PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 44609 (the "General Bond Resolution"), and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the General Bond Resolution, payable from seventy per centum (70%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish and authorized at an election held on October 15, 2005; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 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; authorizing and ratifying the request of the Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2015; authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the proceeds from the sale thereof to construct new public roads and streets and/or widen existing public roads and streets within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and providing for the repayment of and security therefor; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 3. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to submit a pre-application and application to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in connection with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $20,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2015A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 4. Amending the current expenses budget so as to appropriate $100,000 to support the truancy program in the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge from General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated. (Budget Supplement 8418). By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center (JJNCC) so as to appropriate $27,000 in self–generated revenues for the purpose of providing matching funds for the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group – KaBOOM!grant and to cover the cost incurred for the capital campaign effort. This grant and the required match will provide funds for the construction of a playground for the center. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, in furtherance with the recommendations from the Finance and Human Resources departments and contingent upon approval of revisions to the Rules Governing Employees in the Classified Service of the City-Parish and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract contingent upon Union membership approval with Baton Rouge Fire Fighters' Local 557 International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO, Baton Rouge Union of Police Local 237, I.U.P. A. AFLCIO, Local 21LA Service Employees International Union and Baton Rouge Metro Airport Police/ARFF Union, Local 2001, I.U.P.A. AFLCIO, establishing the effective date of April 4, 2015; establishing the implementation procedures as recommended by the Finance and Human Resources departments; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The annual cost for the pay plan adjustments is approximately $6.6 million. Approval is hereby requested to appropriate $2,626,020 on Budget Supplement # 8423 for a portion of the 2015 cost of implementing the revised pay plan. The balance of the cost for 2015 of $2,299,050 will be funded through existing appropriations. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 7. Joseph E. LeDuff, Jr., Irdean N. LeDuff, & Joseph LeDuff, III - 8055 Sharon St.; Lot A, Square 2, Roosevelt lace Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 8. Jimmie Lou Douglas - 3347 N. Farrington Dr.; Lot 30, Park Forest West Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 9. Robin Boudreaux, Albert L. Jones, & Richard A. Jones - 5141 Sherwood St.; Lot 31, Square 19, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 10. Gwendolyn Watkins, Donna Warriner, Sheila Pittman, Felicia Thompson, & Elliott Thompson - 7016 Scenic Hwy.; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Square 13, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 11. John W. Williams & Whiley Mae Williams - 2671 Erie St.; Lot 6, Square 62, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 12. American Thrift & Finance Plan, LLC- 1970 & 1972 Nebraska St.; Lot 35-A, Square 7, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program in the amount of $540,275.00. By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for Hurricane Ike in the amount of $2,743,045.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for Hurricane Gustav in the amount of $1,160,099.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept an additional grant award in the amount of $20,000.00 under the Entergy Program 2014. By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2014 in the amount of $128,686.50 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 1006 of the Code or Ordinances to allow for extended hours of operation for all Class A and R license holders in EBR Parish (with the exception of Baker, Central and Zachary) in conjunction with Bayou Country Superfest, for two hours from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on May 25, 2015. By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 7. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings, and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Morvant Road (2) Bridge Replacement, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0010. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 8. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings, and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Milldale Road Bridge Replacement Over Beaver Creek, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0023. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 9. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station, being Project No. 15-PS-IF-0014. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 10. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute and submit an application to the Capital Region Planning Commission for a grant in the amount of $60,000 for the equipment used for vehicle detection. This equipment includes counter machines, software, computers and supplies. The recommendation was approved by the Grants Committee on March 3, 2015. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 11. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $11,273 per year for the property located at 310 Convention Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1014 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 24. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Crescent Care Health in the amount of $77,625.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 25. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $415,888.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 26. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $45,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 27. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,406,960 for the grant period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 28. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the previously revoked one-half (½) right of way of Link Avenue owned by the City-Parish, containing 0.089 acres or 3,874 square feet, more or less, as surplus property and not needed for a public purpose and authorizing the said surplus property to be transferred and/or exchanged unto CD/Park7 Baton Rouge Owner, LLC, through Consent to Assignment and Amendment to Servitude Agreement and Other Agreements, and authorizing the Mayor President to execute said agreement, with said document and attachments thereto prepared by and/or reviewed by the Parish Attorney's Office. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 29. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, as may be amended, so as to eliminate the allotment of the Department of Public Works, and add allotments for six new departments and the Office of Business Operations and Capital Programs, as shown in Attachment A, effective April 18, 2015. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 30. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, nonclassified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, as may be amended; in accordance with the Plan of Government proposition to reorganize the Department of Public Works approved by the voters on December 6, 2014,establishing the effective date ofApril18, 2015; establishing the implementation procedures for the reorganization; and authorizing the realignment of funds from the Department of Public Works to the six new departments and the Office of Business Operations and Capital Programs.(Request for Budget Supplement 8423). ADD: JOB CODE PAY GRADE Environmental Services Director (Unclassified 330080 2360 Transportation & Drainage Director (Unclassified) 330110 2360 Maintenance Director (Unclassified) 330100 2350 Buildings & Grounds Director (Unclassified) 330060 2330 Development Director (Unclassified) 330070 2330 Fleet Management Director (Unclassified) 330090 2310 Chief Design & Construction Engineer 101528 2330 Chief Architect 101185 2320 Drainage Maintenance Manager 108400 2310 Sanitation Manager 120545 2290 Senior Trades Specialist 151270 1180 CHANGE: Trades Specialist 151265 FROM PAY GRADE 1150TO PAY GRADE 1160 By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 31. Directing the Board for the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to prepare the amendments to Title 1, Chapter 3, Part IV of The Code of Ordinances to make the following changes for members hired on or after July 1, 2015: (1) service retirement allowance for 25 years or more, minimum age of 50 for public safety members and 55 for non-public safety members, 3% of average compensation for each year of service, maximum of 90% of average compensation; (2) service retirement for 20 years or more but less than 25 years, under age 50 for public safety employees, under age 55 non-public safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service, less an actuarially computed age penalty; (3) service retirement with 10 years of service or more, minimum age of 55 for public safety members, minimum age of 60 for non-public safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service; (4) service retirement for 10 years or more, but less than 25 years, under age 55 for public safety members, under age 60 for nonpublic safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service upon attaining age 55 or 60; (5) require the purchase of all spousal benefits; and (6) change the calculation of average compensation from 36 successive months to 60 successive months. Members hired on or after July 1, 2015 will no longer be eligible for the service retirement allowances in the current ordinance. The ordinance amendments shall be made available for introduction at the May 27th Council Meeting. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 32. Amending Title 1 (Municipal & Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 1:233 to limit longevity pay to the designated elected officials and delete Sections 1:234, 235 and 236. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 33. Amend the Rules Governing Employees in the Classified Service of the City-Parish so as to ratify Personnel Board action on March 24, 2015, related to Rule IV. Pay Plan, Rule IX. Hours of Work, Vacation Time, and Leaves of Absence, and Rule XV. Longevity, contingent on the adoption of the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, Fire and Police employees, effective April 4, 2015. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11 (This item was deferred from the April 23, 2014, June 25, 2014 and August 27, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014, September 10, 2014 and December 10, 2014 Council Meetings) C. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Rachel Dorsey West, Charles Andrew West, Nathan Jackson West, Evone (Yvonne) W. Johnson, Warren W. West & Alfred Lynn West 1650 Robin Street & Rear Shed; Lot 1, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) F. PBS Pinchback Lodge No. 377, IBP Order of Elks 8700 Booker Street; Lot 1-13, Square 14, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) G. James Pierce & Ruby Pierce 301 Taft Street; Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Alexander Gaines & Estelle Gaines 12144 Plymouth Drive; Lot 19, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) I. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5248 Hammond Street & Rear Garage; Lot DD, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) J. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1026 N. 28th Street (Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) K. Jamar C. Mims, Sr. 1581 N. 36th Street; Lot 26, Square 31, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) L. Roland Veal 2013 Colorado Street; Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) M. Binning Properties, LLC c/o Stephen Binning, Agent 2033 Colorado Street; Lot 46, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) N. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 O. Daniel A. Davis 5259 Ritterman Avenue; Lot F, Square E, Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 07 P. 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 Q. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the AMC Network for use of the City-Parish property located at 9048 Airline Highway (S-3) for operation of a production office for a 6-month period. By: Mayor-President.
ITEMS: Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pointe-Marie Community Development LLC to enable the connection of the Pointe-Marie Planned Unit Development and surrounding properties to the public sewer system, the transfer of a sewer pump station site and issuing of accompanying sewer impact fee credits in connection with the development of the Pointe Marie PUD. By: Councilman Loupe.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Ordinance 15791, adopted October 8, 2014, relating to Granting Entergy the right, privilege, and Franchise, for a period of 50 years, so as to remove language from Section 9 (Relocation). By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014, November 25, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Receiving a report from the Office of Community Development listing all grants, including Community Housing Development Organizations, and where the funds were distributed and other related matters. By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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 F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. The City 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.
B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. New Independence Park Main Library Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1012 - Account 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802.0; 336.7520225.650100.5997802.0 - Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Total Change Orders (11): $ 442,115.50 Final Cost: $35,852,189.50 Days Allocated: 1178 Days Used: 1178 Liquidated Damages: None
APPOINTMENTS: HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Frank Ragsdale who resigned. This term expires on June 23, 2015. Current Ballot: C. Jordan Charlet Brody Marks (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting)
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sherry Brock, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) C. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kris Perret, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) E. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Timothy Pickett whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) F. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Platte, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) G. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bernard Prezzy, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) H. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) I. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tyjuana Smith-Gray, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) J. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lauren Ventrella, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: New Independence Park Main Library Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1012 Original Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111402 Account Number: 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802. 0 336.7520225.650100.5997802. 0 Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Change Order Number: 11(eleven) (final)(extend contract for 87 additional days) Change Order Amount: $184,620.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: $257,495.50 New Contract Amount: $35,852,189.50 Description: Unanticipated additions and deletions to the original scope of work, including modifications to the North Courtyard and miscellaneous electrical upgrades, as well as credits for the sewer line breakage and various other items. Extend contract time by 87 calendar days. Why Required: User Agency changes and various unforeseen conditions. Days added due to changes in scope of work 2. Project Title: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project, Phase 2 Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121142 Account Number: 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: March 28, 2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: 8 (eight) Change Order Amount: $ 25,930.37 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 8,752,267.27 New Contract Amount: $22,086,949.64 Description: To avoid potentially contaminated soil by shifting the alignment and installing the force main via HDD, address erosion issues at the Renewable Energy Center and begin balancing the quantities for the summary change order. Why Required: Owner initiated to avoid potentially contaminated soils and prevent future cost resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. New Independence Park Main Library Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1012 - Account 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802.0; 336.7520225.650100.5997802.0 - Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Total Change Orders (11): $ 442,115.50 Final Cost: $35,852,189.50 Days Allocated: 1178 Days Used: 1178 Liquidated Damages: None
Requesting an update from the Mayor on the status of the salary increase for the employees in the Department of Public Works. By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
F. A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held on behalf of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, on October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds for planning, development, management, operation and improvement purposes within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District; making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. G. Amend Resolution 51247 which authorized the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company for providing engineering review services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Kansas City Southern Railway Company has provided a revised cost proposal of $92,299.90. Approval of this amendment will revise the not to exceed amount from $50,000.00 to $92,299.90. (Account No. 339.7260442.652310.5924406). By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Brown and Associates, LLC to assist the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with groundwater monitoring and reporting at the North Landfill, in an amount not to exceed $31,000.00. (Account No. 461.7060423.643550). By: Director of Public Works. I. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 3, 2015 at Original 697 of Bundle 12632 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Home of Dreams, LLC"-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9271 (1265 Rush Avenue(units A, B, C, & D), Lot 19, Gardere View Subdivision). By: Councilman Loupe.
Adjournment & Announcements
Mar 11, 2015 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 44609 (the "General Bond Resolution"), and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of Road and Street Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the General Bond Resolution, payable from seventy per centum (70%) of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish and authorized at an election held on October 15, 2005; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 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; authorizing and ratifying the request of the Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to issue its Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2015; authorizing the borrowing by the Parish of East Baton Rouge of the proceeds from the sale thereof to construct new public roads and streets and/or widen existing public roads and streets within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and providing for the repayment of and security therefor; approving and ratifying with certain parameters the terms of the sale of the bonds; authorizing the form and execution of the Loan Agreement; authorizing the form of and execution of ancillary financing documents; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 3. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to submit a pre-application and application to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in connection with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $20,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2015A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 4. Amending the current expenses budget so as to appropriate $100,000 to support the truancy program in the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge from General Fund - Fund Balance Undesignated. (Budget Supplement 8418). By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center (JJNCC) so as to appropriate $27,000 in self–generated revenues for the purpose of providing matching funds for the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group – KaBOOM!grant and to cover the cost incurred for the capital campaign effort. This grant and the required match will provide funds for the construction of a playground for the center. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, in furtherance with the recommendations from the Finance and Human Resources departments and contingent upon approval of revisions to the Rules Governing Employees in the Classified Service of the City-Parish and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract contingent upon Union membership approval with Baton Rouge Fire Fighters' Local 557 International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO, Baton Rouge Union of Police Local 237, I.U.P. A. AFLCIO, Local 21LA Service Employees International Union and Baton Rouge Metro Airport Police/ARFF Union, Local 2001, I.U.P.A. AFLCIO, establishing the effective date of April 4, 2015; establishing the implementation procedures as recommended by the Finance and Human Resources departments; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The annual cost for the pay plan adjustments is approximately $6.6 million. Approval is hereby requested to appropriate $2,626,020 on Budget Supplement # 8423 for a portion of the 2015 cost of implementing the revised pay plan. The balance of the cost for 2015 of $2,299,050 will be funded through existing appropriations. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS: 7. Joseph E. LeDuff, Jr., Irdean N. LeDuff, & Joseph LeDuff, III - 8055 Sharon St.; Lot A, Square 2, Roosevelt lace Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 8. Jimmie Lou Douglas - 3347 N. Farrington Dr.; Lot 30, Park Forest West Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 9. Robin Boudreaux, Albert L. Jones, & Richard A. Jones - 5141 Sherwood St.; Lot 31, Square 19, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 10. Gwendolyn Watkins, Donna Warriner, Sheila Pittman, Felicia Thompson, & Elliott Thompson - 7016 Scenic Hwy.; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Square 13, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 11. John W. Williams & Whiley Mae Williams - 2671 Erie St.; Lot 6, Square 62, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 12. American Thrift & Finance Plan, LLC- 1970 & 1972 Nebraska St.; Lot 35-A, Square 7, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on March 25, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program in the amount of $540,275.00. By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for Hurricane Ike in the amount of $2,743,045.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for Hurricane Gustav in the amount of $1,160,099.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept an additional grant award in the amount of $20,000.00 under the Entergy Program 2014. By: Office of Homeland Security. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2014 in the amount of $128,686.50 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 6. Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 1006 of the Code or Ordinances to allow for extended hours of operation for all Class A and R license holders in EBR Parish (with the exception of Baker, Central and Zachary) in conjunction with Bayou Country Superfest, for two hours from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on May 25, 2015. By: Councilman Loupe. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 7. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings, and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Morvant Road (2) Bridge Replacement, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0010. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 8. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings, and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Milldale Road Bridge Replacement Over Beaver Creek, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0023. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 9. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station, being Project No. 15-PS-IF-0014. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 10. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute and submit an application to the Capital Region Planning Commission for a grant in the amount of $60,000 for the equipment used for vehicle detection. This equipment includes counter machines, software, computers and supplies. The recommendation was approved by the Grants Committee on March 3, 2015. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 11. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $11,273 per year for the property located at 310 Convention Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1014 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 12. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $17,609.10 per year for the property located at 804-816 Main Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0119 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 13. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $230,740.76 per year for the property located at 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2012-1347 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 14. DPW recommends to the Metropolitan Council for their consideration and approval to amend the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 by de-obligating funding from a few existing projects and to appropriate project funds for Fiscal Year 2015 as a part of the 3% Beautification Portion of the One-Half Cent Sales & Use Tax for Street and Road Improvements. (Account No.From 146.0000000.643540.413000 to Specific Project Accounts 146.7210042.652360). By: Director of Public Works Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 15. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine and Company D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $85,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To review and revise Program Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; provide technical assistance via remote assistance for Ryan White Program needs; development of FY 2016 Ryan White Part A grant application; and conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 24. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Crescent Care Health in the amount of $77,625.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 25. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $415,888.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 26. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $45,000.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 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 March 25, 2015. 27. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,406,960 for the grant period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 28. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the previously revoked one-half (½) right of way of Link Avenue owned by the City-Parish, containing 0.089 acres or 3,874 square feet, more or less, as surplus property and not needed for a public purpose and authorizing the said surplus property to be transferred and/or exchanged unto CD/Park7 Baton Rouge Owner, LLC, through Consent to Assignment and Amendment to Servitude Agreement and Other Agreements, and authorizing the Mayor President to execute said agreement, with said document and attachments thereto prepared by and/or reviewed by the Parish Attorney's Office. By: Director of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 29. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, as may be amended, so as to eliminate the allotment of the Department of Public Works, and add allotments for six new departments and the Office of Business Operations and Capital Programs, as shown in Attachment A, effective April 18, 2015. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 30. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, nonclassified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, as may be amended; in accordance with the Plan of Government proposition to reorganize the Department of Public Works approved by the voters on December 6, 2014,establishing the effective date ofApril18, 2015; establishing the implementation procedures for the reorganization; and authorizing the realignment of funds from the Department of Public Works to the six new departments and the Office of Business Operations and Capital Programs.(Request for Budget Supplement 8423). ADD: JOB CODE PAY GRADE Environmental Services Director (Unclassified 330080 2360 Transportation & Drainage Director (Unclassified) 330110 2360 Maintenance Director (Unclassified) 330100 2350 Buildings & Grounds Director (Unclassified) 330060 2330 Development Director (Unclassified) 330070 2330 Fleet Management Director (Unclassified) 330090 2310 Chief Design & Construction Engineer 101528 2330 Chief Architect 101185 2320 Drainage Maintenance Manager 108400 2310 Sanitation Manager 120545 2290 Senior Trades Specialist 151270 1180 CHANGE: Trades Specialist 151265 FROM PAY GRADE 1150TO PAY GRADE 1160 By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 31. Directing the Board for the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to prepare the amendments to Title 1, Chapter 3, Part IV of The Code of Ordinances to make the following changes for members hired on or after July 1, 2015: (1) service retirement allowance for 25 years or more, minimum age of 50 for public safety members and 55 for non-public safety members, 3% of average compensation for each year of service, maximum of 90% of average compensation; (2) service retirement for 20 years or more but less than 25 years, under age 50 for public safety employees, under age 55 non-public safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service, less an actuarially computed age penalty; (3) service retirement with 10 years of service or more, minimum age of 55 for public safety members, minimum age of 60 for non-public safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service; (4) service retirement for 10 years or more, but less than 25 years, under age 55 for public safety members, under age 60 for nonpublic safety members, 2.5% of average compensation for each year of service upon attaining age 55 or 60; (5) require the purchase of all spousal benefits; and (6) change the calculation of average compensation from 36 successive months to 60 successive months. Members hired on or after July 1, 2015 will no longer be eligible for the service retirement allowances in the current ordinance. The ordinance amendments shall be made available for introduction at the May 27th Council Meeting. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 32. Amending Title 1 (Municipal & Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend Section 1:233 to limit longevity pay to the designated elected officials and delete Sections 1:234, 235 and 236. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015. 33. Amend the Rules Governing Employees in the Classified Service of the City-Parish so as to ratify Personnel Board action on March 24, 2015, related to Rule IV. Pay Plan, Rule IX. Hours of Work, Vacation Time, and Leaves of Absence, and Rule XV. Longevity, contingent on the adoption of the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, Fire and Police employees, effective April 4, 2015. By: Mayor-President & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing March 25, 2015.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Charles Hunter & Chandelle Rougeou 8720 Old Hammond Highway; Lot C-1, Country Club Terrace Subdivision - Council District 11 (This item was deferred from the April 23, 2014, June 25, 2014 and August 27, 2014 Council Meetings) B. Hattie Morgan Kelly 9515 Scenic Highway; Lots 19 & 20, Square B, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the June 11, 2014, September 10, 2014 and December 10, 2014 Council Meetings) C. Fred D. Crayton & Rosemary Ellis Crayton 6868 A - Scenic Highway; Lot 7-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting) D. Michael D. Doiron & Erin Chapman Doiron 6868 B - Scenic Highway; Lot 8-A, Square 2, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting) E. Rachel Dorsey West, Charles Andrew West, Nathan Jackson West, Evone (Yvonne) W. Johnson, Warren W. West & Alfred Lynn West 1650 Robin Street & Rear Shed; Lot 1, Square 1, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) F. PBS Pinchback Lodge No. 377, IBP Order of Elks 8700 Booker Street; Lot 1-13, Square 14, North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) G. James Pierce & Ruby Pierce 301 Taft Street; Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Alexander Gaines & Estelle Gaines 12144 Plymouth Drive; Lot 19, Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) I. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet 5248 Hammond Street & Rear Garage; Lot DD, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) J. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1026 N. 28th Street (Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) K. Jamar C. Mims, Sr. 1581 N. 36th Street; Lot 26, Square 31, Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) L. Roland Veal 2013 Colorado Street; Lot 40, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) M. Binning Properties, LLC c/o Stephen Binning, Agent 2033 Colorado Street; Lot 46, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 11, 2015 Council Meeting) N. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 O. Daniel A. Davis 5259 Ritterman Avenue; Lot F, Square E, Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 07 P. 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 Q. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the AMC Network for use of the City-Parish property located at 9048 Airline Highway (S-3) for operation of a production office for a 6-month period. By: Mayor-President.
ITEMS: Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pointe-Marie Community Development LLC to enable the connection of the Pointe-Marie Planned Unit Development and surrounding properties to the public sewer system, the transfer of a sewer pump station site and issuing of accompanying sewer impact fee credits in connection with the development of the Pointe Marie PUD. By: Councilman Loupe.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Ordinance 15791, adopted October 8, 2014, relating to Granting Entergy the right, privilege, and Franchise, for a period of 50 years, so as to remove language from Section 9 (Relocation). By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014, November 25, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Receiving a report from the Office of Community Development listing all grants, including Community Housing Development Organizations, and where the funds were distributed and other related matters. By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. (This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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 F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. The City 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.
B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. New Independence Park Main Library Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1012 - Account 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802.0; 336.7520225.650100.5997802.0 - Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Total Change Orders (11): $ 442,115.50 Final Cost: $35,852,189.50 Days Allocated: 1178 Days Used: 1178 Liquidated Damages: None
APPOINTMENTS: HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Frank Ragsdale who resigned. This term expires on June 23, 2015. Current Ballot: C. Jordan Charlet Brody Marks (This item was deferred from the December 10, 2014 Council Meeting)
B. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sherry Brock, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) C. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bryan Jeansonne, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) D. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kris Perret, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) E. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Timothy Pickett whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) F. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Platte, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) G. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bernard Prezzy, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) H. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Michael Russell, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) I. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tyjuana Smith-Gray, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 12, 2014 and February 11, 2015 Council Meetings) J. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Lauren Ventrella, whose term expires on December 31, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Daniel Banguel Frank Borghardt Colette Greggs Phillip House Errollyn Jackson Bryan Jeansonne (Received letter requesting reappointment) Brody Marks Joshua McNemar Carla Mondt Kris Perret (Received letter requesting reappointment Requires 9 votes) Timothy Pickett (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Platte (Received letter requesting reappointment) Bernard Prezzy (Received letter requesting reappointment) Michael Russell (Received letter requesting reappointment) Tyjuana Smith-Gray(Received letter requesting reappointment) Corey Smith Carol Thornton Lauren Ventrella (Received letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: New Independence Park Main Library Building Project Number: 11-ASC-CP-1012 Original Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111402 Account Number: 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802. 0 336.7520225.650100.5997802. 0 Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Change Order Number: 11(eleven) (final)(extend contract for 87 additional days) Change Order Amount: $184,620.00 Original Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Net Previous Changes: $257,495.50 New Contract Amount: $35,852,189.50 Description: Unanticipated additions and deletions to the original scope of work, including modifications to the North Courtyard and miscellaneous electrical upgrades, as well as credits for the sewer line breakage and various other items. Extend contract time by 87 calendar days. Why Required: User Agency changes and various unforeseen conditions. Days added due to changes in scope of work 2. Project Title: Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project, Phase 2 Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121142 Account Number: 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: March 28, 2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: 8 (eight) Change Order Amount: $ 25,930.37 Original Contract Amount: $13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 8,752,267.27 New Contract Amount: $22,086,949.64 Description: To avoid potentially contaminated soil by shifting the alignment and installing the force main via HDD, address erosion issues at the Renewable Energy Center and begin balancing the quantities for the summary change order. Why Required: Owner initiated to avoid potentially contaminated soils and prevent future cost resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. New Independence Park Main Library Building Project 11-ASC-CP-1012 - Account 336.7520225.651300.5997802 336.7520225.650110.5997802.0; 336.7520225.650100.5997802.0 - Council Award Date: September 14, 2011 Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Estimated Cost: $37,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,410,074.00 Total Change Orders (11): $ 442,115.50 Final Cost: $35,852,189.50 Days Allocated: 1178 Days Used: 1178 Liquidated Damages: None
Requesting an update from the Mayor on the status of the salary increase for the employees in the Department of Public Works. By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
F. A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held on behalf of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge, on October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2021, to provide funds for planning, development, management, operation and improvement purposes within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District; making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. G. Amend Resolution 51247 which authorized the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with Kansas City Southern Railway Company for providing engineering review services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Kansas City Southern Railway Company has provided a revised cost proposal of $92,299.90. Approval of this amendment will revise the not to exceed amount from $50,000.00 to $92,299.90. (Account No. 339.7260442.652310.5924406). By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Brown and Associates, LLC to assist the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with groundwater monitoring and reporting at the North Landfill, in an amount not to exceed $31,000.00. (Account No. 461.7060423.643550). By: Director of Public Works. I. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 3, 2015 at Original 697 of Bundle 12632 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Home of Dreams, LLC"-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9271 (1265 Rush Avenue(units A, B, C, & D), Lot 19, Gardere View Subdivision). By: Councilman Loupe.
Adjournment & Announcements