PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget so as to appropriate $230,000 to provide funding for expenses associated with hosting the 2015 Miss USA Competition, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any necessary agreements associated with the event. (Budget Supplement 8435) By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 2. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget as to appropriate the not to exceed $75,000,000 Road and Street Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 and bond premium estimated at $12,000,000 to advance refund a portion of the Parish's Series 2009A Road and Street Sales Tax bonds and provide for the costs of issuance and related debt service. By: Finance Department. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget and capital budget for appropriation of not to exceed $43,000,000 related to the Series 2015 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA) subordinate lien revenue bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), to provide funding for engineering services, right-of-way acquisition, construction services, and debt service for projects listed under the "The Green Light Plan" and to provide funding to pay the costs of issuance for the bonds. By: Finance Department and Department of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center (JJNCC) so as to appropriate $32,500. This will provide funding for the summer youth program. The funding will be provided from camper's fees and self-generated revenues. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to appropriate $12,000.00 from the Center's prior year's self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for Center events, services, activities, and enhancements; such as the purchase of new outdoor seating/benches, monthly trips for Seniors, Senior Health Fair and Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon, and other annual Jewel J. Newman Community Center programs/events. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 Page 3 CONDEMNATIONS: 6. Cui Yun Zheng 9527 Windward Road; Lot 221 Highlands South Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 7. Beverly Martin, Julia Martin, Marion Martin, Leonard Martin & Sandra Richardson 4713 Washington Avenue (Garage Only); Lot 21, Square 5, Fairfields East Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 8. Julia Miller, Donald Miller & Ian Miller 14642 Stoneberg Avenue; Lot 87, Avalon Subdivision - Council District 08 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 9. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 10. What About Me?? The Forgotten Children 3617 Lanier Drive; Lot 231-A, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015
II. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified 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. JJ. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, nonclassified, 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. AFL-CIO, 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 16 KK. 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 non-public 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.
LL. 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. MM. 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.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: 1. Joseph E. LeDuff, Jr., Irdean N. LeDuff, & Joseph LeDuff, III 8055 Sharon St.; Lot A, Square 2, Roosevelt lace Subdivision - Council District 02 2. Jimmie Lou Douglas 3347 N. Farrington Dr.; Lot 30, Park Forest West Subdivision - Council District 06 3. Robin Boudreaux, Albert L. Jones, & Richard A. Jones 5141 Sherwood St.; Lot 31, Square 19, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 4. 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 5. John W. Williams & Whiley Mae Williams 2671 Erie St.; Lot 6, Square 62, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 6. American Thrift & Finance Plan, LLC 1970 & 1972 Nebraska St.; Lot 35-A, Square 7, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 Page 9 B. 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. C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 10 F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. J. 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 sub-grantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. K. 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. L. 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. M. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 11 N. 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. O. 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. P. 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. Q. 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. R. 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. S. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 12 T. 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. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $690,800.00 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. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $141,683.00 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. W. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $72,937.00 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. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $469,422.00 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 13 Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $411,912.00 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. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program in the amount of $68,500.00 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. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $33,367.00 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. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $364,000.00 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. CC. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 14 DD. 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. EE. 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. FF. 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. GG. 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. HH. 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.
10. ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 34, Square 48, Greenville Extension Pecan Tree Holdings 851 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,842.86 High Bidder: Pecan Tree Holdings $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 17 B. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Derrick Wisham 5544 Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,062.18 High Bidder: Derrick Wisham $20,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. C. Lot 13, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5751 Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 19,506.59 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - REDEEMED. D. Lot 53, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 883.64 High Bidder: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. E. Lot 130, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5925 Nashville Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05- Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 70,000.00 Taxes Due $ 38,555.26 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - INCORRECT ADJUDICATION F. Lot A, Evergreen Hills Real Estate Referral Bristlecone Drive Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,350.89 High Bidder: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 18 G. Lot 134, Kennedy Subdivision Marion T. Greene 4663 Avenue G Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,726.98 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - INCORRECT APPRAISAL. H. Lot 6 pt., Square 19, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,485.80 High Bidder: Dewanna Clayton $100.00 Intended Use: Keep clean. Build a home. I. Lot 6, Square 15, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton 2029 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,972.70 High Bidder: Dewanna Clayton $9,300.00 Intended Use: Keep clean and restore home. J. Lot 18, Square 7, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,855.30 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. K. Lot 6, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,390.97 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 19 L. Lot 10, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,171.23 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. M. Lot 245, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Jupiter Street, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,675.08 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. N. Lot 210, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Melpomene Drive, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,727.64 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. O. Lot 106, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.79 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. P. Lot 105, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.60 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 20 Q. Lot 33, Cinquemano Good Deeds, LLC 6016 Clayton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,543.10 High Bidder: Cynthia Allen $8,800.00 Intended Use: Rental. R. Lot 5+, Square 2, Duchein Place Good Deeds, LLC 2544 North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,553.07 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $7,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. S. Lot 117, Brookstown Place Good Deeds, LLC 5649 St. Gerard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,113.32 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. T. Lot 8+, Square 15, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, LLC 4877 Paige Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,087.34 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. U. Lot 12, Square 3, White Plains Good Deeds, LLC 5968 Byron Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 9,171.96 High Bidder: Ronald Dunn $10,300.00 Intended Use: Rental.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
13. ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 4(Four) (Extend contract for 310) Change Order Amount: $ 681,693.71 Original Contract Amount: $9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 577,800.01 New Contract Amount: $10,591,099.38 Description: Negotiated Settlement Agreement 12" micro tunnel ops for Section G2 on Plank Road; MOU issued. Remobilization costs due to collapsed sewer line, modifying manhole to install drop, existing FM leak into excavations, remove 180 lf reinforced concrete pipe, backup of PS 127, additional time to reset bore pit, repair due to backup at PS 244 and addressing unforeseen conditions. Why Required: To facilitate the Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sewer project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 22 2. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0024 Original Estimated Cost: $30,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: POI01467 Account Number: 372.7260392.652200.5923906; 411. 7578083. 752200.6087325 Council Award Date: October 13, 2010 Contractor: J.B. James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 5 (Five) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 38,833.61 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 889,155.39 New Contract Amount: $27,892,817.40 Description: To adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities; to add item 9900025 6" sewer service laterals by 331 linear feet; to add item 9900026 4" sewer service laterals by 200 linear feet Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities
12. APPOINTMENTS: A. CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT (CAHSD): Concurring in the names submitted by the CAHSD for submission to the Governor to consider for appointment to the CAHSD. The CAHSD has one vacancy and recommends the reappointment of Ms. Gerri Hobdy whose term is expiring March 2015 and also submitting Ms. Gay Johannessen for consideration. (Names are submitted to the Metro-Council from the CAHSD to be forwarded to Governor for appointment).
B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Baseball Support Facility for Southern University Project 12-ASC-CP-1007 State FP&C Project No. 50-M20-07B-01- Account 170.7059015.643620.5901607 - Council Award Date: June 26, 2013 Contractor: Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 971,474.00 Contract Amount: $1,248,999.99 Total Change Orders (2): $ 11,127.00 Final Cost: $1,260,126.99 Days Allocated: 329 Days Used: 329 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project 06-CS-HC-0024 - Account 372.7260392.652200.5923906; 411.7578083.752200.6087325- Council Award Date: October 12, 2013 Contractor: J. B. James Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $30,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Total Change Orders(5): $ 927,989.00 Final Cost: $27,892,817.40 Days Allocated: 1284 Days Used: 1284 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 23 3. Jones Creek Road Clearing and Grubbing Project 01-CS-US-0015; S.P. No. 742-17-0155 / H.007157.6 - Account - 341.7548522.652120.0485600 Council Award Date: June 27, 2012 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development, LLC Estimated Cost: $201,832.00 Contract Amount: $124,585.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($-12,101.50) Credit Final Cost: $112,483.50 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 37 Liquidated Damages: None
Adjournment & Announcements
Mar 25, 2015 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget so as to appropriate $230,000 to provide funding for expenses associated with hosting the 2015 Miss USA Competition, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any necessary agreements associated with the event. (Budget Supplement 8435) By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 2. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget as to appropriate the not to exceed $75,000,000 Road and Street Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 and bond premium estimated at $12,000,000 to advance refund a portion of the Parish's Series 2009A Road and Street Sales Tax bonds and provide for the costs of issuance and related debt service. By: Finance Department. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 current expenses budget and capital budget for appropriation of not to exceed $43,000,000 related to the Series 2015 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA) subordinate lien revenue bonds (Parish of East Baton Rouge Road Improvements Project), to provide funding for engineering services, right-of-way acquisition, construction services, and debt service for projects listed under the "The Green Light Plan" and to provide funding to pay the costs of issuance for the bonds. By: Finance Department and Department of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center (JJNCC) so as to appropriate $32,500. This will provide funding for the summer youth program. The funding will be provided from camper's fees and self-generated revenues. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to appropriate $12,000.00 from the Center's prior year's self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for Center events, services, activities, and enhancements; such as the purchase of new outdoor seating/benches, monthly trips for Seniors, Senior Health Fair and Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon, and other annual Jewel J. Newman Community Center programs/events. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 Page 3 CONDEMNATIONS: 6. Cui Yun Zheng 9527 Windward Road; Lot 221 Highlands South Subdivision - Council District 12 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 7. Beverly Martin, Julia Martin, Marion Martin, Leonard Martin & Sandra Richardson 4713 Washington Avenue (Garage Only); Lot 21, Square 5, Fairfields East Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 8. Julia Miller, Donald Miller & Ian Miller 14642 Stoneberg Avenue; Lot 87, Avalon Subdivision - Council District 08 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 9. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015 10. What About Me?? The Forgotten Children 3617 Lanier Drive; Lot 231-A, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on April 8, 2015
II. Amend the 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified 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. JJ. Adopting the revised 2015 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, nonclassified, 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. AFL-CIO, 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 16 KK. 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 non-public 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.
LL. 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. MM. 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.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: 1. Joseph E. LeDuff, Jr., Irdean N. LeDuff, & Joseph LeDuff, III 8055 Sharon St.; Lot A, Square 2, Roosevelt lace Subdivision - Council District 02 2. Jimmie Lou Douglas 3347 N. Farrington Dr.; Lot 30, Park Forest West Subdivision - Council District 06 3. Robin Boudreaux, Albert L. Jones, & Richard A. Jones 5141 Sherwood St.; Lot 31, Square 19, North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 07 4. 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 5. John W. Williams & Whiley Mae Williams 2671 Erie St.; Lot 6, Square 62, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 6. American Thrift & Finance Plan, LLC 1970 & 1972 Nebraska St.; Lot 35-A, Square 7, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 Page 9 B. 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. C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 10 F. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. 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. J. 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 sub-grantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. K. 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. L. 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. M. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 11 N. 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. O. 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. P. 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. Q. 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. R. 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. S. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 12 T. 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. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $690,800.00 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. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $141,683.00 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. W. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $72,937.00 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. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $469,422.00 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 13 Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $411,912.00 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. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program in the amount of $68,500.00 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. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $33,367.00 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. BB. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $364,000.00 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. CC. 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 14 DD. 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. EE. 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. FF. 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. GG. 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. HH. 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.
10. ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 34, Square 48, Greenville Extension Pecan Tree Holdings 851 North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,842.86 High Bidder: Pecan Tree Holdings $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 17 B. Lot 344, Glen Oaks Derrick Wisham 5544 Sumrall Drive Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,062.18 High Bidder: Derrick Wisham $20,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel. C. Lot 13, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5751 Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 36,500.00 Taxes Due $ 19,506.59 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - REDEEMED. D. Lot 53, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral Hartford Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 883.64 High Bidder: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. E. Lot 130, East Fairlane Real Estate Referral 5925 Nashville Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 05- Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 70,000.00 Taxes Due $ 38,555.26 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - INCORRECT ADJUDICATION F. Lot A, Evergreen Hills Real Estate Referral Bristlecone Drive Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 04 - Wilson Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,350.89 High Bidder: Real Estate Referral Service $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 18 G. Lot 134, Kennedy Subdivision Marion T. Greene 4663 Avenue G Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,726.98 DELETED BY PARISH ATTORNEY - INCORRECT APPRAISAL. H. Lot 6 pt., Square 19, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,485.80 High Bidder: Dewanna Clayton $100.00 Intended Use: Keep clean. Build a home. I. Lot 6, Square 15, Fuqua & Lamon Town Dewanna Clayton 2029 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 30,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,972.70 High Bidder: Dewanna Clayton $9,300.00 Intended Use: Keep clean and restore home. J. Lot 18, Square 7, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,855.30 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. K. Lot 6, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,390.97 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 19 L. Lot 10, Square 10, Standard Heights Exxon Mobil Corporation Cedar Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,171.23 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $1,500.00 Intended Use: Clean and Maintain. M. Lot 245, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Jupiter Street, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,675.08 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. N. Lot 210, Brown Heights Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Melpomene Drive, Baker Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,727.64 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. O. Lot 106, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.79 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. P. Lot 105, Castle Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Martha Drive, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,533.60 High Bidder: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Resale. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 20 Q. Lot 33, Cinquemano Good Deeds, LLC 6016 Clayton Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,543.10 High Bidder: Cynthia Allen $8,800.00 Intended Use: Rental. R. Lot 5+, Square 2, Duchein Place Good Deeds, LLC 2544 North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,553.07 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $7,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. S. Lot 117, Brookstown Place Good Deeds, LLC 5649 St. Gerard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,113.32 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. T. Lot 8+, Square 15, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, LLC 4877 Paige Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,087.34 High Bidder: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. U. Lot 12, Square 3, White Plains Good Deeds, LLC 5968 Byron Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 9,171.96 High Bidder: Ronald Dunn $10,300.00 Intended Use: Rental.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
13. ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 4(Four) (Extend contract for 310) Change Order Amount: $ 681,693.71 Original Contract Amount: $9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 577,800.01 New Contract Amount: $10,591,099.38 Description: Negotiated Settlement Agreement 12" micro tunnel ops for Section G2 on Plank Road; MOU issued. Remobilization costs due to collapsed sewer line, modifying manhole to install drop, existing FM leak into excavations, remove 180 lf reinforced concrete pipe, backup of PS 127, additional time to reset bore pit, repair due to backup at PS 244 and addressing unforeseen conditions. Why Required: To facilitate the Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sewer project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 22 2. Project Title: Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0024 Original Estimated Cost: $30,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: POI01467 Account Number: 372.7260392.652200.5923906; 411. 7578083. 752200.6087325 Council Award Date: October 13, 2010 Contractor: J.B. James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 5 (Five) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 38,833.61 Original Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 889,155.39 New Contract Amount: $27,892,817.40 Description: To adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities; to add item 9900025 6" sewer service laterals by 331 linear feet; to add item 9900026 4" sewer service laterals by 200 linear feet Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities
12. APPOINTMENTS: A. CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT (CAHSD): Concurring in the names submitted by the CAHSD for submission to the Governor to consider for appointment to the CAHSD. The CAHSD has one vacancy and recommends the reappointment of Ms. Gerri Hobdy whose term is expiring March 2015 and also submitting Ms. Gay Johannessen for consideration. (Names are submitted to the Metro-Council from the CAHSD to be forwarded to Governor for appointment).
B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Baseball Support Facility for Southern University Project 12-ASC-CP-1007 State FP&C Project No. 50-M20-07B-01- Account 170.7059015.643620.5901607 - Council Award Date: June 26, 2013 Contractor: Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 971,474.00 Contract Amount: $1,248,999.99 Total Change Orders (2): $ 11,127.00 Final Cost: $1,260,126.99 Days Allocated: 329 Days Used: 329 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Staring Lane Roadway Improvements (Highland Rd to Perkins Rd) Project 06-CS-HC-0024 - Account 372.7260392.652200.5923906; 411.7578083.752200.6087325- Council Award Date: October 12, 2013 Contractor: J. B. James Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $30,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $26,964,828.40 Total Change Orders(5): $ 927,989.00 Final Cost: $27,892,817.40 Days Allocated: 1284 Days Used: 1284 Liquidated Damages: None METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2015 P age 23 3. Jones Creek Road Clearing and Grubbing Project 01-CS-US-0015; S.P. No. 742-17-0155 / H.007157.6 - Account - 341.7548522.652120.0485600 Council Award Date: June 27, 2012 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development, LLC Estimated Cost: $201,832.00 Contract Amount: $124,585.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($-12,101.50) Credit Final Cost: $112,483.50 Days Allocated: 45 Days Used: 37 Liquidated Damages: None
Adjournment & Announcements