PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of March 11, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 18, 2015 and Regular Council Meeting of March 25, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to issue Not to Exceed $20,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance a portion of 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 (1/2%) 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 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue the Series 2015A Bonds; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 2. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center so as to appropriate $20,800.00 from the Center's Fund Balance Designated for Community Centers for the following annual programs and events: Annual Prom Dress Giveaway, Meet Your Neighbor Day, Juneteenth Celebration, Safe Halloween, and Santa Road Show, as well as programmatic activities and supplies for the Pearl George Senior Center. By: Director, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 3. Authorization to appropriate $77,000 to fund Supplement No. 3 for the Evans Graves-Engineers Inc. Contract for additional Design and Bidding Services ($63,000) and Project Development for URS Corporation ($14,000) associated with the Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 4. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the Evans Graves Engineers Inc. Contract for additional Design and Bidding Services associated with the Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $63,000.00. (Account No. 482.09890002.643540.8890010) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 5. Authorization to appropriate $87,500.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments- Capital Outlay (481..100009.) The funds will be placed in account 481.0910002.643540.000000 to fund a contract with Emergent Method to conduct a Data-Based Economic and Community Impact Study for the purpose of enhancing air service options at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (BS008278) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 6. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Emergent Method to conduct a Data-Based Economic and Community Impact Study for the purpose of enhancing air service options at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $87,500.00. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.0000000) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 7. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $170,502.30 per year for the property located at 440 Third Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0290 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Director of Planning. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 8. Acting on a resolution to designate Census Tract 51 Block Group 2 in lieu of Census Tract 28.02 Block Group1, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 9. Michael Lyron Dupuy 18115 Plank Road 4.42 acres in Tract 5 - Council District 1 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 10. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4150 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 11. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4208 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 12. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4242 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 13. Grant Major & Gaynell Major 4260 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29-C, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 14. Mary W. Nero 3729 Alliquipa Street; Lot 15, Square 219, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 15. Bryan Wayne 965 Frisco Street, Southwest portion of Lot 10 & Northwest portion of south 18'-6" of Lot 11, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 16. Shirley Mae Jones Bell & Tammy R. Jones 2108 Alabama Street; Lot 55, Square 10, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Granting franchises to National Concrete Industries Inc., Vivid Outdoor Advertising Inc., DBA Giraffe Advertising , and Geaux Benches, LLC to place bus benches in City-Parish and State rights of way and providing for various terms and conditions." By: Councilman Joel Boe’. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $29,055.00 to purchase law enforcement equipment. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Cui Yun Zheng 9527 Windward Road; Lot 221 Highlands South Subdivision - Council District 12 D. 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 E. Julia Miller, Donald Miller & Ian Miller 14642 Stoneberg Avenue; Lot 87, Avalon Subdivision - Council District 08 F. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 G. What About Me?? The Forgotten Children 3617 Lanier Drive; Lot 231-A, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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 and March 11, 2015 Council Meetings) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the March 25, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ashley Collins who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2020. Current Ballot: Jeffery Cook Jared Giovingo Janice Gordon B. CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Heine who resigned. Term expires December 31, 2019. Current Ballot: Clifton Murphy C. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of replacing Lani Guilbeau, who resigned. This term expires on December 31, 2016. (Downtown Development District Appointment) Current Ballot: Norman Chenevert (Received letter from DDD requesting the appointment) D. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Stanford Bardwell, whose term expires on May 16, 2015, effective May 17, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Richard Bond Tanya Freeman (Sent letter requesting reappointment) J Ryan Hudson E. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tanya Freeman, whose term expires on May 16, 2015, effective May 17, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Richard Bond Tanya Freeman (Sent letter requesting reappointment) J Ryan Hudson
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Shenandoah Hills Subdivision Entrance (Mary Louise Ave & Jones Creek Rd) and Wedgewood Subdivision Entrance (Stonewood Dr & South Harrels Ferry Rd) Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $156,692.23 Purchase Order Number: PO141272 Account Number: Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Corporate Green Company, Green Seasons Change Order Number: 2 (two) (extend contract for 90 additional days) Change Order Amount: $123,680.20 Original Contract Amount: $ 24,465.21 Net Previous Changes: $ 38,665.02 New Contract Amount: $186,810.43 Description: Change request no. 3 ($123,680.20) provides for addition of the O'Neal Place entrance sign and landscape ($14,178.11), Wedgewood Subdivision entrance sign, irrigation, lighting and landscape ($35,719.74), South Hills entrance sign and landscape ($20,398.68), Lynnewood Village entrance sign ($8,264.88), and the Starring Place entrance sign, landscape and lighting ($45,118.79) restoration projects. Why Required: The inclusion of the four additional sites facilitates the completion of the Homeowner Association entrance sign restoration projects associated with the O'Neal and Starring Lane Greenlight projects. 2. Project Title: Rotunda & Terminal Modifications Project Number: NA Original Estimated Cost: $10,004,088.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120207 Account Number: 492.0996002.651400.8981002 & 492.0996202.651400.8981005 Council Award Date: January 11, 2012 Contractor: J. Reed Constructors, Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Extend Contract time by 83 days Change Order Amount: $ 101,308.84 Original Contract Amount: $8,770,875.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 442,404.09 New Contract Amount: $9,314,587.93 Description: Rotunda & Terminal Modifications Why Required: Add/delete various items to complete project. 3. Project Title: Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project Number: 3-22-0006-101-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,625,225 Purchase Order Number: PO141813 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 60,873.62 Original Contract Amount: $1,996,489.44 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $2,057,363.06 Description: Field changes for Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. 4. Project Title: Runway 22R Special Cat II Upgrade Project Number: N/A Original Estimated Cost: $1,895,420 Purchase Order Number: PO141734 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8498987 Council Award Date: September 24, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 192,732.48 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $1,957,600.98 Description: Field changes for Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Project - Terminal Building Modifications Project,Council Award Date: January 11, 2012 Account No. 492.0996002.651400.8981002, 492.0996202.651400.8981005 & 492.0996202.65XXXX.8981007 Contractor: J. Reed Constructors, Inc. Estimated Cost: $10,004,088.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,770,875.00 Total Change Orders (3): $ 543,712.93 Final Cost: $ 9,314,587.93 Days Allocated: 710 Days Used: 710 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Myrtle Avenue Bike Path Improvement (Lincoln Theater Urban Bike Trail) Project 14-SW-DD-0024 State Parish Project No.H.009356 - Account 344.1587216.652360.0872713 ESTIMATE: $ 103,000.00 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC $78,389.60 **KORT'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $87,178.00 **NORTH SIXTY MANAGEMENT, INC. $114,600.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute supplemental agreement #1 to the contract with Reed Hilderbrand Associates, Inc. (w/ sub consultants: Reich Associates; Trahan Architects; Forte and Tablada; Jeffery L. Bruce and Company LLC; Assaf Simoneaux Tauzin and Associates, Inc.; Water Management Consultants and Testing, Inc.; and Lam Partners, Inc.) for architectural/landscape architectural services in connection with the City Hall Plaza Greenspace Improvements/Renovation, being City Parish Project No. 13-DD-CI-0063 in a supplemental amount not to exceed $58,800 and to reallocate funds from the debt service related to riverfront improvements for said purpose. (Account No. 451.5550105.652200.8080300.) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for physical inspection services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Physical Inspection Services Contract No. 2, being Project No. 12-PI-MS-0010, R.F.Q. No. 11-ES-PW-015 to extend the contract time to December 31, 2015 with no additional funds. By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation w/subconsultants: Camp Dresser & McKee. Inc. (CDM); LandSource, Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Improvement Project SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Boulevard - Monterrey Boulevard), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025, in an amount of $278,888.98. (Account No. 433.7578223.752200.6087375) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend thecontract time to December 31, 2015 with no additional funds. By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Curtis Calloway to serve as the Administrative Hearing Officer for the City-Parish Red Light Enforcement Program and Blight Elimination Program in an amount not to exceed $44,400 for a term of one year. By: Director of Public Works. I. Amending Council Resolution No. 50620, Adopted January 8, 2014 to change the leased area from a 20'x 20' tract of land to a 25'x 25' tract of land regarding the lease between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) located on Mengel Road Scotlandville Library site. By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with RCL Architecture, L.L.C. to lease 122 square feet of office space for a period of two (2) years at a rental rate of $6100.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Total Delivery & Logistics to lease approximately 6250 square feet of cargo space for a period of two (2) years, with one (1), two (2) year option to renew at a rental rate of $34,375.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Ground Support for 100 sq. ft. of office space in the Terminal Building for a period of two (2) years at a rental rate of $8,000 per year. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. for additional Design and Special Services associated with the Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $25,499.00. Account No. 482.09890002.652200.8498987. By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for additional Design and Bidding Services associated with the Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project in an amount not to exceed $50,964.30. (Account No. 482.09890002.652310.8189001) By: Director of Aviation.
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on October 24, 2015, with respect to the renewal of the 11.1 mills ad valorem tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years), for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, with the avails or proceeds of the tax to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control. By: Bond Counsel.
P. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 30, 2014 at Original 124 of Bundle 12575 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Rubie Cook Armond"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9183 (7314 Richey Drive; Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards. Q. Receiving a report from the Parish Attorney Study Committee on the timeline of events and estimated time the Council will receive a recommendation. By: Councilman Amoroso. R. Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers), Chapter 1 (General), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to Add Part V (Complete Streets) and Section 2:90 Complete Streets Advisory Committee Thereto, Relative to Establishment and Makeup of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. By: Mayor President and Planning Director.
Announcements & Adjournment
Apr 08, 2015 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of March 11, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 18, 2015 and Regular Council Meeting of March 25, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to issue Not to Exceed $20,000,000 Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance a portion of 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 (1/2%) 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 East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue the Series 2015A Bonds; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Loan Agreement by and between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 2. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center so as to appropriate $20,800.00 from the Center's Fund Balance Designated for Community Centers for the following annual programs and events: Annual Prom Dress Giveaway, Meet Your Neighbor Day, Juneteenth Celebration, Safe Halloween, and Santa Road Show, as well as programmatic activities and supplies for the Pearl George Senior Center. By: Director, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 3. Authorization to appropriate $77,000 to fund Supplement No. 3 for the Evans Graves-Engineers Inc. Contract for additional Design and Bidding Services ($63,000) and Project Development for URS Corporation ($14,000) associated with the Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 4. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the Evans Graves Engineers Inc. Contract for additional Design and Bidding Services associated with the Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $63,000.00. (Account No. 482.09890002.643540.8890010) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 5. Authorization to appropriate $87,500.00 from the Airport's Cash and Investments- Capital Outlay (481..100009.) The funds will be placed in account 481.0910002.643540.000000 to fund a contract with Emergent Method to conduct a Data-Based Economic and Community Impact Study for the purpose of enhancing air service options at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (BS008278) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 6. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Emergent Method to conduct a Data-Based Economic and Community Impact Study for the purpose of enhancing air service options at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $87,500.00. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.0000000) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 7. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $170,502.30 per year for the property located at 440 Third Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-0290 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Director of Planning. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 8. Acting on a resolution to designate Census Tract 51 Block Group 2 in lieu of Census Tract 28.02 Block Group1, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 9. Michael Lyron Dupuy 18115 Plank Road 4.42 acres in Tract 5 - Council District 1 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 10. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4150 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 11. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4208 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 12. Frank Williams & Rachel Williams 4242 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 13. Grant Major & Gaynell Major 4260 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 29-C, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 14. Mary W. Nero 3729 Alliquipa Street; Lot 15, Square 219, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 15. Bryan Wayne 965 Frisco Street, Southwest portion of Lot 10 & Northwest portion of south 18'-6" of Lot 11, Square 20, Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 16. Shirley Mae Jones Bell & Tammy R. Jones 2108 Alabama Street; Lot 55, Square 10, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Granting franchises to National Concrete Industries Inc., Vivid Outdoor Advertising Inc., DBA Giraffe Advertising , and Geaux Benches, LLC to place bus benches in City-Parish and State rights of way and providing for various terms and conditions." By: Councilman Joel Boe’. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $29,055.00 to purchase law enforcement equipment. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing on April 22, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Jas. Honey Farms, Inc., c/o James Lackett, Agent 404 Oklahoma Street; Lot 6-A, Square 283, Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Cui Yun Zheng 9527 Windward Road; Lot 221 Highlands South Subdivision - Council District 12 D. 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 E. Julia Miller, Donald Miller & Ian Miller 14642 Stoneberg Avenue; Lot 87, Avalon Subdivision - Council District 08 F. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 G. What About Me?? The Forgotten Children 3617 Lanier Drive; Lot 231-A, Kildare Subdivision - Council District 05
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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 and March 11, 2015 Council Meetings) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the March 25, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Ashley Collins who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2020. Current Ballot: Jeffery Cook Jared Giovingo Janice Gordon B. CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Heine who resigned. Term expires December 31, 2019. Current Ballot: Clifton Murphy C. VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of replacing Lani Guilbeau, who resigned. This term expires on December 31, 2016. (Downtown Development District Appointment) Current Ballot: Norman Chenevert (Received letter from DDD requesting the appointment) D. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Stanford Bardwell, whose term expires on May 16, 2015, effective May 17, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Richard Bond Tanya Freeman (Sent letter requesting reappointment) J Ryan Hudson E. LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tanya Freeman, whose term expires on May 16, 2015, effective May 17, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Richard Bond Tanya Freeman (Sent letter requesting reappointment) J Ryan Hudson
A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Shenandoah Hills Subdivision Entrance (Mary Louise Ave & Jones Creek Rd) and Wedgewood Subdivision Entrance (Stonewood Dr & South Harrels Ferry Rd) Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $156,692.23 Purchase Order Number: PO141272 Account Number: Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Corporate Green Company, Green Seasons Change Order Number: 2 (two) (extend contract for 90 additional days) Change Order Amount: $123,680.20 Original Contract Amount: $ 24,465.21 Net Previous Changes: $ 38,665.02 New Contract Amount: $186,810.43 Description: Change request no. 3 ($123,680.20) provides for addition of the O'Neal Place entrance sign and landscape ($14,178.11), Wedgewood Subdivision entrance sign, irrigation, lighting and landscape ($35,719.74), South Hills entrance sign and landscape ($20,398.68), Lynnewood Village entrance sign ($8,264.88), and the Starring Place entrance sign, landscape and lighting ($45,118.79) restoration projects. Why Required: The inclusion of the four additional sites facilitates the completion of the Homeowner Association entrance sign restoration projects associated with the O'Neal and Starring Lane Greenlight projects. 2. Project Title: Rotunda & Terminal Modifications Project Number: NA Original Estimated Cost: $10,004,088.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120207 Account Number: 492.0996002.651400.8981002 & 492.0996202.651400.8981005 Council Award Date: January 11, 2012 Contractor: J. Reed Constructors, Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Extend Contract time by 83 days Change Order Amount: $ 101,308.84 Original Contract Amount: $8,770,875.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 442,404.09 New Contract Amount: $9,314,587.93 Description: Rotunda & Terminal Modifications Why Required: Add/delete various items to complete project. 3. Project Title: Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project Number: 3-22-0006-101-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,625,225 Purchase Order Number: PO141813 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 60,873.62 Original Contract Amount: $1,996,489.44 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $2,057,363.06 Description: Field changes for Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. 4. Project Title: Runway 22R Special Cat II Upgrade Project Number: N/A Original Estimated Cost: $1,895,420 Purchase Order Number: PO141734 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8498987 Council Award Date: September 24, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 192,732.48 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $1,957,600.98 Description: Field changes for Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Project - Terminal Building Modifications Project,Council Award Date: January 11, 2012 Account No. 492.0996002.651400.8981002, 492.0996202.651400.8981005 & 492.0996202.65XXXX.8981007 Contractor: J. Reed Constructors, Inc. Estimated Cost: $10,004,088.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,770,875.00 Total Change Orders (3): $ 543,712.93 Final Cost: $ 9,314,587.93 Days Allocated: 710 Days Used: 710 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Myrtle Avenue Bike Path Improvement (Lincoln Theater Urban Bike Trail) Project 14-SW-DD-0024 State Parish Project No.H.009356 - Account 344.1587216.652360.0872713 ESTIMATE: $ 103,000.00 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC $78,389.60 **KORT'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $87,178.00 **NORTH SIXTY MANAGEMENT, INC. $114,600.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute supplemental agreement #1 to the contract with Reed Hilderbrand Associates, Inc. (w/ sub consultants: Reich Associates; Trahan Architects; Forte and Tablada; Jeffery L. Bruce and Company LLC; Assaf Simoneaux Tauzin and Associates, Inc.; Water Management Consultants and Testing, Inc.; and Lam Partners, Inc.) for architectural/landscape architectural services in connection with the City Hall Plaza Greenspace Improvements/Renovation, being City Parish Project No. 13-DD-CI-0063 in a supplemental amount not to exceed $58,800 and to reallocate funds from the debt service related to riverfront improvements for said purpose. (Account No. 451.5550105.652200.8080300.) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for physical inspection services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Physical Inspection Services Contract No. 2, being Project No. 12-PI-MS-0010, R.F.Q. No. 11-ES-PW-015 to extend the contract time to December 31, 2015 with no additional funds. By: Director of Public Works. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation w/subconsultants: Camp Dresser & McKee. Inc. (CDM); LandSource, Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Improvement Project SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Boulevard - Monterrey Boulevard), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025, in an amount of $278,888.98. (Account No. 433.7578223.752200.6087375) By: Director of Public Works. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project - Group 2, Project No. 12-CN MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend thecontract time to December 31, 2015 with no additional funds. By: Director of Public Works. H. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Curtis Calloway to serve as the Administrative Hearing Officer for the City-Parish Red Light Enforcement Program and Blight Elimination Program in an amount not to exceed $44,400 for a term of one year. By: Director of Public Works. I. Amending Council Resolution No. 50620, Adopted January 8, 2014 to change the leased area from a 20'x 20' tract of land to a 25'x 25' tract of land regarding the lease between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District for the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) located on Mengel Road Scotlandville Library site. By: Director of Aviation. J. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with RCL Architecture, L.L.C. to lease 122 square feet of office space for a period of two (2) years at a rental rate of $6100.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Total Delivery & Logistics to lease approximately 6250 square feet of cargo space for a period of two (2) years, with one (1), two (2) year option to renew at a rental rate of $34,375.00 per year. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with GAT Airline Ground Support for 100 sq. ft. of office space in the Terminal Building for a period of two (2) years at a rental rate of $8,000 per year. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Michael Baker, Jr. Inc. for additional Design and Special Services associated with the Runway 22R Special CAT II Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $25,499.00. Account No. 482.09890002.652200.8498987. By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for additional Design and Bidding Services associated with the Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project in an amount not to exceed $50,964.30. (Account No. 482.09890002.652310.8189001) By: Director of Aviation.
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call an election to be held on October 24, 2015, with respect to the renewal of the 11.1 mills ad valorem tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years), for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, with the avails or proceeds of the tax to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control. By: Bond Counsel.
P. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 30, 2014 at Original 124 of Bundle 12575 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Rubie Cook Armond"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9183 (7314 Richey Drive; Lot 131, Greendale Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Edwards. Q. Receiving a report from the Parish Attorney Study Committee on the timeline of events and estimated time the Council will receive a recommendation. By: Councilman Amoroso. R. Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers), Chapter 1 (General), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to Add Part V (Complete Streets) and Section 2:90 Complete Streets Advisory Committee Thereto, Relative to Establishment and Makeup of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. By: Mayor President and Planning Director.
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