PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meetings of September 24, 2014 and October 8, 2014, and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 15, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A resolution authorizing the South Burbank Crime Prevention and Development District (The "District") to impose and collect an annual fee on each improved parcel of land located within the boundaries of the district in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a residential or commercial structure or twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each unit in a condominium or for each unit in a residential or commercial structure with four or more units, which fee shall be levied for a period of four years commencing on January 1, 2014, to be used to aid in crime prevention and to enhance the security of district residents by providing for an increase of law enforcement personnel or contracted security personnel in the district and creation of a crime free housing program and for other purposes permitted by applicable law. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention. Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 2. A Resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District (The "District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of land located within the boundaries of the district in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00), which fee shall be levied for a period of ten (10) years, commencing on January 1, 2014, for the purposes of promoting and encouraging the beautification, security and overall betterment of the district and for all other purposes authorized by applicable law. By: Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement. Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 3. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 4. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 5. Bernell Burton, Sr. 1417 N. 31st Street; Lot 11, Square 10, Bogan Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 6. Henry Woods, Jr. & Olivia Brown Woods 1567 Urban Street; Lot 10, Square 32, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 7. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 8. Josie Wilkinson Green, Mary Elizabeth Green Willis, Eddie Ross Green, Jr., Blanchard Green, James Marion Green, Carolyn Ann Green & Mack H. Willis, Jr. 2847 Valley Street; Lot 3, Square 9, Valley Park Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 Abatements - None.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Ike Cook, Corrine (Corine) Cook Brooks, Julia Cook Smith, Walter Lenore, Mary Joyce Finley Brumfield, Julia Finley James, Rosa Finley Lee, Johnnie Dean Finley Smith, Marie Finley, Betty Finley, Oscar Finley, Jr., Ike Finley, Alonzo Finley, Jo Ella Mitchell Brumfield, Mike Wilson, Angela Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Catherine Williams, Otis Mitchell, Walter Wilson, & Anthony Smith 1343 N. 31st Street & Rear Shed; Lot 79, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 B. Roy Anthony McBride, Sr. 16423 Ellis Avenue & Rear She; Lot 187, Oneal Place Subdivision - Council District 09 C. Ralph G. Sterling, Carolyn Sterling Bradley, Ronald D. Sterling, Clarence J. Sterling, Katie S. Fleming, Joan Sterling Calton, Michael K. Sterling, Alvin B. Sterling, Henry B. Sterling, IV, Delilah Sterling Youngblood & Nicole Hayes Miller 1209 E. Polk Street; Lot 68, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - None.
R. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Sugarcane Property, LLC; Ascension Ready Mix, Inc.; Yendalg, LLC, and Elsie Landry; University PUD, LLC; David Ellison, Jr., Katherine Gwin Ellison, and Yendalg, LLC; Yendalg, LLC; and PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership as listed in the petition, consisting of the following parcels: a certain tract containing 83.36 acres, more or less, located in Chatsworth Plantation Subdivision; Lot B, Chatsworth Plantation; Lot A-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; a certain tract of the A.P. Landry Estate containing 148.97 acres, bounded north by Adler, east by Loupe, south by Aucoin, west by River, less timber to Natalbany, 6.03 acres having been deducted for Levee, Sec. 79, T8S, R1E; Lot C-2-B-1, Nelson Tract; a certain tract containing 9.08 acres consisting of La. Hwy 30/Nicholson Drive Tract, Exxon Pipeline Co., R/O/W Tract, Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Tract, and the Gulf States Utilities Co. R/O/W; Lot D, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot C-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot A-1, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot A-2, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; lot A, Longwood Plantation; Lot B-1, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot D, Longwood Plantation; Lot A-3, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot F, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-1, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-2, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-3, Longwood Plantation; all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator. S. Providing for the Extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the Petition for Annexation submitted by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, a public constitutional corporation organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of Louisiana as the public body owning the following property: (i) a nominal 114.96 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Section 36, T7S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, Sections 1 and 41, T8S, R1W Greensburg Land District less a 5.00 acre tract being particularly described in East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Original 97, Bundle 2497; (ii) a nominal 1858.20 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Sections 1, 2, 11, 41, 36, 35, 37, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 T8S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, and Sections 49, and 80, T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District; and (iii) a nominal 62.5 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Sections 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 T8S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, all being in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
9A. 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. 13O. 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’.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kim McCants Vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", Civil Action No. 14-79-JJJB-SCR on the Docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $35,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Jill L. Craft) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Candice Masterson vs. Kenneth Pointer and the City/Parish", No. 618,508 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,750.00, plus court costs in the amount of $755.86, for a total amount of $21,505.86, 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 Peyton Murphy Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney.
Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 21, 2014, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: Director of CATS.
Establishing a committee to conduct interviews of potential candidates for Parish Attorney and report to the Council all qualified applicants with the committee's recommendation. By: Councilman Loupe.
Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $10,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Undesignated to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2014. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Stone Pigmand Walther Wittman, LLC, for Professional Legal Services by increasing the total compensation to not to exceed $62,500.00 and appropriating the sum of $45,000 to fund said amendment. By: Parish Attorney.
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 Station #20 - West Lee Drive Fire Station, City Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0872. By: Parish Attorney.
Consideration of approval of the application of Super Hospitality Owner, LLC, for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 400 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in North Fairfields Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the parish attorney. By: Urban Development Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in Colonial Hill Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the parish attorney. By: Urban Development Director.
Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to streamline the procurement process for City-Parish Departments in City-Parish projects and purchasing. By: Director of Purchasing.
Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 21, 2014, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: Director of CATS.
Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to streamline the procurement process for City-Parish Departments in City-Parish projects and purchasing. By: Director of Purchasing.
Authorizing the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes the "Jewel J Newman Community Center" name in the title of a capital campaign. These funds will be raised in an effort to secure the remaining financial balance for the purchase of playground equipment. These will be matching funds to a grant received from Dr Pepper Snapple Group - KaBOOM for the 2014 Let's Play Construction Grant Program. By: Jewel J Newman Community Center.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot J, Square 49, University Place Latoria Izzard Avenue I - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 14,016.30 HIGH BIDDER: LATORIA IZZARD $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my existing home. B. Lot H, Square 49, University Place Latoria Izzard Avenue I - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,801.20 HIGH BIDDER: LATORIA IZZARD $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my existing home. C. Lot 53, Belfort Subdivision Bernadine Green 3524 Monroe Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,618.10 HIGH BIDDER: DARNELL J. HARRIS $ 8,500.00 Intended use: For Rental property. D. Lot 2-A, Square 90, North Baton Rouge Conard Monroe Fraternity Street - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,800.00 Taxes Due $ 878.95 HIGH BIDDER: CONARD MONROE $ 100.00 Intended use: Keep it clean. E. Lot 8pt.+, Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot Sandra Guy South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive) Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 941.95 HIGH BIDDER: SANDRA GUY $ 500.00 Intended use: Add to my current lot. F. Lot 10 pt., Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot Sandra Guy South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive) Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,859.02 HIGH BIDDER: SANDRA GUY $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my current lot. G. Lot 48, Forest Oaks Donna Thornton 11647 Pamela Drive Metro Council District 06 Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,829.51 HIGH BIDDER: DONNA THORNTON $ 15,000.00 Intended use: To live in. H. Lot 6, Brandywine Condominiums Lequyen Hardgrove 10950 Darryl Drive, # 6 Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,200.00 Taxes Due $ 1,853.86 HIGH BIDDER: LEQUYEN HARDGROVE $ 500.00 Intended use: Update and rent to benefit area. I. Lot 12, Brandywine Condominiums Lequyen Hardgrove 10950 Darryl Drive, # 12 Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,200.00 Taxes Due $ 1,674.83 HIGH BIDDER: LEQUYEN HARDGROVE $ 500.00 Intended use: Update and rent to benefit area. J. Lot 57, Square 1, Progress Park Winfield and Co., Inc. 1039 North 30th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 972.57 HIGH BIDDER: DARNELL J. HARRIS $ 9,500.00 Intended use: For rental.
Ralph G. Sterling, Carolyn Sterling Bradley, Ronald D. Sterling, Clarence J. Sterling, Katie S. Fleming, Joan Sterling Calton, Michael K. Sterling, Alvin B. Sterling, Henry B. Sterling, IV, Delilah Sterling Youngblood & Nicole Hayes Miller 1209 E. Polk Street; Lot 68, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - None.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Project Title: Signal Synchronization System; Baton Rouge, LA (College Dr., Highland Rd., and Sherwood Forest Blvd.) Project Number: 09-TS-US-0044 Original Estimated Cost: $326,792.50 Purchase Order Number: PO110090 Account Number: 341.7548822.652310.5970209 Council Award Date: September 9, 2009 Contractor: Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 40 days) Change Order Amount: $178,379.50 Original Contract Amount: $157,012.20 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $335,391.70 Description: Increase quantity of fiber optic connections required due to a design change. Provide additional jacked or bored conduit needed due unforeseen site conditions Why Required: Design change will take advantage of new technology to provide a more reliable network system. Existing conduit that was to be utilized for the project was found to have extensive damage and must be replaced 2. Project Title: South Forced Lower Capacity Improvements Nicholson Dr-Highland Rd-Perkins Rd Phase B Project Number: 09-FM-MS-047B Original Estimated Cost: $8,660,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131380 Account Number: 434.7578243.452400.6097356; 411.7578243.752400.6087356 Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: Garney Companies, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 29 days) Change Order Amount: $91,899.50 Original Contract Amount: $7,985,985.00 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $8,077,844.50 Description: Various changes because of utility conflicts and adding owner-initiated scope Why Required: Change order required to facilitate future gravity sewer services as requested by owner, install well point system for dewatering, and additional work to avoid utility conflicts. 3. Project Title: Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120184 Account Number: 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 433.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: April 25, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $ 151,091.63 Original Contract Amount: $22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 895,413.62 New Contract Amount: $23,862,438.97 Description: Various changes due to utility conflicts and pump station scope changes to facilitate operational needs. Why Required: Change order required for access road, changing method of construction to avoid utilities, and electrical additions.
1. Library Branch Exterior Lighting Replacement (Bluebonnet, Central, Greenwell Springs, and Pride-Chaneyville Branches) Project 14-ASC-CP-0864- Account 111.1200015.647200.0 & 111.1200015.643550.0 ESTIMATE: $390,395.50 *Allrite Electric, Inc. $341,340.00 Centric Gulf Coast, Inc. $409,100.00 **Buffalo Electric, Inc. $425,720.00 **Brotherhood Way General Contractors, LLC $463,831.00 **Public Construction, Inc. $590,000.00 2. North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art And Science Museum Planetarium/Space Center Project 13-DD-LA-0011 - Account 344.1500126.652300.5900403 ESTIMATE: $182,000 Base Alt1 Total **Rotolo Consultants, Inc. $177,730.00 + $ 12,335.00 = $ 190,065.00 *J. Reed Constructuors, Inc. $ 268,800.00 + $ 22,000.00 = $290,800.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Gulf South Land Title Resources, LLC, to provide abstracting services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (Account No. 339.7260242.652120.5922406) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $137,521.00. (Account 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Annual Maintenance Agreement with Star Service, Inc., for Building Environmental Services for Public Safety Complex, being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0829, to include a water treatment program for the duration of their existing contract, in an amount not to exceed $5,100.00. (Account 012.7010000.647200.0000000) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Account No. 012.700100.643550.4) By: Director of Public Works.
Amending Resolution 51047, adopted August 27, 2014 , which authorized 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, so as to change the name of the party to the agreement to the Parish Water Company. (Account No. 337.7551582.652380.5982913) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with SSO Program Rehabilitation Design and Survey Support Services, Project No. 08-AR-UF-0015 in an amount not to exceed $185,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578103.752200.6077200; 4331.7578103.752200.6077200; 434.7578103.752200.6077200) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Hartman Engineering, Inc. (HEI), w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; Nestor-Houghton, Inc.; Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc.; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Architectural Solutions, LLC; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Forcemain System Capacity Improvement Project SFL-C-0003 (Multiple Pump Stations, Burbank Drive - Siegen Lane), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0026 in an amount of $217,542.48. (Account No. 433.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.12 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.(formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2015, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. (Account No. 443.7576013.752230.6016206)($ 13,000,000.00) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with EDgear, LLC to lease 2716 square feet of office for a primary term of one (1) year, with four (4) one (1) year options to renew at a rental rate of $27,920.48 per year. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Raiser, L.L.C. d/b/a UBER for the purpose of operating transportation network services at the Airport for a period of one (1) year at a rental rate of $100.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Seabury Professional Services Contract for a Regional Leakage Study in an amount not to exceed $47,500.00 (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.0000000) By: Director of Aviation.
Receiving a report from the Administration on the pay study and the implementation process and discussing related matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Adjournment & Announcements
Oct 22, 2014 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meetings of September 24, 2014 and October 8, 2014, and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of October 15, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A resolution authorizing the South Burbank Crime Prevention and Development District (The "District") to impose and collect an annual fee on each improved parcel of land located within the boundaries of the district in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a residential or commercial structure or twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each unit in a condominium or for each unit in a residential or commercial structure with four or more units, which fee shall be levied for a period of four years commencing on January 1, 2014, to be used to aid in crime prevention and to enhance the security of district residents by providing for an increase of law enforcement personnel or contracted security personnel in the district and creation of a crime free housing program and for other purposes permitted by applicable law. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention. Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 2. A Resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District (The "District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of land located within the boundaries of the district in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00), which fee shall be levied for a period of ten (10) years, commencing on January 1, 2014, for the purposes of promoting and encouraging the beautification, security and overall betterment of the district and for all other purposes authorized by applicable law. By: Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement. Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - 3. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 4. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 5. Bernell Burton, Sr. 1417 N. 31st Street; Lot 11, Square 10, Bogan Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 6. Henry Woods, Jr. & Olivia Brown Woods 1567 Urban Street; Lot 10, Square 32, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 7. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 8. Josie Wilkinson Green, Mary Elizabeth Green Willis, Eddie Ross Green, Jr., Blanchard Green, James Marion Green, Carolyn Ann Green & Mack H. Willis, Jr. 2847 Valley Street; Lot 3, Square 9, Valley Park Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014 Abatements - None.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Ike Cook, Corrine (Corine) Cook Brooks, Julia Cook Smith, Walter Lenore, Mary Joyce Finley Brumfield, Julia Finley James, Rosa Finley Lee, Johnnie Dean Finley Smith, Marie Finley, Betty Finley, Oscar Finley, Jr., Ike Finley, Alonzo Finley, Jo Ella Mitchell Brumfield, Mike Wilson, Angela Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Catherine Williams, Otis Mitchell, Walter Wilson, & Anthony Smith 1343 N. 31st Street & Rear Shed; Lot 79, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 B. Roy Anthony McBride, Sr. 16423 Ellis Avenue & Rear She; Lot 187, Oneal Place Subdivision - Council District 09 C. Ralph G. Sterling, Carolyn Sterling Bradley, Ronald D. Sterling, Clarence J. Sterling, Katie S. Fleming, Joan Sterling Calton, Michael K. Sterling, Alvin B. Sterling, Henry B. Sterling, IV, Delilah Sterling Youngblood & Nicole Hayes Miller 1209 E. Polk Street; Lot 68, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - None.
R. Providing for the extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Sugarcane Property, LLC; Ascension Ready Mix, Inc.; Yendalg, LLC, and Elsie Landry; University PUD, LLC; David Ellison, Jr., Katherine Gwin Ellison, and Yendalg, LLC; Yendalg, LLC; and PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership as listed in the petition, consisting of the following parcels: a certain tract containing 83.36 acres, more or less, located in Chatsworth Plantation Subdivision; Lot B, Chatsworth Plantation; Lot A-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; a certain tract of the A.P. Landry Estate containing 148.97 acres, bounded north by Adler, east by Loupe, south by Aucoin, west by River, less timber to Natalbany, 6.03 acres having been deducted for Levee, Sec. 79, T8S, R1E; Lot C-2-B-1, Nelson Tract; a certain tract containing 9.08 acres consisting of La. Hwy 30/Nicholson Drive Tract, Exxon Pipeline Co., R/O/W Tract, Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Tract, and the Gulf States Utilities Co. R/O/W; Lot D, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot C-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot A-1, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot A-2, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; lot A, Longwood Plantation; Lot B-1, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot D, Longwood Plantation; Lot A-3, PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot F, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-1, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-2, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-3, Longwood Plantation; all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator. S. Providing for the Extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the inclusion of the area described in the Petition for Annexation submitted by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, a public constitutional corporation organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of Louisiana as the public body owning the following property: (i) a nominal 114.96 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Section 36, T7S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, Sections 1 and 41, T8S, R1W Greensburg Land District less a 5.00 acre tract being particularly described in East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Original 97, Bundle 2497; (ii) a nominal 1858.20 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Sections 1, 2, 11, 41, 36, 35, 37, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 T8S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, and Sections 49, and 80, T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District; and (iii) a nominal 62.5 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur Plantation located in Sections 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 T8S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, all being in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; all as more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
9A. 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. 13O. 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’.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kim McCants Vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", Civil Action No. 14-79-JJJB-SCR on the Docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $35,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Jill L. Craft) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Candice Masterson vs. Kenneth Pointer and the City/Parish", No. 618,508 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,750.00, plus court costs in the amount of $755.86, for a total amount of $21,505.86, 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 Peyton Murphy Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney.
Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 21, 2014, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: Director of CATS.
Establishing a committee to conduct interviews of potential candidates for Parish Attorney and report to the Council all qualified applicants with the committee's recommendation. By: Councilman Loupe.
Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate $10,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Undesignated to provide funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2014. By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Stone Pigmand Walther Wittman, LLC, for Professional Legal Services by increasing the total compensation to not to exceed $62,500.00 and appropriating the sum of $45,000 to fund said amendment. By: Parish Attorney.
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 Station #20 - West Lee Drive Fire Station, City Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0872. By: Parish Attorney.
Consideration of approval of the application of Super Hospitality Owner, LLC, for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program relating to the property located at 400 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in North Fairfields Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the parish attorney. By: Urban Development Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in Colonial Hill Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the parish attorney. By: Urban Development Director.
Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to streamline the procurement process for City-Parish Departments in City-Parish projects and purchasing. By: Director of Purchasing.
Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by the CATS Board at their October 21, 2014, meeting in accordance with LRS. 48:1460 (9). By: Director of CATS.
Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to streamline the procurement process for City-Parish Departments in City-Parish projects and purchasing. By: Director of Purchasing.
Authorizing the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes the "Jewel J Newman Community Center" name in the title of a capital campaign. These funds will be raised in an effort to secure the remaining financial balance for the purchase of playground equipment. These will be matching funds to a grant received from Dr Pepper Snapple Group - KaBOOM for the 2014 Let's Play Construction Grant Program. By: Jewel J Newman Community Center.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot J, Square 49, University Place Latoria Izzard Avenue I - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 14,016.30 HIGH BIDDER: LATORIA IZZARD $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my existing home. B. Lot H, Square 49, University Place Latoria Izzard Avenue I - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,801.20 HIGH BIDDER: LATORIA IZZARD $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my existing home. C. Lot 53, Belfort Subdivision Bernadine Green 3524 Monroe Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,618.10 HIGH BIDDER: DARNELL J. HARRIS $ 8,500.00 Intended use: For Rental property. D. Lot 2-A, Square 90, North Baton Rouge Conard Monroe Fraternity Street - vacant lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,800.00 Taxes Due $ 878.95 HIGH BIDDER: CONARD MONROE $ 100.00 Intended use: Keep it clean. E. Lot 8pt.+, Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot Sandra Guy South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive) Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 941.95 HIGH BIDDER: SANDRA GUY $ 500.00 Intended use: Add to my current lot. F. Lot 10 pt., Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot Sandra Guy South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive) Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,859.02 HIGH BIDDER: SANDRA GUY $ 200.00 Intended use: Add to my current lot. G. Lot 48, Forest Oaks Donna Thornton 11647 Pamela Drive Metro Council District 06 Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,829.51 HIGH BIDDER: DONNA THORNTON $ 15,000.00 Intended use: To live in. H. Lot 6, Brandywine Condominiums Lequyen Hardgrove 10950 Darryl Drive, # 6 Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,200.00 Taxes Due $ 1,853.86 HIGH BIDDER: LEQUYEN HARDGROVE $ 500.00 Intended use: Update and rent to benefit area. I. Lot 12, Brandywine Condominiums Lequyen Hardgrove 10950 Darryl Drive, # 12 Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,200.00 Taxes Due $ 1,674.83 HIGH BIDDER: LEQUYEN HARDGROVE $ 500.00 Intended use: Update and rent to benefit area. J. Lot 57, Square 1, Progress Park Winfield and Co., Inc. 1039 North 30th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 972.57 HIGH BIDDER: DARNELL J. HARRIS $ 9,500.00 Intended use: For rental.
Ralph G. Sterling, Carolyn Sterling Bradley, Ronald D. Sterling, Clarence J. Sterling, Katie S. Fleming, Joan Sterling Calton, Michael K. Sterling, Alvin B. Sterling, Henry B. Sterling, IV, Delilah Sterling Youngblood & Nicole Hayes Miller 1209 E. Polk Street; Lot 68, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - None.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1. Project Title: Signal Synchronization System; Baton Rouge, LA (College Dr., Highland Rd., and Sherwood Forest Blvd.) Project Number: 09-TS-US-0044 Original Estimated Cost: $326,792.50 Purchase Order Number: PO110090 Account Number: 341.7548822.652310.5970209 Council Award Date: September 9, 2009 Contractor: Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 40 days) Change Order Amount: $178,379.50 Original Contract Amount: $157,012.20 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $335,391.70 Description: Increase quantity of fiber optic connections required due to a design change. Provide additional jacked or bored conduit needed due unforeseen site conditions Why Required: Design change will take advantage of new technology to provide a more reliable network system. Existing conduit that was to be utilized for the project was found to have extensive damage and must be replaced 2. Project Title: South Forced Lower Capacity Improvements Nicholson Dr-Highland Rd-Perkins Rd Phase B Project Number: 09-FM-MS-047B Original Estimated Cost: $8,660,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131380 Account Number: 434.7578243.452400.6097356; 411.7578243.752400.6087356 Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: Garney Companies, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Extend contract for 29 days) Change Order Amount: $91,899.50 Original Contract Amount: $7,985,985.00 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $8,077,844.50 Description: Various changes because of utility conflicts and adding owner-initiated scope Why Required: Change order required to facilitate future gravity sewer services as requested by owner, install well point system for dewatering, and additional work to avoid utility conflicts. 3. Project Title: Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120184 Account Number: 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 433.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: April 25, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $ 151,091.63 Original Contract Amount: $22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 895,413.62 New Contract Amount: $23,862,438.97 Description: Various changes due to utility conflicts and pump station scope changes to facilitate operational needs. Why Required: Change order required for access road, changing method of construction to avoid utilities, and electrical additions.
1. Library Branch Exterior Lighting Replacement (Bluebonnet, Central, Greenwell Springs, and Pride-Chaneyville Branches) Project 14-ASC-CP-0864- Account 111.1200015.647200.0 & 111.1200015.643550.0 ESTIMATE: $390,395.50 *Allrite Electric, Inc. $341,340.00 Centric Gulf Coast, Inc. $409,100.00 **Buffalo Electric, Inc. $425,720.00 **Brotherhood Way General Contractors, LLC $463,831.00 **Public Construction, Inc. $590,000.00 2. North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art And Science Museum Planetarium/Space Center Project 13-DD-LA-0011 - Account 344.1500126.652300.5900403 ESTIMATE: $182,000 Base Alt1 Total **Rotolo Consultants, Inc. $177,730.00 + $ 12,335.00 = $ 190,065.00 *J. Reed Constructuors, Inc. $ 268,800.00 + $ 22,000.00 = $290,800.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Gulf South Land Title Resources, LLC, to provide abstracting services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (Account No. 339.7260242.652120.5922406) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $137,521.00. (Account 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Annual Maintenance Agreement with Star Service, Inc., for Building Environmental Services for Public Safety Complex, being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0829, to include a water treatment program for the duration of their existing contract, in an amount not to exceed $5,100.00. (Account 012.7010000.647200.0000000) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Account No. 012.700100.643550.4) By: Director of Public Works.
Amending Resolution 51047, adopted August 27, 2014 , which authorized 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, so as to change the name of the party to the agreement to the Parish Water Company. (Account No. 337.7551582.652380.5982913) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with SSO Program Rehabilitation Design and Survey Support Services, Project No. 08-AR-UF-0015 in an amount not to exceed $185,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578103.752200.6077200; 4331.7578103.752200.6077200; 434.7578103.752200.6077200) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Hartman Engineering, Inc. (HEI), w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; Nestor-Houghton, Inc.; Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc.; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Architectural Solutions, LLC; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Forcemain System Capacity Improvement Project SFL-C-0003 (Multiple Pump Stations, Burbank Drive - Siegen Lane), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0026 in an amount of $217,542.48. (Account No. 433.7578323.752200.6087376) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.12 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.(formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2015, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000.00, contingent upon approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. (Account No. 443.7576013.752230.6016206)($ 13,000,000.00) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with EDgear, LLC to lease 2716 square feet of office for a primary term of one (1) year, with four (4) one (1) year options to renew at a rental rate of $27,920.48 per year. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Raiser, L.L.C. d/b/a UBER for the purpose of operating transportation network services at the Airport for a period of one (1) year at a rental rate of $100.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Seabury Professional Services Contract for a Regional Leakage Study in an amount not to exceed $47,500.00 (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.0000000) By: Director of Aviation.
Receiving a report from the Administration on the pay study and the implementation process and discussing related matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Adjournment & Announcements