PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of October 22, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $60,000 from increased animal registration fees to provide additional funding for the Companion Animal Alliance. By: Mayor- President. 2. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2015. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 10.78 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 19.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Carlos Harris, III, et al vs. City/Parish (Police Dept.) and Officer Christopher Magee", No. 608,727 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $425,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $324.00, for a total amount of $425,324.00, and appropriating $425,324.00 for such purpose. By: Parish Attorney. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is James R. Clary, Jr., of Clary & Associates & Alonzo T. Stanga, III, of Stanga & Mustian) CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 4. James Hayes, Charley Ealy, Jr., Diane Marie Ealy, Deborah Ann Ealy, Janice Smith, Sandra Smith Gay, James Smith, Milton Smith, & Catherine Smith Pleasant 9853 Avenue F; Lot Q, Square 21, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 5. Shirley Jefferson Patterson & Marion Elaine Jefferson - 1649 Robin Street; Lot 102, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 6. Willie Rowley (Rawley), Jr. & Mabel Harrell Rowley (Rawley) - 1906 Fairchild Street & Rear Garage; Lot 10 & West ½ of Lot 11, Square 1, Clarksdale Subdivision - Council District 02 7. Robert Henry Ray & Frances Yvonne Ray - 12134 Littlewoods Drive; Lot 113, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 8. Marquee Acquisitions, LLC c/o Ron Paul Cheramie, Owner - 7136 Greenwell Street & 2 Rear Sheds; Lot 46-A, Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 9. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 10. Naomi L. Wilson & Henry Wilson - 1305 N. 47th Street; Lot 36, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 11. Delores Johnson - 1287 N. 44th Street; Lot 15, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 12. Kenneth Johnson & Alice Pointer Johnson - 1445 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 35, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 13. Chris L. Jackson - 1005 N. 31st Street; Lot 49, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 14. Sherman Euleece Jackson & Laura McField Jackson - 237 Mary Street; Lot 8 & West 20' of Lot 9, Square 1, Johnstown No. 1 Subdivision - Council District 10 15. Ruby Jones - 233 Howard Street; Lot 14, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 16. Robert Mellion & Tangy Mellion - 850 Sennette Street; East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Additions Subdivision - Council District 10 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 14. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $811,500 for the purpose of prepayment of the 3rd Street Parking Garage LCDA loan as a result of Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 51106, dated 9/24/14, which terminated the previous cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana and authorized a new agreement with 201 Third Street, LLC. (Budget Supplement No. 8298). By: Finance Director.
Condemnations - A. Ventrice Leo Curtis, Yolanda Denise Robertson, Andre Alford, & Tinita Lynette Leblanc 1360 N. 32nd Street; Lot 78, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 and August 13, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Ruby Lee McKinley Jones, Geneva McKinley Spears, Joann McKinley Dunbar, Yvonne McKinley Lawton, William Jerome McKinley, John Louis McKinley, Pauline McKinley Patterson, Glenda McKinley Howard, Glenn McKinley, Lisa Anderson, Frankie Anderson, Lersonna Anderson, Kendra Anderson, Simon D. Jackson, Sharon Jackson Winfrey, Shawanda Jackson, Craigland McKinley, Marcus McKinley, Kelvin McKinley, Dinah McKinley, Gregory McKinley & Kirkland Robertson 7575 Hanks Drive; Lot B, Victoria Farms Subdivision Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting and July 23, 2014 Council Meeting due to expiration of meeting time limit; also deferred from August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Curtis Dabney 805 N. 29th Street; South 17-1/2' of Lot 13 & N. 5' of Lot 14, Square 13, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 Council Meeting and July 23, 2014 Council Meeting due to expiration of meeting time limit; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. R-Z Properties, LLC 925 N. 30th Street, Lot 38, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Natalie Ellis 2825 Calumet Street; Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) F. Cuong Dinh Vu & Kim Thien Mai 12541 & 12543 Warfield Avenue; Lot 148-B, Ashley Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 H. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 I. Bernell Burton, Sr. 1417 N. 31st Street; Lot 11, Square 10, Bogan Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Henry Woods, Jr. & Olivia Brown Woods 1567 Urban Street; Lot 10, Square 32, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 K. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 L. 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 Abatements - M. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362 E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06
Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2015 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2015. By: Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to December 9, 2014)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the current contract with Hood Dental for inmate's oral surgery for an additional amount not to exceed $36,000 (012.5240001.641300.). By: EMS Director.
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.
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.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $46,800.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant with the State Library of Louisiana to receive a portion of the State Aid to Public Libraries distribution in the amount of $21,875.00 Proceeds will be used to purchase library books and materials. By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Expressing the Metropolitan Council's opposition to lowering Federal Air Quality Standards further; and also expressing the Councils support of the LDEQ consideration of a rule review that would allow for generators of emission reduction credits for mobile source, area source and point source projects for use in offsetting emissions from new projects or expansions at existing facilities; and further expressing support for other EPA and LDEQ initiatives to improve air quality in the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilman Amoroso.
A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue (a) not to exceed $140,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds, and (b) not to exceed $240,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B (Tax Exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the (i) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and (ii) Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and defease a portion of the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Amending Ordinance 15791, adopted October 8, 2014, relating to Granting Entergy the right, privilege, and Franchise, for a period of 50 years, so as to remove language from Section 9 (Relocation). By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
H. Authorizing the execution and delivery of the cooperative endeavor agreement by and among the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana, the Old LNB Building Redevelopment District and the owner of the property within the Old LNB Building Redevelopment District and authorizing the execution and delivery of the collection agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Old LNB building Redevelopment District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker. I. Adopting a new ordinance and resolution and/or amendments to Ordinance 1465 and Resolution 47313 authorized by Louisiana Revised Statute 33:9038.61 relative to the tax increment financing and historic rehabilitation of the East Baton Rouge savings and loan building; authorizing the execution and delivery of amendments to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and the collection agreement, each by and between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the King Hotel Special Taxing District and/or such additional documents as may necessary or required to further facilitate such previously authorized financing; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cindy Gant for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the Amount of $10,790.58, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person, she has no attorney) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 3434 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, consisting of a 29,159 square foot building and parking lot on a 1.794 acre lot, for the appraised price of $1,150,000.00. This building will be used as an Outreach Services Facility, gift book processing center and the Recycled Reads Program, archival storage, and as a remote site for the backup of the library computer network. By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Lot 12, Square 17, Abramson Timothy and Irma Kelly 1221 North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 709.71 HIGH BIDDER: TIMOTHY AND IRMA KELLY $8,500.00 Intended Use: Adding it to our property (This item was deferred from the September 24, 2014 and October 8, 2014 Council Meetings)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sherry Brock, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kris Perret, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Timothy Pickett whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. E. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Platte, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. F. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bernard Prezzy, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. G. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. H. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tyjuana Smith-Gray, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. I. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lauren Ventrella, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term.
J. BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Delgado, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. K. BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term.
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chandler Loupe, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment)
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment)
CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Kirby, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darius Bonton, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment)
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Gilmore, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment)
R. RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lloyd Benson, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term. S. RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Taylor, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term.
VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andy Blouin, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term and must be made from a nomination of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term.
V. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT #3 BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. W. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT #3 BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Berchmans Wilbert, III, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
X. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Browning, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Y. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Montgomery Sr., whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
Z. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #5 EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mario Contreras, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. AA. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #5 EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #6 HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Reginald Higgins, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
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.
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: 10 (Ten) (Extend contract for 36 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 53,290.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 204,205.50 New Contract Amount: $35,667,569.50 Description: Miscellaneous unanticipated additions to the original scope of work, including additional asphalt and concrete work, electrical work and other various items. Extend contract by 36 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: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project, Phase 2 Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121142 Account Number: 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: March 28, 2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc Change Order Number: 5 (Five) Change Order Amount: $ 1,014,907.61 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 5,077,239.77 New Contract Amount: $19,400,899.38 Description: Additional costs to protect existing pipelines, lump sum cost to protect Renovar valves and maintaining ancillary equipment, extension of line item for engineer's trailer, NWWTP tie-in modifications and an increase in asphalt concrete pavement quantities. Why Required: Change order required to protect existing utilities, increase bid item quantities where necessary and modify the NWWTP tie-in to keep upstream pump stations in service during the work and to add provisions for future piping in the NWWTP Master plan project
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-10 Tom Drive Project 13-CR-ST-0036 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025313 - Council Award Date: February 12, 2014 Contractor: Barriere Construction Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $893,214.18 Contract Amount: $683,273.15 Total Change Orders (1): ($46,056.64) Final Cost: $637,216.51 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 116 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Central Thruway Bridges (Sullivan Rd Bridge & CN & IC Bridge) Project 05-BR-HC-0015 & SP # 742-17-0147 Account 372.726032. 652330.5920397 - Council Award Date: January 14, 2009 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 9,486,301.80 Total Change Orders(1): $ 77.60 Final Cost: $9,486,379.40 Days Allocated: 730 Days Used: 740 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-13 (Ponderosa Dr., Hatteras Ave., Centurion Ave. & White Oak Place) Project 13-AO-ST-0038 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025613- Council Award Date: November 13, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $496,408.02 Contract Amount: $450,382.80 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 33,886.92) Final Cost: $416,495.88 Days Allocated: 60 Days Used: 76 Liquidated Damages: $4,320.00 (Deduction Reflected in Final Cost)
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Highland Road Pipeline Improvements Part B Project 11-FM-MS-004B - Account 441.7578243.752400.6087373; 443.7578243.752400.6087373 ESTIMATE: $9,900,000.00 ***Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $ 8,719,760.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc $ 8,917,917.29 ***Wharton- Smith, Inc. $ 9,457,000.00 *J.B. James Construction, LLC $10,237,270.00 2. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A12-0870 - Account 012.7010000.643550 ESTIMATE: $275,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $114.00 Standard/ $171.00 Overtime
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Thompson Consulting Services, for Disaster Management and Monitoring Services in response to RFP No. 20008-A14-008 for Pre and Post Catastrophic Event Recovery Services in Accordance with FEMA Guidelines and Regulations for a one year period from the date of the Agreement with an option to extend four(4) additional successive one-year periods. Pricing as submitted on the RFP Cost Proposal Form shall be firm for the term of the contract. By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC, for Disaster Street-Clearing Debris Collection, Removal, Processing, Disposal and Management Services in response to RFP No. 20008- A14-005 for Catastrophic Event Recovery in Accordance with FEMA Guidelines and Regulations for a two year period from the date of the Agreement with an option to extend three(3) additional successive one-year periods. Pricing as submitted on the RFP Cost Proposal Form shall be firm for the term of the contract. By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste, adding an additional $50,000.00 to the purchase order (PO140270) for hauling demolition from condemned properties in association with the Community Development Block Grant CDBG-2012-N-0001.(Account No. 012.7300001.643560) By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for supplemental services in connection with the SCADA Master Plan, Project No. 12-PS-MS-0021. This supplement not to exceed $104,563.53. (Account No. 434.7579043.752400.6140301) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Brown and Caldwell, Inc., w/subconsultants: Buchart Horn, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Inc.; Ardaman & Associate, Inc.; Alden Research Laboratory Inc.; Chasm Architecture, LLC; The Map Group, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0001 (Florida Boulevard Pump Stations Project), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0003 in an amount of $28,580. (Account No. 411.7578323.752200.6087369). By: Director of Public Works.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 17, 2014 at Original 674 of Bundle 12565 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. David Wayne Courrege" - Abatement Proceeding No. AB-06-2014-03-12 (1415 Perkins Road; Lots 1 & 2, Square 1, Hundred Oaks Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 13, 2014 at Original 715 of Bundle 12611 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Kendall Montrell Cloud" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9232 (2604 Lobelia Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16, Square 1, Standard Heights Subdivision).
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 13, 2014 at Original 815 of Bundle 12584 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Christopher James Murray" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9201 (5034 Bank Street, Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Sexual Trauma and Awareness Response Center, LLC., for the support of the STAR Center, whose services include supporting victims of sexual assault through the application of the best practices to reduce psychological and pysical trauma of victims, to support the community through prevention and education efforts, and to coordinate criminal justice agency efforts to increase the reporting of sexual assault and improve the investigation, prosecution and conviction of sexual assault perpetrators. The agreement will be for a three year term, with $25,000 being paid by the City-Parish each year of the agreement.
Receiving a report from Tommy Milazzo, with AT&T, on possible funding sources for body cameras for the Baton Rouge Police Department. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Contract effective August 12, 2014, with Murphy J. Foster, III, of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., in connection with "Mary E. Roper V. the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council", Suit No. 632,669, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, and related matters, so as to increase the amount of compensation payable under the contract by an additional $32,500.00, to a maximum of $50,000.00. By: Parish Attorney.
Adjournment & Announcements
Nov 12, 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 Meeting of October 22, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $60,000 from increased animal registration fees to provide additional funding for the Companion Animal Alliance. By: Mayor- President. 2. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2015. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 10.78 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 19.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Carlos Harris, III, et al vs. City/Parish (Police Dept.) and Officer Christopher Magee", No. 608,727 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $425,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $324.00, for a total amount of $425,324.00, and appropriating $425,324.00 for such purpose. By: Parish Attorney. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is James R. Clary, Jr., of Clary & Associates & Alonzo T. Stanga, III, of Stanga & Mustian) CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 4. James Hayes, Charley Ealy, Jr., Diane Marie Ealy, Deborah Ann Ealy, Janice Smith, Sandra Smith Gay, James Smith, Milton Smith, & Catherine Smith Pleasant 9853 Avenue F; Lot Q, Square 21, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 5. Shirley Jefferson Patterson & Marion Elaine Jefferson - 1649 Robin Street; Lot 102, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 6. Willie Rowley (Rawley), Jr. & Mabel Harrell Rowley (Rawley) - 1906 Fairchild Street & Rear Garage; Lot 10 & West ½ of Lot 11, Square 1, Clarksdale Subdivision - Council District 02 7. Robert Henry Ray & Frances Yvonne Ray - 12134 Littlewoods Drive; Lot 113, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 8. Marquee Acquisitions, LLC c/o Ron Paul Cheramie, Owner - 7136 Greenwell Street & 2 Rear Sheds; Lot 46-A, Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 9. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 10. Naomi L. Wilson & Henry Wilson - 1305 N. 47th Street; Lot 36, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 11. Delores Johnson - 1287 N. 44th Street; Lot 15, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 12. Kenneth Johnson & Alice Pointer Johnson - 1445 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 35, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 13. Chris L. Jackson - 1005 N. 31st Street; Lot 49, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 14. Sherman Euleece Jackson & Laura McField Jackson - 237 Mary Street; Lot 8 & West 20' of Lot 9, Square 1, Johnstown No. 1 Subdivision - Council District 10 15. Ruby Jones - 233 Howard Street; Lot 14, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 16. Robert Mellion & Tangy Mellion - 850 Sennette Street; East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Additions Subdivision - Council District 10 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 14. Amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $811,500 for the purpose of prepayment of the 3rd Street Parking Garage LCDA loan as a result of Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 51106, dated 9/24/14, which terminated the previous cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana and authorized a new agreement with 201 Third Street, LLC. (Budget Supplement No. 8298). By: Finance Director.
Condemnations - A. Ventrice Leo Curtis, Yolanda Denise Robertson, Andre Alford, & Tinita Lynette Leblanc 1360 N. 32nd Street; Lot 78, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 and August 13, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Ruby Lee McKinley Jones, Geneva McKinley Spears, Joann McKinley Dunbar, Yvonne McKinley Lawton, William Jerome McKinley, John Louis McKinley, Pauline McKinley Patterson, Glenda McKinley Howard, Glenn McKinley, Lisa Anderson, Frankie Anderson, Lersonna Anderson, Kendra Anderson, Simon D. Jackson, Sharon Jackson Winfrey, Shawanda Jackson, Craigland McKinley, Marcus McKinley, Kelvin McKinley, Dinah McKinley, Gregory McKinley & Kirkland Robertson 7575 Hanks Drive; Lot B, Victoria Farms Subdivision Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the May 14, 2014 Council Meeting and July 23, 2014 Council Meeting due to expiration of meeting time limit; also deferred from August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. Curtis Dabney 805 N. 29th Street; South 17-1/2' of Lot 13 & N. 5' of Lot 14, Square 13, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the May 28, 2014 Council Meeting and July 23, 2014 Council Meeting due to expiration of meeting time limit; also deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. R-Z Properties, LLC 925 N. 30th Street, Lot 38, Square 1, Progress Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Natalie Ellis 2825 Calumet Street; Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) F. Cuong Dinh Vu & Kim Thien Mai 12541 & 12543 Warfield Avenue; Lot 148-B, Ashley Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting) G. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 H. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 I. Bernell Burton, Sr. 1417 N. 31st Street; Lot 11, Square 10, Bogan Subdivision - Council District 07 J. Henry Woods, Jr. & Olivia Brown Woods 1567 Urban Street; Lot 10, Square 32, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 K. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 L. 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 Abatements - M. Lawrence P. Greaney 9516 Cammy Drive; Lot 362 E. Broadmoor Subdivision - Council District 06
Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2015 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2015. By: Mayor-President. (Must be recessed to December 9, 2014)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the current contract with Hood Dental for inmate's oral surgery for an additional amount not to exceed $36,000 (012.5240001.641300.). By: EMS Director.
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.
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.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $46,800.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant with the State Library of Louisiana to receive a portion of the State Aid to Public Libraries distribution in the amount of $21,875.00 Proceeds will be used to purchase library books and materials. By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Expressing the Metropolitan Council's opposition to lowering Federal Air Quality Standards further; and also expressing the Councils support of the LDEQ consideration of a rule review that would allow for generators of emission reduction credits for mobile source, area source and point source projects for use in offsetting emissions from new projects or expansions at existing facilities; and further expressing support for other EPA and LDEQ initiatives to improve air quality in the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilman Amoroso.
A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue (a) not to exceed $140,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds, and (b) not to exceed $240,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B (Tax Exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the (i) Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and (ii) Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and defease a portion of the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Amending Ordinance 15791, adopted October 8, 2014, relating to Granting Entergy the right, privilege, and Franchise, for a period of 50 years, so as to remove language from Section 9 (Relocation). By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
H. Authorizing the execution and delivery of the cooperative endeavor agreement by and among the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana, the Old LNB Building Redevelopment District and the owner of the property within the Old LNB Building Redevelopment District and authorizing the execution and delivery of the collection agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Old LNB building Redevelopment District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker. I. Adopting a new ordinance and resolution and/or amendments to Ordinance 1465 and Resolution 47313 authorized by Louisiana Revised Statute 33:9038.61 relative to the tax increment financing and historic rehabilitation of the East Baton Rouge savings and loan building; authorizing the execution and delivery of amendments to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and the collection agreement, each by and between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the King Hotel Special Taxing District and/or such additional documents as may necessary or required to further facilitate such previously authorized financing; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cindy Gant for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the Amount of $10,790.58, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person, she has no attorney) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to purchase property located at 3434 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, consisting of a 29,159 square foot building and parking lot on a 1.794 acre lot, for the appraised price of $1,150,000.00. This building will be used as an Outreach Services Facility, gift book processing center and the Recycled Reads Program, archival storage, and as a remote site for the backup of the library computer network. By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Lot 12, Square 17, Abramson Timothy and Irma Kelly 1221 North 29th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 709.71 HIGH BIDDER: TIMOTHY AND IRMA KELLY $8,500.00 Intended Use: Adding it to our property (This item was deferred from the September 24, 2014 and October 8, 2014 Council Meetings)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sherry Brock, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kris Perret, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Timothy Pickett whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. E. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Platte, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. F. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bernard Prezzy, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. G. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. H. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tyjuana Smith-Gray, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. I. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lauren Ventrella, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term.
J. BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Delgado, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. K. BATON ROUGE FILM COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term.
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chandler Loupe, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment)
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. (Council Member Appointment)
CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Kirby, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darius Bonton, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. (City Appointment)
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Gilmore, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment)
R. RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lloyd Benson, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term. S. RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Taylor, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term.
VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andy Blouin, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term and must be made from a nomination of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing C. Denise Marcelle, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a three (3) year term.
V. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT #3 BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. W. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT #3 BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Berchmans Wilbert, III, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
X. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Scott Browning, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Y. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #4 CENTRAL Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Montgomery Sr., whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
Z. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #5 EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mario Contreras, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. AA. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #5 EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #6 HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Reginald Higgins, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a two (2) year term.
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.
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: 10 (Ten) (Extend contract for 36 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 53,290.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 204,205.50 New Contract Amount: $35,667,569.50 Description: Miscellaneous unanticipated additions to the original scope of work, including additional asphalt and concrete work, electrical work and other various items. Extend contract by 36 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: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project, Phase 2 Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121142 Account Number: 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: March 28, 2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc Change Order Number: 5 (Five) Change Order Amount: $ 1,014,907.61 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 5,077,239.77 New Contract Amount: $19,400,899.38 Description: Additional costs to protect existing pipelines, lump sum cost to protect Renovar valves and maintaining ancillary equipment, extension of line item for engineer's trailer, NWWTP tie-in modifications and an increase in asphalt concrete pavement quantities. Why Required: Change order required to protect existing utilities, increase bid item quantities where necessary and modify the NWWTP tie-in to keep upstream pump stations in service during the work and to add provisions for future piping in the NWWTP Master plan project
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-10 Tom Drive Project 13-CR-ST-0036 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025313 - Council Award Date: February 12, 2014 Contractor: Barriere Construction Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $893,214.18 Contract Amount: $683,273.15 Total Change Orders (1): ($46,056.64) Final Cost: $637,216.51 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 116 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Central Thruway Bridges (Sullivan Rd Bridge & CN & IC Bridge) Project 05-BR-HC-0015 & SP # 742-17-0147 Account 372.726032. 652330.5920397 - Council Award Date: January 14, 2009 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 9,486,301.80 Total Change Orders(1): $ 77.60 Final Cost: $9,486,379.40 Days Allocated: 730 Days Used: 740 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-13 (Ponderosa Dr., Hatteras Ave., Centurion Ave. & White Oak Place) Project 13-AO-ST-0038 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025613- Council Award Date: November 13, 2013 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $496,408.02 Contract Amount: $450,382.80 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 33,886.92) Final Cost: $416,495.88 Days Allocated: 60 Days Used: 76 Liquidated Damages: $4,320.00 (Deduction Reflected in Final Cost)
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Highland Road Pipeline Improvements Part B Project 11-FM-MS-004B - Account 441.7578243.752400.6087373; 443.7578243.752400.6087373 ESTIMATE: $9,900,000.00 ***Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. $ 8,719,760.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc $ 8,917,917.29 ***Wharton- Smith, Inc. $ 9,457,000.00 *J.B. James Construction, LLC $10,237,270.00 2. Electrical Repair & Maintenance Project A12-0870 - Account 012.7010000.643550 ESTIMATE: $275,000. A dollar value is not implied or guaranteed since the contractor will be contacted on an as-needed basis. *Buffalo Electric $114.00 Standard/ $171.00 Overtime
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Thompson Consulting Services, for Disaster Management and Monitoring Services in response to RFP No. 20008-A14-008 for Pre and Post Catastrophic Event Recovery Services in Accordance with FEMA Guidelines and Regulations for a one year period from the date of the Agreement with an option to extend four(4) additional successive one-year periods. Pricing as submitted on the RFP Cost Proposal Form shall be firm for the term of the contract. By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC, for Disaster Street-Clearing Debris Collection, Removal, Processing, Disposal and Management Services in response to RFP No. 20008- A14-005 for Catastrophic Event Recovery in Accordance with FEMA Guidelines and Regulations for a two year period from the date of the Agreement with an option to extend three(3) additional successive one-year periods. Pricing as submitted on the RFP Cost Proposal Form shall be firm for the term of the contract. By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste, adding an additional $50,000.00 to the purchase order (PO140270) for hauling demolition from condemned properties in association with the Community Development Block Grant CDBG-2012-N-0001.(Account No. 012.7300001.643560) By: Director of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for supplemental services in connection with the SCADA Master Plan, Project No. 12-PS-MS-0021. This supplement not to exceed $104,563.53. (Account No. 434.7579043.752400.6140301) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Brown and Caldwell, Inc., w/subconsultants: Buchart Horn, Inc.; Monroe & Corie, Inc.; Ardaman & Associate, Inc.; Alden Research Laboratory Inc.; Chasm Architecture, LLC; The Map Group, Inc.; NTB Associates, Inc.; for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Capacity Improvement Project SGU-C-0001 (Florida Boulevard Pump Stations Project), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0003 in an amount of $28,580. (Account No. 411.7578323.752200.6087369). By: Director of Public Works.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 17, 2014 at Original 674 of Bundle 12565 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. David Wayne Courrege" - Abatement Proceeding No. AB-06-2014-03-12 (1415 Perkins Road; Lots 1 & 2, Square 1, Hundred Oaks Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 13, 2014 at Original 715 of Bundle 12611 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Kendall Montrell Cloud" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9232 (2604 Lobelia Street & Rear Garage; Lot 16, Square 1, Standard Heights Subdivision).
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 13, 2014 at Original 815 of Bundle 12584 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Christopher James Murray" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9201 (5034 Bank Street, Lot BL, Brookstown Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Sexual Trauma and Awareness Response Center, LLC., for the support of the STAR Center, whose services include supporting victims of sexual assault through the application of the best practices to reduce psychological and pysical trauma of victims, to support the community through prevention and education efforts, and to coordinate criminal justice agency efforts to increase the reporting of sexual assault and improve the investigation, prosecution and conviction of sexual assault perpetrators. The agreement will be for a three year term, with $25,000 being paid by the City-Parish each year of the agreement.
Receiving a report from Tommy Milazzo, with AT&T, on possible funding sources for body cameras for the Baton Rouge Police Department. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Contract effective August 12, 2014, with Murphy J. Foster, III, of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., in connection with "Mary E. Roper V. the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council", Suit No. 632,669, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, and related matters, so as to increase the amount of compensation payable under the contract by an additional $32,500.00, to a maximum of $50,000.00. By: Parish Attorney.
Adjournment & Announcements