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 May 13, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning of May 20, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15911, dated 3/25/2015, so as to change the allotment of the Police Department as follows, effective June 11, 2015. ADD:(1) Accounting Associate I, job code 100090 and DELETE:(1)Clerical Specialist, job code 110090 By: Police Chief & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Bennie G. Davis, et al vs. Anthony Jackson, et al", no. 584,476 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $75,000.00, plus Court Costs in the amount of $644.00, for a total amount of $75,644.00, and appropriating $75,644.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 3. Amending Ordinance 11160 (Charitable Gaming Ordinance), adopted June 10, 1998, so as to amend Part I, Section 4-3 thereof, relative to maximum prize awards/BINGO. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 4. Amending Title 1, Chapter 3, Part IV of The Code of Ordinances for the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to change benefits for members hired on or after July 1, 2015 in accordance with Resolution 51398 adopted by the Metropolitan Council on March 25, 2015. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Carolyn Maiden 9990 Avenue A; Lot 4-A, Square 40, Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 6. William C. Harrison 575 Mills Avenue; Lots 21, 22, & 23, Square 17, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 7. Arvette Brown & Javan Brown 5056 Peerless Street; Lots 8 & 9, Square 24, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 8. Chanel Wells 3475 Prescott Road; Portion of Lot 3, Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 9. Chanel Wells 3511 Prescott Road; Portion of Lot 3, Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 10. Clifton Matthews 1942 Harelson Street; Lot 22, Square 5, East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 11. Church Point Ministries, Inc. 3205 Tecumseh Street; North 40' of Lots 8, 9, & 10; Square 79, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 12. Mary E. Joseph 215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 73-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,231.56 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 2. Lot 73-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.91 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 3. Lot 26, Square 11, Eden Park Good Deeds, L.L.C. North 35th Street Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $10,981.57 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 4. Lot 28+, Square 4, Northdale Addition First Alpine Baptist Church Chestnut Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,509.06 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 5. Lot 10, Baker Lots & Acres George W. Williams Robinson Street, Baker Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,250.00 Taxes Due $ 4,862.33 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 6. Lot 4-D-5, Breeden Real Estate Referral 15560 Port Hudson-Pride Road Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $40,000.00 Taxes Due $ 918.40 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 7. Lot 5 pt., Square 13, Gracie Riddick Investments, LLC North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,231.56 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 8. Lot 102, Oak Forest Real Estate Referral Oak Forest Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,957.12 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 9. Lot 25+, Square 19, University Place Marshall Flowers Avenue D Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 564.77 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 10. Lot 5, Square 1, Monte Vista Frederick G. Dettman South Eugene Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,171.64 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 11. Lot 41, Belfair Homes Joey Weeks Carleton Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,419.28 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 12. Lot 46, Belfair Homes Joey Weeks Carleton Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,825.14 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 13. Lot 106, Park Addition Constance Savoy 1668 North 39th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,794.86 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 14. Lot 43, Square 13, South Baton Rouge David N. Washington 2020 Georgia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,156.82 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 15. Lot B-1, Section 78, T7S, R1E. Huston N. Williams 845 North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 55,000.00 Taxes Due $ 12,852.64 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 16. Lot 10, Square 100, Istrouma Bernadine Dunn 3325 Alliquippa Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 951.83 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 17. Lot 4, Square 10, Hickey Town Southern Lifestyle Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $32,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,688.94 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 18. Lot 6, Square 6, Georgetown Haytham Amous Tuscaloosa Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 600.47 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 19. Lot 7, Square 6, Georgetown Haytham Amous Tuscaloosa Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 600.74 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-3-15 FUTUREBR Transportation Element Amendment A proposed amendment to the Major Street Plan to reduce the designated right-of-way width of a portion of Perkins Road between Glasgow Avenue and Congress. (Council District 12-Delgado) Motion to defer until June 15, 2015. Motion carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 2. PA-4-15 7950 Airline Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from C (Commercial) to (I) Industrial, on the southwest side of Airline Highway, north of Tom Drive, on lots 14 and 15 of the Goodwood Homesites Subdivision. Section 71, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collins-Lewis) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Denial of the request, but approval of an alternative designation of Employment Center (EC) based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time of FUTUREBR adoption. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 3. Case 13-15 1010-1060 Nicholson Drive To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) and C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the west side of Nicholson Drive, north of Terrace Street, on a portion of Tract C-2-D-2-A of the Brickyard Subdivision. Section 49 and 50, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 4. Case 14-15 13910 Jefferson Highway To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, north of Dale Drive, on Lot F of the J.O. Lambert Estate Property. Section 5, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Motion to defer until June 15, 2015. Motion carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 5. Case 15-15 5592 Hooper Road To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to A2.9 (Two Family Residential), on the south side of Hooper Road, east of Mc Clelland Drive, on an undesignated 5.00 acres tract of land, bounded on the north by Hooper Road. Section 90, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 6. Case 16-15 7950 Airline Highway To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the west side of Airline Highway, north of Tom Drive, on lots 14 and 15 of the Goodwood Homesites Subdivision. Section 71, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding area. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 7. Case 17-15 4467 Arnold Lane To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the east side of Arnold Lane, north of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract B-1-A of theGeorge B. Kleinpeter Property. Section 70, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 8. RV-3-15 Revocation of a 15 foot drainage servitude, located on Lots 299-303, 326, 327 and Tract WG-B-1-A-1-A of the Settlement at Willow Grove, 7th and 8th Filings. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 9. RV-4-15 Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot drainage servitude, located on Lot 60-A of the Rouzan TND, Phase 3C. (Council District 12-Delgado) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 51373, adopted March 25, 2015, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and to execute all such sales and documents necessary to acquire said properties, and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2014 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grant (Supportive Housing Program) programs totaling $1,161,364.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related Continuum of Care contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 3. Authorizing the determination of that portion of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center to Be Used to provide health or social services to the area residents at a reduced rate or free of charge with applicant(s) to be qualified in any of said fields and to provide adequate staff for the purpose of same; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a lease agreement with the Highest qualified bidder at the appropriate time in connection therewith (The City-parish shall be allowed to reject all bids). By: Charles R. Kelly Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015
A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter, to and including the 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
Receive a report from the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority as to their current and future initiatives. By: Councilman Loupe.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Frederick Moore vs. Jefferson Pendergrass, et al", suit no. 614,614 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $385.00, for a total amount of $40,385.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Marcus Plaisance, Murphy Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015, April 8, 2015 and April 22, 2015 Council Meetings)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Title 4 (Police Department), Chapter 1 (Organization) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as require the use of body cameras by patrol officers for the City of Baton Rouge police department by January 1, 2016 and Providing for Other Related Matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (This item was deferred from the Council Meeting of April 22, 2015) B. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $2,374.40 per year for the property located at 758 St Charles Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1445 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. C. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $7,388.43 per year for the property located at 601 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-1360 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. D. 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#2012-1347for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Councilwoman Wicker. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $230,000 for the Chaneyville Fire District #7 Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director. F. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $36,729.12 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. G. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. H. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near New Beginning Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with New Beginning Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. I. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge -Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley Sweazy in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the contract period June 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015 and appropriating $30,000 for said purpose. To assess programmatic activities, facilitate foundational improvements, make recommendation for management and program(s) administration; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. K. Authorizing the increase in salary for Brandon L. Malbrough, Purchasing Analyst II, job code 106245: FROM PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 8 (41,601) TO PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 13 ($48,227), effective May 30, 2015. By: Public Works Director & Interim Human Resources Director. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) to provide for a full-time licensed social worker to assist in the mental health patient's needs and provide peer support to inmates in an amount not to exceed $75,620. By: EMS - Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director, DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director, DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director, DHDS. P. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. R. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to rescind that portion of Ordinance 15631 requiring Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., and now authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Community Outreach Academy, Inc., to transfer unto Community Outreach Academy, Inc., the use and occupancy of Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street, previously declared as surplus property. By: Councilwoman Wicker & Parish Attorney. S. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study project in an amount not to exceed $19,668.00. (Account 482.0989002.643550.8490504) By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,120.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the Line Item Budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorization to appropriate $19,668.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.643550.8490504 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study Project. By: Director of Aviation. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Jewel J. Community Center to accept a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2015 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), to provide for a Community Center Intern for an eight week period beginning June 8, 2015; and further authorizing the Finance Department to record and account for said grant award and file all required reporting documents. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Title 4 (Police Department), Chapter 1 (Organization) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as require the use of body cameras by patrol officers for the City of Baton Rouge police department by January 1, 2016 and Providing for Other Related Matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (This item was deferred from the Council Meeting of April 22, 2015) B. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $2,374.40 per year for the property located at 758 St Charles Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1445 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. C. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $7,388.43 per year for the property located at 601 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-1360 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. D. 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#2012-1347for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Councilwoman Wicker. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $230,000 for the Chaneyville Fire District #7 Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director. F. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $36,729.12 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. G. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. H. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near New Beginning Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with New Beginning Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. I. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge -Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley Sweazy in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the contract period June 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015 and appropriating $30,000 for said purpose. To assess programmatic activities, facilitate foundational improvements, make recommendation for management and program(s) administration; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. K. Authorizing the increase in salary for Brandon L. Malbrough, Purchasing Analyst II, job code 106245: FROM PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 8 (41,601) TO PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 13 ($48,227), effective May 30, 2015. By: Public Works Director & Interim Human Resources Director. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) to provide for a full-time licensed social worker to assist in the mental health patient's needs and provide peer support to inmates in an amount not to exceed $75,620. By: EMS - Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director, DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director, DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director, DHDS. P. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. R. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to rescind that portion of Ordinance 15631 requiring Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., and now authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Community Outreach Academy, Inc., to transfer unto Community Outreach Academy, Inc., the use and occupancy of Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street, previously declared as surplus property. By: Councilwoman Wicker & Parish Attorney. S. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study project in an amount not to exceed $19,668.00. (Account 482.0989002.643550.8490504) By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,120.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the Line Item Budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorization to appropriate $19,668.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.643550.8490504 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study Project. By: Director of Aviation. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Jewel J. Community Center to accept a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2015 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), to provide for a Community Center Intern for an eight week period beginning June 8, 2015; and further authorizing the Finance Department to record and account for said grant award and file all required reporting documents. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 26, Roppolo Villa Jamie G. Jones Roppllo Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 7,589.03 HIGH BIDDER: Jamie G. Jones $250.00 Intended Use: Keep Clean, Build a home. B. Lot 27, Roppolo Villa Jamie G. Jones Roppllo Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 14,009.79 HIGH BIDDER: Jamie G. Jones $250.00 Intended Use: Keep Clean, Build a home. C. Lot 50, The Burbank Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,185.41 HIGH BIDDER: Kenneth L. Dixon $150.00 Intended Use: Build on it. D. Lot 10, Square 30, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, L.L.C. 5243 Packard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 13,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,431.44 HIGH BIDDER: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Renovate and upkeep property. E. Lot 12, Square C, Crawford Addition Good Deeds, L.L.C. 3150 Brady Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 11,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,465.73 HIGH BIDDER: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $6,000.00 Intended Use: Renovate and upkeep property. F. Lot 5, Airline Terrace Subdivision Ivory Woodards Cambridge Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 450.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,110.98 HIGH BIDDER: Ivory Woodards $450.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjacent property. G. Lot 1 pt., Square 7, McGrath Heights Carla L. Reed Jura Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,275.30 HIGH BIDDER: Carla L. Reed $100.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. H. Lot 59, Ward Heights Iris S. Lott Howard Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 440.76 HIGH BIDDER: Iris S. Lott $500.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, add to my lot. I. Lot 54-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,151.41 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. J. Lot 54-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,158.24 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. K. Lot 13, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 7,942.64 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. L. Lot 14, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue at Helm Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,503.09 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. M. Lot 15, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue at Helm Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,067.54 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. N. Lot 24-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Governor Drive Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,231.17 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. O. Lot 7+, Square 4, Bank Subdivision Good Deeds, L.L.C. 1962 68th Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,927.03 HIGH BIDDER: Lifted Lives, L.L.C. $15,100.00 Intended Use: Remodel, rent, non-profit. P. Lot 228, Deer Park Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Deer Trail Avenue Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,679.93 HIGH BIDDER: Cindy Hamilton $900.00 Intended Use: Clean, develop for rental. Q. Lot 236, Deer Park Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Deer Trail Avenue Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,680.03 HIGH BIDDER: Cindy Hamilton $900.00 Intended Use: Clean, develop for rental. R. Lot 15, Square 7, Baton Rouge Terrace Clara Joseph Seneca Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,394.37 HIGH BIDDER: Clara Joseph $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. S. Lot 2 pt., Square 267, Swart Thomas A. Levy, Jr. Myrtle Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,941.35 HIGH BIDDER: Thomas A. Levy, Jr. $500.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjoining property. T. Lot 5, Square 59, East Fairfields Willie H. Starks, Jr. Jefferson Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 11,324.27 HIGH BIDDER: Willie H. Starks, Jr. $500.00 Intended Use: Home use, add to my current property. U. Lot 70-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Magnolia Cove Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,606.53 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. V. Lot 70-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Magnolia Cove Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 7,270.37 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. W. Lot 79-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.72 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. X. Lot 79-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.66 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use.
APPOINTMENTS: A. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Joe Williams, who resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2016 Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the council meeting of April 22, 2015) B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Donnie Millican, who resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2016 Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the council meeting of April 22, 2015) C. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Rideau, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau D. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jordon Charlet, whose term expires on June 23, 2015, effective June 24, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau E. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mark Thompson, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau F. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Patricia Gauthier, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Maintenance Services for Chlorine Systems Project Number: A13-0430 Original Estimated Cost: $47,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150650 Account Number: 410.7070413.63240; 410.7070433.63240 Council Award Date: April 24, 2013 Contractor: ControlWorx, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 1 (one) Change Order Amount: $30,674.08 Original Contract Amount: $43,706.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $74,380.08 Description: Install new halogen valve chlorine safety closure system Why Required: To replace the malfunctioning chlorine scrubber system at NWWTP 2. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 10 (ten) Change Order Amount: $ 19,595.40 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,157,012.00 New Contract Amount: $112,427,607.40 Description: Parking lot and concrete modifications as well as approved changes to the Administration Building, perimeter slide gates and fence gate. Additional programming at PLC-7 and addition of exhaust fan motors; seal flow switches, cube relays (PLC-6), provide power to dewatering building and upsize electrical equipment required. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP Phase 2 project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Group Project Sidewalk Improvements Including: L.S.U. AVE. (Yale Ave. To W. Lakeshore Dr.) (Project No. 14-SW-HC-0009) and Cedarcrest Ave. (Seracedar St. To Fleming St.) (Project No. 14-SW-HC-0010) Project 15-SW-HC-0015 - Account 146.7210042.652360.2045114 & 146.7210042.652360.2045714 ESTIMATE: $ 209,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc 2. HVAC Renovations at Central Garage Project 15-BMC-CP-1001- Account 503.7901000.652300.0000000 ESTIMATE: $75,000.00 *Watson Mechanical $159,000.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with SIGMA Consulting Group, Inc., for Engineering and Environmental and Land Surveying Services associated with Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) being State Project No. 700-26-0078, Federal Aid Project No. STP-8069(001), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0015 in an amount not to exceed $144,232.00 (Account No. 412.7578931.752200.6087363, 341.7548522.652200.0485600) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Annual Contract A14-91873 with Garden Doctors, LLC, and Curb Appeal Lawn and Landscape, LLC for the Landscape Maintenance of FEMA properties in a supplemental amount of $8,050.00 bringing the total contract to a not to exceed amount of $30,000.00. By: Director of Public Works. H. A Resolution by the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge requesting the Judges of the Baton Rouge City Court to postpone any action in furtherance of appointing a Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of City Court until further action by the Metropolitan Council to call an election to amend the Plan of Government to provide for an elected Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. I. Requesting an update from the Department of Human Resources to provide an update on the benefits consultant contract process and timeline. By: Councilman Heck.
Adjournment & Announcements
May 27, 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 May 13, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning of May 20, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15911, dated 3/25/2015, so as to change the allotment of the Police Department as follows, effective June 11, 2015. ADD:(1) Accounting Associate I, job code 100090 and DELETE:(1)Clerical Specialist, job code 110090 By: Police Chief & Interim Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 2. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Bennie G. Davis, et al vs. Anthony Jackson, et al", no. 584,476 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $75,000.00, plus Court Costs in the amount of $644.00, for a total amount of $75,644.00, and appropriating $75,644.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 3. Amending Ordinance 11160 (Charitable Gaming Ordinance), adopted June 10, 1998, so as to amend Part I, Section 4-3 thereof, relative to maximum prize awards/BINGO. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 4. Amending Title 1, Chapter 3, Part IV of The Code of Ordinances for the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to change benefits for members hired on or after July 1, 2015 in accordance with Resolution 51398 adopted by the Metropolitan Council on March 25, 2015. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Carolyn Maiden 9990 Avenue A; Lot 4-A, Square 40, Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 6. William C. Harrison 575 Mills Avenue; Lots 21, 22, & 23, Square 17, University Place Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 7. Arvette Brown & Javan Brown 5056 Peerless Street; Lots 8 & 9, Square 24, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 8. Chanel Wells 3475 Prescott Road; Portion of Lot 3, Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 9. Chanel Wells 3511 Prescott Road; Portion of Lot 3, Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 10. Clifton Matthews 1942 Harelson Street; Lot 22, Square 5, East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 11. Church Point Ministries, Inc. 3205 Tecumseh Street; North 40' of Lots 8, 9, & 10; Square 79, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 12. Mary E. Joseph 215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 73-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,231.56 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 2. Lot 73-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.91 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 3. Lot 26, Square 11, Eden Park Good Deeds, L.L.C. North 35th Street Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due $10,981.57 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 4. Lot 28+, Square 4, Northdale Addition First Alpine Baptist Church Chestnut Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,509.06 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 5. Lot 10, Baker Lots & Acres George W. Williams Robinson Street, Baker Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,250.00 Taxes Due $ 4,862.33 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 6. Lot 4-D-5, Breeden Real Estate Referral 15560 Port Hudson-Pride Road Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $40,000.00 Taxes Due $ 918.40 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 7. Lot 5 pt., Square 13, Gracie Riddick Investments, LLC North Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,231.56 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 8. Lot 102, Oak Forest Real Estate Referral Oak Forest Avenue Service of Louisiana, LLC Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,957.12 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 9. Lot 25+, Square 19, University Place Marshall Flowers Avenue D Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 564.77 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 10. Lot 5, Square 1, Monte Vista Frederick G. Dettman South Eugene Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,171.64 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 11. Lot 41, Belfair Homes Joey Weeks Carleton Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,419.28 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 12. Lot 46, Belfair Homes Joey Weeks Carleton Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,825.14 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 13. Lot 106, Park Addition Constance Savoy 1668 North 39th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,794.86 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 14. Lot 43, Square 13, South Baton Rouge David N. Washington 2020 Georgia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,156.82 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 15. Lot B-1, Section 78, T7S, R1E. Huston N. Williams 845 North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 55,000.00 Taxes Due $ 12,852.64 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 16. Lot 10, Square 100, Istrouma Bernadine Dunn 3325 Alliquippa Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 951.83 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 17. Lot 4, Square 10, Hickey Town Southern Lifestyle Convention Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $32,000.00 Taxes Due $ 4,688.94 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 18. Lot 6, Square 6, Georgetown Haytham Amous Tuscaloosa Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 600.47 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 19. Lot 7, Square 6, Georgetown Haytham Amous Tuscaloosa Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,000.00 Taxes Due $ 600.74 Bids received June 17, 2015. Introduce for public hearing June 24, 2015 C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-3-15 FUTUREBR Transportation Element Amendment A proposed amendment to the Major Street Plan to reduce the designated right-of-way width of a portion of Perkins Road between Glasgow Avenue and Congress. (Council District 12-Delgado) Motion to defer until June 15, 2015. Motion carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 2. PA-4-15 7950 Airline Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from C (Commercial) to (I) Industrial, on the southwest side of Airline Highway, north of Tom Drive, on lots 14 and 15 of the Goodwood Homesites Subdivision. Section 71, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collins-Lewis) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Denial of the request, but approval of an alternative designation of Employment Center (EC) based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time of FUTUREBR adoption. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 3. Case 13-15 1010-1060 Nicholson Drive To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) and C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the west side of Nicholson Drive, north of Terrace Street, on a portion of Tract C-2-D-2-A of the Brickyard Subdivision. Section 49 and 50, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 4. Case 14-15 13910 Jefferson Highway To rezone from R (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the southwest side of Jefferson Highway, north of Dale Drive, on Lot F of the J.O. Lambert Estate Property. Section 5, T-8-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 9-Boé) Motion to defer until June 15, 2015. Motion carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 5. Case 15-15 5592 Hooper Road To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to A2.9 (Two Family Residential), on the south side of Hooper Road, east of Mc Clelland Drive, on an undesignated 5.00 acres tract of land, bounded on the north by Hooper Road. Section 90, T-6-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 6. Case 16-15 7950 Airline Highway To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial), on the west side of Airline Highway, north of Tom Drive, on lots 14 and 15 of the Goodwood Homesites Subdivision. Section 71, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 6-Collin-Lewis) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding area. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 7. Case 17-15 4467 Arnold Lane To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), on the east side of Arnold Lane, north of Jefferson Highway, on a portion of Tract B-1-A of theGeorge B. Kleinpeter Property. Section 70, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhood. Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 8. RV-3-15 Revocation of a 15 foot drainage servitude, located on Lots 299-303, 326, 327 and Tract WG-B-1-A-1-A of the Settlement at Willow Grove, 7th and 8th Filings. (Council District 11-Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 9. RV-4-15 Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot drainage servitude, located on Lot 60-A of the Rouzan TND, Phase 3C. (Council District 12-Delgado) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 17, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 51373, adopted March 25, 2015, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and to execute all such sales and documents necessary to acquire said properties, and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to conditionally accept the 2014 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Grant (Supportive Housing Program) programs totaling $1,161,364.00; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the grant award upon approval; and authorizing the Mayor-President and/or his designee to execute related Continuum of Care contracts with sub-recipients in a total aggregate amount not exceeding $1,161,364.00. By: Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015 3. Authorizing the determination of that portion of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center to Be Used to provide health or social services to the area residents at a reduced rate or free of charge with applicant(s) to be qualified in any of said fields and to provide adequate staff for the purpose of same; and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a lease agreement with the Highest qualified bidder at the appropriate time in connection therewith (The City-parish shall be allowed to reject all bids). By: Charles R. Kelly Community Center. Introduce for public hearing on June 10, 2015
A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 24, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 11.1 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2016, and annually thereafter, to and including the 2025, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and its branches, improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, to be administered by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control, in the manner required by law; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
Receive a report from the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority as to their current and future initiatives. By: Councilman Loupe.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Frederick Moore vs. Jefferson Pendergrass, et al", suit no. 614,614 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $385.00, for a total amount of $40,385.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Marcus Plaisance, Murphy Law Firm) By: Parish Attorney.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Tabitha Vu 2924 73rd Avenue; Lot 67, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the March 11, 2015, April 8, 2015 and April 22, 2015 Council Meetings)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Title 4 (Police Department), Chapter 1 (Organization) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as require the use of body cameras by patrol officers for the City of Baton Rouge police department by January 1, 2016 and Providing for Other Related Matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (This item was deferred from the Council Meeting of April 22, 2015) B. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $2,374.40 per year for the property located at 758 St Charles Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1445 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. C. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $7,388.43 per year for the property located at 601 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-1360 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. D. 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#2012-1347for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Councilwoman Wicker. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $230,000 for the Chaneyville Fire District #7 Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director. F. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $36,729.12 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. G. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. H. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near New Beginning Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with New Beginning Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. I. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge -Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley Sweazy in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the contract period June 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015 and appropriating $30,000 for said purpose. To assess programmatic activities, facilitate foundational improvements, make recommendation for management and program(s) administration; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. K. Authorizing the increase in salary for Brandon L. Malbrough, Purchasing Analyst II, job code 106245: FROM PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 8 (41,601) TO PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 13 ($48,227), effective May 30, 2015. By: Public Works Director & Interim Human Resources Director. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) to provide for a full-time licensed social worker to assist in the mental health patient's needs and provide peer support to inmates in an amount not to exceed $75,620. By: EMS - Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director, DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director, DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director, DHDS. P. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. R. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to rescind that portion of Ordinance 15631 requiring Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., and now authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Community Outreach Academy, Inc., to transfer unto Community Outreach Academy, Inc., the use and occupancy of Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street, previously declared as surplus property. By: Councilwoman Wicker & Parish Attorney. S. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study project in an amount not to exceed $19,668.00. (Account 482.0989002.643550.8490504) By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,120.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the Line Item Budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorization to appropriate $19,668.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.643550.8490504 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study Project. By: Director of Aviation. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Jewel J. Community Center to accept a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2015 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), to provide for a Community Center Intern for an eight week period beginning June 8, 2015; and further authorizing the Finance Department to record and account for said grant award and file all required reporting documents. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Amending Title 4 (Police Department), Chapter 1 (Organization) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as require the use of body cameras by patrol officers for the City of Baton Rouge police department by January 1, 2016 and Providing for Other Related Matters. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. (This item was deferred from the Council Meeting of April 22, 2015) B. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $2,374.40 per year for the property located at 758 St Charles Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2014-1445 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. C. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $7,388.43 per year for the property located at 601 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2013-1360 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. D. 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#2012-1347for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Councilwoman Wicker. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding in the amount of $230,000 for the Chaneyville Fire District #7 Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director. F. Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $36,729.12 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services. G. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. H. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near New Beginning Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with New Beginning Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. I. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the following immovable property as surplus property: the remaining unused right of way and servitude parcels adjacent or near Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church acquired in connection with City-Parish / Green Light Project numbered and entitled NO. 04-CS-CI-0019, FORD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, (FROM PLANK ROAD TO MICKENS ROAD) and not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater Beech Grove Baptist Church granting a servitude of use over and on certain properties in the City of Baton Rouge -Parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Edwards. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley Sweazy in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the contract period June 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015 and appropriating $30,000 for said purpose. To assess programmatic activities, facilitate foundational improvements, make recommendation for management and program(s) administration; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Mayor-President. K. Authorizing the increase in salary for Brandon L. Malbrough, Purchasing Analyst II, job code 106245: FROM PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 8 (41,601) TO PAY GRADE 2180/STEP 13 ($48,227), effective May 30, 2015. By: Public Works Director & Interim Human Resources Director. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) to provide for a full-time licensed social worker to assist in the mental health patient's needs and provide peer support to inmates in an amount not to exceed $75,620. By: EMS - Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By: Director, DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director, DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director, DHDS. P. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 2nd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: Director, DHDS. R. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to rescind that portion of Ordinance 15631 requiring Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq., and now authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Community Outreach Academy, Inc., to transfer unto Community Outreach Academy, Inc., the use and occupancy of Old Fire Station No. 2, 2183 Osage Street, previously declared as surplus property. By: Councilwoman Wicker & Parish Attorney. S. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study project in an amount not to exceed $19,668.00. (Account 482.0989002.643550.8490504) By: Director of Aviation. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,120.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; approving the Line Item Budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (Jude) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorization to appropriate $19,668.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account No. 482.0989002.643550.8490504 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CHA Consulting Contract to prepare noise exposure contours using the FAA's current approved version of the integrated noise model software for the Runway 13-31 Threshold Relocation Feasibility Study Project. By: Director of Aviation. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Jewel J. Community Center to accept a grant from ExxonMobil Corp. in the amount of $2,500.00 for the 2015 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP), to provide for a Community Center Intern for an eight week period beginning June 8, 2015; and further authorizing the Finance Department to record and account for said grant award and file all required reporting documents. By: Director, Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 26, Roppolo Villa Jamie G. Jones Roppllo Street - lot Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 7,589.03 HIGH BIDDER: Jamie G. Jones $250.00 Intended Use: Keep Clean, Build a home. B. Lot 27, Roppolo Villa Jamie G. Jones Roppllo Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 500.00 Taxes Due $ 14,009.79 HIGH BIDDER: Jamie G. Jones $250.00 Intended Use: Keep Clean, Build a home. C. Lot 50, The Burbank Kenneth L. Dixon Pecan Tree Drive Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,185.41 HIGH BIDDER: Kenneth L. Dixon $150.00 Intended Use: Build on it. D. Lot 10, Square 30, Fortune Subdivision Good Deeds, L.L.C. 5243 Packard Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 13,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,431.44 HIGH BIDDER: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $200.00 Intended Use: Renovate and upkeep property. E. Lot 12, Square C, Crawford Addition Good Deeds, L.L.C. 3150 Brady Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 11,500.00 Taxes Due $ 21,465.73 HIGH BIDDER: Good Deeds, L.L.C. $6,000.00 Intended Use: Renovate and upkeep property. F. Lot 5, Airline Terrace Subdivision Ivory Woodards Cambridge Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 450.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,110.98 HIGH BIDDER: Ivory Woodards $450.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjacent property. G. Lot 1 pt., Square 7, McGrath Heights Carla L. Reed Jura Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,275.30 HIGH BIDDER: Carla L. Reed $100.00 Intended Use: Add to my property. H. Lot 59, Ward Heights Iris S. Lott Howard Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 440.76 HIGH BIDDER: Iris S. Lott $500.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, add to my lot. I. Lot 54-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,151.41 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. J. Lot 54-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,158.24 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. K. Lot 13, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 7,942.64 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. L. Lot 14, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue at Helm Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,503.09 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. M. Lot 15, Willow View Subdivision Dorin Fontenette Ned Avenue at Helm Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,067.54 HIGH BIDDER: Dorin Fontenette $500.00 Intended Use: Clean, maintain, develop for community. N. Lot 24-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Governor Drive Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,231.17 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. O. Lot 7+, Square 4, Bank Subdivision Good Deeds, L.L.C. 1962 68th Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $12,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,927.03 HIGH BIDDER: Lifted Lives, L.L.C. $15,100.00 Intended Use: Remodel, rent, non-profit. P. Lot 228, Deer Park Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Deer Trail Avenue Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,679.93 HIGH BIDDER: Cindy Hamilton $900.00 Intended Use: Clean, develop for rental. Q. Lot 236, Deer Park Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Deer Trail Avenue Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,680.03 HIGH BIDDER: Cindy Hamilton $900.00 Intended Use: Clean, develop for rental. R. Lot 15, Square 7, Baton Rouge Terrace Clara Joseph Seneca Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,394.37 HIGH BIDDER: Clara Joseph $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. S. Lot 2 pt., Square 267, Swart Thomas A. Levy, Jr. Myrtle Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,941.35 HIGH BIDDER: Thomas A. Levy, Jr. $500.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjoining property. T. Lot 5, Square 59, East Fairfields Willie H. Starks, Jr. Jefferson Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 11,324.27 HIGH BIDDER: Willie H. Starks, Jr. $500.00 Intended Use: Home use, add to my current property. U. Lot 70-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Magnolia Cove Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,606.53 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. V. Lot 70-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Magnolia Cove Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 7,270.37 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. W. Lot 79-A, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.72 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use. X. Lot 79-B, Bayou Fountain Subdivision Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. Bayou Fountain Avenue Metro Council District 03 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,240.66 HIGH BIDDER: Bayou Fountain, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Develop for multi-family or neighborhood use.
APPOINTMENTS: A. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Joe Williams, who resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2016 Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the council meeting of April 22, 2015) B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Donnie Millican, who resigned. This term expires on January 1, 2016 Current Ballot: No information received (This item was deferred from the council meeting of April 22, 2015) C. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Harold Rideau, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau D. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jordon Charlet, whose term expires on June 23, 2015, effective June 24, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau E. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mark Thompson, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau F. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Patricia Gauthier, whose term expires on June 25, 2015, effective June 26, 2015. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Harold Rideau
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Maintenance Services for Chlorine Systems Project Number: A13-0430 Original Estimated Cost: $47,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150650 Account Number: 410.7070413.63240; 410.7070433.63240 Council Award Date: April 24, 2013 Contractor: ControlWorx, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 1 (one) Change Order Amount: $30,674.08 Original Contract Amount: $43,706.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $74,380.08 Description: Install new halogen valve chlorine safety closure system Why Required: To replace the malfunctioning chlorine scrubber system at NWWTP 2. Project Title: South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements - Phase II Project Number: 08-TP-BD-0055 Original Estimated Cost: $109,065,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111564 Account Number: 411.7578523.752400.6057208 Council Award Date: October 26, 2011 Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Change Order Number: 10 (ten) Change Order Amount: $ 19,595.40 Original Contract Amount: $111,251,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,157,012.00 New Contract Amount: $112,427,607.40 Description: Parking lot and concrete modifications as well as approved changes to the Administration Building, perimeter slide gates and fence gate. Additional programming at PLC-7 and addition of exhaust fan motors; seal flow switches, cube relays (PLC-6), provide power to dewatering building and upsize electrical equipment required. Why Required: To facilitate the SWWTP Phase 2 project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Group Project Sidewalk Improvements Including: L.S.U. AVE. (Yale Ave. To W. Lakeshore Dr.) (Project No. 14-SW-HC-0009) and Cedarcrest Ave. (Seracedar St. To Fleming St.) (Project No. 14-SW-HC-0010) Project 15-SW-HC-0015 - Account 146.7210042.652360.2045114 & 146.7210042.652360.2045714 ESTIMATE: $ 209,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc 2. HVAC Renovations at Central Garage Project 15-BMC-CP-1001- Account 503.7901000.652300.0000000 ESTIMATE: $75,000.00 *Watson Mechanical $159,000.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the contract with SIGMA Consulting Group, Inc., for Engineering and Environmental and Land Surveying Services associated with Jones Creek Road (Tiger Bend Road to Coursey Boulevard) being State Project No. 700-26-0078, Federal Aid Project No. STP-8069(001), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0015 in an amount not to exceed $144,232.00 (Account No. 412.7578931.752200.6087363, 341.7548522.652200.0485600) By: Director of Public Works. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Annual Contract A14-91873 with Garden Doctors, LLC, and Curb Appeal Lawn and Landscape, LLC for the Landscape Maintenance of FEMA properties in a supplemental amount of $8,050.00 bringing the total contract to a not to exceed amount of $30,000.00. By: Director of Public Works. H. A Resolution by the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge requesting the Judges of the Baton Rouge City Court to postpone any action in furtherance of appointing a Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of City Court until further action by the Metropolitan Council to call an election to amend the Plan of Government to provide for an elected Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. I. Requesting an update from the Department of Human Resources to provide an update on the benefits consultant contract process and timeline. By: Councilman Heck.
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