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 January 28, 2015, and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of February 3, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of (i) providing funds to refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the $110,000,000 Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Senior Managing Underwriter in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 2. A Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to proceed with a not to exceed $40,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), Series 2015, and authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana from the sale thereof for the purpose of (i) providing funds to finance the costs of constructing new public roads and streets and/or widening existing public roads and streets within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and (ii) paying the costs of issuance thereof; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 3. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 4. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 5. Peter Moncrieffe, Samuel Lee Moncrieffe, Carolyn Moncrieffe Johnson, Barbara Jean Moncrieffe Meyers, Everett Jerome Moncrieffe, Dedrick Lakeith Moncrieffe, Cedric Deon Moncrieffe & Darrell Wayne Moncrieffe, Jr. 4354 Tuscarora Street & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 6. Ollie London 8215 Somerset Street; Lot 12, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 7. Rose E. Taylor & John Henry Dunn 3325 Alliquipa Street; Lot 10 & North ½ of Lot 9, Square 100, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 8. Lundries Louis Rome, Jr., Tommie Lee Rome, Sr. & Joseph John Rome 1625 Pocahontas Street & Rear Shed; Lot 15, Square 1, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 9. Tony Cutrone 250 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 14, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 10. Joseph Glynn, Jr. & Cleopatrae Williams Glynn 1847 Pocahontas Street; Lot 14 & South 2' of Lot 15, Square 4, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2014 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Brandy G. Faucheaux, et al Vs. James Brandon Reynolds, et al", No. 579,228 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $16,216.59, plus court costs in the amount of $260.22, for a total amount of $16,476.81, 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 Robert R. Faucheaux, Jr., Law Office of Robert R. Faucheaux, Jr.) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $225,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $348,500.00 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. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Alexander Gaines & Estelle Gaines 12144 Plymouth Drive; Lot 19, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5248 Hammond Street & Rear Garage; Lot DD, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 E. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1026 N. 28th Street (Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 F. Jamar C. Mims, Sr. 1581 N. 36th Street; Lot 26, Square 31, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Roland Veal 2013 Colorado Street; Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 H. Binning Properties, LLC c/o Stephen Binning, Agent 2033 Colorado Street; Lot 46, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
A Resolution authorizing the imposition within the Goodwood Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District (The "District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of land within the district for five (5) years beginning in 2015 and ending in 2019, in an initial amount not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for residential parcels, four hundred and fifty dollars ($450.00) for commercial parcels and seventy dollars ($70.00) for parcels qualifying for a special assessment level pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(g)(1) of the of the Louisiana Constitution, for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention, adding to the security of residents, and funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the district, and for all other purposes authorized by applicable law. By: Goodwood Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, with Claire Delaune, Media Specialist, to serve as the Library's social media correspondent for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, in the amount of $26,000. By: Library Board of Control.
Authorizing settlement of the Claim of William & Shelia Faust for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $16,880.03, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No Counsel of record, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Trudy Ivy for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $13,811.07 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No Counsel of record, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney.
Amending the 2015 Pay Plan to change the pay grade of the Legislative II position from Pay Range 2180 to Pay Range 2190. By: Councilman Ryan Heck and Councilman Joel Boe.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
TEAM BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on March 14, 2015, effective March 15, 2015. This is a one (1) year term. Current Ballot: Buddy Amoroso (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Original Estimated Cost: $2,920,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141239 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: June 25, 2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 21 additional days) Change Order Amount: $523, 276.70 Original Contract Amount: $2,698,601.00 Net Previous Changes: $0 New Contract Amount: $3,221.877.70 Description: To provide gravity sewer along Antioch Extension and to provide additional contract time for unforeseen site conditions and adverse weather. Why Required: Owner initiated increase in scope of work and additional contract time for unforeseen site conditions and adverse weather. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-18 (Crack Sealing: Phase 13/2) Project 13-CS-ST-0044 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2026113- Council Award Date: April 9, 2014 Contractor: Clean Sweep, Inc Estimated Cost: $79,965.75 Contract Amount: $71,649.54 Total Change Orders (1): $23,017.34 Final Cost: $94,666.88 Days Allocated: 90 Days Used: 41 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-04 (Streets In Carriagewood Estates) Project 13-AO-ST-0055 - Account 147.7210012.647100. 2010514- Council Award Date: March 12, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC Estimated Cost: $699,487.91 Contract Amount: $512,460.60 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 2,664.64) Final Cost: $509,795.96 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 75 Liquidated Damages: None J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to assign a portion of PAI Aero, Inc. lease to Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC, and to authorize the execution of a new lease with Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC for approximately 1.54 acres of land located at 4141 Chuck Yeager Avenue. By: Director of Aviation. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Mortgage of leasehold interest and subordinate lease regarding Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC. for the 1.54 acre located at 4141 Chuck Yeager Avenue. By: Director of Aviation. L. Cancelling the following meetings; The July 8, 2015 and the December 23, 2015 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 2015, and the December 16, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 2, 2015; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2016 Budget and related 2016 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) Project 01-CS-US-0015 State Project No. H.007137 - Account 341.7548522.652310.0485600, 443.7578223.752400.6087363 and 434.7578223.752400.6087363 ESTIMATE: $16,151,047.10 *J B James Construction LLC $17,776,767.02 *James Construction Group LLC $18,111,345.12 **Gilchrist Construction Co. LLC $18,839,291.50 *Barber Bros. Contracting Co. LLC $19,112,374.40 **Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. $19,680,640.96 *Boone Services LLC $23,316,574.86 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support - Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009 for an amount of $5,000,000 for the first year from May 2015 to April 2016 and $3,000,000 for the optional renewal period #1 from May 2016 to April 2017. This contract will be funded in stages, by year. Only the first year is funded with this request. The remaining renewal periods will be funded with future year's appropriations. (Account No 411.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support - Firm 1 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008 for an amount of $5,000,000 for the first year from May 2015 to April 2016, $4,000,000 for the optional renewal period #1 from May 2016 to April 2017 and $3,000,000 for the optional renewal period #2 from May 2017 to December 2018. This contract will be funded in stages, by year. Only the first year is funded with this request. The remaining renewal periods will be funded with future year's appropriations. (Account No.411.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFM Corporation to provide topographic surveys and mapping services for the construction of the Goodwood at Sylvan Sidewalk Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0003 in an amount not to exceed $28,809.00 (Account No. 337.7540102.652360.2046115) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Contract for Construction with Allen & Leblanc, LLC, for additional construction services for the Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, Project No. 12-ER-WC-0050, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for the contract period ending March 31, 2015. All remaining renewal periods will be at the original not to exceed amount of $2,500,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070703.647620.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to increase the Car Rental Customer Facility Charge (CFC) from $4.90 to an amount not to exceed $7.30 per day for each car rental transaction for payment and retirement of debt service and other costs associated with the Airport improvements and other Airport purposes. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Architects+ Contract for construction services for the Multiplex - North General Aviation Development and Taxiway "M" Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $158,387.00 (Account No. 482.0989002.651400.8940008). By: Director of Aviation. L. Cancelling the following meetings; The July 8, 2015 and the December 23, 2015 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 2015, and the December 16, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 2, 2015; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2016 Budget and related 2016 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. M. Amending Ordinance 9081, section 9, adopted April 25, 1990, so as to change the requirement that the Finance Department's Internal Auditing complete an investment audit from every three years to every five years. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Adjournment & Announcements
Feb 11, 2015 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 January 28, 2015, and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of February 3, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for the purpose of (i) providing funds to refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the $110,000,000 Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Senior Managing Underwriter in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 2. A Resolution authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to proceed with a not to exceed $40,000,000 financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; requesting the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), Series 2015, and authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana from the sale thereof for the purpose of (i) providing funds to finance the costs of constructing new public roads and streets and/or widening existing public roads and streets within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and (ii) paying the costs of issuance thereof; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 3. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 4. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 5. Peter Moncrieffe, Samuel Lee Moncrieffe, Carolyn Moncrieffe Johnson, Barbara Jean Moncrieffe Meyers, Everett Jerome Moncrieffe, Dedrick Lakeith Moncrieffe, Cedric Deon Moncrieffe & Darrell Wayne Moncrieffe, Jr. 4354 Tuscarora Street & Rear Shed; Lot 20, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 6. Ollie London 8215 Somerset Street; Lot 12, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 7. Rose E. Taylor & John Henry Dunn 3325 Alliquipa Street; Lot 10 & North ½ of Lot 9, Square 100, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 8. Lundries Louis Rome, Jr., Tommie Lee Rome, Sr. & Joseph John Rome 1625 Pocahontas Street & Rear Shed; Lot 15, Square 1, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 9. Tony Cutrone 250 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 14, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 10. Joseph Glynn, Jr. & Cleopatrae Williams Glynn 1847 Pocahontas Street; Lot 14 & South 2' of Lot 15, Square 4, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2014 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Brandy G. Faucheaux, et al Vs. James Brandon Reynolds, et al", No. 579,228 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $16,216.59, plus court costs in the amount of $260.22, for a total amount of $16,476.81, 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 Robert R. Faucheaux, Jr., Law Office of Robert R. Faucheaux, Jr.) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $225,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $348,500.00 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. Introduce for public hearing on February 25, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Carroll A. Banks 1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton 2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH, Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) C. Alexander Gaines & Estelle Gaines 12144 Plymouth Drive; Lot 19, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 D. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5248 Hammond Street & Rear Garage; Lot DD, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 E. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1026 N. 28th Street (Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 F. Jamar C. Mims, Sr. 1581 N. 36th Street; Lot 26, Square 31, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 G. Roland Veal 2013 Colorado Street; Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 H. Binning Properties, LLC c/o Stephen Binning, Agent 2033 Colorado Street; Lot 46, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
A Resolution authorizing the imposition within the Goodwood Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District (The "District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of land within the district for five (5) years beginning in 2015 and ending in 2019, in an initial amount not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for residential parcels, four hundred and fifty dollars ($450.00) for commercial parcels and seventy dollars ($70.00) for parcels qualifying for a special assessment level pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(g)(1) of the of the Louisiana Constitution, for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention, adding to the security of residents, and funding beautification and improvements for the overall betterment of the district, and for all other purposes authorized by applicable law. By: Goodwood Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, with Claire Delaune, Media Specialist, to serve as the Library's social media correspondent for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, in the amount of $26,000. By: Library Board of Control.
Authorizing settlement of the Claim of William & Shelia Faust for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $16,880.03, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No Counsel of record, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Trudy Ivy for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $13,811.07 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No Counsel of record, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney.
Amending the 2015 Pay Plan to change the pay grade of the Legislative II position from Pay Range 2180 to Pay Range 2190. By: Councilman Ryan Heck and Councilman Joel Boe.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
TEAM BATON ROUGE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Buddy Amoroso, whose term expires on March 14, 2015, effective March 15, 2015. This is a one (1) year term. Current Ballot: Buddy Amoroso (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Original Estimated Cost: $2,920,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141239 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: June 25, 2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 21 additional days) Change Order Amount: $523, 276.70 Original Contract Amount: $2,698,601.00 Net Previous Changes: $0 New Contract Amount: $3,221.877.70 Description: To provide gravity sewer along Antioch Extension and to provide additional contract time for unforeseen site conditions and adverse weather. Why Required: Owner initiated increase in scope of work and additional contract time for unforeseen site conditions and adverse weather. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-18 (Crack Sealing: Phase 13/2) Project 13-CS-ST-0044 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2026113- Council Award Date: April 9, 2014 Contractor: Clean Sweep, Inc Estimated Cost: $79,965.75 Contract Amount: $71,649.54 Total Change Orders (1): $23,017.34 Final Cost: $94,666.88 Days Allocated: 90 Days Used: 41 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-04 (Streets In Carriagewood Estates) Project 13-AO-ST-0055 - Account 147.7210012.647100. 2010514- Council Award Date: March 12, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan, Jr., Contractor, LLC Estimated Cost: $699,487.91 Contract Amount: $512,460.60 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 2,664.64) Final Cost: $509,795.96 Days Allocated: 75 Days Used: 75 Liquidated Damages: None J. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to consent to assign a portion of PAI Aero, Inc. lease to Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC, and to authorize the execution of a new lease with Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC for approximately 1.54 acres of land located at 4141 Chuck Yeager Avenue. By: Director of Aviation. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Mortgage of leasehold interest and subordinate lease regarding Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC. for the 1.54 acre located at 4141 Chuck Yeager Avenue. By: Director of Aviation. L. Cancelling the following meetings; The July 8, 2015 and the December 23, 2015 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 2015, and the December 16, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 2, 2015; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2016 Budget and related 2016 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) Project 01-CS-US-0015 State Project No. H.007137 - Account 341.7548522.652310.0485600, 443.7578223.752400.6087363 and 434.7578223.752400.6087363 ESTIMATE: $16,151,047.10 *J B James Construction LLC $17,776,767.02 *James Construction Group LLC $18,111,345.12 **Gilchrist Construction Co. LLC $18,839,291.50 *Barber Bros. Contracting Co. LLC $19,112,374.40 **Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. $19,680,640.96 *Boone Services LLC $23,316,574.86 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support - Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009 for an amount of $5,000,000 for the first year from May 2015 to April 2016 and $3,000,000 for the optional renewal period #1 from May 2016 to April 2017. This contract will be funded in stages, by year. Only the first year is funded with this request. The remaining renewal periods will be funded with future year's appropriations. (Account No 411.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support - Firm 1 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008 for an amount of $5,000,000 for the first year from May 2015 to April 2016, $4,000,000 for the optional renewal period #1 from May 2016 to April 2017 and $3,000,000 for the optional renewal period #2 from May 2017 to December 2018. This contract will be funded in stages, by year. Only the first year is funded with this request. The remaining renewal periods will be funded with future year's appropriations. (Account No.411.7578991.752220.6087601) By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFM Corporation to provide topographic surveys and mapping services for the construction of the Goodwood at Sylvan Sidewalk Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0003 in an amount not to exceed $28,809.00 (Account No. 337.7540102.652360.2046115) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Contract for Construction with Allen & Leblanc, LLC, for additional construction services for the Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, Project No. 12-ER-WC-0050, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for the contract period ending March 31, 2015. All remaining renewal periods will be at the original not to exceed amount of $2,500,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070703.647620.0000000) By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to increase the Car Rental Customer Facility Charge (CFC) from $4.90 to an amount not to exceed $7.30 per day for each car rental transaction for payment and retirement of debt service and other costs associated with the Airport improvements and other Airport purposes. By: Director of Aviation. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Architects+ Contract for construction services for the Multiplex - North General Aviation Development and Taxiway "M" Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $158,387.00 (Account No. 482.0989002.651400.8940008). By: Director of Aviation. L. Cancelling the following meetings; The July 8, 2015 and the December 23, 2015 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 25, 2015 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 2015, and the December 16, 2015 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 2, 2015; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2016 Budget and related 2016 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. M. Amending Ordinance 9081, section 9, adopted April 25, 1990, so as to change the requirement that the Finance Department's Internal Auditing complete an investment audit from every three years to every five years. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Adjournment & Announcements