job code 182105 and DELETE:(1) Deputy Constable-Sergeant, job code 182115; CITY CONSTABLED. A.R.E. PROGRAM GRANT FUND, ADD:(1) Deputy Constable-Sergeant, job code 182115 and DELETE:(1) Deputy Constable, job code 182105. By: City Constable and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 2. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $20,000 from Chaneyville's Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of providing sufficient funding to cover the workers' compensation policies and other operational needs for the District. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 3. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Alsen Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $96,057 from Alsen's estimated revenues and Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of improving the facility. The improvements to the facility will include interior painting, replacing the truck bay overhead doors, bay lighting, and furniture. These funds will also provide for other capital and operating needs. By: Alsen Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 4. Authorization to appropriate $26,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study. BS # 008236. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 5. Amending Title 14 (Animals), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact Sections 14:110, 14:113, 14:200, 14:201, 14:204, 14:205, 14:207, and 14:500, relative to community cats in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 6. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1030 Owl Street; Lot 7, Square 4, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 7. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1136 Simms Street; Lot 4, Square 5, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 8. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1148 Simms Street; Lot 3, Square 5, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 9. Albertha Jones Johnson & Willie Johnson 1772 Swan Avenue; Lot 9, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 10. Peter Hulbert & Marie J. Hulbert 903 N. 30th Street - Lot 36, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 11. R-Z Properties, LLC 925 N. 30th Street, Lot 38, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 12. Gascon R. Brown & Aletha W. Brown 3888 Charles Street (Garage Only); Lot 13, Square 12, New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 13. Natalie Ellis 2825 Calumet Street; Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 Abatements - 14. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362, E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 1 pt.+, Square 33, Gracie Foremost Solutions North Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $193,500.00 Taxes Due $ 41,588.88 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 2. Unnumbered lot, Square 83, Spanish Town Foremost Solutions North Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,301.92 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 3. Lot 7, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision Emerson Jackson, Sr. North 35th Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 626.73 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 4. Lot 10, Square 1, Belleview Marjoe Holmes South Eugene Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,064.67 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 3 (Administrative Mechanisms) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 3.507(C): "Designation of Criteria for a Local Landmark." Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 2. SPUD 3-14 RaceTrac (Jefferson Highway at Bluebonnet Boulevard) This property is located northwest of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots A, B and a portion of Lot C of the S.D. Porter Tract. A proposed Small Planned Unit Development to amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Residential Neighborhood to Town Center and rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to SPUD (Small Planned Unit Development). Section 39, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 3. Case 11-14 2031 Perkins Road This property is located on the east side of Perkins Road, south of Zeeland Avenue, on a portion of Lot 1-A of the Zeeland Place Subdivision. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 53, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 7-Marcelle) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 4. Case 20-14 7666 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the west side of Jefferson Highway, north of Mc Carroll Drive, on a portion of Lot M-1 of the Bocage Center Subdivision. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 91, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 5. Case 21-14 201 Little John Drive This property is located on the east side of Little John Drive, south of Florida Boulevard, on a portion of Tract A of the North Sherwood Forest Subdivision. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two). Section 37, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 6. Case 22-14 3180 Valley Street This property is located on the west side of Valley Street, north of Perkins Road, on a portion of Lot A-1 of the Richland Plantation Subdivision. To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two). Section 94, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 7. Case 23-14 2447 Balis Drive This property is located on the east side of Balis Drive, south of Bawell Street, on lot G-1 of the Balis Property Subdivision. To rezone from A3.1 (Limited Residential) to NC-AB (Neighborhood Commercial Alcoholic Beverage). Section 94, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Title 10, Transportation, Chapter 3, Regulation of Vehicles for Hire, Section 10:204.1 to provide relative to regulation and inspection for pedicabs. By: Taxicab Control Board. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $726,000.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2014 to the U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments And Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) And Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (Totaling Approximately $8,022,593.00 Plus $800,000.00 Estimated Program Income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Grant Agreements for the Action Plan 2014 at the appropriate time; Authorizing the Mayor-President to executed the related 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Agreement With the Louisiana Housing Corporation, (LHC), in the amount of approximately $652,882.72; Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grants with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $251,954; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Community Development contracts. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 4. Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a contract with The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to serve as the booking agent for special events programming at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System at a cost not to exceed $130,000. By: Library Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Nhung Le and Ehanth Pham for Damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $16,473.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 6. Consideration of settlement in the matter entitled "Carlos Harris, III, et al vs. City/Parish (Police Dept.) and Officer Christopher Magee", No. 608,727 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $495,000.00, and appropriating $495,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $365,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $510,000.00 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 August 13, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a lease agreement between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, to increase the monthly fees from $4,100 to $5,267 per month for January through May and August through December, and from $696.23 to $1,864 per month for June, July and August and to add an additional 2,609 square feet of classroom space to provide services to children ages 6 months through 3 years old. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to execute the WIA Grant Contract and Authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for Social Services Grant-Workforce Investment Act Title 1-B for allocation and approval of the line item budgets in amounts not to exceed (Administrative Cost Allocation) $230,030; (Youth Allocation) $782,380; (Adult Allocation) $645,710 and (Dislocated Worker Allocation) $642,201 for the total of 2,300,321 for the grant period of April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 10. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $275,067.00. (Contingent on adequate funding) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 11. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept and execute a State Sponsor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport/East Baton Rouge Parish, State Project No. H.010857 for the Plank Road Relocation Feasibility Study - Phase I in the amount of $300,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014
Presentations & Special Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
Amending the 2014 capital budget so as to appropriate bond proceeds in the amount of $4.6 million for renovations to the Public Safety Complex and bond issuance cost. (Budget Supplement No. 8267) By: Mayor-President.
Accepting the bids received for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project. (Contingent on adequate funding – awaiting grant execution) Engineer’s Estimate: $2,352,000.00 DBE Goal: 14.2% Bidders Base Bid Variance DBE% Hamp’s Construction, LLC $2,256,996.00 -4.2% 22.0% JB James Construction, LLC $2,295,735.90 -2.5% 17.7% Deumite Construction, LLC $2,368,749.00 0.7% 9.9% Cecil Perry Improvements $2,777,787.45 18.1% N/A Cycle Construction $3,098,000.00 31.7% 14.2%
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Hesselbein Tire Company Inc. to lease 26,000 square feet of Air Cargo space for a period of five (5) years, with a five (5) year option to renew at a rental rate based on $5.00 per square foot for an annual rental rate of $130,000, with a first right of refusal for an additional 30,000 square feet of air cargo space under the same terms and conditions and rental rate of $5.00 per square foot. By: Director of Aviation.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
F. Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. 14. ADJOURNMENT:
Jul 23, 2014 Metropolitan Council
Presentations & Special Recognitions (Part 1 of 2)
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
B. A Supplemental Resolution supplementing Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 48721 (EBROSCO No. 8626); providing for the remarketing of $192,170,000 of Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index), of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, in a new Index Floating Rate Period; fixing the details of such Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. D. Authorizing the appropriation of $600,000 to pay the costs of issuance for the remarketing of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds (Budget Supplement #8010). By: Finance Director and the Public Works Director.
Receiving a report from the Administration, the District Attorney's Office and Woman's Hospital regarding the public-private partnership which provides sexual trauma response for victims, education for the general public, and the prosecution of perpetrators of such crimes in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Mayor-President.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-01 (W. Lee Drive & United Plaza Blvd) Project 13-CR-ST-0052 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010214 ESTIMATE: $1,163,149.00 **Dieudonne Enterprises, Inc. $999,223.25 **Hard Rock Construction, LLC $1,119,465.00 Forby Contracting, Inc. $1,186,437.50 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $1,286,660.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $1,397,029.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $1,660,040.50 2. Highland Road Pipeline Improvements - Part A Project 11-FM-MS-004- Account 434.7578223.752400.6087373 441.7578223.752400.6087373; 443.7578223.752400.6087373 ESTIMATE: $13,500,000 *Boone Services, LLC $15,633,518.00 *Grady Crawford Construction $17,265,172.67 ***Wharton Smith $21,419,269.00 *JB James Construction, LLC $22,055,925.00 3. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project 14-ASC-CP-0850- Account 336.7510571.651900.5982511, 323.7510571.651900.5220213, 324.7510571.651900.5220314, 012.7505000.647200.0000000 & 012.5010001.647200.4000000 ESTIMATE: $4,200,000.00 BASE ALTERNATE 1 ALTERNATE 2 *Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC $3,686,000.00 $455,000.00 $4,141,000.00 **Frank A. Anzalone General Contractors, Inc $4,186,000.00 $412,600.00 $4,598,600.00 *Percy J. Matherne Contractors, Inc. $4,200,000.00 $450,000.00 $4,650,000.00 *Corps Constructors, LLC $4,188,000.00 $495,000.00 $4,683,000.00 *Arkel Constructors, Inc. $4,147,000.00 $560,000.00 $4,707,000.00 *Deumite Construction, L.L.C. $4,610,000.00 $162,000.00 $4,772,000.00
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: F. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the FY18/19 "Call for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STP>200K)," in connection with the Replacement of the Cal Road Bridge over Claycut Bayou and the Moss Side Lane Bridge over Dawson Creek. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $2,840,000 total project cost which will be available through the Parish Transportation Fund. (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX If the funding request is approved we will include in the up coming 2016, 2017, and 2018 budgets the required 30% funding commitment estimated at $880,000 for the local cost share required to match the estimated $2,840,000 total project cost. This funding allocation come from the designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Public Works to submit a System Preservation Project to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the FY18/19 "Call for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STP>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Old Hammond Highway Seg.2. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $19,000,000 total project cost which will be available through the ½ Cent Sales Transportation and Street Improvements Program-Green Light Plan (Account No. 374.7260402.652310.5924006 (CURRENTLY HAS A PARTIAL BALANCE FOR THIS PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IF APPROVED FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FUTURE GLP APPROPRIATIONS WILL BE DIRECTED TO THIS ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE FUNDING) ESTIMATED LOCAL MATCH = $5,700,000.) By: Director of Public Works.
S. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Live Oak Stables, Inc., The Baton Rouge Water Works Co., The Cottage, Inc. and several property owners listed in the petition, consisting of the following parcels: Lot L-1-A-1, Lot P, 57.657 acre tract & 3.761 acre tract in Sec. 48, T8S, R1W, a certain tract of land referenced as a portion of Parcel C., 200.02 acres lying in the southeast portion of Cottage Plantation, referenced as a portion of "Parcel C", and 29.64 acres of land taken out of the Cottage Plantation on River Road, all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator. T. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Louisiana Riverboat Casinos, Inc., consisting of the following parcels: 630.723 acres, located 9 miles below the City of Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River known as Pope Place, begin at SE most point of Sec. 39, SW most point of Sec. 11, NE most point of Sec. 62 & NW most point of Sec. 63, T8S, R1W of Louisiana Riverboat Casinos, Inc. all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9, Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations, adding Chapter 23, Credit Access Businesses, providing for registration of credit access businesses, minimum distances between such businesses, and hours of operation of such businesses and providing for other related matters. By: Councilwomen Edwards and Collins-Lewis.
Amending the 2014 pay plan and allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinances #15625 and #15626, dated 12/10/2013, so as to amend the pay plan and the personnel allotment of the Employees' Retirement System Fund to add (1) Retirement Special Counsel, job code 320206, pay grade 2300 ($59,554 - $82,437); and appropriating $63,320 for said purpose. (Budget Supplement No. 8268) By: Human Resources Director and Retirement Board.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amend the 2014 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15626, dated 12/10/2013, so as to change the allotment of the City Constable General and Grant Funds as follows, effective August 14, 2014. CITY CONSTABLE- GENERAL FUND, ADD:(1) Deputy Constable, job code 182105 and DELETE:(1) Deputy Constable-Sergeant, job code 182115; CITY CONSTABLED. A.R.E. PROGRAM GRANT FUND, ADD:(1) Deputy Constable-Sergeant, job code 182115 and DELETE:(1) Deputy Constable, job code 182105. By: City Constable and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 2. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $20,000 from Chaneyville's Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of providing sufficient funding to cover the workers' compensation policies and other operational needs for the District. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 3. Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Alsen Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $96,057 from Alsen's estimated revenues and Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of improving the facility. The improvements to the facility will include interior painting, replacing the truck bay overhead doors, bay lighting, and furniture. These funds will also provide for other capital and operating needs. By: Alsen Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 4. Authorization to appropriate $26,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study. BS # 008236. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 5. Amending Title 14 (Animals), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact Sections 14:110, 14:113, 14:200, 14:201, 14:204, 14:205, 14:207, and 14:500, relative to community cats in East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 6. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1030 Owl Street; Lot 7, Square 4, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 7. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1136 Simms Street; Lot 4, Square 5, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 8. Invictus Properties & Holdings, LLC 1148 Simms Street; Lot 3, Square 5, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 9. Albertha Jones Johnson & Willie Johnson 1772 Swan Avenue; Lot 9, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 10. Peter Hulbert & Marie J. Hulbert 903 N. 30th Street - Lot 36, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 11. R-Z Properties, LLC 925 N. 30th Street, Lot 38, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 12. Gascon R. Brown & Aletha W. Brown 3888 Charles Street (Garage Only); Lot 13, Square 12, New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 13. Natalie Ellis 2825 Calumet Street; Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 Abatements - 14. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362, E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 1 pt.+, Square 33, Gracie Foremost Solutions North Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $193,500.00 Taxes Due $ 41,588.88 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 2. Unnumbered lot, Square 83, Spanish Town Foremost Solutions North Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,301.92 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 3. Lot 7, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision Emerson Jackson, Sr. North 35th Street Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 626.73 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 4. Lot 10, Square 1, Belleview Marjoe Holmes South Eugene Street Metro Council District 10 - WICKER Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,064.67 Bids to be received August 20, 2014. Introduce for public hearing August 27, 2014 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 3 (Administrative Mechanisms) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 3.507(C): "Designation of Criteria for a Local Landmark." Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 2. SPUD 3-14 RaceTrac (Jefferson Highway at Bluebonnet Boulevard) This property is located northwest of the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Bluebonnet Boulevard, on Lots A, B and a portion of Lot C of the S.D. Porter Tract. A proposed Small Planned Unit Development to amend the "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Residential Neighborhood to Town Center and rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to SPUD (Small Planned Unit Development). Section 39, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 3. Case 11-14 2031 Perkins Road This property is located on the east side of Perkins Road, south of Zeeland Avenue, on a portion of Lot 1-A of the Zeeland Place Subdivision. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 53, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 7-Marcelle) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 4. Case 20-14 7666 Jefferson Highway This property is located on the west side of Jefferson Highway, north of Mc Carroll Drive, on a portion of Lot M-1 of the Bocage Center Subdivision. To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One). Section 91, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 5. Case 21-14 201 Little John Drive This property is located on the east side of Little John Drive, south of Florida Boulevard, on a portion of Tract A of the North Sherwood Forest Subdivision. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two). Section 37, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 6. Case 22-14 3180 Valley Street This property is located on the west side of Valley Street, north of Perkins Road, on a portion of Lot A-1 of the Richland Plantation Subdivision. To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two). Section 94, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 7. Case 23-14 2447 Balis Drive This property is located on the east side of Balis Drive, south of Bawell Street, on lot G-1 of the Balis Property Subdivision. To rezone from A3.1 (Limited Residential) to NC-AB (Neighborhood Commercial Alcoholic Beverage). Section 94, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing August 20, 2014 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Title 10, Transportation, Chapter 3, Regulation of Vehicles for Hire, Section 10:204.1 to provide relative to regulation and inspection for pedicabs. By: Taxicab Control Board. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $726,000.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2014 to the U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments And Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) And Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (Totaling Approximately $8,022,593.00 Plus $800,000.00 Estimated Program Income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Grant Agreements for the Action Plan 2014 at the appropriate time; Authorizing the Mayor-President to executed the related 2014 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Agreement With the Louisiana Housing Corporation, (LHC), in the amount of approximately $652,882.72; Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grants with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $251,954; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Community Development contracts. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 4. Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a contract with The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge to serve as the booking agent for special events programming at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System at a cost not to exceed $130,000. By: Library Director. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Nhung Le and Ehanth Pham for Damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $16,473.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 6. Consideration of settlement in the matter entitled "Carlos Harris, III, et al vs. City/Parish (Police Dept.) and Officer Christopher Magee", No. 608,727 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $495,000.00, and appropriating $495,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $365,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $510,000.00 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 August 13, 2014 8. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a lease agreement between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, to increase the monthly fees from $4,100 to $5,267 per month for January through May and August through December, and from $696.23 to $1,864 per month for June, July and August and to add an additional 2,609 square feet of classroom space to provide services to children ages 6 months through 3 years old. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to execute the WIA Grant Contract and Authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for Social Services Grant-Workforce Investment Act Title 1-B for allocation and approval of the line item budgets in amounts not to exceed (Administrative Cost Allocation) $230,030; (Youth Allocation) $782,380; (Adult Allocation) $645,710 and (Dislocated Worker Allocation) $642,201 for the total of 2,300,321 for the grant period of April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 10. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $275,067.00. (Contingent on adequate funding) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014 11. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept and execute a State Sponsor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport/East Baton Rouge Parish, State Project No. H.010857 for the Plank Road Relocation Feasibility Study - Phase I in the amount of $300,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing August 13, 2014
Presentations & Special Recognitions (Part 2 of 2)
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
Amending the 2014 capital budget so as to appropriate bond proceeds in the amount of $4.6 million for renovations to the Public Safety Complex and bond issuance cost. (Budget Supplement No. 8267) By: Mayor-President.
Accepting the bids received for the Airfield Perimeter Security Improvements Project. (Contingent on adequate funding – awaiting grant execution) Engineer’s Estimate: $2,352,000.00 DBE Goal: 14.2% Bidders Base Bid Variance DBE% Hamp’s Construction, LLC $2,256,996.00 -4.2% 22.0% JB James Construction, LLC $2,295,735.90 -2.5% 17.7% Deumite Construction, LLC $2,368,749.00 0.7% 9.9% Cecil Perry Improvements $2,777,787.45 18.1% N/A Cycle Construction $3,098,000.00 31.7% 14.2%
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Hesselbein Tire Company Inc. to lease 26,000 square feet of Air Cargo space for a period of five (5) years, with a five (5) year option to renew at a rental rate based on $5.00 per square foot for an annual rental rate of $130,000, with a first right of refusal for an additional 30,000 square feet of air cargo space under the same terms and conditions and rental rate of $5.00 per square foot. By: Director of Aviation.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
F. Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enact new chapters 23 and 24 of Title 9 and to amend portions of Title 8, to provide relative to unlawful practices in private employment, housing and real estate, and public accommodations. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. 14. ADJOURNMENT: