Presentations and Special Reconitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 13, 2014, Special Council Meetings of August 13, 2014 and August 20, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning of August 20, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Granting to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. the right, privilege and franchise, for a period of 50 years from the effective date of this ordinance, to lay, maintain and operate mains and pipes in, under, along and through the public streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, and other public places of and within the City of Baton Rouge for the transmission, distribution and sale of gas to the city of Baton Rouge and its inhabitants; providing regulations and conditions for the exercise of said right, privilege and franchise, and penalties for violation hereof. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 2. Amending Ordinance 12268, adopted March 27, 2002, amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact Chapter 8 (Drug-free Workforce) thereof, relative to drug and alcohol offenses, convictions and disciplinary procedures so as to change Section 8:7 Discipline, Subsection F (1)(b). By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 3. Amending Title 13, Criminal Law, Section 13:35.3, Domestic Abuse Battery of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to change references to "court-approved domestic abuse prevention program" to "court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program" and to delete references to second offense domestic abuse battery and to provide for other related matters. By: City Prosecutor Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 4. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part IV (Employees' Retirement System), Subpart 2, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to provide for qualified plan language revisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code. By: Retirement Board of Trustees Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 5. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part IV (Employees' Retirement System) Subpart 1 (General Provisions) Sections 1:251 (Definitions) and 1:259 (Membership) of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to exclude construction trade employees of the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission from membership during any period for which such employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that requires the employer to make contributions on his or her behalf to a multi-employer pension plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and any amendments thereto. By: BREC and the Retirement Board. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 6. Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 5 (Weeds), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 12:351. (Removal Required). By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 7. Norma Jean Robinson 5795 & 5797 Paige Street; Lots 23 & 24, Square 46, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 8. Kenneth Allen George, Andrea Carolyn George Poole, Donald Victor George 661 Dove Street & Rear Building; Lots 5 & 6, Square 8, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 9. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 10. Victoria Lanora Jackson 536 N. Eugene Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16 Square 4, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a ge 4 Abatements - 11. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 12. Livingston Joseph Alfred 17648 Chadsford Avenue; Lot 1153, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 13. Joshua B. Reed 7333 Camellia Way court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014
A Resolution approving the calling of an election by the Central Fire Protection District No. 4, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 6, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 4.25 mills property tax for a period of ten (10) years to provide for salaries, retirement, benefits and related expenses of the Central Fire Protection District No. 4; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for providing engineering, construction administration, and inspection services in connection with the Baton Rouge Computerized Signal Synchronization System Phases IV and V being, City/Parish Project No. 01-TS-US-0005, State Project No. H.004077(formerly 700-17-0172), Federal Aid Project No. CM-5006(042), in a supplemental amount not to exceed $400,000.00 (at 80% federal and 20% local match). (Account No. 341.7548492.652310.0485300) By: Director of Public Works.
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 Tara Wicker
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 Tara Wicker
Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11
Items 8B - 8H & 8I (Part 1 of 2)
B. Hazel B. Roman 1001 N. 37th Street; Lot 31, Square 25, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the June 25, 2014 Council Meeting) C. 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 (This item was deferred from the June 25, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Mack Johnson Holdings, LLC 1050 Owl Avenue; Lot 3, Square 4, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Karla Nettles Montgomery 7141 Dyer Road; Lot F-3, Dyer Tract - Council District 10 F. Anthony White & Judy White 537 E. Taft Street; Lot 30, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 G. Millie Richardson - 475 Taft Street; Lot 33, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 H. Emma Lou Dilworth, Lloyd Dilworth, Alton Dilworth, & Michael Dilworth - 367 Taft Street; Lot 37, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 12, Chapter 3, Part II, house to house peddlers, so as to increase the permit fee and to require each applicant for a permit to obtain a background preformed by the constable and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Heck.
Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $2,400,000 from LCDA loan proceeds for the construction of a new fire station within the City of Baton Rouge. (Budget Supplement No. 8274). By: Mayor-President and Fire Chief.
Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $75,000 from Program Access Fees (PEG) to fund an automated agenda processing system. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorization to appropriate $506,550.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investment account - Capital Outlay - 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.651400.894008 for the North End Development Construction of the Multiplex Facility. (BS # 008237). By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to appropriate $398,362.59 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account - Dedicated for Noise- 481.0000000.100013.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830004 for the construction of a Taxilane Extension for the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Facility located on noise property. (BS #08238) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047. By: Parish Attorney.
Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jasmine A. Haynes vs. Michael Goudeau, and City/Parish of East Baton Rouge Department of Public Works", No. 624,874 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $12,984.44, plus court costs in the amount of $732.52, for a total amount of $13,716.96, 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 Jules K. Boudreaux, Boudreaux Law Firm, L.L.C.) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,639, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount not to exceed $122,541 to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE 70802 program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (co-applicant) in the amount not to exceed $200,000 to attain the Planning Coordinator under the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease agreement from August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2024 beginning at a rental of $1,800.00 per month with Capital Marine Supply, Inc. for a parcel of land situated on the batture of the Mississippi River. By: Mayor President.
Proposed Professional Services Agreement between the Baton Rouge City Court and LaJuan Brown to provide services to assist in the operations of a Domestic Violence Court and act in the capacity of Domestic Violence Interventionist in the sum not to exceed $46,800 for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $30,752.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into a contractual agreement in the amount of $5,880.43, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with Louisiana Supreme Court for the FINS program to assist with items over and beyond current funding, based upon meeting the criteria; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Director of Juvenile Services.
Authorizing the District 2 Councilmember to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the Dr Pepper Snapple Group - KaBOOM! for the 2014 Let's Play Construction Grant Program in the grant amount of $15,000, consisting of $9,000 in cash and $6,000 in discounts to be used toward the purchase of playground equipment, totaling between $24,000 and $40,000, for the Jewel J Newman Community Center. By: Jewel J Newman Community Center.
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 (c) and (d) relative to third party plan review providers. By: Councilman Heck.
Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 13:67. thereto, relative to misdemeanor theft. By: Chief of Police.
S. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% state match for the Aviation Facilities - MARC project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: City Parish: $6,500.000.00; State Trust Fund: $722,222.00; Total $7,222,222.00). By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% state match for the Taxi lane Extension -MARC project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $654,836.00; State Trust Fund: $72,760.00; Total $727,596.00) By: Director of Aviation. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request state match for the North Airpark Development Phase I & II projects; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $20,000; State Trust Fund $2,980,000.00; Total $3,000,000.00). By: Director of Aviation.
Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $300,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Director.
10. ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 1 pt.+, Square 33, Gracie Foremost Solutions, L.L.C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____FOREMOST SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Build Farmer’s Market for Community B. Unnumbered lot, Square 83, Spanish Town Foremost Solutions, L.L.C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____FOREMOST SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Build residential C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____EMERSON JACKSON, SR. $300.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, extend yard for play area METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a g e 17 D. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____MARJOE HOLMES $2,000.00 Intended Use: Clean up, rebuild neighborhood
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Temporary Labor Services Project Number: 3573-13 Original Estimated Cost: $148,425.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 012.7505000.647200.4 Council Award Date: September 11, 2013 Contractor: Calbildo Staffing, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) Change Order Amount: $ 70,000.00 Original Contract Amount: $148,425.00 Net Previous Changes: 0.00 New Contract Amount: $218,425.00 Description: Temporary labor services Why Required: To increase contract amount by $70,000.00 and extend contract through 12/13/14. 2. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 411.7578713.752400.6087351; 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc (formerly Reynolds, Inc) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a g e 18 Change Order Number: 11 (eleven)(extend contract for an additional 37 days) Change Order Amount: $ 297,590.78 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,420,677.48 New Contract Amount: $17,189,135.26 Description: Why Required: 3. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Road 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, LLC Change Order Number: 4 (four)(extend contract time for an additional 46 days) Change Order Amount: $ 19,389.90 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 869,765.49 New Contract Amount: $27,853,983.79 Description: The city required improvement of the drainage servitude behind Staring Motel also the City requested JB James pothole for an existing sewer service for 855 Staring Lane Why Required: This CO modifies the contract quantities for the above items and extends the contract time for the additional work scope.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Janitorial Services for Various DPW Buildings Project A14-0409- Account Estimate: Rite Way $ 56,975.57 Thomas L Grant $ 64,239.77 Eagle Cleaning Service, Inc $ 69,719.95 OOK Janitorial $ 99,610.54 Primero Services, Inc $107,981.50 Imperial Janitorial Service $144,900.00 DSI Industrial Services, Inc $145,552.82 Goodwill Industries of SE LA $160,017.45 First Class Cleaning, LLC $177,575.92 D’s Cleaning $201,834.10
Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 100
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with on Rouge Water Company for the relocation of water lines and appurtenances in association with Antioch Extension at Jefferson Highway (LA 73), having City-Parish Project No. 13-CS-CI-0060, in an amount not to exceed $111,493.47. (Account No. 337.7551582.652380.5982913) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Recertification Application, which will cover the period from October 1, 2014 to October 1, 2015. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the relocation and/or adjustment of electrical distribution facilities associated with O'Neal Lane Pump Station Improvements Group B, Project No. 10-PS-MS-0051 in an amount not to exceed $156,011.10. (Account No. 430.7578323.752520.6087382; 411.7578323.752520.6087382) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lauck Land Company, LA in connection with Joor Road-Greenwell Springs Road Area Sewer Upgrade (Area NFW-C-001) being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0023 not to exceed $58,800.00. (Account No. 442.7578233.750120.6087378) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with Lane Memorial Hospital to lease approximately one (1) acre of land for a period not to exceed (50) years, at an annual rental rate of $1,000. By: EMS Director.
Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with General Devices for the annual renewal and maintenance of the Telemedicine computer software. By: EMS Director.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 21, 2013 at Original 639 of Bundle 12544 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Bernette Braden" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9117 (5221 Enterprise Street; Lot 150, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards.
ADJOURNMENT:
Aug 27, 2014 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Reconitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 13, 2014, Special Council Meetings of August 13, 2014 and August 20, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning of August 20, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Granting to Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. the right, privilege and franchise, for a period of 50 years from the effective date of this ordinance, to lay, maintain and operate mains and pipes in, under, along and through the public streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, and other public places of and within the City of Baton Rouge for the transmission, distribution and sale of gas to the city of Baton Rouge and its inhabitants; providing regulations and conditions for the exercise of said right, privilege and franchise, and penalties for violation hereof. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 2. Amending Ordinance 12268, adopted March 27, 2002, amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact Chapter 8 (Drug-free Workforce) thereof, relative to drug and alcohol offenses, convictions and disciplinary procedures so as to change Section 8:7 Discipline, Subsection F (1)(b). By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 3. Amending Title 13, Criminal Law, Section 13:35.3, Domestic Abuse Battery of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to change references to "court-approved domestic abuse prevention program" to "court-monitored domestic abuse intervention program" and to delete references to second offense domestic abuse battery and to provide for other related matters. By: City Prosecutor Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 4. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part IV (Employees' Retirement System), Subpart 2, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to provide for qualified plan language revisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code. By: Retirement Board of Trustees Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 5. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organizations), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part IV (Employees' Retirement System) Subpart 1 (General Provisions) Sections 1:251 (Definitions) and 1:259 (Membership) of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to exclude construction trade employees of the Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission from membership during any period for which such employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that requires the employer to make contributions on his or her behalf to a multi-employer pension plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and any amendments thereto. By: BREC and the Retirement Board. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 6. Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 5 (Weeds), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 12:351. (Removal Required). By: Councilman Boe'. Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 7. Norma Jean Robinson 5795 & 5797 Paige Street; Lots 23 & 24, Square 46, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 8. Kenneth Allen George, Andrea Carolyn George Poole, Donald Victor George 661 Dove Street & Rear Building; Lots 5 & 6, Square 8, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 9. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 10. Victoria Lanora Jackson 536 N. Eugene Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16 Square 4, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a ge 4 Abatements - 11. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 12. Livingston Joseph Alfred 17648 Chadsford Avenue; Lot 1153, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014 13. Joshua B. Reed 7333 Camellia Way court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on September 10, 2014
A Resolution approving the calling of an election by the Central Fire Protection District No. 4, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 6, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 4.25 mills property tax for a period of ten (10) years to provide for salaries, retirement, benefits and related expenses of the Central Fire Protection District No. 4; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for providing engineering, construction administration, and inspection services in connection with the Baton Rouge Computerized Signal Synchronization System Phases IV and V being, City/Parish Project No. 01-TS-US-0005, State Project No. H.004077(formerly 700-17-0172), Federal Aid Project No. CM-5006(042), in a supplemental amount not to exceed $400,000.00 (at 80% federal and 20% local match). (Account No. 341.7548492.652310.0485300) By: Director of Public Works.
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 Tara Wicker
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 Tara Wicker
Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11
Items 8B - 8H & 8I (Part 1 of 2)
B. Hazel B. Roman 1001 N. 37th Street; Lot 31, Square 25, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the June 25, 2014 Council Meeting) C. 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 (This item was deferred from the June 25, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Mack Johnson Holdings, LLC 1050 Owl Avenue; Lot 3, Square 4, University City Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Karla Nettles Montgomery 7141 Dyer Road; Lot F-3, Dyer Tract - Council District 10 F. Anthony White & Judy White 537 E. Taft Street; Lot 30, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 G. Millie Richardson - 475 Taft Street; Lot 33, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 H. Emma Lou Dilworth, Lloyd Dilworth, Alton Dilworth, & Michael Dilworth - 367 Taft Street; Lot 37, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10
Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 12, Chapter 3, Part II, house to house peddlers, so as to increase the permit fee and to require each applicant for a permit to obtain a background preformed by the constable and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Heck.
Amending the 2014 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $2,400,000 from LCDA loan proceeds for the construction of a new fire station within the City of Baton Rouge. (Budget Supplement No. 8274). By: Mayor-President and Fire Chief.
Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $75,000 from Program Access Fees (PEG) to fund an automated agenda processing system. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorization to appropriate $506,550.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investment account - Capital Outlay - 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.651400.894008 for the North End Development Construction of the Multiplex Facility. (BS # 008237). By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to appropriate $398,362.59 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account - Dedicated for Noise- 481.0000000.100013.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830004 for the construction of a Taxilane Extension for the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Facility located on noise property. (BS #08238) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047. By: Parish Attorney.
Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jasmine A. Haynes vs. Michael Goudeau, and City/Parish of East Baton Rouge Department of Public Works", No. 624,874 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $12,984.44, plus court costs in the amount of $732.52, for a total amount of $13,716.96, 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 Jules K. Boudreaux, Boudreaux Law Firm, L.L.C.) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,639, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount not to exceed $122,541 to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE 70802 program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (co-applicant) in the amount not to exceed $200,000 to attain the Planning Coordinator under the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Mayor President.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease agreement from August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2024 beginning at a rental of $1,800.00 per month with Capital Marine Supply, Inc. for a parcel of land situated on the batture of the Mississippi River. By: Mayor President.
Proposed Professional Services Agreement between the Baton Rouge City Court and LaJuan Brown to provide services to assist in the operations of a Domestic Violence Court and act in the capacity of Domestic Violence Interventionist in the sum not to exceed $46,800 for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $30,752.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into a contractual agreement in the amount of $5,880.43, on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with Louisiana Supreme Court for the FINS program to assist with items over and beyond current funding, based upon meeting the criteria; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Director of Juvenile Services.
Authorizing the District 2 Councilmember to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the Dr Pepper Snapple Group - KaBOOM! for the 2014 Let's Play Construction Grant Program in the grant amount of $15,000, consisting of $9,000 in cash and $6,000 in discounts to be used toward the purchase of playground equipment, totaling between $24,000 and $40,000, for the Jewel J Newman Community Center. By: Jewel J Newman Community Center.
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 (c) and (d) relative to third party plan review providers. By: Councilman Heck.
Amending Title 13 (Criminal Law) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 13:67. thereto, relative to misdemeanor theft. By: Chief of Police.
S. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% state match for the Aviation Facilities - MARC project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: City Parish: $6,500.000.00; State Trust Fund: $722,222.00; Total $7,222,222.00). By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% state match for the Taxi lane Extension -MARC project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $654,836.00; State Trust Fund: $72,760.00; Total $727,596.00) By: Director of Aviation. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request state match for the North Airpark Development Phase I & II projects; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $20,000; State Trust Fund $2,980,000.00; Total $3,000,000.00). By: Director of Aviation.
Amending the 2014 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $300,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Director.
10. ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 1 pt.+, Square 33, Gracie Foremost Solutions, L.L.C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____FOREMOST SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Build Farmer’s Market for Community B. Unnumbered lot, Square 83, Spanish Town Foremost Solutions, L.L.C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____FOREMOST SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Build residential C. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____EMERSON JACKSON, SR. $300.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, extend yard for play area METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a g e 17 D. 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 HIGH BIDDER: _____MARJOE HOLMES $2,000.00 Intended Use: Clean up, rebuild neighborhood
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Temporary Labor Services Project Number: 3573-13 Original Estimated Cost: $148,425.00 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 012.7505000.647200.4 Council Award Date: September 11, 2013 Contractor: Calbildo Staffing, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) Change Order Amount: $ 70,000.00 Original Contract Amount: $148,425.00 Net Previous Changes: 0.00 New Contract Amount: $218,425.00 Description: Temporary labor services Why Required: To increase contract amount by $70,000.00 and extend contract through 12/13/14. 2. Project Title: Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 411.7578713.752400.6087351; 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: November 9, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc (formerly Reynolds, Inc) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING August 27, 2014 P a g e 18 Change Order Number: 11 (eleven)(extend contract for an additional 37 days) Change Order Amount: $ 297,590.78 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,420,677.48 New Contract Amount: $17,189,135.26 Description: Why Required: 3. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Road 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, LLC Change Order Number: 4 (four)(extend contract time for an additional 46 days) Change Order Amount: $ 19,389.90 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 869,765.49 New Contract Amount: $27,853,983.79 Description: The city required improvement of the drainage servitude behind Staring Motel also the City requested JB James pothole for an existing sewer service for 855 Staring Lane Why Required: This CO modifies the contract quantities for the above items and extends the contract time for the additional work scope.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Janitorial Services for Various DPW Buildings Project A14-0409- Account Estimate: Rite Way $ 56,975.57 Thomas L Grant $ 64,239.77 Eagle Cleaning Service, Inc $ 69,719.95 OOK Janitorial $ 99,610.54 Primero Services, Inc $107,981.50 Imperial Janitorial Service $144,900.00 DSI Industrial Services, Inc $145,552.82 Goodwill Industries of SE LA $160,017.45 First Class Cleaning, LLC $177,575.92 D’s Cleaning $201,834.10
Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 100
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with on Rouge Water Company for the relocation of water lines and appurtenances in association with Antioch Extension at Jefferson Highway (LA 73), having City-Parish Project No. 13-CS-CI-0060, in an amount not to exceed $111,493.47. (Account No. 337.7551582.652380.5982913) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Recertification Application, which will cover the period from October 1, 2014 to October 1, 2015. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the relocation and/or adjustment of electrical distribution facilities associated with O'Neal Lane Pump Station Improvements Group B, Project No. 10-PS-MS-0051 in an amount not to exceed $156,011.10. (Account No. 430.7578323.752520.6087382; 411.7578323.752520.6087382) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for Acquisition and Relocation Services with Lauck Land Company, LA in connection with Joor Road-Greenwell Springs Road Area Sewer Upgrade (Area NFW-C-001) being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0023 not to exceed $58,800.00. (Account No. 442.7578233.750120.6087378) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with Lane Memorial Hospital to lease approximately one (1) acre of land for a period not to exceed (50) years, at an annual rental rate of $1,000. By: EMS Director.
Authorization for the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with General Devices for the annual renewal and maintenance of the Telemedicine computer software. By: EMS Director.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 21, 2013 at Original 639 of Bundle 12544 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Bernette Braden" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9117 (5221 Enterprise Street; Lot 150, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards.
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