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 November 12, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 19, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 27, 2014 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. 2. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 27, 2014; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. 3. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of (i) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and (ii) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B (Tax-Exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. 4. Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $380,000,000 of Taxable and Tax Exempt Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A/B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission plus any bond premium and other financing resources of $15,283,274 for the purpose of refunding the 2006A/B and 2009A Sewer Revenue Bonds, paying the costs of issuance for the transaction and appropriating $15,283,274 for the SSO construction program (Budget Supplement No. 8011). By: Finance Director/Interim DPW Director. 5. Amending the 2014 current expense budget so as to adjustestimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. 6. Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that the northern portion of Lot 6, Square 240, Suburb Favrot / Swart, located on Eddie Robinson Drive, which is an adjudicated property, is needed for a valid public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-president to execute an instrument declaring the ownership of said property by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2004 in the name of Theodore J. Jemison, Jr. By: Parish Attorney. CONDEMNATIONS: 7. Rachel Dorsey West, Charles Andrew West, Nathan Jackson West, Evone (Yvonne) W. Johnson, Warren W. West & Alfred Lynn West 1650 Robin Street & Rear Shed; Lot 1, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 8. Almenia Williams 6360 Nellie Avenue; Lot 300, Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 07 9. Virginia B. Crow 3225 Blackwell Drive; Lot 8, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 10. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 11. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 12. Veria Jones Wilson 2947 Sherwood Street; Lot 22, Square 4, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 13. Mario Ron London 1059 Baranco Street; Lot 10, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 14. Rosy May J. Aquino-Castro & Juan J. Castro 308 W. McKinley Street; Lot 44, Square 103, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 15. Willie Comena & Sula D. Comena 830 E. Johnson Street; Lot 9, Square 51, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Resolution to approve the proposed five-year and annual plans for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director. 2. Resolution to approve the proposed five-year and annual plans for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director.
Amending Ordinance 15712, adopted June 11, 2014 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 3, Precinct 6 A & B and Ward 3 Precinct 14 A & B from Central Middle-School located at 11526 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 to Central Middle-Intermediate School Gym located at 12656 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, La. 70818; and to change the name of the polling places of: Ward 1, Precinct 14 A & B from Belfare Elementary School to Belfair Montessori Magnet, and Ward 1, Precinct 31 A & B from Career Academy Charter School to New Brookstown Middle Magnet Academy, and Ward 1, Precinct 30 and Ward 1, Precinct 63 A & B from Staring Education Center to Greenville Superintendents Academy , and Ward 1, Precinct 85 A & B from Banks Elementary School to J.K. Haynes Charter School, and Ward 1, Precinct 84 A & B from Glen Oaks Middle School to B.R. University Preparatory Elementary, and Ward 2, Precinct 22 A & B from Scotlandville Pre-Engineering to Beechwood Superintendent Academy; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
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 Legacy Court subdivision consisting of the following area: certain lots or parcels of land designated as lots 1 through 15, 16-A through 26-A, and 27-35, Legacy Subdivision, located in Sections 29, T-&-S, R-2-E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, all as more particular described in the petition. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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 B. Shirley Jefferson Patterson & Marion Elaine Jefferson - 1649 Robin Street; Lot 102, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 C. 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 D. Robert Henry Ray & Frances Yvonne Ray - 12134 Littlewoods Drive; Lot 113, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Marquee Acquisitions, LLC c/o Ron Paul Cheramie, Owner - 7136 Greenwell Street & 2 Rear Sheds; Lot 46-A, Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 F. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 G. Naomi L. Wilson & Henry Wilson - 1305 N. 47th Street; Lot 36, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Delores Johnson - 1287 N. 44th Street; Lot 15, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Kenneth Johnson & Alice Pointer Johnson - 1445 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 35, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 J . Chris L. Jackson - 1005 N. 31st Street; Lot 49, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 K . 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 L . Ruby Jones - 233 Howard Street; Lot 14, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 M . Robert Mellion & Tangy Mellion - 850 Sennette Street; East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Additions Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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. (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings)
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. (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting)
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.
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. 1 9.00 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
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.
Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes on non-taxable sales of gasoline and diesel for the period 1/1/07 through 1/31/10 to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in the amount of $127,692.87, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director.
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. * 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) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Kentrell Wilson and Sherion Vincent Vs. Michael Payne; City of Baton Rouge; Parish of East Baton Rouge, through the Department of Public Works", Suit No. 619,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the amount of $12,693.54, which amount shall be paid from the 2014 account designated "Compromised Judgments" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott M. Emonet, Murphy Law Firm, LLC) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Roslyn Baldwin, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Suit No. 622,800 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,748.10, plus Court Costs in the amount of $653.46, for a total amount of $21,401.56, 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 Kenneth M. Willis, Law Firm of Kenneth M. Willis, LLC). By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Contract effective October 30, 2012, with Christi Peck in connection with Hall V. State of Louisiana et Al, 3:12-cv- 00657, Us District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, so as to increase the amount of compensation payable under the contract by an additional $60,000.00, to a maximum of $160,000.00. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Capital Region Planning Commission to receive a Technical Assistance grant in the amount of up to $45,000 to provide technical assistance in the areas of public involvement, land use, socio-economic planning and mapping for 2014-2015. By: Planning Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount not to exceed $223,338 to conduct preliminary research effort, needs assessment, asset inventory and data gathering and the development of the People portion of the Transformation Plan under the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Mayor's Office.
M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $177,585.00 for a total amount not to exceed $937,585.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $63,379.13 for a total amount not to exceed $473,512.13 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $20,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $556,700.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $34,902.00 for a total amount not to exceed $540,069.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $1,759.00 for a total amount not to exceed $174,454.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Requesting the Metropolitan Council approve and adopt a Complete Streets Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge as enumerated by the document entitled "A Complete Streets Vision and Policy Statement", that will encourage healthy, active living, reduce fossil fuel use, and improve the safety and quality of life of residents of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge by providing safe, convenient, and comfortable routes for walking, bicycling, public transportation, and commercial and private motorized vehicles. This Policy will be effective December 1, 2014. By: Mayor-President.
Amending Title 10 (Transportation), Chapter 3 (Regulation of Vehicles for Hire), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact sections 10:201 and 10:207 thereof and provide for other related matters. By: Taxi Control Board.
Amending the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge policy and procedure governing application to and participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program in East Baton Rouge Parish and providing for other related matters. By: Director of Planning and Urban Development Director.
A. Lot C, Square 14, Zion City Joshua White 6758 Ford Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,016.44 HIGH BIDDER: Joshua J. White - $16,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. B. Lot 8, Square 16, East Fairfields Lugene Realty 5337 Fairfields Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,264.87 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $6,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. C. Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Lugene Realty 2825 Calumet Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,206.96 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Build a home. D. Lot 69, Highland Gardens Lugene Realty 3686 Brady Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,232.40 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Renovate. E. Lot 11, Square 8, White Plains Lugene Realty 4945 Bank Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,250.54 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Remodel. F. Lot 1, Square 87, Istrouma Lugene Realty 3354 Tecumseh Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,512.15 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Renovate. G. Lot 12, Square 114, Istrouma Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Plank Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,086.03 HIGH BIDDER: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a car wash business. H. Lot 1, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,457.94 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. I. Lot 2, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 956.24 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. J. Lot 3, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 956.72 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. K. Lot 17 and 18pt, Square 25, Fortune Dreamwork Properties 5272 Peerless Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,435.86 HIGH BIDDER: Dreamwork Properties - $10,000.00 Intended Use: Renovate and rent.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DIST. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lisa Westfall, whose term expires on September 24, 2014, effective September 25, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s reappointing or replacing Charles Heine, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Charles Heine (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment) Requires 9 votes
13A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 9 (Nine)(Extend contract for 65 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 1,005,706.80 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 151,305.20 New Contract Amount: $112,408,012.00 Description: Several changes and additions to the scope of construction at the sludge digesters to facilitate upgrades to the treatment components - based on unforeseen conditions and owner initiated changes. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP Phase II project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions, owner-initiated or other conflicts. This includes adverse weather days encountered through September 30, 2014 13B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting- Demolition Project 13-TP-MS-001B - Account 415.7579023.752550.6140501 ESTIMATE: $275,000.00 **Concrete Busters of Louisiana, Inc. $198,722.50 **Gill Industries, LTD $211,887.55 *First Millennium Construction, LLC $244,745.03 **Lionel Boudreaux Trucking, LLC $249,395.00 **Construction Management Enterprises, LLC $269,798.00 **STRANCO, LLC $273,725.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $280,143.23 *American Construction and Demolishing Company $337,373.20 2. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 ESTIMATE: $49,000.00 *Allied Systems, Inc. $54,600.00
Authorizing the Mayor President to Amend Resolution 49968, adopted February 13, 2013, which authorized the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the Illinois Central Canadian National Railroad Company (ICCN RR), for the installation of a railroad grade crossings on the extended centerline of Florida Street west of River Road and to provide payment for materials and shipping at a cost not to exceed $49,067.00, so as to change the cost to reflect the final cost of $65,245.59. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.2015912) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Crump Wilson Architects, LLC with sub-consultants Ragland Aderman & Associates, Thompson Luke & Associates, Daniel T. Calonge & Associates, and McKnight Landscape Architects for Architectural Design Services in connection with the New Fire Station #20, West Lee Drive, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0872, in an amount not to exceed $183,066.00. (Account No. 336.7520321.651200.5983214) By: Director of Public Works.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting- Demolition Project 13-TP-MS-001B - Account 415.7579023.752550.6140501 ESTIMATE: $275,000.00 **Concrete Busters of Louisiana, Inc. $198,722.50 **Gill Industries, LTD $211,887.55 *First Millennium Construction, LLC $244,745.03 **Lionel Boudreaux Trucking, LLC $249,395.00 **Construction Management Enterprises, LLC $269,798.00 **STRANCO, LLC $273,725.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $280,143.23 *American Construction and Demolishing Company $337,373.20 2. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 ESTIMATE: $49,000.00 *Allied Systems, Inc. $54,600.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc., w/subconsultants: NTB Associates, Inc.; Terracon Consultants, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road - Prot Hudson Pride Sewer Area Upgrades (Area NFW-C-0010), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0036 in an amount of $49,449.69. (Account No. 411.7578233.752200.6087379) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Contract with H&O Investments for Boulevard Maintenance in the amount of $60,832.00 to bring the total amount of the contract to $150,522.00. (Account No. 012.750700.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
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. (This item was deferred from the October 22, 2014 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Contract with H&O Investments for Boulevard Maintenance in the amount of $60,832.00 to bring the total amount of the contract to $150,522.00. (Account No. 012.750700.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 10.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Adjournment & Announcements
Nov 25, 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 November 12, 2014 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 19, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 27, 2014 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. 2. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 27, 2014; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. 3. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of (i) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Taxable) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and (ii) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B (Tax-Exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2014A Refunding Bonds and Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. 4. Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $380,000,000 of Taxable and Tax Exempt Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A/B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission plus any bond premium and other financing resources of $15,283,274 for the purpose of refunding the 2006A/B and 2009A Sewer Revenue Bonds, paying the costs of issuance for the transaction and appropriating $15,283,274 for the SSO construction program (Budget Supplement No. 8011). By: Finance Director/Interim DPW Director. 5. Amending the 2014 current expense budget so as to adjustestimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. 6. Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that the northern portion of Lot 6, Square 240, Suburb Favrot / Swart, located on Eddie Robinson Drive, which is an adjudicated property, is needed for a valid public purpose; and authorizing the Mayor-president to execute an instrument declaring the ownership of said property by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax year 2004 in the name of Theodore J. Jemison, Jr. By: Parish Attorney. CONDEMNATIONS: 7. Rachel Dorsey West, Charles Andrew West, Nathan Jackson West, Evone (Yvonne) W. Johnson, Warren W. West & Alfred Lynn West 1650 Robin Street & Rear Shed; Lot 1, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 8. Almenia Williams 6360 Nellie Avenue; Lot 300, Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 07 9. Virginia B. Crow 3225 Blackwell Drive; Lot 8, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 10. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 11. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 12. Veria Jones Wilson 2947 Sherwood Street; Lot 22, Square 4, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 13. Mario Ron London 1059 Baranco Street; Lot 10, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 14. Rosy May J. Aquino-Castro & Juan J. Castro 308 W. McKinley Street; Lot 44, Square 103, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 15. Willie Comena & Sula D. Comena 830 E. Johnson Street; Lot 9, Square 51, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Resolution to approve the proposed five-year and annual plans for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director. 2. Resolution to approve the proposed five-year and annual plans for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director.
Amending Ordinance 15712, adopted June 11, 2014 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 3, Precinct 6 A & B and Ward 3 Precinct 14 A & B from Central Middle-School located at 11526 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 to Central Middle-Intermediate School Gym located at 12656 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge, La. 70818; and to change the name of the polling places of: Ward 1, Precinct 14 A & B from Belfare Elementary School to Belfair Montessori Magnet, and Ward 1, Precinct 31 A & B from Career Academy Charter School to New Brookstown Middle Magnet Academy, and Ward 1, Precinct 30 and Ward 1, Precinct 63 A & B from Staring Education Center to Greenville Superintendents Academy , and Ward 1, Precinct 85 A & B from Banks Elementary School to J.K. Haynes Charter School, and Ward 1, Precinct 84 A & B from Glen Oaks Middle School to B.R. University Preparatory Elementary, and Ward 2, Precinct 22 A & B from Scotlandville Pre-Engineering to Beechwood Superintendent Academy; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters.
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 Legacy Court subdivision consisting of the following area: certain lots or parcels of land designated as lots 1 through 15, 16-A through 26-A, and 27-35, Legacy Subdivision, located in Sections 29, T-&-S, R-2-E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, all as more particular described in the petition. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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 B. Shirley Jefferson Patterson & Marion Elaine Jefferson - 1649 Robin Street; Lot 102, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 C. 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 D. Robert Henry Ray & Frances Yvonne Ray - 12134 Littlewoods Drive; Lot 113, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Marquee Acquisitions, LLC c/o Ron Paul Cheramie, Owner - 7136 Greenwell Street & 2 Rear Sheds; Lot 46-A, Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 05 F. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 G. Naomi L. Wilson & Henry Wilson - 1305 N. 47th Street; Lot 36, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Delores Johnson - 1287 N. 44th Street; Lot 15, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Kenneth Johnson & Alice Pointer Johnson - 1445 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 35, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 J . Chris L. Jackson - 1005 N. 31st Street; Lot 49, Square 1, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 K . 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 L . Ruby Jones - 233 Howard Street; Lot 14, Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 M . Robert Mellion & Tangy Mellion - 850 Sennette Street; East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Additions Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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. (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings)
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. (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting)
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.
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. 1 9.00 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
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.
Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes on non-taxable sales of gasoline and diesel for the period 1/1/07 through 1/31/10 to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in the amount of $127,692.87, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director.
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. * 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) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Kentrell Wilson and Sherion Vincent Vs. Michael Payne; City of Baton Rouge; Parish of East Baton Rouge, through the Department of Public Works", Suit No. 619,511, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the amount of $12,693.54, which amount shall be paid from the 2014 account designated "Compromised Judgments" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott M. Emonet, Murphy Law Firm, LLC) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Roslyn Baldwin, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Suit No. 622,800 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,748.10, plus Court Costs in the amount of $653.46, for a total amount of $21,401.56, 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 Kenneth M. Willis, Law Firm of Kenneth M. Willis, LLC). By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Legal Services Contract effective October 30, 2012, with Christi Peck in connection with Hall V. State of Louisiana et Al, 3:12-cv- 00657, Us District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, so as to increase the amount of compensation payable under the contract by an additional $60,000.00, to a maximum of $160,000.00. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Capital Region Planning Commission to receive a Technical Assistance grant in the amount of up to $45,000 to provide technical assistance in the areas of public involvement, land use, socio-economic planning and mapping for 2014-2015. By: Planning Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College in the amount not to exceed $223,338 to conduct preliminary research effort, needs assessment, asset inventory and data gathering and the development of the People portion of the Transformation Plan under the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD) Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant; and authorizing the execution of all documents connected therewith. By: Mayor's Office.
M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $177,585.00 for a total amount not to exceed $937,585.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $63,379.13 for a total amount not to exceed $473,512.13 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two for an increase in the amount of $20,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $556,700.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $34,902.00 for a total amount not to exceed $540,069.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $1,759.00 for a total amount not to exceed $174,454.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Requesting the Metropolitan Council approve and adopt a Complete Streets Policy for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge as enumerated by the document entitled "A Complete Streets Vision and Policy Statement", that will encourage healthy, active living, reduce fossil fuel use, and improve the safety and quality of life of residents of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge by providing safe, convenient, and comfortable routes for walking, bicycling, public transportation, and commercial and private motorized vehicles. This Policy will be effective December 1, 2014. By: Mayor-President.
Amending Title 10 (Transportation), Chapter 3 (Regulation of Vehicles for Hire), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend and re-enact sections 10:201 and 10:207 thereof and provide for other related matters. By: Taxi Control Board.
Amending the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge policy and procedure governing application to and participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program in East Baton Rouge Parish and providing for other related matters. By: Director of Planning and Urban Development Director.
A. Lot C, Square 14, Zion City Joshua White 6758 Ford Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,016.44 HIGH BIDDER: Joshua J. White - $16,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. B. Lot 8, Square 16, East Fairfields Lugene Realty 5337 Fairfields Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,264.87 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $6,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. C. Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma Lugene Realty 2825 Calumet Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,206.96 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Build a home. D. Lot 69, Highland Gardens Lugene Realty 3686 Brady Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,232.40 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Renovate. E. Lot 11, Square 8, White Plains Lugene Realty 4945 Bank Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,250.54 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Remodel. F. Lot 1, Square 87, Istrouma Lugene Realty 3354 Tecumseh Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,512.15 HIGH BIDDER: Lugene Realty - $100.00 Intended Use: Renovate. G. Lot 12, Square 114, Istrouma Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Plank Road Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,086.03 HIGH BIDDER: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a car wash business. H. Lot 1, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,457.94 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. I. Lot 2, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 956.24 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. J. Lot 3, Square 48, Fortune Wayne Patrick Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 956.72 HIGH BIDDER: Wayne Patrick - $500.00 Intended Use: Build a house. K. Lot 17 and 18pt, Square 25, Fortune Dreamwork Properties 5272 Peerless Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,435.86 HIGH BIDDER: Dreamwork Properties - $10,000.00 Intended Use: Renovate and rent.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DIST. 6 - HOOPER ROAD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lisa Westfall, whose term expires on September 24, 2014, effective September 25, 2014. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s reappointing or replacing Charles Heine, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Charles Heine (Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment) Requires 9 votes
13A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 9 (Nine)(Extend contract for 65 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 1,005,706.80 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 151,305.20 New Contract Amount: $112,408,012.00 Description: Several changes and additions to the scope of construction at the sludge digesters to facilitate upgrades to the treatment components - based on unforeseen conditions and owner initiated changes. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP Phase II project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions, owner-initiated or other conflicts. This includes adverse weather days encountered through September 30, 2014 13B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting- Demolition Project 13-TP-MS-001B - Account 415.7579023.752550.6140501 ESTIMATE: $275,000.00 **Concrete Busters of Louisiana, Inc. $198,722.50 **Gill Industries, LTD $211,887.55 *First Millennium Construction, LLC $244,745.03 **Lionel Boudreaux Trucking, LLC $249,395.00 **Construction Management Enterprises, LLC $269,798.00 **STRANCO, LLC $273,725.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $280,143.23 *American Construction and Demolishing Company $337,373.20 2. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 ESTIMATE: $49,000.00 *Allied Systems, Inc. $54,600.00
Authorizing the Mayor President to Amend Resolution 49968, adopted February 13, 2013, which authorized the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the Illinois Central Canadian National Railroad Company (ICCN RR), for the installation of a railroad grade crossings on the extended centerline of Florida Street west of River Road and to provide payment for materials and shipping at a cost not to exceed $49,067.00, so as to change the cost to reflect the final cost of $65,245.59. (Account No. 146.7210042.647100.2015912) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Crump Wilson Architects, LLC with sub-consultants Ragland Aderman & Associates, Thompson Luke & Associates, Daniel T. Calonge & Associates, and McKnight Landscape Architects for Architectural Design Services in connection with the New Fire Station #20, West Lee Drive, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0872, in an amount not to exceed $183,066.00. (Account No. 336.7520321.651200.5983214) By: Director of Public Works.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. NWWTP Buffer Area and Vegetative Planting- Demolition Project 13-TP-MS-001B - Account 415.7579023.752550.6140501 ESTIMATE: $275,000.00 **Concrete Busters of Louisiana, Inc. $198,722.50 **Gill Industries, LTD $211,887.55 *First Millennium Construction, LLC $244,745.03 **Lionel Boudreaux Trucking, LLC $249,395.00 **Construction Management Enterprises, LLC $269,798.00 **STRANCO, LLC $273,725.00 **Zimmer-Eschette Service II, LLC $280,143.23 *American Construction and Demolishing Company $337,373.20 2. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 ESTIMATE: $49,000.00 *Allied Systems, Inc. $54,600.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc., w/subconsultants: NTB Associates, Inc.; Terracon Consultants, Inc., for additional engineering services in connection with Plank Road - Prot Hudson Pride Sewer Area Upgrades (Area NFW-C-0010), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0036 in an amount of $49,449.69. (Account No. 411.7578233.752200.6087379) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Contract with H&O Investments for Boulevard Maintenance in the amount of $60,832.00 to bring the total amount of the contract to $150,522.00. (Account No. 012.750700.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
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. (This item was deferred from the October 22, 2014 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Contract with H&O Investments for Boulevard Maintenance in the amount of $60,832.00 to bring the total amount of the contract to $150,522.00. (Account No. 012.750700.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of one (1) mill for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities and equipment necessary in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthropods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 9.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of five (5) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 10.0 mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Adjournment & Announcements