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 February 11, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of February 18, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for design engineering services for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of non-SSO sewer pumping stations within the Parish and authorizing a local match appropriation of $167,000 for said agreement (Budget Supplement No. 8012). By Interim Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Melissa Graves vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", suit no. 575,181 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $21,005.34, plus court costs in the amount of $1,428.74, for a total amount of $22,434.08, and appropriating $22,434.08 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Jill L. Craft, Attorney at Law, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Charles R. Kelly Community Center to appropriate $7,000.00 from the Center's prior year's self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for Center events, services and activities; such as S.W.E.E.P., "Fun Friday" for Seniors, Spring into Health Fair and Forum and other annual Charles R. Kelly Community Center programs. By: Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Chaneyville Community Center to appropriate $7,710 from the Center's Fund Balance Designated for Community Centers, Account # 002..330023., to recover benches in the lobby of the Chaneyville Community Center and to remove carpet and install new flooring in the Chaneyville Community Center. By: Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 6. Daniel A. Davis 5259 Ritterman Avenue; Lot F, Square E, Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 7. Rose Vincent, Roman Vincent, Jr., Albert Vincent, Anthony Vincent, Weston Vincent, Rosemary Vincent & Margaret Ann Vincent 2027 Colorado Street; Lot 44, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 8. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 34, Square 48, Greenville Extension Pecan Tree Holdings 851 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,842.86 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 2. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Derrick Wisham 5544 Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,062.18 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 3. Lot 13, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5751 Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 19,506.59 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 4. Lot 53, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral Hartford Avenue - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 883.64 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Lot 130, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5925 Nashville Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05- Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 70,000.00 Taxes Due $ 38,555.26 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Lot A, Evergreen Hills Real Estate Referral Bristlecone Drive - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,350.89 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 7. Lot 134, Kennedy Subdivision Marion T. Greene 4663 Avenue G Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,726.98 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 8. Lot 6 pt., Square 19, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton Louisiana Avenue - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,485.80 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 9. Lot 6, Square 15, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton 2029 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,972.70 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 10. Lot 18, Square 7, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,855.30 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 11. Lot 6, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,390.97 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Lot 10, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,171.23 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Lot 245, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Jupiter Street, Baker - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,675.08 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. Lot 210, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Melpomene Drive, Baker - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,727.64 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Lot 106, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.79 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 16. Lot 105, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.60 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 17. Lot 33, Cinquemano Good Deeds, LLC 6016 Clayton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,543.10 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 18. Lot 5+, Square 2, Duchein Place Good Deeds, LLC 2544 North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,553.07 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 19. Lot 117, Brookstown Place Good Deeds, LLC 5649 St. Gerard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,113.32 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 20. Lot 8+, Square 15, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, LLC 4877 Paige Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,087.34 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 21. Lot 12, Square 3, White Plains Good Deeds, LLC 5968 Byron Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 9,171.96 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. TA-1-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 7 (Nonconforming Situations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Chapters 2 and 7. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 2. TA-3-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 8 (Zoning Districts) and Appendix H (Permissible Uses)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the definition of "educational institution" to include preschools. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 3. TA-4-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapter 19 (Amendments) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 19.41 (Notice of Public Hearing). Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 4. ISPUD-6-14 Nicholson Place Apartments A proposed 39,000 square foot building with 39 multi-family residential units located east of Nicholson Drive, between West Garfield Street and West Roosevelt Street, on Lot 21-A of Square 112, Suburb South Baton Rouge. Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 5. ISPUD-1-15 Willowbrook Center A proposed commercial development consisting of 21,000 square feet of retail space located on the north east side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract JP-2-A-1 of the Guliano V. Bubola Property. Section 39, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 6. SPUD-1-15 Siegen Lane Assisted Living Community A proposed two (2) story, 110,056 square foot assisted living facility consisting of 120 units and office space located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of King James Avenue, on Lot F-3-A and F-4-A of the Henry Johnson Property. Section 37, T-8-S, R-1-E, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 7. Case 42-14 12241 Industriplex Boulevard To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two), on the north side of Industriplex Boulevard, south of Airline Highway, on Lot 11, First Filling of the Baton Rouge Industriplex Subdivision. Section 6, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 8. Case 43-14 1375 Rushmore Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), at the end of Rushmore Drive, on Tract D, portion of the Roy E. Merril Tract. Section 32, T-6-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 9. Case 1-15 15673 Old Perkins Road W. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Old Perkins Road West, east of Pentair Drive, on Lot 10-B-2-A-1-B of the Mansur Property. Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 10. Case 2-15 Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial), C1 (Light Commercial) and A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, east of Greentree Drive, on Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision. Section 49, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 11. Case 3-15 15959 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M2 (Heavy Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 6-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 12. Case 4-15 16011 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 2-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 13. RV-2-15 Revocation of a portion of a 12.5 foot utility servitude, located on the east side and west side of Rose Park Lane, on Lots 4 and 5 of Rose Park Subdivision. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernadette & Stephen Barry Coghlan for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $20,918.75 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No attorney, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 2. Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 Square 300 or 2, Gusman & Lefever Town, which are adjudicated properties, are 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 2001 in the name of Fat City Building Corporation.) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) to receive a grant in the amount of $126,442 for the development and construction of sidewalks and streetscape improvements with the downtown area along River Road. The grant is awarded through the 2014-2016 Transportation Alternatives Grant Program. TheCity of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $25,288.00 from the Account #345.7546035.652200.8080300. By: DPW/Downtown Development District. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the November 25, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 C. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 D. 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 E. Ollie London 8215 Somerset Street; Lot 12, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 F. Rose E. Taylor & John Henry Dunn 3325 Alliquipa Street; Lot 10 & North ½ of Lot 9, Square 100, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 G. 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 H. Tony Cutrone 250 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 14, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Joseph Glynn, Jr. & Cleopatrae Williams Glynn 1847 Pocahontas Street; Lot 14 & South 2' of Lot 15, Square 4, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10
A resolution changing the name of East Boulevard from the north side of Government Street to North Boulevard to "Reverend T. J. Jemison Boulevard." By: Mayor-President.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 54, Square 1, Progress Park Nicole Hayes Miller North 30th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,459.54 HIGH BIDDER: NICOLE HAYES MILLER $300.00 Intended Use: Build a home. B. Lot 55, Square 1, Progress Park Nicole Hayes Miller North 30th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 491.24 HIGH BIDDER: NICOLE HAYES MILLER $300.00 Intended Use: Build a home. C. Lot 51, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 728.90 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. D. Lot 52, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 910.85 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. E. Lot 53, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,075.91 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. F. Lot 54, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,240.77 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. G. Lot 82, Glen Brook Subdivision Real Estate Referral Cherryl Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 456.82 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. H. Lot Y, Glen Brook Subdivision Real Estate Referral Cherryl Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 17,000.00 Taxes Due $ 456.91 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. I. Lot 25, Green Ridge Subdivision Real Estate Referral Green Ridge Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,456.07 HIGH BIDDER: NACOSTE & ASSOCIATES $4,500.00 Intended Use: build single residence. J. Lot 26, Green Ridge Subdivision Real Estate Referral Green Ridge Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 571.06 HIGH BIDDER: ANTHONY GRAPHIA $6,100.00 Intended Use: Improve, put back in commerce. K. Lot 43, Monterrey Park Real Estate Referral Tracy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,939.21 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. L. Lot 3, Randolph Heights Real Estate Referral Dancy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,500.00 Taxes Due $ 774.24 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. M. Lot 71, Merrydale Subdivision Real Estate Referral Spring Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,264.00 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. N. Lot 58, Monterrey Park Real Estate Referral Tracy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,934.21 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. O. Lot 14, Square 3, Schorten Place Loria Patterson 3613 Sycamore Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,489.18 HIGH BIDDER: STEVE RENTROP $2,100.00 Intended Use: Renovate for housing. P. Lot 34, Bel-Air Loria Patterson 4648 Wyandotte Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,822.89 HIGH BIDDER: RICHARD BURTON $9,500.00 Intended Use: Improve for housing. Q. Lot 195, Glen Oaks Steven Gray 4921 Oaklan Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 1,950.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,947.21 HIGH BIDDER: STEVEN GRAY $20,000.00 Intended Use: For family to live in. R. Lot 284-A, Village Cote Real Estate Referral London Avenue - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,396.87 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $4,500.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. S. Lot 53, Bel-Air Subdivisioin Tammy L. Lindsey 4614 Winnebago Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,504.54 HIGH BIDDER: NACOSTE & ASSOCIATES $5,300.00 Intended Use: Rehabilitate. T. Lot 2, 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 $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,957.36 HIGH BIDDER: ANITA Y. HILL $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean.
Lot 83, Plantation Way Real Estate Referral Littlefield Avenue, Zachary - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 53,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,185.56 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - REDEEMED BY OWNER
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. River Road Improvements at Repentance Park Project 14-DD-CP-0002 - Account 451.5550115.652300.8080300 ESTIMATE: $174,000.00 Bidder Base Alt No 1 Total Law Industries, LLC $178,900.00 $ 4,000.00 $182,900.00 **Russell Coleman Contracting, Inc. $194,000.00 $11,000.00 $205,000.00 **Durr Heavy Construction $241,296.36 $ 7,241.17 $248,537.53 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $267,570.00 $ 6,900.00 $274,470.00 *Arrighi Construction, LLC $279,980.00 $ 7,533.00 $287,513.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Forte & Tablada, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Project Old Hammond Highway (LA 426) Boulevard De Province to Millerville Road, City Parish Project Number 12-CS-HC-0043 and State Project No. H.007970 in an amount not to exceed $445,780.63. (Account No. 374.7260522.652200.5925512) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Professional Services with TESCO Controls, Inc. for modifications to the scope of work in connection with the SCADA Master Plan, Project No. 12-PS-MS-0021. This supplement results in a fee not to exceed $77,124.43. (Account No.434.7579043.752400.6140301) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with United States Risk Management, LLC for delineation of contamination services in connection with Group Project 1B Metro Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades being, City- Parish Project No. 08-PS-US-00545, in an amount not to exceed $31,500.00. (Account No. 411.7578433.752500.6087352) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Effective Management Decisions, LLC, for a Comprehensive Fleet Operations and Management Evaluation in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. (Account No 503.7090100.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
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. (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015, January 28, 2015 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings)
Requesting the Finance Department to provide a report outlining tax-neutral alternatives to provide for the construction and operation of the Restoration Center - a mental health facility and prisoner diversion program, which will provide 24-hour crisis assessment, evaluation, intervention, outpatient recovery and counseling for patients requiring psychiatric services. By: Councilmen Delgado & Heck. (This item was deferred from the January 28, 2015 Council Meeting)
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. (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting)
Appointing a President and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of March 2015 - February 2016. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Adjournment & Announcements
Feb 25, 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 February 11, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of February 18, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for design engineering services for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of non-SSO sewer pumping stations within the Parish and authorizing a local match appropriation of $167,000 for said agreement (Budget Supplement No. 8012). By Interim Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Melissa Graves vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", suit no. 575,181 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $21,005.34, plus court costs in the amount of $1,428.74, for a total amount of $22,434.08, and appropriating $22,434.08 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Jill L. Craft, Attorney at Law, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Charles R. Kelly Community Center to appropriate $7,000.00 from the Center's prior year's self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for Center events, services and activities; such as S.W.E.E.P., "Fun Friday" for Seniors, Spring into Health Fair and Forum and other annual Charles R. Kelly Community Center programs. By: Charles R. Kelly Community Center Director Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Chaneyville Community Center to appropriate $7,710 from the Center's Fund Balance Designated for Community Centers, Account # 002..330023., to recover benches in the lobby of the Chaneyville Community Center and to remove carpet and install new flooring in the Chaneyville Community Center. By: Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 6. Daniel A. Davis 5259 Ritterman Avenue; Lot F, Square E, Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 7. Rose Vincent, Roman Vincent, Jr., Albert Vincent, Anthony Vincent, Weston Vincent, Rosemary Vincent & Margaret Ann Vincent 2027 Colorado Street; Lot 44, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 8. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 34, Square 48, Greenville Extension Pecan Tree Holdings 851 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,842.86 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 2. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Derrick Wisham 5544 Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,062.18 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 3. Lot 13, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5751 Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 19,506.59 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 4. Lot 53, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral Hartford Avenue - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 883.64 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Lot 130, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5925 Nashville Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05- Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 70,000.00 Taxes Due $ 38,555.26 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Lot A, Evergreen Hills Real Estate Referral Bristlecone Drive - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,350.89 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 7. Lot 134, Kennedy Subdivision Marion T. Greene 4663 Avenue G Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,726.98 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 8. Lot 6 pt., Square 19, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton Louisiana Avenue - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,485.80 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 9. Lot 6, Square 15, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton 2029 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,972.70 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 10. Lot 18, Square 7, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,855.30 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 11. Lot 6, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,390.97 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Lot 10, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street - lot Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,171.23 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Lot 245, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Jupiter Street, Baker - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,675.08 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. Lot 210, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Melpomene Drive, Baker - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,727.64 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Lot 106, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.79 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 16. Lot 105, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary - lot Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.60 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 17. Lot 33, Cinquemano Good Deeds, LLC 6016 Clayton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,543.10 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 18. Lot 5+, Square 2, Duchein Place Good Deeds, LLC 2544 North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,553.07 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 19. Lot 117, Brookstown Place Good Deeds, LLC 5649 St. Gerard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,113.32 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 20. Lot 8+, Square 15, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, LLC 4877 Paige Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,087.34 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 21. Lot 12, Square 3, White Plains Good Deeds, LLC 5968 Byron Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 9,171.96 Bids received on March 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. TA-1-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 7 (Nonconforming Situations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Chapters 2 and 7. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 2. TA-3-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapters 2 (Definitions) and 8 (Zoning Districts) and Appendix H (Permissible Uses)of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the definition of "educational institution" to include preschools. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 3. TA-4-15 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapter 19 (Amendments) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Section 19.41 (Notice of Public Hearing). Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 4. ISPUD-6-14 Nicholson Place Apartments A proposed 39,000 square foot building with 39 multi-family residential units located east of Nicholson Drive, between West Garfield Street and West Roosevelt Street, on Lot 21-A of Square 112, Suburb South Baton Rouge. Section 54, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 5. ISPUD-1-15 Willowbrook Center A proposed commercial development consisting of 21,000 square feet of retail space located on the north east side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Hoo Shoo Too Road, on Tract JP-2-A-1 of the Guliano V. Bubola Property. Section 39, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 6. SPUD-1-15 Siegen Lane Assisted Living Community A proposed two (2) story, 110,056 square foot assisted living facility consisting of 120 units and office space located on the west side of Siegen Lane, to the north of King James Avenue, on Lot F-3-A and F-4-A of the Henry Johnson Property. Section 37, T-8-S, R-1-E, EBRP, LA. (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 7. Case 42-14 12241 Industriplex Boulevard To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) to HC2 (Heavy Commercial Two), on the north side of Industriplex Boulevard, south of Airline Highway, on Lot 11, First Filling of the Baton Rouge Industriplex Subdivision. Section 6, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 8. Case 43-14 1375 Rushmore Drive To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), at the end of Rushmore Drive, on Tract D, portion of the Roy E. Merril Tract. Section 32, T-6-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 9. Case 1-15 15673 Old Perkins Road W. To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Old Perkins Road West, east of Pentair Drive, on Lot 10-B-2-A-1-B of the Mansur Property. Section 49, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 10. Case 2-15 Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial), C1 (Light Commercial) and A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One), on the north side of Greenwell Springs Road, east of Greentree Drive, on Lots A, B and C of the Sunny Brook Farm Subdivision. Section 49, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 11. Case 3-15 15959 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M2 (Heavy Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 6-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 12. Case 4-15 16011 Florida Boulevard To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the north side of Florida Boulevard, at the northwest intersection of Florida Boulevard and Central Thruway, on Lot 2-A of the Florida Square Subdivision. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 4-Wilson) Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 13. RV-2-15 Revocation of a portion of a 12.5 foot utility servitude, located on the east side and west side of Rose Park Lane, on Lots 4 and 5 of Rose Park Subdivision. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on March 18, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernadette & Stephen Barry Coghlan for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $20,918.75 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No attorney, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 2. Authorizing a Declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 Square 300 or 2, Gusman & Lefever Town, which are adjudicated properties, are 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 2001 in the name of Fat City Building Corporation.) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) to receive a grant in the amount of $126,442 for the development and construction of sidewalks and streetscape improvements with the downtown area along River Road. The grant is awarded through the 2014-2016 Transportation Alternatives Grant Program. TheCity of Baton Rouge will provide 20% local matching funds in the amount of $25,288.00 from the Account #345.7546035.652200.8080300. By: DPW/Downtown Development District. Introduce for public hearing on March 11, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Joseph Charles Spears Revocable Living Trust, Joseph Charles Spears (Trustee) & Robert James Spears - 1241 & 1243 N. 31st Street; Lot 70, Square, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the November 25, 2014 Council Meeting) B. Kenneth Smith 5644 Matthews Street & Rear Shed; Lot 178, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 C. Lawson King 2641 Choctaw Drive; Lot 17, Square 2, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 D. 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 E. Ollie London 8215 Somerset Street; Lot 12, Square 2, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 F. Rose E. Taylor & John Henry Dunn 3325 Alliquipa Street; Lot 10 & North ½ of Lot 9, Square 100, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 G. 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 H. Tony Cutrone 250 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 14, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 I. Joseph Glynn, Jr. & Cleopatrae Williams Glynn 1847 Pocahontas Street; Lot 14 & South 2' of Lot 15, Square 4, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10
A resolution changing the name of East Boulevard from the north side of Government Street to North Boulevard to "Reverend T. J. Jemison Boulevard." By: Mayor-President.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 54, Square 1, Progress Park Nicole Hayes Miller North 30th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,459.54 HIGH BIDDER: NICOLE HAYES MILLER $300.00 Intended Use: Build a home. B. Lot 55, Square 1, Progress Park Nicole Hayes Miller North 30th Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 491.24 HIGH BIDDER: NICOLE HAYES MILLER $300.00 Intended Use: Build a home. C. Lot 51, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 728.90 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. D. Lot 52, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 910.85 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. E. Lot 53, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,075.91 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. F. Lot 54, The Burbank Subdivision Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive - lot Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,240.77 HIGH BIDDER: KENNETH L. DIXON $600.00 Intended Use: Build housing. G. Lot 82, Glen Brook Subdivision Real Estate Referral Cherryl Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 456.82 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. H. Lot Y, Glen Brook Subdivision Real Estate Referral Cherryl Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 17,000.00 Taxes Due $ 456.91 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. I. Lot 25, Green Ridge Subdivision Real Estate Referral Green Ridge Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,456.07 HIGH BIDDER: NACOSTE & ASSOCIATES $4,500.00 Intended Use: build single residence. J. Lot 26, Green Ridge Subdivision Real Estate Referral Green Ridge Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 571.06 HIGH BIDDER: ANTHONY GRAPHIA $6,100.00 Intended Use: Improve, put back in commerce. K. Lot 43, Monterrey Park Real Estate Referral Tracy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,939.21 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. L. Lot 3, Randolph Heights Real Estate Referral Dancy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,500.00 Taxes Due $ 774.24 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. M. Lot 71, Merrydale Subdivision Real Estate Referral Spring Drive - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,264.00 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. N. Lot 58, Monterrey Park Real Estate Referral Tracy Avenue - lot Service of LA, L.L.C. Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,934.21 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. O. Lot 14, Square 3, Schorten Place Loria Patterson 3613 Sycamore Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,500.00 Taxes Due $ 4,489.18 HIGH BIDDER: STEVE RENTROP $2,100.00 Intended Use: Renovate for housing. P. Lot 34, Bel-Air Loria Patterson 4648 Wyandotte Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,822.89 HIGH BIDDER: RICHARD BURTON $9,500.00 Intended Use: Improve for housing. Q. Lot 195, Glen Oaks Steven Gray 4921 Oaklan Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 1,950.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,947.21 HIGH BIDDER: STEVEN GRAY $20,000.00 Intended Use: For family to live in. R. Lot 284-A, Village Cote Real Estate Referral London Avenue - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,396.87 HIGH BIDDER: Real Estate Referral Service $4,500.00 Intended Use: Re-sell for housing. S. Lot 53, Bel-Air Subdivisioin Tammy L. Lindsey 4614 Winnebago Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,504.54 HIGH BIDDER: NACOSTE & ASSOCIATES $5,300.00 Intended Use: Rehabilitate. T. Lot 2, 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 $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,957.36 HIGH BIDDER: ANITA Y. HILL $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean.
Lot 83, Plantation Way Real Estate Referral Littlefield Avenue, Zachary - lot Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 53,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,185.56 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - REDEEMED BY OWNER
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. River Road Improvements at Repentance Park Project 14-DD-CP-0002 - Account 451.5550115.652300.8080300 ESTIMATE: $174,000.00 Bidder Base Alt No 1 Total Law Industries, LLC $178,900.00 $ 4,000.00 $182,900.00 **Russell Coleman Contracting, Inc. $194,000.00 $11,000.00 $205,000.00 **Durr Heavy Construction $241,296.36 $ 7,241.17 $248,537.53 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $267,570.00 $ 6,900.00 $274,470.00 *Arrighi Construction, LLC $279,980.00 $ 7,533.00 $287,513.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Forte & Tablada, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Project Old Hammond Highway (LA 426) Boulevard De Province to Millerville Road, City Parish Project Number 12-CS-HC-0043 and State Project No. H.007970 in an amount not to exceed $445,780.63. (Account No. 374.7260522.652200.5925512) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Contract for Professional Services with TESCO Controls, Inc. for modifications to the scope of work in connection with the SCADA Master Plan, Project No. 12-PS-MS-0021. This supplement results in a fee not to exceed $77,124.43. (Account No.434.7579043.752400.6140301) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with United States Risk Management, LLC for delineation of contamination services in connection with Group Project 1B Metro Area Pump Stations and Forcemain Upgrades being, City- Parish Project No. 08-PS-US-00545, in an amount not to exceed $31,500.00. (Account No. 411.7578433.752500.6087352) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Effective Management Decisions, LLC, for a Comprehensive Fleet Operations and Management Evaluation in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. (Account No 503.7090100.643550) By: Director of Public Works.
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. (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015, January 28, 2015 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings)
Requesting the Finance Department to provide a report outlining tax-neutral alternatives to provide for the construction and operation of the Restoration Center - a mental health facility and prisoner diversion program, which will provide 24-hour crisis assessment, evaluation, intervention, outpatient recovery and counseling for patients requiring psychiatric services. By: Councilmen Delgado & Heck. (This item was deferred from the January 28, 2015 Council Meeting)
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. (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting)
Appointing a President and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of March 2015 - February 2016. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Adjournment & Announcements