1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority Commission Meeting of September 2, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kimberly A. Daigre Vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 623,761 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $67,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $773.40, for a total amount of $68,273.40, and appropriating $68,273.40 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Ralph L. Fletcher & Ryan J. Chenevert, Fletcher & Roy) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 2. 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 Office of Community Development Grant Fund as shown in Attachment A, effective October 4, 2014. By: Urban Development Director and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 3. Amend the 2014 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15625, dated 12/10/2013, in furtherance with the recommendations of Cloudburst Consultant Group, Office of Community Development (OCD), and the Human Resources Department for the implementation of the OCD reorganization, effective October 4, 2014. By: Urban Development Director and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 4. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $115,058.42 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Director of Juvenile Services. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 5. Suzie (Susie) Pickett Taylor, Bienville Taylor, Carrie Taylor Rushton, Kate Ellen Taylor Brown, Harris Taylor, III, Charles Ernest Taylor, Lillian Taylor McLaughlin, Bolden Taylor, John Richard Taylor, Elvin Taylor, Mary Lewis Taylor, James Taylor Netter & Gwendolyn Taylor Netter 13220 Scenic Highway & Rear Shed; Lot 114, Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 6. Willie Melvin Stanley, Jr. & Rose Marie Williams Stanley 1332, 1342, 1344 & 1346 Swan Avenue; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 7. Whitney Bank 5027 Clayton Street; Lot 22 & East 10' of Lot 21, Square 18, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 Abatements - None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Supportive Housing Program) programs totaling $1,161,364.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Beach Vs. Charles Square, et al", No. 622,499 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $17,667.26, plus court costs in the amount of $828.64, for a total amount of $18,495.90, 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 Jeffrey N. Rabb, DUDLEY DEBOSIER INJURY LAWYERS) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the budget of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, in the amount of $300,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Family Youth Service Center (FYSC) in the amount not to exceed $330,342 to provide case management and community outreach 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. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $77,479.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2014. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $167,478.00 under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, FY2014. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept an additional allocation of $34,343.42 under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, FY2013. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Norma Jean Robinson 5795 & 5797 Paige Street; Lots 23 & 24, Square 46, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 02 D. 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 E. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 F. Victoria Lanora Jackson 536 N. Eugene Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16 Square 4, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - G. East Baton Rouge Council On Aging, Inc. 3653 Granada Drive; Lot 226, Homewood Subdivision - Council District 11 (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 and June 25, 2014 Council Meetings; also due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting and August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) H. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362, E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) I. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Livingston Joseph Alfred 17648 Chadsford Avenue; Lot 1153, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 K. Joshua B. Reed 7333 Camellia Way court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision - Council District 12
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from July 23, 2014 and August 13, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreement with National Concrete so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 1, 1801 North Laurel Street as Surplus Property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance to transfer unto The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance Old Fire Station 1, 1801 North Laurel Street. By: Mayor-President. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. 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. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting, and also deferred from August 13, 2014 and August 27, 2014 Council Meetings) E. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. J. 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 multiemployer pension plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and any amendments thereto. By: BREC and the Retirement Board. K. 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'. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $28,482.00 for a total amount not to exceed $44,482.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Miniority AIDS Initative, 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. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $1,244.00 for a total amount not to exceed $91,150.00 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. N. 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 $5,322.00 for a total amount not to exceed $172,695.00 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. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $25,133.00 for a total amount not to exceed $410,133.00 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. P. 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 $55,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $123,500 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. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $26,700.00 for a total amount not to exceed $536,700.00 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. R. 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 $75,167.00 for a total amount not to exceed $505,167.00 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. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract between the City of Baker School Board and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start, in the amount of $40,000; for program year October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. 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 $4,200; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Granting a franchise to Hunt Telecommunications, LLC, to operate a fiber optic transmission cable for the transmission of telephonic, data and other electronic messages in, on, and/or across public places or ways and prescribing conditions and limitations. By: Parish Attorney. W. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gloria Knighten for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $24,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Opposing Counsel of record is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to administer a Medical & Pharmacy Benefits Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits for a period not to exceed five years with the option of (2) one-year extensions, effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with MetLife Insurance Company to provide Basic and Optional Term Life Insurance for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with Davis Vision to provide a voluntary Vision Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Local Workforce Investment Board of LWIA 20 of Region Two to coordinate the allocation of resources and service delivery with regards to a job driven NEG grant from which LWIA 21 will receive $377,640. By: WIA Chief Administrator. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into On-The-Job Training agreements on behalf of the LWIA-21 with various employers for the purpose of offsetting the costs of training eligible WIA participants with funding provided by WIA Title I: Adult and Dislocated Worker grant. By: WIA Chief Administrator.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 4-A, Cleon Place B R Investors South Acadian Thruway Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 200,000.00 Taxes Due $ 65,973.04 High Bidder: B. R. Investors $20,000.00 Intended Use: Rebuild. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 12. APPOINTMENTS: A. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY One appointment to fill the unexpired term of James Gilmore in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on July 23, 2016 Current Ballot: Barbara Carpenter Warren Clark Errollyn T. Jackson Nolan B. Johnson III Randy Nichols Dianna Payton Baron M. Roberson B. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ernie Hughes in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on July 25, 2017 Current Ballot: Barbara Carpenter Warren Clark Errollyn T. Jackson Nolan B. Johnson III Randy Nichols Dianna Payton Baron M. Roberson C. VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DIST. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lisa Westfall, whose term expires on September 24, 2014, effective September 25, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting)
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gloria Knighten for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $24,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Opposing Counsel of record is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: New Independence Park Main Library Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1012 Original Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111402 Account Number: 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802. 336.7520225.650100.5997802. Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Change Order Number: 9 (nine) (extend contract for 40 additional days) Change Order Amount: $51,512.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: 152,693.50 New Contract Amount: $35,614,279.50 Description: Miscellaneous unanticipated additions and deletions to the original scope of work, including unforeseen revisions to asphalt and concrete work, and other various items. Extend contract by 40 days calendar days. Why Required: User Agency changes and various unforeseen conditions. Days added due to changes in scope of work and adverse weather conditions 2. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 7 (seven) Change Order Amount: $469,864.16 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: ($1,576,192.86) New Contract Amount: $110,144.671.30 Description: This authorization for change includes Work Change Directive, Renovation of existing administration building and new Plant Control & Server Room. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP-2 project and reduce future costs from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions, owner-initiated changes, and design-related changes. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Baton Rouge Jr. High Phase III - First Floor and Basement Build-Out Project 10-ASC-CP-1013 - Account 336.7510520.651300.5982411 151.4022026.643550.0220210 - Council Award Date:February 23, 2011 Contractor: MBD Maintenance, LLC Estimated Cost: $3,450,000.00 Contract Amount: $3,399,600.00 Total Change Orders (8): $ 649,394.16 Final Cost: $4,048,994.16 Days Allocated: 449 Days Used: Liquidated Damages: The City shall maintain the right to seek liquidated damages. C. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) 2. Asbestos Abatement for Residential Houses Project 13-TP-MS-001A - Account 415.7579023.752540.6140501 ESTIMATE: $270,000.00 **Gill Industries, LTD $220,000.00 **Gulf Services Contracting $250,595.00 **Insulation Technologies, Inc. $254,500.00 **OMI Environmental Solutions $293,171.20 *Advanced Environmental Consulting, Inc. $296,000.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $407,000.00 *Asbestos Management Services, LLC $639,900.00 3. Accepting the bids received for the Mowing of Lots and Fields for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (Account No. 481.0920002.643550) Estimate: $150,000 Bidders Bid Amount WP ENTERPRISES $110,696.00 KJD Inc. $138,203.05 Corporate Green DBA Green Seasons $142,685.04 LA Vegetation Management Inc. $258,702.00 Angelo’s Lawn Scape of La. $263,275.00 Bethune Services, LLC $316,060.63 Pinnacle Services $361,515.00 Grass Rangers, LLC $433,450.00 Louisiana Landscape Specialty Inc. $511,125.00 Goodwill Facilities Management Services $623,873.64 4. Accepting the bids received for the Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Improvements Project. (Contingent upon the award of adequate grant funding). Estimate: $1,400,000.00 DBE Goal: 9.7% Bidder - JB James Construction, LLC Base Bid - 1,730,792.00 Variance - 24% DBE% - 9.82% D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.4 to the contract with Library Design Collaborative, for professional services in connection with the new Goodwood/Independence Park Main Library, being City-Parish Project No. 08-ASD-CP-0006, in an amount not to exceed $12,710.00. (Account 336.7520225.651200.5997802) By: Director of Public Works. E. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for environmental and engineering services associated with Green Light Project Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment #1 and as identified under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-002, State Project (DOTD) No.H.004101 in an amount to be funded completely by said "Road Transfer Agreement" CEA and not to exceed $552,220.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912 (this supplement will be funded 100% by DOTD under the road transfer CEA and by purchase order to be provided by DOTD TO City Parish.) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to provide for the environmental, engineering design, right of way, and construction of the proposed improvements to Perkins Road as defined under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014 (this CEA will establish the DOTD/FHWA funding) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 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 $18,300.00. (Account No.373.7260472.652200.5924706 & 341.7548532.652200.0485700) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for Architectural Services with Domain Design Architecture with sub-consultants Nesbit & Associates, LLC and Quebedeaux Engineering Services, LLC in connection with SWWTP Administration Building Renovation being Project No. 14-TP-UF-0021 not to exceed $40,179.58. By: Director of Public Works (Account No. 411.7071423.651210.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. w/subconsultant: Ferris Engineering & Surveying, LLC for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South Gravity System Capacity Improvements SGL-C-0005 (Bayou Duplantier Area Upgrades), Project No. 09-GS-MS-0042 in an amount of $19,600.65. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087359) By: Director of Public Works K. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreements with Giraffe Advertising and Geaux Benches so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilman Boe’. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Design, Engineering and Bidding Services associated with the Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Phase I Project in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00. (Contingent on Funding) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Design, Engineering and Bidding Services associated with the Northwest Box Culvert Project in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. (Contingent on Funding) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Infax, Inc., in the amount of $11,025.00 for the Ticket Counter Display System for the replacement of 29 single line (LED) display signs with 29 (LCD) display monitors, 29 (LCD) display players, and digital signage controller software. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with 201 Third Street, LLC for the purposes of managing and operating the parking facility located at 201 Third Street for a term of ninety-eight (98) years, terminating the previous cooperative endeavor agreement concerning said parking facility dated August 6, 2003. By: Mayor-President & Parish Attorney. P. Amending Title 11, Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Section 11:132.1 relative to the speed limit on Staring Lane between Dawson's Creek and Highland Road. By: Councilman Delgado. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Letter of Consent on behalf of Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative for the purpose of allowing Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative to accept a grant from the US Health Resources and Services Administration for the purpose of constructing improvements to the premises located in the Jewel J. Newman Community Center occupied by Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative. By: Councilwoman Daniel. R. A Resolution proposing various amendments to the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relating to the reorganization of the Department of Public Works and as more particularly described in the Summary of Proposed Amendments Relating to the Reorganization of the Department of Public Works attached hereto; ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 6, 2014, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the Parish various proposed amendments to the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relating to the reorganization of the Department of Public Works and as more specifically described in the Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Plan of Government Relating to the Reorganization of the Department of Public Works; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
Adjourn & Announcements
Sep 10, 2014 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: 6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2014 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority Commission Meeting of September 2, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kimberly A. Daigre Vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", No. 623,761 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $67,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $773.40, for a total amount of $68,273.40, and appropriating $68,273.40 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Ralph L. Fletcher & Ryan J. Chenevert, Fletcher & Roy) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 2. 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 Office of Community Development Grant Fund as shown in Attachment A, effective October 4, 2014. By: Urban Development Director and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 3. Amend the 2014 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15625, dated 12/10/2013, in furtherance with the recommendations of Cloudburst Consultant Group, Office of Community Development (OCD), and the Human Resources Department for the implementation of the OCD reorganization, effective October 4, 2014. By: Urban Development Director and Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 4. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $115,058.42 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Director of Juvenile Services. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 5. Suzie (Susie) Pickett Taylor, Bienville Taylor, Carrie Taylor Rushton, Kate Ellen Taylor Brown, Harris Taylor, III, Charles Ernest Taylor, Lillian Taylor McLaughlin, Bolden Taylor, John Richard Taylor, Elvin Taylor, Mary Lewis Taylor, James Taylor Netter & Gwendolyn Taylor Netter 13220 Scenic Highway & Rear Shed; Lot 114, Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 6. Willie Melvin Stanley, Jr. & Rose Marie Williams Stanley 1332, 1342, 1344 & 1346 Swan Avenue; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 7. Whitney Bank 5027 Clayton Street; Lot 22 & East 10' of Lot 21, Square 18, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 Abatements - None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) McKinney-Vento homelessness assistance grant (Supportive Housing Program) programs totaling $1,161,364.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon HUD approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related continuum of care contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Michael Beach Vs. Charles Square, et al", No. 622,499 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $17,667.26, plus court costs in the amount of $828.64, for a total amount of $18,495.90, 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 Jeffrey N. Rabb, DUDLEY DEBOSIER INJURY LAWYERS) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the budget of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, in the amount of $300,000; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Family Youth Service Center (FYSC) in the amount not to exceed $330,342 to provide case management and community outreach 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. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $77,479.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2014. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $167,478.00 under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, FY2014. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept an additional allocation of $34,343.42 under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, FY2013. By: Director of MOHSEP. Introduce for public hearing on September 24, 2014
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Joseph Broussard, Jr. 561 Eddie Robinson Drive; Southwest portion of Lot 9, Square 241, Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Norma Jean Robinson 5795 & 5797 Paige Street; Lots 23 & 24, Square 46, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 02 D. 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 E. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 F. Victoria Lanora Jackson 536 N. Eugene Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16 Square 4, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - G. East Baton Rouge Council On Aging, Inc. 3653 Granada Drive; Lot 226, Homewood Subdivision - Council District 11 (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 and June 25, 2014 Council Meetings; also due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting and August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) H. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362, E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) I. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Livingston Joseph Alfred 17648 Chadsford Avenue; Lot 1153, Shenandoah Estates Subdivision - Council District 09 K. Joshua B. Reed 7333 Camellia Way court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision - Council District 12
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from July 23, 2014 and August 13, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreement with National Concrete so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and attachments thereto known as Old Fire Station 1, 1801 North Laurel Street as Surplus Property, not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance to transfer unto The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance Old Fire Station 1, 1801 North Laurel Street. By: Mayor-President. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. 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. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting, and also deferred from August 13, 2014 and August 27, 2014 Council Meetings) E. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. J. 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 multiemployer pension plan that is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and any amendments thereto. By: BREC and the Retirement Board. K. 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'. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $28,482.00 for a total amount not to exceed $44,482.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Miniority AIDS Initative, 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. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $1,244.00 for a total amount not to exceed $91,150.00 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. N. 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 $5,322.00 for a total amount not to exceed $172,695.00 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. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $25,133.00 for a total amount not to exceed $410,133.00 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. P. 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 $55,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $123,500 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. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $26,700.00 for a total amount not to exceed $536,700.00 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. R. 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 $75,167.00 for a total amount not to exceed $505,167.00 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. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract between the City of Baker School Board and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start, in the amount of $40,000; for program year October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. 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 $4,200; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Granting a franchise to Hunt Telecommunications, LLC, to operate a fiber optic transmission cable for the transmission of telephonic, data and other electronic messages in, on, and/or across public places or ways and prescribing conditions and limitations. By: Parish Attorney. W. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gloria Knighten for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $24,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Opposing Counsel of record is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to administer a Medical & Pharmacy Benefits Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits for a period not to exceed five years with the option of (2) one-year extensions, effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with MetLife Insurance Company to provide Basic and Optional Term Life Insurance for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and execute an agreement with Davis Vision to provide a voluntary Vision Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits effective January 1, 2015. By: Interim Human Resources Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Local Workforce Investment Board of LWIA 20 of Region Two to coordinate the allocation of resources and service delivery with regards to a job driven NEG grant from which LWIA 21 will receive $377,640. By: WIA Chief Administrator. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into On-The-Job Training agreements on behalf of the LWIA-21 with various employers for the purpose of offsetting the costs of training eligible WIA participants with funding provided by WIA Title I: Adult and Dislocated Worker grant. By: WIA Chief Administrator.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 4-A, Cleon Place B R Investors South Acadian Thruway Metro Council District 07 - MARCELLE Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs Required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 200,000.00 Taxes Due $ 65,973.04 High Bidder: B. R. Investors $20,000.00 Intended Use: Rebuild. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting)
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 12. APPOINTMENTS: A. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY One appointment to fill the unexpired term of James Gilmore in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on July 23, 2016 Current Ballot: Barbara Carpenter Warren Clark Errollyn T. Jackson Nolan B. Johnson III Randy Nichols Dianna Payton Baron M. Roberson B. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ernie Hughes in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires on July 25, 2017 Current Ballot: Barbara Carpenter Warren Clark Errollyn T. Jackson Nolan B. Johnson III Randy Nichols Dianna Payton Baron M. Roberson C. VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DIST. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lisa Westfall, whose term expires on September 24, 2014, effective September 25, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting)
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gloria Knighten for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $24,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Opposing Counsel of record is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys) By: Parish Attorney.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: New Independence Park Main Library Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1012 Original Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111402 Account Number: 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802. 336.7520225.650100.5997802. Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Change Order Number: 9 (nine) (extend contract for 40 additional days) Change Order Amount: $51,512.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: 152,693.50 New Contract Amount: $35,614,279.50 Description: Miscellaneous unanticipated additions and deletions to the original scope of work, including unforeseen revisions to asphalt and concrete work, and other various items. Extend contract by 40 days calendar days. Why Required: User Agency changes and various unforeseen conditions. Days added due to changes in scope of work and adverse weather conditions 2. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 7 (seven) Change Order Amount: $469,864.16 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: ($1,576,192.86) New Contract Amount: $110,144.671.30 Description: This authorization for change includes Work Change Directive, Renovation of existing administration building and new Plant Control & Server Room. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP-2 project and reduce future costs from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions, owner-initiated changes, and design-related changes. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Baton Rouge Jr. High Phase III - First Floor and Basement Build-Out Project 10-ASC-CP-1013 - Account 336.7510520.651300.5982411 151.4022026.643550.0220210 - Council Award Date:February 23, 2011 Contractor: MBD Maintenance, LLC Estimated Cost: $3,450,000.00 Contract Amount: $3,399,600.00 Total Change Orders (8): $ 649,394.16 Final Cost: $4,048,994.16 Days Allocated: 449 Days Used: Liquidated Damages: The City shall maintain the right to seek liquidated damages. C. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 27, 2014 Council Meeting) 2. Asbestos Abatement for Residential Houses Project 13-TP-MS-001A - Account 415.7579023.752540.6140501 ESTIMATE: $270,000.00 **Gill Industries, LTD $220,000.00 **Gulf Services Contracting $250,595.00 **Insulation Technologies, Inc. $254,500.00 **OMI Environmental Solutions $293,171.20 *Advanced Environmental Consulting, Inc. $296,000.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $407,000.00 *Asbestos Management Services, LLC $639,900.00 3. Accepting the bids received for the Mowing of Lots and Fields for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (Account No. 481.0920002.643550) Estimate: $150,000 Bidders Bid Amount WP ENTERPRISES $110,696.00 KJD Inc. $138,203.05 Corporate Green DBA Green Seasons $142,685.04 LA Vegetation Management Inc. $258,702.00 Angelo’s Lawn Scape of La. $263,275.00 Bethune Services, LLC $316,060.63 Pinnacle Services $361,515.00 Grass Rangers, LLC $433,450.00 Louisiana Landscape Specialty Inc. $511,125.00 Goodwill Facilities Management Services $623,873.64 4. Accepting the bids received for the Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Improvements Project. (Contingent upon the award of adequate grant funding). Estimate: $1,400,000.00 DBE Goal: 9.7% Bidder - JB James Construction, LLC Base Bid - 1,730,792.00 Variance - 24% DBE% - 9.82% D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.4 to the contract with Library Design Collaborative, for professional services in connection with the new Goodwood/Independence Park Main Library, being City-Parish Project No. 08-ASD-CP-0006, in an amount not to exceed $12,710.00. (Account 336.7520225.651200.5997802) By: Director of Public Works. E. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for environmental and engineering services associated with Green Light Project Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment #1 and as identified under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-002, State Project (DOTD) No.H.004101 in an amount to be funded completely by said "Road Transfer Agreement" CEA and not to exceed $552,220.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912 (this supplement will be funded 100% by DOTD under the road transfer CEA and by purchase order to be provided by DOTD TO City Parish.) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to provide for the environmental, engineering design, right of way, and construction of the proposed improvements to Perkins Road as defined under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014 (this CEA will establish the DOTD/FHWA funding) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 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 $18,300.00. (Account No.373.7260472.652200.5924706 & 341.7548532.652200.0485700) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for Architectural Services with Domain Design Architecture with sub-consultants Nesbit & Associates, LLC and Quebedeaux Engineering Services, LLC in connection with SWWTP Administration Building Renovation being Project No. 14-TP-UF-0021 not to exceed $40,179.58. By: Director of Public Works (Account No. 411.7071423.651210.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. w/subconsultant: Ferris Engineering & Surveying, LLC for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, South Gravity System Capacity Improvements SGL-C-0005 (Bayou Duplantier Area Upgrades), Project No. 09-GS-MS-0042 in an amount of $19,600.65. (Account No. 411.7578223.752200.6087359) By: Director of Public Works K. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreements with Giraffe Advertising and Geaux Benches so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilman Boe’. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Design, Engineering and Bidding Services associated with the Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Phase I Project in an amount not to exceed $118,000.00. (Contingent on Funding) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Design, Engineering and Bidding Services associated with the Northwest Box Culvert Project in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. (Contingent on Funding) By: Director of Aviation. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Infax, Inc., in the amount of $11,025.00 for the Ticket Counter Display System for the replacement of 29 single line (LED) display signs with 29 (LCD) display monitors, 29 (LCD) display players, and digital signage controller software. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540) By: Director of Aviation. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with 201 Third Street, LLC for the purposes of managing and operating the parking facility located at 201 Third Street for a term of ninety-eight (98) years, terminating the previous cooperative endeavor agreement concerning said parking facility dated August 6, 2003. By: Mayor-President & Parish Attorney. P. Amending Title 11, Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add Section 11:132.1 relative to the speed limit on Staring Lane between Dawson's Creek and Highland Road. By: Councilman Delgado. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Letter of Consent on behalf of Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative for the purpose of allowing Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative to accept a grant from the US Health Resources and Services Administration for the purpose of constructing improvements to the premises located in the Jewel J. Newman Community Center occupied by Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative. By: Councilwoman Daniel. R. A Resolution proposing various amendments to the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relating to the reorganization of the Department of Public Works and as more particularly described in the Summary of Proposed Amendments Relating to the Reorganization of the Department of Public Works attached hereto; ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 6, 2014, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the Parish various proposed amendments to the Plan of Government of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relating to the reorganization of the Department of Public Works and as more specifically described in the Summary of Proposed Amendments to the Plan of Government Relating to the Reorganization of the Department of Public Works; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President.
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