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 25, 2014, Special Council Meeting of December 9, 2014 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority Commission Meeting of December 2, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jacqulyn Billings vs. John Shirley and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 607,095 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $150,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $188.00, for a total amount of $150,188.00, and appropriating $150,188.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 2. PBS Pinchback Lodge No. 377, IBP Order of Elks 8700 Booker Street; Lot 1-13, Square 14, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 3. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 4. Lawson King 2643 Choctaw Drive; Lot 16, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 5. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 6. Lawson King 2641-A Choctaw Drive & Rear Garage; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 7. New Foundation, LLC 1012 Progress Street; Lot 45, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 3 8. James Pierce & Ruby Pierce 301 Taft Street; Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 9. Peter Moncreiffe, Samuel Moncrieffe, Carolyn Johnson, Barbara Jean Meyers, Everett Moncrieffe, Dedrick Moncrieffe, Cedric Moncrieffe & Darrell Moncrieffe, Jr 4354 Tuscarora Street & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 10. AADD, Inc. 420 N. 25th Street; Lot 15, Square 15, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 11. Harry Christophe, Jr. 405 & 407 N. 25th Street; Lot 6-A, Square 16, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 14, Square 35, Greenville Extension Mitchell M. Tate 1307 Columbus Dunn Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,148.53 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 2. Lot 5 pt., Square 10, Abramson Lemar McNair North 27th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,220.20 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 4 3. Lot 12, Square 8, Abramson Lemar McNair North 27th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,329.69 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 4. Lot 13, Square 8, Abramson Lemar McNair 817 North 27th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,336.64 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 5. Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Angela T. Mullins 3833 Sycamore Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,848.05 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 6. Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Claudette M. LeDuff 301 Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 17,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,258.45 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 7. Lot 16, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Claudette M. LeDuff 2271 Tennessee Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,711.75 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 5 8. Lot 3, Square 7, Jordan Terrace Anita Y. Hill Oriole Street - lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,697.59 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 9. Lot 264, Glen Oaks Subdivision Derrick Wisham Sumrall Drive - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 521.14 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 10. Lot 62, Bonaire Subdivision Richie Serpas Rainbow Drive - lot Metro Council District 11 - Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 35,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,040.97 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 11. Lot 13 pt., Square 1 or 388, Dupree Ricky W. Dykes 702 South 15th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,920.52 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 12. Lot 101, Castle Place Lloyd Walker Martha Drive (approx. 18030) Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.68 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 6 13. Lot 8, Square 3, Schorten Place Mary Cooper 3658 Beech Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,325.01 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 14. Lot 23, Square 10, Zion City Clifford Williams Ford Street (approx. 6176) Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 769.86 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 15. Lot 24, Square 10, Zion City Clifford Williams Ford Street (approx. 6176) Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 624.61 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 16. Lot 3, Pettit Place Gwendolyn Jones Old Rafe Meyer Road (approx 517) Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,254.35 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. SPUD 3-06 Highland Estates Revision (Lot 4) A proposed revision to add one (1) residential lot and reduce the existing minimum lot widths, located southwest of Highland Road and south of the intersection of Highland Road and LSU Avenue, on Lot 4 of the Highland Estates Subdivision. Section 68, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA.(Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 7 2. CASE 41-14 720 Sharp RoadTo rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.7 (Single Family Residential) for a proposed residential subdivision located on the west side of Sharp Road, north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot Dand an undesignated tract of the George R. Sharp Property. Section 86, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 3. TA-6-14 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 10 (Supplementary Uses) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to adopt Section 10.105 (Design Standards). Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 4. PA-1-14 Amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, FUTUREBR, to provide for the creation of Design Levels and Standards, to establish the number of Design Levels and their definitions and to establish the FUTUREBR Design Level map. Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $9,600.00 for a total amount not to exceed $89,600.00, for the contract period June 23, 2014 to February 28, 2015. To conduct training for Medical Case Management; conduct provider specific trainings; and provide on and off site technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 2. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes paid on non-taxable Medicare Part D sales transactions for the audit period January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 to Campo's Medical Pharmacy in the amount of $128,287.99 with the cost of the refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 8 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC vs. City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Department of Public Works and CSRS, Inc.", No. 612,924 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $500,000.00, as evidenced in associated agreements, plus court costs in the amount of $40.00, for a total amount of $500,040.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "GLP - Jones Creek Road (Segment 3)" (339.7260452.652310.5924506) * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is James R. Clary, Jr., Clary & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 4. 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
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014 and September 10, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 10, 2014 Council Meeting) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 9 C. James Kevin Chevalier & Hattie Smith Chevalier 3579 Wayne Drive; Lot 15, Square 2, Babin Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) E. 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 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) F. 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 G. Almenia Williams 6360 Nellie Avenue; Lot 300, Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Virginia B. Crow 3225 Blackwell Drive; Lot 8, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 J. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 K. Veria Jones Wilson 2947 Sherwood Street; Lot 22, Square 4, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 10 L. Mario Ron London 1059 Baranco Street; Lot 10, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 M. Rosy May J. Aquino-Castro & Juan J. Castro 308 W. McKinley Street; Lot 44, Square 103, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 N. Willie Comena & Sula D. Comena 830 E. Johnson Street; Lot 9, Square 51, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - O. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the September 10, 2014 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreement with National Concrete so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10, 2014, September 24, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings) B. 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. C. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 11 D. Amending the 2014 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated 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. E. 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. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Emel Sanford for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $16,800.00, 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 Myra G. Flowers - The McKernan Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marie (& Gordon) Bargas for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental units, in the amount of $22,388.21 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person, no attorney) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Katherine Kirsch for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works Employee, in the amount of $15,634.01, 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, no attorney) By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Oxford House, Inc., et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana" Civil Action Suit No. 11-CV-0391, USDC Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $240,000.00; and appropriating $240,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Steven G. Polin, John N. Adcock, Elizabeth Owen, Morgan Williams, Peter Theis, Cashauna Hill and the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Committee) By: Parish Attorney. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 12 J. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a Lease Agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association in the amount of $66,360.00 annually for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and to execute a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant agreement with the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 to purchase building material and supplies for a new fire station and to purchase fire fighting gear and equipment. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and to execute a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant agreement with the
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS::
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
APPOINTMENTS: A. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Norman Chenevert, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) B. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Derrell Cohoon, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Chris Nichols, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Frank Ragsdale who resigned. This term expires on June 23, 2015. Current Ballot: No Information Received METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 14 E. Board of Adjustment - Metropolitan Consideration of reappointing or replacing Murray McCullough, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Ashley Collins Thomas Russell Terry Price F. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randy Lorio , whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester G. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester H. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jarvis Hays, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester I. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andrew McCandless, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Donald Bohach James Ellis (Sent letter requesting reappointment) David Guillory Andrew McCandless (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jonathan Starns METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 15 J. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Ellis, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Donald Bohach James Ellis (Sent letter requesting reappointment) David Guillory Andrew McCandless (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jonathan Starns K. St. George Fire Protection District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darrell Ourso, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received L. St. George Fire Protection District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Heath, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received M. Volunteer Fire District Board of Commissioners Fire Dist. 6 - Hooper Road Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: Charles May
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Group Project Roadway Improvements Project Number: 09-CS-HC-0016 Original Estimated Cost: $28,451,460.70 Purchase Order Number: PO091457 Account Number: 373.7260292.652310.5922606 339.7250142.652310.5921402; 373.7260292.652310.5922906 Council Award Date: July 22, 2009 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 9 (nine) (final) (extend contract for 41 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 2,762,347.34 Original Contract Amount: $28,451,460.70 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,080,256.25 New Contract Amount: $33,294,064.29 Description: 1.Add item 9900060 "14-in Gate Valve at Station 194+70" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $6,930.00. 2.Add Item 9900061 "Remobilization for Asphalt Transition at Station 223+00 SHF" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $1,840.000. 3.Add Item 9900062" Adjustment of All Settled Claims" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $2,800,000.00 Why Required: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the above items. To finalize and close out project. 2. Project Title: Shenandoah Hills Subdivision Entrance (Mary Louise Ave & Jones Creek Rd) and Wedgewood Subdivision Entrance (Stonewood Dr & South Harrels Ferry Rd) Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $50,469.20 Purchase Order Number: PO141272 Account Number: 339.7260452.652310.5924506, 339.7260262.652310.5922606, 339.7260172.652310.5921702, 339.7260372.652310.5923706, 339.7260392.652310.5923906 Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Corporate Green Company, Green Seasons METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 17 Change Order Number: 1 (One) (extend contract for 120 days) Change Order Amount: $38,665.02 Original Contract Amount: $24,465.21 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $63,130.23 Description: Change request no. 1 ($1,854.12) provides for installation of a new 2-inch diameter sleeve and a backflow preventer enclosure for the Shenandoah Hills restoration project. Change request no. 2 provides for addition of the St Jean ($4,055.50), Woodland Ridge ($13,472.82), Cornerstone ($14,760.08), and King's Hill ($4,522.50) restoration projects. Why Required: The existing sleeve at the Shenandoah location was not large enough to install the new irrigation service. The inclusion of the four additional sites facilitates the completion of the Phase One restoration projects. 3. Project Title: St Louis and St Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5981610 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 46,371.69 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 23,854.63 New Contract Amount: $1,142,069.04 Description: Complete selective demolition of damaged portions of concrete floor slab on the West Parking Garage and wrap shelving and contents in basement Archives to protect them from construction to prepare area for repairs to pre-stress reinforcing and concrete replacement. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 18 Why Required: Portions of the pre-stressed concrete floor system in the West Parking Garage were damaged during demolition of the curbs and channelization islands at the garage exit. 4. Project Title: Stanford Ave - Morning Glory Ave Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0045 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111405 Account Number: 411.7578123.752400.6077216; 433.7578123.752400.6077216 Council Award Date: August 24, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Change Order Number: 1 (one) (final)(extend contract for 383 days) Change Order Amount: $ (729,221.59) Original Contract Amount: $4,991,345.20 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $4,262,123.61 Description: Final change order to add compensation for settlement and release of all claims, facilitate closure of project, and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 5. Project Title: Airline Hwy - Goodwood Blvd Area Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) Project Number: 11-AR-MS-0027 Original Estimated Cost: $ 10,000,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121054 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077221; 415.7578143.752400.6077221 Council Award Date: June 13, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Change Order Number: 3 (Three)(final)(extend contract by 319 days) Change Order Amount: $ (864,845.14) Original Contract Amount: $8,985,770.27 Net Previous Changes: $ 82,791.92 New Contract Amount: $8,203,717.05 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 19 Description: Final change order to add compensation due to conflicts and added scope, facilitate closure of project, and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion. 6. Project Title: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase III Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0004 Original Estimated Cost: $19,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110087 Account Number: 412.7578944.752400.6087340; 433.7578683.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: November 23, 2010 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Final)(extend contract for 432 days) Change Order Amount: $ 112,423.86 Original Contract Amount: $8,947,920.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 290,595.49 New Contract Amount: $9,350,939.35 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 7. Project Title: Pump Station 42 Force Main (Phase 1) Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 12 (twelve) (final)(extend contract for 304 days) Change Order Amount: $ 40,138.51 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,718,268.26 New Contract Amount: $17,229,273.77 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 20 8. Project Title: Brookstown Rd - Evangeline St Area Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110409 Account Number: 411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 Council Award Date: 411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: 2(two)(final)(extend contract for 210 days) Change Order Amount: ($ 155,891.84) Original Contract Amount: $10,309, 180.44 Net Previous Changes: $ 248,648.92 New Contract Amount: $10,401,937.52 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 9. Project Title: Acadian Thwy./Perkins Rd. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0044 Original Estimated Cost: $3,800,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111518 Account Number: 434.7578133.752400.6077218 Council Award Date: October 12, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3(final)(extend contract for 292 days) Change Order Amount: ($789,987.87) Original Contract Amount: $3,454,867.14 Net Previous Changes: $ 7,614.02 New Contract Amount: $2,672,493.29 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 21 10. 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: 6(six) Change Order Amount: $ 1,667,868.54 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 6,092,147.38 New Contract Amount: $21,068,767.92 Description: Includes additional scope and work required due to redesign to avoid unforeseen conditions on the north side of the Renewable Energy Center. Why Required: Owner directed redesign to avoid unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Group Project Roadway Improvements Project 09-CS-HC-0016 - Account 373.260262.652310.5922606 373.7260292652310.5922906;339.7250142.652310.5921402 - Council Award Date: July 22, 2009 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $31,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $28,451,460.70 Total Change Orders (9): $ 4,842,603.59 Final Cost: $33,294,064.29 Days Allocated: 1656 Days Used: 1638 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2A Project 12-CS-HC-0049 - Account 374.7260512.652310.5925412- Council Award Date: November 14, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $9,029,000.00 Contract Amount: $6,579,394.20 Total Change Orders(2): ($ -43,999.24) Final Cost: $6,481,394.96 Days Allocated: 518 Days Used: 554 Liquidated Damages: $ 54,000.00 CONTRACTOR DOES NOT CONTEST LIQUIDATED DAMAGES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 22 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Project 13-16 St. Rose Ave., E. Washington St. & Streets In Plantation Trace Project 13-AO-ST-0042 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025913- Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Estimated Cost: $504,134.01 Contract Amount: $453,805.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($46,209.14) Final Cost: $407,595.86 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 75 Liquidated Damages: None 4. Roadway Lighting South Harrell's Ferry Road Segment 1 Project 12-LT-HC-0001 - Account 339.72601726.652310.5921702 - Council Award Date:June 27, 2012 Contractor: Sun Electrical and Instrumentation, Inc. Estimated Cost: $299,000.00 Contract Amount: $299,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $299,000.00 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 276 Liquidated Damages: none 5. Stanford Ave - Morning Glory Ave Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0045 - Account 411.7578123.752400.6077216; 433.7578123.752400.6077216- Council Award Date:August 24, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $5,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $4,991,345.20 Total Change Orders (1): $ (729,221.59) Final Cost: $4,262,123.61 Days Allocated: 723 Days Used: 723 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 23 6. Airline Hwy - Goodwood Blvd Area Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) Project 11-AR-MS-0027 - Account 411.7578143.752400.6077221; 415.7578143.752400.6077221- Council Award Date:June 13, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Estimated Cost: $10,000,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,985,770.27 Total Change Orders(3): $ (782,053.22) Final Cost: $8,203,717.05 Days Allocated: 719 Days Used: 719 Liquidated Damages: None 7. Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase III Project 10-FM-IF-0004- Account 412.7578944.752400.6087340; 433.7578683.752400.6087340- Council Award Date: November 23, 2010 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Co., Inc Estimated Cost: $19,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,947,920.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 403,019.35 Final Cost: $9,350,939.35 Days Allocated: Days Used: Liquidated Damages: None 8. Pump Station 42 Force Main (Phase 1) Project 09-FM-MS-036A - Account 433.7578713.752400.6087351- Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Total Change Orders 12(): $ 1,758,406.77 Final Cost: $17,229,273.77 Days Allocated: 884 Days Used: 884 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 24 9. Brookstown Rd - Evangeline St Area Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0039- Account411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 - Council Award Date:December 8, 2010 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $10,309, 180.44 Total Change Orders(2): $ 92,757.08 Final Cost: $10,401,937.52 Days Allocated: 866 Days Used: 866 Liquidated Damages: None 10. Acadian Thruway-Perkins Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0044 - Account 434.7578133.752400.6077218 - Council Award Date: December 8, 2010 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $3,454,867.14 Contract Amount: $3,454,867.14 Total Change Orders (3): $ ( 782,373.85) Final Cost: $2,672,493.29 Days Allocated: 632 Days Used: 632 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Essen Lane (LA 3064 at Interstate 10) Project City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0033, and State Project No. H.002361- Account 339.7260332.652310.5923306, and 374.7260332.652310.5923306 ESTIMATE: $2,290,499.00 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $2,085,895.00 **Hard Rock Construction, LLC $2,288,418.00 *Barber Brothers $2,441,750.65 *James Construction Group $2,560,065.40 *J B James Construction $2,794,542.90 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 25 2. Scenic Highway-Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehab Project Project 13-AR-MS-0032- Account 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 ESTIMATE: $8,400,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc. $8,774,043.30 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $8,959,397.00 3. Sale of 1.115 Acres of Land, Lot 22 Howell Community Farms Appraised Value: $450,000 Bidder Gary D. Robinson and Sandra Robinson $481,170.70 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $1,803,990.51.(Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company for providing engineering review services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Account No.339.7260442.652310.5924406) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for topographic and property surveying, geotechnical investigations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services, and the preparation of drainage area maps associated with Green Light Project Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment #1 and as identified under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-002, State Project (DOTD) No.H.004101 in an amount to be funded completely by said "Road Transfer Agreement" CEA and not to exceed $796,475.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912) By: Director of Public Works. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 26 G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 12 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($2,300,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($200,000)) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFM Corporation, LLC to provide surveys for the design of Intersection Improvements (Mickens Road at Joor Road (LA 946)), and Intersection Improvements (Mickens Road at Hooper Road (LA 408)), being City-Parish Project Number 14-TL-CI-0022 and 14-TL-CI-0023, respectively, in an amount not to exceed $20,472.00 (Account No. 012.7507000.647100.XXXXXX) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC with sub-consultants Fox Nesbit Engineering, LLC; Henry C. Eyre, Jr. PE Consulting Engineers; Nesbit & Associates, LC; and Wade Henderson for Architectural Design Services in connection with the Renovations for East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council Chambers, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0873, in an amount not to exceed $70,922.00. (Account No. 336.0650000.651200.5983514) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. / Jordan, Jones, & Goulding - A Joint Venture w/subconsultants: LandSource, Inc.; GeoEngineers, Inc.; Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation; and Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Central Consolidation Pump Stations (Pump Station Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 91), Project No. 09-PS-MS-0035 in an amount of $74,531.75 (Account No. 411.7578713.752200.6087349) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to amend Resolution No. 50946, Adopted July 23, 2014 to change the lease terms with Hesselbein Tire Company from 26,000 square feet of Air Cargo Space for a period of five (5) years, with a five (5) year option to renew to 56,000 square feet of Air Cargo Space, for a period of three (3) years, with one (1), three (3) year option to renew. The rental rate remains the same based on $5.00 per square foot for an annual rental rate of $280,000 per year. By: Director of Aviation. L. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreements with Giraffe Advertising and Geaux Benches so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilman Boe’. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10, 2014 . September 24, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 27 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with MGT of America, Inc. for Indirect Cost Allocation Services for the OMB Circular A-87 Plan and the Full Cost Plan, in accordance with the recommendation of the review committee; the City-Parish contract for the four year period is $69,600. By: Finance Director. N. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, to call a tax and bond election to be held on May 2, 2015. By: Bond Counsel.
Adjournment & Announcements
Dec 10, 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 25, 2014, Special Council Meeting of December 9, 2014 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority Commission Meeting of December 2, 2014.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jacqulyn Billings vs. John Shirley and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 607,095 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $150,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $188.00, for a total amount of $150,188.00, and appropriating $150,188.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 2. PBS Pinchback Lodge No. 377, IBP Order of Elks 8700 Booker Street; Lot 1-13, Square 14, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 3. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 4. Lawson King 2643 Choctaw Drive; Lot 16, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 5. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 6. Lawson King 2641-A Choctaw Drive & Rear Garage; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 7. New Foundation, LLC 1012 Progress Street; Lot 45, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 3 8. James Pierce & Ruby Pierce 301 Taft Street; Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 9. Peter Moncreiffe, Samuel Moncrieffe, Carolyn Johnson, Barbara Jean Meyers, Everett Moncrieffe, Dedrick Moncrieffe, Cedric Moncrieffe & Darrell Moncrieffe, Jr 4354 Tuscarora Street & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 10. AADD, Inc. 420 N. 25th Street; Lot 15, Square 15, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 11. Harry Christophe, Jr. 405 & 407 N. 25th Street; Lot 6-A, Square 16, Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 14, Square 35, Greenville Extension Mitchell M. Tate 1307 Columbus Dunn Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,148.53 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 2. Lot 5 pt., Square 10, Abramson Lemar McNair North 27th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,220.20 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 4 3. Lot 12, Square 8, Abramson Lemar McNair North 27th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,329.69 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 4. Lot 13, Square 8, Abramson Lemar McNair 817 North 27th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,336.64 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 5. Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place Angela T. Mullins 3833 Sycamore Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,848.05 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 6. Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Claudette M. LeDuff 301 Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 17,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,258.45 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 7. Lot 16, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Claudette M. LeDuff 2271 Tennessee Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,711.75 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 5 8. Lot 3, Square 7, Jordan Terrace Anita Y. Hill Oriole Street - lot Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,697.59 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 9. Lot 264, Glen Oaks Subdivision Derrick Wisham Sumrall Drive - lot Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 14,000.00 Taxes Due $ 521.14 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 10. Lot 62, Bonaire Subdivision Richie Serpas Rainbow Drive - lot Metro Council District 11 - Heck Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 35,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,040.97 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 11. Lot 13 pt., Square 1 or 388, Dupree Ricky W. Dykes 702 South 15th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,920.52 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 12. Lot 101, Castle Place Lloyd Walker Martha Drive (approx. 18030) Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.68 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 6 13. Lot 8, Square 3, Schorten Place Mary Cooper 3658 Beech Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,325.01 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 14. Lot 23, Square 10, Zion City Clifford Williams Ford Street (approx. 6176) Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 769.86 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 15. Lot 24, Square 10, Zion City Clifford Williams Ford Street (approx. 6176) Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 624.61 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. 16. Lot 3, Pettit Place Gwendolyn Jones Old Rafe Meyer Road (approx 517) Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,254.35 Bids received January 21, 2015. Introduce for public hearing January 28, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. SPUD 3-06 Highland Estates Revision (Lot 4) A proposed revision to add one (1) residential lot and reduce the existing minimum lot widths, located southwest of Highland Road and south of the intersection of Highland Road and LSU Avenue, on Lot 4 of the Highland Estates Subdivision. Section 68, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA.(Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 7 2. CASE 41-14 720 Sharp RoadTo rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A2.7 (Single Family Residential) for a proposed residential subdivision located on the west side of Sharp Road, north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot Dand an undesignated tract of the George R. Sharp Property. Section 86, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 3. TA-6-14 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 10 (Supplementary Uses) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to adopt Section 10.105 (Design Standards). Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 4. PA-1-14 Amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, FUTUREBR, to provide for the creation of Design Levels and Standards, to establish the number of Design Levels and their definitions and to establish the FUTUREBR Design Level map. Introduce for public hearing on January 21, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $9,600.00 for a total amount not to exceed $89,600.00, for the contract period June 23, 2014 to February 28, 2015. To conduct training for Medical Case Management; conduct provider specific trainings; and provide on and off site technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 2. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes paid on non-taxable Medicare Part D sales transactions for the audit period January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 to Campo's Medical Pharmacy in the amount of $128,287.99 with the cost of the refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 8 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC vs. City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Department of Public Works and CSRS, Inc.", No. 612,924 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $500,000.00, as evidenced in associated agreements, plus court costs in the amount of $40.00, for a total amount of $500,040.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "GLP - Jones Creek Road (Segment 3)" (339.7260452.652310.5924506) * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is James R. Clary, Jr., Clary & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 14, 2015 4. 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
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS: Condemnations - A. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014 and September 10, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Keesha R. Walker 227 N. 13th Street; Lot 6, Square 12, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 10, 2014 Council Meeting) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 9 C. James Kevin Chevalier & Hattie Smith Chevalier 3579 Wayne Drive; Lot 15, Square 2, Babin Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Alfred Oneil Mims 17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) E. 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 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) F. 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 G. Almenia Williams 6360 Nellie Avenue; Lot 300, Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 07 H. Virginia B. Crow 3225 Blackwell Drive; Lot 8, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 I. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 J. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 K. Veria Jones Wilson 2947 Sherwood Street; Lot 22, Square 4, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 10 L. Mario Ron London 1059 Baranco Street; Lot 10, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 M. Rosy May J. Aquino-Castro & Juan J. Castro 308 W. McKinley Street; Lot 44, Square 103, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 N. Willie Comena & Sula D. Comena 830 E. Johnson Street; Lot 9, Square 51, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Abatements - O. Tyjuana Smith Davis 1925 Martin Avenue; Lot 511, Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the September 10, 2014 Council Meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreement with National Concrete so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July 23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10, 2014, September 24, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings) B. 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. C. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 11 D. Amending the 2014 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated 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. E. 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. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Emel Sanford for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $16,800.00, 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 Myra G. Flowers - The McKernan Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marie (& Gordon) Bargas for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental units, in the amount of $22,388.21 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person, no attorney) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Katherine Kirsch for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works Employee, in the amount of $15,634.01, 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, no attorney) By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Oxford House, Inc., et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana" Civil Action Suit No. 11-CV-0391, USDC Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $240,000.00; and appropriating $240,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Steven G. Polin, John N. Adcock, Elizabeth Owen, Morgan Williams, Peter Theis, Cashauna Hill and the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Committee) By: Parish Attorney. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 12 J. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a Lease Agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association in the amount of $66,360.00 annually for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. By: WIA Chief Administrator. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and to execute a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant agreement with the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development, in the amount of $20,000, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District #7 to purchase building material and supplies for a new fire station and to purchase fire fighting gear and equipment. Further, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required financial reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and to execute a Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant agreement with the
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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
APPOINTMENTS: A. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Norman Chenevert, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) B. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Derrell Cohoon, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Chris Nichols, whose term expires September 12, 2014, effective September 13, 2014. This appointment is for a three (3) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014 Council Meeting) D. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Frank Ragsdale who resigned. This term expires on June 23, 2015. Current Ballot: No Information Received METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 14 E. Board of Adjustment - Metropolitan Consideration of reappointing or replacing Murray McCullough, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Ashley Collins Thomas Russell Terry Price F. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randy Lorio , whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester G. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roger Sanford, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester H. Gas Utility District No. 1 - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jarvis Hays, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Randy Lorio (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Roger Sanford (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jeffery Manchester I. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andrew McCandless, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Donald Bohach James Ellis (Sent letter requesting reappointment) David Guillory Andrew McCandless (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jonathan Starns METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 15 J. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing James Ellis, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Donald Bohach James Ellis (Sent letter requesting reappointment) David Guillory Andrew McCandless (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Jonathan Starns K. St. George Fire Protection District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Darrell Ourso, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received L. St. George Fire Protection District - Board of Commissioners Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Heath, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received M. Volunteer Fire District Board of Commissioners Fire Dist. 6 - Hooper Road Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expires on January 1, 2015, effective January 2, 2015. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: Charles May
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Group Project Roadway Improvements Project Number: 09-CS-HC-0016 Original Estimated Cost: $28,451,460.70 Purchase Order Number: PO091457 Account Number: 373.7260292.652310.5922606 339.7250142.652310.5921402; 373.7260292.652310.5922906 Council Award Date: July 22, 2009 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 9 (nine) (final) (extend contract for 41 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 2,762,347.34 Original Contract Amount: $28,451,460.70 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,080,256.25 New Contract Amount: $33,294,064.29 Description: 1.Add item 9900060 "14-in Gate Valve at Station 194+70" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $6,930.00. 2.Add Item 9900061 "Remobilization for Asphalt Transition at Station 223+00 SHF" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $1,840.000. 3.Add Item 9900062" Adjustment of All Settled Claims" by 1.0 Lump Sum for $2,800,000.00 Why Required: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the above items. To finalize and close out project. 2. Project Title: Shenandoah Hills Subdivision Entrance (Mary Louise Ave & Jones Creek Rd) and Wedgewood Subdivision Entrance (Stonewood Dr & South Harrels Ferry Rd) Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $50,469.20 Purchase Order Number: PO141272 Account Number: 339.7260452.652310.5924506, 339.7260262.652310.5922606, 339.7260172.652310.5921702, 339.7260372.652310.5923706, 339.7260392.652310.5923906 Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Corporate Green Company, Green Seasons METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 17 Change Order Number: 1 (One) (extend contract for 120 days) Change Order Amount: $38,665.02 Original Contract Amount: $24,465.21 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $63,130.23 Description: Change request no. 1 ($1,854.12) provides for installation of a new 2-inch diameter sleeve and a backflow preventer enclosure for the Shenandoah Hills restoration project. Change request no. 2 provides for addition of the St Jean ($4,055.50), Woodland Ridge ($13,472.82), Cornerstone ($14,760.08), and King's Hill ($4,522.50) restoration projects. Why Required: The existing sleeve at the Shenandoah location was not large enough to install the new irrigation service. The inclusion of the four additional sites facilitates the completion of the Phase One restoration projects. 3. Project Title: St Louis and St Ferdinand Streets Roadway Improvements Project Number: 10-CS-CI-0073 Original Estimated Cost: $1,099,940.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131587 Account Number: 337.7551492.652310.5981610 339.7260342.652310.5923406 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (two) Change Order Amount: $ 46,371.69 Original Contract Amount: $1,071,842.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 23,854.63 New Contract Amount: $1,142,069.04 Description: Complete selective demolition of damaged portions of concrete floor slab on the West Parking Garage and wrap shelving and contents in basement Archives to protect them from construction to prepare area for repairs to pre-stress reinforcing and concrete replacement. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 18 Why Required: Portions of the pre-stressed concrete floor system in the West Parking Garage were damaged during demolition of the curbs and channelization islands at the garage exit. 4. Project Title: Stanford Ave - Morning Glory Ave Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0045 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111405 Account Number: 411.7578123.752400.6077216; 433.7578123.752400.6077216 Council Award Date: August 24, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Change Order Number: 1 (one) (final)(extend contract for 383 days) Change Order Amount: $ (729,221.59) Original Contract Amount: $4,991,345.20 Net Previous Changes: $0.00 New Contract Amount: $4,262,123.61 Description: Final change order to add compensation for settlement and release of all claims, facilitate closure of project, and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 5. Project Title: Airline Hwy - Goodwood Blvd Area Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) Project Number: 11-AR-MS-0027 Original Estimated Cost: $ 10,000,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121054 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077221; 415.7578143.752400.6077221 Council Award Date: June 13, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Change Order Number: 3 (Three)(final)(extend contract by 319 days) Change Order Amount: $ (864,845.14) Original Contract Amount: $8,985,770.27 Net Previous Changes: $ 82,791.92 New Contract Amount: $8,203,717.05 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 19 Description: Final change order to add compensation due to conflicts and added scope, facilitate closure of project, and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion. 6. Project Title: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase III Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0004 Original Estimated Cost: $19,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110087 Account Number: 412.7578944.752400.6087340; 433.7578683.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: November 23, 2010 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 2 (Final)(extend contract for 432 days) Change Order Amount: $ 112,423.86 Original Contract Amount: $8,947,920.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 290,595.49 New Contract Amount: $9,350,939.35 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 7. Project Title: Pump Station 42 Force Main (Phase 1) Project Number: 09-FM-MS-036A Original Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111689 Account Number: 433.7578713.752400.6087351 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 12 (twelve) (final)(extend contract for 304 days) Change Order Amount: $ 40,138.51 Original Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,718,268.26 New Contract Amount: $17,229,273.77 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 20 8. Project Title: Brookstown Rd - Evangeline St Area Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110409 Account Number: 411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 Council Award Date: 411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: 2(two)(final)(extend contract for 210 days) Change Order Amount: ($ 155,891.84) Original Contract Amount: $10,309, 180.44 Net Previous Changes: $ 248,648.92 New Contract Amount: $10,401,937.52 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion 9. Project Title: Acadian Thwy./Perkins Rd. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 10-AR-BD-0044 Original Estimated Cost: $3,800,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111518 Account Number: 434.7578133.752400.6077218 Council Award Date: October 12, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3(final)(extend contract for 292 days) Change Order Amount: ($789,987.87) Original Contract Amount: $3,454,867.14 Net Previous Changes: $ 7,614.02 New Contract Amount: $2,672,493.29 Description: Final change order to facilitate closure of project and reconcile quantities Why Required: To close out the project and process the Certificate of Completion. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 21 10. 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: 6(six) Change Order Amount: $ 1,667,868.54 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 6,092,147.38 New Contract Amount: $21,068,767.92 Description: Includes additional scope and work required due to redesign to avoid unforeseen conditions on the north side of the Renewable Energy Center. Why Required: Owner directed redesign to avoid unforeseen conditions. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Group Project Roadway Improvements Project 09-CS-HC-0016 - Account 373.260262.652310.5922606 373.7260292652310.5922906;339.7250142.652310.5921402 - Council Award Date: July 22, 2009 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $31,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $28,451,460.70 Total Change Orders (9): $ 4,842,603.59 Final Cost: $33,294,064.29 Days Allocated: 1656 Days Used: 1638 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2A Project 12-CS-HC-0049 - Account 374.7260512.652310.5925412- Council Award Date: November 14, 2012 Contractor: James Construction Group, LLC Estimated Cost: $9,029,000.00 Contract Amount: $6,579,394.20 Total Change Orders(2): ($ -43,999.24) Final Cost: $6,481,394.96 Days Allocated: 518 Days Used: 554 Liquidated Damages: $ 54,000.00 CONTRACTOR DOES NOT CONTEST LIQUIDATED DAMAGES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 22 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Project 13-16 St. Rose Ave., E. Washington St. & Streets In Plantation Trace Project 13-AO-ST-0042 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025913- Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Estimated Cost: $504,134.01 Contract Amount: $453,805.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($46,209.14) Final Cost: $407,595.86 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 75 Liquidated Damages: None 4. Roadway Lighting South Harrell's Ferry Road Segment 1 Project 12-LT-HC-0001 - Account 339.72601726.652310.5921702 - Council Award Date:June 27, 2012 Contractor: Sun Electrical and Instrumentation, Inc. Estimated Cost: $299,000.00 Contract Amount: $299,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $299,000.00 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 276 Liquidated Damages: none 5. Stanford Ave - Morning Glory Ave Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0045 - Account 411.7578123.752400.6077216; 433.7578123.752400.6077216- Council Award Date:August 24, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $5,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $4,991,345.20 Total Change Orders (1): $ (729,221.59) Final Cost: $4,262,123.61 Days Allocated: 723 Days Used: 723 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 23 6. Airline Hwy - Goodwood Blvd Area Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) Project 11-AR-MS-0027 - Account 411.7578143.752400.6077221; 415.7578143.752400.6077221- Council Award Date:June 13, 2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Estimated Cost: $10,000,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,985,770.27 Total Change Orders(3): $ (782,053.22) Final Cost: $8,203,717.05 Days Allocated: 719 Days Used: 719 Liquidated Damages: None 7. Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase III Project 10-FM-IF-0004- Account 412.7578944.752400.6087340; 433.7578683.752400.6087340- Council Award Date: November 23, 2010 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Co., Inc Estimated Cost: $19,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,947,920.00 Total Change Orders (2): $ 403,019.35 Final Cost: $9,350,939.35 Days Allocated: Days Used: Liquidated Damages: None 8. Pump Station 42 Force Main (Phase 1) Project 09-FM-MS-036A - Account 433.7578713.752400.6087351- Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Estimated Cost: $16,360,000.00 Contract Amount: $15,470,867.00 Total Change Orders 12(): $ 1,758,406.77 Final Cost: $17,229,273.77 Days Allocated: 884 Days Used: 884 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 24 9. Brookstown Rd - Evangeline St Area Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0039- Account411.7578113.752400.6077210; 433.7578113.752400.6077210 - Council Award Date:December 8, 2010 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $10,309, 180.44 Total Change Orders(2): $ 92,757.08 Final Cost: $10,401,937.52 Days Allocated: 866 Days Used: 866 Liquidated Damages: None 10. Acadian Thruway-Perkins Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 10-AR-BD-0044 - Account 434.7578133.752400.6077218 - Council Award Date: December 8, 2010 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $3,454,867.14 Contract Amount: $3,454,867.14 Total Change Orders (3): $ ( 782,373.85) Final Cost: $2,672,493.29 Days Allocated: 632 Days Used: 632 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Essen Lane (LA 3064 at Interstate 10) Project City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0033, and State Project No. H.002361- Account 339.7260332.652310.5923306, and 374.7260332.652310.5923306 ESTIMATE: $2,290,499.00 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $2,085,895.00 **Hard Rock Construction, LLC $2,288,418.00 *Barber Brothers $2,441,750.65 *James Construction Group $2,560,065.40 *J B James Construction $2,794,542.90 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 25 2. Scenic Highway-Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehab Project Project 13-AR-MS-0032- Account 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 ESTIMATE: $8,400,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc. $8,774,043.30 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $8,959,397.00 3. Sale of 1.115 Acres of Land, Lot 22 Howell Community Farms Appraised Value: $450,000 Bidder Gary D. Robinson and Sandra Robinson $481,170.70 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $1,803,990.51.(Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company for providing engineering review services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Account No.339.7260442.652310.5924406) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for topographic and property surveying, geotechnical investigations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE) services, and the preparation of drainage area maps associated with Green Light Project Perkins Road (LA 427) Segment #1 and as identified under Article 2, Condition IV of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Routes LA 30, LA 73, and US 61 Business "Road Transfer Agreement" between LaDOTD and City-Parish Baton Rouge signed 20 August 2014, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0015, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-002, State Project (DOTD) No.H.004101 in an amount to be funded completely by said "Road Transfer Agreement" CEA and not to exceed $796,475.00. (Account No. 374.7260562.652200.5925912) By: Director of Public Works. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 26 G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 12 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($2,300,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($200,000)) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFM Corporation, LLC to provide surveys for the design of Intersection Improvements (Mickens Road at Joor Road (LA 946)), and Intersection Improvements (Mickens Road at Hooper Road (LA 408)), being City-Parish Project Number 14-TL-CI-0022 and 14-TL-CI-0023, respectively, in an amount not to exceed $20,472.00 (Account No. 012.7507000.647100.XXXXXX) By: Director of Public Works. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC with sub-consultants Fox Nesbit Engineering, LLC; Henry C. Eyre, Jr. PE Consulting Engineers; Nesbit & Associates, LC; and Wade Henderson for Architectural Design Services in connection with the Renovations for East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council Chambers, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0873, in an amount not to exceed $70,922.00. (Account No. 336.0650000.651200.5983514) By: Director of Public Works. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. / Jordan, Jones, & Goulding - A Joint Venture w/subconsultants: LandSource, Inc.; GeoEngineers, Inc.; Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation; and Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Central Consolidation Pump Stations (Pump Station Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 91), Project No. 09-PS-MS-0035 in an amount of $74,531.75 (Account No. 411.7578713.752200.6087349) By: Director of Public Works. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to amend Resolution No. 50946, Adopted July 23, 2014 to change the lease terms with Hesselbein Tire Company from 26,000 square feet of Air Cargo Space for a period of five (5) years, with a five (5) year option to renew to 56,000 square feet of Air Cargo Space, for a period of three (3) years, with one (1), three (3) year option to renew. The rental rate remains the same based on $5.00 per square foot for an annual rental rate of $280,000 per year. By: Director of Aviation. L. Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreements with Giraffe Advertising and Geaux Benches so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain locations on state rights of way. By: Councilman Boe’. (This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10, 2014 . September 24, 2014 and October 22, 2014 Council Meetings) METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 2014 P a g e 27 M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with MGT of America, Inc. for Indirect Cost Allocation Services for the OMB Circular A-87 Plan and the Full Cost Plan, in accordance with the recommendation of the review committee; the City-Parish contract for the four year period is $69,600. By: Finance Director. N. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, to call a tax and bond election to be held on May 2, 2015. By: Bond Counsel.
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