PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of the Council of July 22, 2015 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of August 4, 2014.
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting a City-Parish policy regarding the prohibition of duplication of benefits for grant funded disaster recovery programs as required by the Stafford Act. By: Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 2. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $20,000,000 of Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2015A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jon Leigh Shoulders vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", Civil Action No. 09-494-C-M2 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $350,000.00; and appropriating $350,000.00 for Such Purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Frederick T. Haas, III, Law Office of Pugh, Accardo, Haas, Radecker & Carey, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 4. Authorization for the Mayor-President to accept the Grant Award for the Master Plan Study and authorize the recording of the appropriations in the amount of $1,017,171.00. (Federal $915,454; State $101,717; Total $1,017,171) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 5. Authorization to appropriate $247,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.652230.8890016 to fund project development costs for the Northern Development Project. (BS 008440). By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for Professional Legal Services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson so as to add additional matters to the scope and increase the allowable compensation; and appropriating $120,000.00 for such purpose. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 7. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1442 Jordan Street & Rear Garage; Lot 18, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 8. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1440 Jordan Street; Lot 19, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 9. Earl V. Haynes & Michael V. Haynes 1649 Robin Street; Lot 10, Square 102, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 10. Bruce M. Kinchen & Krystal M. Kinchen 5333 Lemonwood Drive; Lot 94, St. Gerard Place Two Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 11. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 12. Antoinette Patterson 5649 St. Gerard Avenue; Lot 117, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 13. Gail W. Thomas 5737 Lanier Drive (Shed Only); Lot 104, Glen Oaks Park Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 14. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 15. Bernard M. Kibodi 636 N. 39th Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 16. Willie McMarsh & Willie Jackson McMarsh 4034 Billops Street; Lot 3, Square 8, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 17. Johnnie Anderson 700 N. 32nd Street; Lots 14 & 15, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 18. Emmanuel Baptist Church Association, LLC 1009 & 1011 N. 32nd Street; Lots 1 & 2, Square 8, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 19. Matthew Ross, III & Helen G. Ross 3101 Gayosa Street; Lot 4 Square 4, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 20. Caroline M. Rogers 4075 Keokuk Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 21. Stumberg Villas, LLC 6055 Stumberg Lane; Tract 2A-1, M.G. Harelson Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 22. Theodoris Thyssen 169 & 171 S. 12th Street; Northern Portion of Lot 13, Square 1 or 212, Lorente Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 23. Shemeka C. Courtney 2912 Indiana Street; Lot 35, Square 177, S. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 24. Manuel Gaines & Clara Z. Gaines 2527 72nd Avenue; Lot 34, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 25. Felton Foster & Percy Gray 2305 Kaufman Street; Lot 39, Square 2, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 26. Albert R. Marshall & Ruby Marshall 6555 Nottingham Street; Lot 67, Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 27. Alvin Davis, Richard Davis, Emma D. Collins, Rudolph Davis, Lutisher D. Collins, Robert R. Davis, Thelma D. Holmes, Juliette D. Williams, Joyce D. Green, Mary D. Turner, Julius Davis, Willie Davis, Pearl D. Gilmore 2914 Valley Street; Lot 2, Square 10, Valley Park Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract between the City of Baker School Board and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start, in the amount of $40,000; for program year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application 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, 2015 to September 30, 2016 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 5. 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 2015 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 of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,016,200 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $9,929,225 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 8. 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 of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 9. Requesting a report from EMS Prison Medical Services. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $59,535.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2015. By: MOHSEP Director. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 11. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax of 2% on medical devices and 3% on chemotherapy drugs for the audit period January 1, 2011 through June 14, 2014 to Hematology/Oncology Clinic, LLP in the amount of $197,368.57, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 1-A-1, Fairview Acres Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal By: Councilwoman Marcelle and East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 13. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot A, of a Sub of Lot 42, Square 1 or 216, Bonnecaze Subdivision and Lot 5-A-2, Shada Plantation, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Councilwoman Wicker and East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 14. Authorizing the Mayor-President to award a contract to Public Systems Associates (PSA) in the amount of $75,000 for an Electronic Agenda & Meeting Management Software System. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 15. Ordering the removal of a certain tract of Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Monte Sano Highland Farms designated as Tract A-2 being located in Section 37, T6S-R1W, G.L.D., East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, from the Industrial area of the Parish of East Baton Rouge (Industrial District No. 1) and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge. By: Council Administrator Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing on September 9, 2015 16. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Over Jones Creek, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-019. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 17. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0037. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 18. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for East Chimes Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0038. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 19. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0039. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 20. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to request $20,000 from the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation Discretionary Account to purchase a new Airport Police Vehicle; and authorizing the execution of any and all documents necessary in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 21. Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 51280 adopted January 14, 2015, to increase the 100% State Grant (LLWAS - Project H.011371) from $464,074.00 to $990,860.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 22. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% State funding for the Taxiway "F" Project in the amount of $2,980,000. (Funding Source: State: $2,980,000; Airport $20,000; Total $3,000,000). By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the April 8, 2015 and June 10, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Church Point Ministries, Inc. 3205 Tecumseh Street; North 40' of Lots 8, 9, & 10; Square 79, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the June 10, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Mary E. Joseph 215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the June 10, 2015 Council Meeting) D. James P. Fort 10772 Kingfisher Street; Lot 17, Square A, Brown Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Roosevelt Hamilton, Lucille H. Hawkins, Elnora H. Parker, Jimmie Selders, James, Selders, and Isador Hamilton 2786 N. Lark Street; Lot 21, Square C, Scotland Addition Subdivision - Council District 02 F. James O. Ervin and John S. Campbell, Jr. 3775 Brightside Drive; Portion of Lot 11, & West ½ of Lot 12, Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 03 G. Sylvia (Slyvia) C. Oliver 8244 & 8246 Keel Avenue; Lot 107, Riverland Subdivision - Council District 03 H. Colen B. Dungan 5852 Denova Street; Lot 58, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 I. Anthony C. Victor, Sr. and Audrey M. Victor 6143 Shiloh Street; Lot 129, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 J. Elvin Sterling and Norma G. Sterling 5875 Stearns Street and Rear Shed; Lots 14 & 15, Square 53, Fortune Addition - Council District 05 K. Charles D. Betz, Jr. and Sarah T. Betz 6244 Dawson Drive (Shed Only); Lot 43, Denham Place Subdivision - Council District 05 L. Dennis Hamilton 5777 St. Katherine Avenue; Lot 31, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 M. Joseph Brown, Jr. 4002 Greenwell Street; Lot 49, Lakewood Subdivision - Council District 05 N. Everbank 1134 Monterrey Boulevard; Lot 49, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 O. E. Jacob Construction, Inc. 9555 Elite Drive; Lot 4, E. Forest Ridge Subdivision - Council District 06 P. Louise D. Patterson 2731 Ontario Street and Rear Shed; Lot 54, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Q. Clara Burchell and Richard Fisher 3243 Calumet Street (Rear Shed Only); Lot 29, Square 3, Rosalie Park Subdivision - Council District 07 R. Edward A. Michel 2950 Dougherty Drive; Lot 38, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 S. Helen Bertha Wright and Audrey Feltus Hawkins 3031 Seneca Street and Garage and Rear Shed; Lot 10 & East ½ of Lot 11, Square 12, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 T. Helen H. Bradley Johnson 3015 Seneca Street and Rear Shed; Lot 12, & West ½ of Lot 11, Square 12, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 U. Claude Porter 3181 Winnebago Street; Lot 8, Square 1, Plank Road/Fairacre Farms Subdivision - Council District 07 V. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2229 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 W. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2231 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 X. Willie Evans Gaines 2221 Maryland Street; Lot 6, Square 41, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Y. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Z. Shelton Buckley and Rita Ann Buckley 3015 Evangeline Street; West 28.3' of Lot 28 & East Portion of Lot 29, Square 7, Delmont Place Subdivision - Council District 10 AA. Herman Stevenson, Jr. and Katina Stevenson 4043 N. Downing Drive; Lot 211, Westminster Place Subdivision - Council District 11
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Louisiana Waste & Consulting Company, LLC for maintenance and servicing of the residential garbage carts for the period August 1, 2015 through February 28, 2018 at a monthly cost of 22 cents per cart. By: Mayor President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFI Waste Services, LLC, d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for the collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units, and government agencies within East Baton Rouge Parish (excluding the cities of Baker and Zachary) for the period September 3, 2015 through February 28, 2018. By: Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Progressive Waste Solutions for the collection, processing, and marketing of curbside recyclables from residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish (excluding the cities of Baker and Zachary) for the period November 1, 2015 through February 28, 2018. By: Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and Strategy (CPS) and Action Plan 2015 federal entitlement grant applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs (Totaling approximately $6,773,177 plus $800,000 in estimated program income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2015 at the appropriate time; Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related 2015 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) grant agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $733,000; Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grant with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $154,500; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By: Assistant Urban Development Director. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District (SBCPDD) so as to appropriate $25,000 for community programs and recurring operational costs from the District's Fund Balance-Unassigned. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District. F. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Office of the Parish Attorney so as to appropriate $25,000.00 from fund balance undesignated for the legal services account for payment of the legal expenses incurred by the Registrar of Voters for the defense of suit no. 640,374, entitled "Norman Browning, et al vs. Steve Raborn". By: Council Administrator. G. 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 September 1, 2015 in accordance with Resolution 51398 adopted by the Metropolitan Council on March 25, 2015. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part III (Vacations & Sick Leave) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend the provisions regarding leave for unclassified department heads. By: Mayor-President. I. Authorization to appropriate $20,000 from the Airports Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.652310.8490506 for the Airport's match for a State Grant in the amount of $2,980,000.00 for the North General Aviation Development Project. (BS# 008439) By: Director of Aviation. J. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget so to appropriate a budget for the EBRATS Building Special Taxing District for the remainder of the calendar year 2015 in the amount of $89, 80, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated July 9, 2015. By: EBRATS Building Special Taxing District. K. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets for the Alsen Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $141,157 from Alsen's Fund Balance-Unassigned for operational needs and improvements to the fire station. By: Alsen Fire Protection District. L. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $335,774 per year for the property located at 333 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2103-0919 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the US Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of up to $400,000 to be administered by the Planning Commission to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites in East Baton Rouge Parish. Additionally, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file all costs reports. By: Planning Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Hurricane Isaac, in the amount of $1,275,985.00. By: MOHSEP Director. O. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the Green Light Plan - Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive) Improvement, being Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047. By: Parish Attorney. P. Authorizing settlement of the claim of James & Evelyn Pierson dba Pierson's Brilliant Minds for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $65,121.78 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Q. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Penske Truck Rentals for property damages resulting from an auto accident with an employee of the Office of Social Services, in the amount of $23,504.45 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. R. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Progressive Security Insurance as subrogee of Amanda Smith for damages resulting from an auto accident with a City Constable, in the Amount of $16,305.29, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) ) By: Parish Attorney. S. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Terrell Void vs. Officer Danny Forbes and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 617,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $192,347.48, plus court costs in the amount of $1,063.44, for a total amount of $193,410.92, and appropriating $193,410.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. Counsel of Record is James G. Knipe, III, (Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belander, P.L.C.) By: Parish Attorney. T. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Albertha Selders vs. Officer Lakeitha Penn & Baton Rouge Police Department", Suit No. 628,785 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,328.00, for a total amount of $21,328.00, 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 Amos Davis, Attorney at Law. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorizing the imposition of a service fee or charge on certain criminal, traffic, and civil matters and establishment of a special account designated "City Court Technology Fund" in accordance with La. R.S. 13:2002.2. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with LaJaun Brown in the amount of $29,167.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period June 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Domestic Violence Court's program income. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. W. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $35,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. X. An Ordinance appointing and ratifying the appointment of commissioners to the Board of Sewerage Commissions for the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to La. R.S. 33:3913. By: Harveston Waste Water Treatment District. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute such documents as may be needed in order to mutually terminate, revoke, and cancel the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, the donation, and all related ancillary agreements pertaining to the proposed library which was to be constructed in the Rouzan Development. By: Library Board of Control. Z. Authorizing the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes The Jewel J. Newman Community Center name in its title of a capital campaign. The funds raised will aide in making necessary enhancements/renovations to the Jewel J. Newman Community Center. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
12. APPOINTMENTS: A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of W. T. Winfield who resigned. This term expires on December 31, 2015. (Must be a City of Baton Rouge resident) Current Ballot: Christopher Odinet Todd Sterling (This item deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) B. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Anita Gray (tenant representative) , whose term expires on August 9, 2015, effective August 10, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Chris Brown (This item deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. VISIT BATON ROUGE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Bob Mercer who resigned. Term Expires 12-31-2015. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association Appointment) Current Ballot: no information received D. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Preston Huey , whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) E. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Whitney Cooper, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) F. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Uyuho Eduok, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) G. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julia Bing, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) H. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER): Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gaynell Young, whose term expires on September 13, 2015, effective September 14, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson I. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER): Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ardell Guerra, whose term expires on September 13, 2015, effective September 14, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson
13. ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project Number: 14-ASC-CP-0850 Original Estimated Cost: $4,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141297 Account Number: 324.7510571.651900.5220314 Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC Change Order Number: 5 (five) (extend contract for 21 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 4,415.00 Original Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 262,561.00 New Contract Amount: $4,407,976.00 Description: Replace electric water coolers at the Academy Lobby and repair damaged sign. Contract time extended by 21 calendar days. Why Required: More cost effective to replace water coolers than to repair and for repair of sign damaged by others (Parish Attorney to seek reimbursement). Additional time requested to reflect work done in Change Order No. 4. 2. Project Title: Central Pump Station, PS 42 Capacity Improvement Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $9,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120122 Account Number: 434.7578713.752400.6087348; 433.7578713.752400.6087348 442.7578713.752400.6087348; 411.7578713.752400.6087348 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $ 599,630.26 Original Contract Amount: $10,527,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 464,011.02 New Contract Amount: $11,590,641.28 Description: This change order represents an addition of scope to include tie-ins, added light panel for the generator and associated conduit and wiring, labor and materials to remove a concrete block buried on the project site that was not located on the plans, including backfill. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts 3. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 6 (six) Change Order Amount: $ 870,683.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,465,227.54 New Contract Amount: $11,667,516.20 Description: This change order represents an adjustment to plan quantities to reflect actual field quantities installed to date. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. 4. Project Title: Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project Number: 06-WC-CP-0036 Original Estimated Cost: $8,400,00.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111298 Account Number: 433.7578223.752400.6087370 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 6 (Six) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 214,841.25 Original Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Net Previous Changes: $1,513,326.46 New Contract Amount: $8,903,821.41 Description: Final Acceptance and Negotiated reconciliation with Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.). Why Required: To close out the project and issue the Final Acceptance 5. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 24 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 78,595.86 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $4,667,313.86 Description: Installation of conflict boxes was required due to utility conflicts. Subgrade conditions required installation of geotextile reinforcing. Pile driving work was delayed by FAA permitting. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. 6. Project Title: Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 13-14 (S. River Rd, Goodwood/Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave) Project Number: 13-AO-ST-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $468,813.24 Purchase Order Number: PO140431 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025713 Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Change Order Number: 4 (Four) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 17,330.16 Original Contract Amount: $392,049.83 Net Previous Changes: $ 81,298.58 New Contract Amount: $490,678.57 Description: Fuel Adjustment, Settlement of Claim & Adjustment of Final Quantities Why Required: Increase/decrease contract items to final amount & cost. 7. Project Title: Baton Rouge Riverfront Redevelopment Transportation Improvements Project Number: 12-DD-US-0020 SP# H.006500.6 Original Estimated Cost: $ 906,125.40 Purchase Order Number: PO131369 Account Number: 334.7548862.652310.0487600 146.7548862.652310.0487600 Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: J B James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 205,928.71 Original Contract Amount: $1,271,519.11 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $1,477,447.82 Description: Reimbursement of railroad flagger, curb cost, bores replacing signs, lighting control services racks, modify & replace controller & conductors, relocation of fiber optic cable, modify street light pole foundation & pole bases, asphalt concrete & cold planning asphaltic pavement and clearing & grubbing. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 - Council Award Date: November 25, 2014 Contractor: Allied Systems, Inc. Estimated Cost: $49,000.00 Contract Amount: $54,600.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 487.72) (Credit) Final Cost: $54,112.28 Days Allocated: 173 Days Used: 173 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project 06-WC CP-0036- Account 411.7578143.752400.6077209 - Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,00.00 Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Total Change Orders(6): $1,728.167.71 Final Cost: $8,903.821.41 Days Allocated: 892 Days Used: 892 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 13-14 (S. River Rd., Goodwood/Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave.) Project 13-AO-ST-0039 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025713- Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Estimated Cost: $468,813.24 Contract Amount: $392,049.83 Total Change Orders (4): $ 98,628.74 Final Cost: $490,678.57 Days Allocated: 101 Days Used: 101 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Annual Parishwide Manhole Rehabilitation Project Project 15-MH-UF-0001 - Account 411.7570203.752400.6070149 ESTIMATE: $1,400,000.00 *NCMC, LLC $2,569,273.00 (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Fire Department Fire Stations #3, #4, #9 & #10 Drive Remediation Project 15-ASC-CP-0900 - Account 012.5140001.647200 ESTIMATE: $103,000.00 *J. Reed Constructors, Inc. $ 98,880.00 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $122,301.35 *McLin Construction, LLC $172,300.00 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-09 Winbourne Ave. Project 14-CR-ST-0026 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010315 ESTIMATE: $2,300,000.00 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $1,981,095.60 **Barriere Construction Co. $2,065,273.15 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $2,138,524.70 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $2,189,989.00 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $2,338,589.70 4. O'neal Lane Improvements (George O'neal Road To South Harrell's Ferry Road) (Project No. 02-CS-HC-0004) Project 02-CS-HC-0004 - Account 339.7260142.652310.5921402 ESTIMATE: $15,986,769.00 GLF Construction Corporation $14,757,343.24 *J.B. James Construction, LLC $14,854,710.45 *James Construction Group $15,464,728.50 *Barber Brothers Construction Co. $15,869,308.50 **Command Construction Industries $15,975,871.50 **Byron E. Talbot Contractors, Inc. $16,819,298.45 **Gilchrist Construction $16,972,234.00 *Boone Services, Llc $17,735,296.87 5. East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0041- Account 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 ESTIMATE: $4,700,000.00 ***Wharton Smith, Inc. $4,325,043.50 *NCMC, LLC $4,454,715.57 *Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc.$4,597,245.52 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $4,985,454.05 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the Renovations for City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council Chambers, Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0873, in an amount not to exceed $19,000.00. (Account No. 336.0650000.651200.5983514) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Tipton Associates, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the Renovations to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0822, in an amount not to exceed $39,825.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), not to exceed $1,682,618.70. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006) By: Department of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036421 AI#4842) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in connection with Quail Dr: Turn Lane at Perkins (LA 427), City Parish Project Number 14-TL US-0036, and State Project No. H.011496 (Account No. 337.7551612.652310.5970315, ESTIMATED LOCAL MATCH = $82,889.00) By: Department of Transportation and Drainage. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute "Work Authorization No. 4" to the contract with URS Corporation to provide Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $2,640,019.00. (Contingent on adequate funding being provided). By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Grant Application for the Master Plan Study in the amount of $1,017,171.00. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Kutchins & Groh, LLC to conduct the Master Plan Study in an amount not to exceed $922,171.00 (Contingent on FAA/State Grant being awarded). By: Director of Aviation. N. A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By: Bond Counsel. O. A resolution appointing a representative of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By: Bond Counsel. P. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the September 23, 2015 Metropolitan Council meeting to call a tax election on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to be held on November 21, 2015, with respect to the levy and collection of a 10.0 mills ad valorem tax. By: Bond Counsel. Q. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the September 23, 2015 Metropolitan Council meeting to call an election to be held on November 21, 2015, with respect to the renewal of the $32.00 service charge levied and collected by the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years), for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes within the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By: Bond Counsel. R. A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,500,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2015, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel. S. A Power Point Presentation highlighting the Business Trends and Operations of the Baton Rouge River Center. By: Office of the Mayor- President. T. To award to Nicholson Transit Partners the contract for Consulting Services for the Environmental & Conceptual Engineering for Nicholson Corridor High-Capacity Transit System. Contingent on the final approval of the TIGER IV Grant. By: Office of the Mayor- President. U. Amending Ordinance 15836, adopted November 25, 2014 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 1, Precinct 19 from Wyandotte Elementary School located at 2525 Wyandotte Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 to Rosenwald Adult Education Center located at 2611 Dayton Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70805; and to change the name of the polling places of: Ward 2, Precinct 22 A & B from Beechwood Superintendent Academy located at 2555 DeSoto Street, Baton Rouge, La.70807 to Alternative Center at Beechwood and Ward 3, Precinct 4 A & B, Precinct 18 A & B, and Precinct 49 A & B from Mayfair Middle School located at 9880 Hyacinth Ave, Baton Rouge, La. 70810 to Mayfair Laboratory School; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Registrar of Voters. V. A Resolution declaring the Metropolitan Council's support for the use of body cameras by the Baton Rouge Police Department; requesting the Baton Rouge Police Department to Conduct a trial and study period on the use of body cameras by one hundred (100) BRPD officers and forming a study group to report on the progress of the body camera trial and study; providing for the makeup and responsibilities of the study group. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. W. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013 at Original 412 of Bundle 12507 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Rufus Green, Sr. & Delores C. Green" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9046 (3686 Brady Street; Lot 69, Highland Gardens Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. X. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 30, 2013 at Original 400 of Bundle 12540 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Dorothy Franklin Jefferson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9115 (2560 Adams Avenue; Lot 11, Square C, North Fairfields Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Y. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 15, 2014 at Original 205 of Bundle 12605 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joshua B. Reed"- Abatement Proceeding No. 11-2014-09-10 (7333 Camellia Way Court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision). By: Councilman Delgado. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Emergent Method, LLC for project management to deploy emerging technologies increasing the amount of the contract by $40,000 for a total contract amount of $80,000. By: Interim Director of Information Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Aug 12, 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 Meeting of the Council of July 22, 2015 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of August 4, 2014.
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Adopting a City-Parish policy regarding the prohibition of duplication of benefits for grant funded disaster recovery programs as required by the Stafford Act. By: Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 2. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $20,000,000 of Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2015A Bonds to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2015A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jon Leigh Shoulders vs. Baton Rouge Police Department, et al", Civil Action No. 09-494-C-M2 on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $350,000.00; and appropriating $350,000.00 for Such Purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Frederick T. Haas, III, Law Office of Pugh, Accardo, Haas, Radecker & Carey, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 4. Authorization for the Mayor-President to accept the Grant Award for the Master Plan Study and authorize the recording of the appropriations in the amount of $1,017,171.00. (Federal $915,454; State $101,717; Total $1,017,171) By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 5. Authorization to appropriate $247,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.652230.8890016 to fund project development costs for the Northern Development Project. (BS 008440). By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for Professional Legal Services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson so as to add additional matters to the scope and increase the allowable compensation; and appropriating $120,000.00 for such purpose. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 7. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1442 Jordan Street & Rear Garage; Lot 18, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 8. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1440 Jordan Street; Lot 19, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 9. Earl V. Haynes & Michael V. Haynes 1649 Robin Street; Lot 10, Square 102, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 10. Bruce M. Kinchen & Krystal M. Kinchen 5333 Lemonwood Drive; Lot 94, St. Gerard Place Two Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 11. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 12. Antoinette Patterson 5649 St. Gerard Avenue; Lot 117, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 13. Gail W. Thomas 5737 Lanier Drive (Shed Only); Lot 104, Glen Oaks Park Subdivision - Council District 05 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 14. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 15. Bernard M. Kibodi 636 N. 39th Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 16. Willie McMarsh & Willie Jackson McMarsh 4034 Billops Street; Lot 3, Square 8, Greenville Extension - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 17. Johnnie Anderson 700 N. 32nd Street; Lots 14 & 15, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 18. Emmanuel Baptist Church Association, LLC 1009 & 1011 N. 32nd Street; Lots 1 & 2, Square 8, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 19. Matthew Ross, III & Helen G. Ross 3101 Gayosa Street; Lot 4 Square 4, Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 20. Caroline M. Rogers 4075 Keokuk Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 21. Stumberg Villas, LLC 6055 Stumberg Lane; Tract 2A-1, M.G. Harelson Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 22. Theodoris Thyssen 169 & 171 S. 12th Street; Northern Portion of Lot 13, Square 1 or 212, Lorente Town Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 23. Shemeka C. Courtney 2912 Indiana Street; Lot 35, Square 177, S. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 24. Manuel Gaines & Clara Z. Gaines 2527 72nd Avenue; Lot 34, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 25. Felton Foster & Percy Gray 2305 Kaufman Street; Lot 39, Square 2, Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 26. Albert R. Marshall & Ruby Marshall 6555 Nottingham Street; Lot 67, Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 27. Alvin Davis, Richard Davis, Emma D. Collins, Rudolph Davis, Lutisher D. Collins, Robert R. Davis, Thelma D. Holmes, Juliette D. Williams, Joyce D. Green, Mary D. Turner, Julius Davis, Willie Davis, Pearl D. Gilmore 2914 Valley Street; Lot 2, Square 10, Valley Park Subdivision - Council District 10 Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract between the City of Baker School Board and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start/Early Head Start, in the amount of $40,000; for program year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application 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, 2015 to September 30, 2016 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 5. 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 2015 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 of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,016,200 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $9,929,225 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 8. 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 of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 9. Requesting a report from EMS Prison Medical Services. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $59,535.00 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2015. By: MOHSEP Director. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 11. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax of 2% on medical devices and 3% on chemotherapy drugs for the audit period January 1, 2011 through June 14, 2014 to Hematology/Oncology Clinic, LLP in the amount of $197,368.57, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 12. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot 1-A-1, Fairview Acres Subdivision, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal By: Councilwoman Marcelle and East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 13. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for the transfer of the following adjudicated property: Lot A, of a Sub of Lot 42, Square 1 or 216, Bonnecaze Subdivision and Lot 5-A-2, Shada Plantation, described further on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, for the purpose of blight removal. By: Councilwoman Wicker and East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 14. Authorizing the Mayor-President to award a contract to Public Systems Associates (PSA) in the amount of $75,000 for an Electronic Agenda & Meeting Management Software System. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 15. Ordering the removal of a certain tract of Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Monte Sano Highland Farms designated as Tract A-2 being located in Section 37, T6S-R1W, G.L.D., East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, from the Industrial area of the Parish of East Baton Rouge (Industrial District No. 1) and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge. By: Council Administrator Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing on September 9, 2015 16. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Over Jones Creek, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-019. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 17. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0037. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 18. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for East Chimes Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0038. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 19. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal, being City/Parish project no. C/P 11-BR-LA-0039. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 20. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to request $20,000 from the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation Discretionary Account to purchase a new Airport Police Vehicle; and authorizing the execution of any and all documents necessary in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 21. Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 51280 adopted January 14, 2015, to increase the 100% State Grant (LLWAS - Project H.011371) from $464,074.00 to $990,860.00. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015 22. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% State funding for the Taxiway "F" Project in the amount of $2,980,000. (Funding Source: State: $2,980,000; Airport $20,000; Total $3,000,000). By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on August 26, 2015
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Henry Dawson & Georgia Dawson 2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House & Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the April 8, 2015 and June 10, 2015 Council Meetings) B. Church Point Ministries, Inc. 3205 Tecumseh Street; North 40' of Lots 8, 9, & 10; Square 79, Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the June 10, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Mary E. Joseph 215 N. 26th Street; Lot 22, Square 1, Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the June 10, 2015 Council Meeting) D. James P. Fort 10772 Kingfisher Street; Lot 17, Square A, Brown Subdivision - Council District 02 E. Roosevelt Hamilton, Lucille H. Hawkins, Elnora H. Parker, Jimmie Selders, James, Selders, and Isador Hamilton 2786 N. Lark Street; Lot 21, Square C, Scotland Addition Subdivision - Council District 02 F. James O. Ervin and John S. Campbell, Jr. 3775 Brightside Drive; Portion of Lot 11, & West ½ of Lot 12, Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 03 G. Sylvia (Slyvia) C. Oliver 8244 & 8246 Keel Avenue; Lot 107, Riverland Subdivision - Council District 03 H. Colen B. Dungan 5852 Denova Street; Lot 58, Greendale Subdivision - Council District 05 I. Anthony C. Victor, Sr. and Audrey M. Victor 6143 Shiloh Street; Lot 129, Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 05 J. Elvin Sterling and Norma G. Sterling 5875 Stearns Street and Rear Shed; Lots 14 & 15, Square 53, Fortune Addition - Council District 05 K. Charles D. Betz, Jr. and Sarah T. Betz 6244 Dawson Drive (Shed Only); Lot 43, Denham Place Subdivision - Council District 05 L. Dennis Hamilton 5777 St. Katherine Avenue; Lot 31, Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05 M. Joseph Brown, Jr. 4002 Greenwell Street; Lot 49, Lakewood Subdivision - Council District 05 N. Everbank 1134 Monterrey Boulevard; Lot 49, Villa del Rey Subdivision - Council District 06 O. E. Jacob Construction, Inc. 9555 Elite Drive; Lot 4, E. Forest Ridge Subdivision - Council District 06 P. Louise D. Patterson 2731 Ontario Street and Rear Shed; Lot 54, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 07 Q. Clara Burchell and Richard Fisher 3243 Calumet Street (Rear Shed Only); Lot 29, Square 3, Rosalie Park Subdivision - Council District 07 R. Edward A. Michel 2950 Dougherty Drive; Lot 38, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 S. Helen Bertha Wright and Audrey Feltus Hawkins 3031 Seneca Street and Garage and Rear Shed; Lot 10 & East ½ of Lot 11, Square 12, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 T. Helen H. Bradley Johnson 3015 Seneca Street and Rear Shed; Lot 12, & West ½ of Lot 11, Square 12, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 07 U. Claude Porter 3181 Winnebago Street; Lot 8, Square 1, Plank Road/Fairacre Farms Subdivision - Council District 07 V. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2229 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 W. Wiley Williams, III, Johnnie Williams, Louis L. Williams, Irma L. Williams Friday, Edward Williams, and Bobby L. Williams 2231 Thomas H. Delpit Drive; Lot 8, Square 37, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 X. Willie Evans Gaines 2221 Maryland Street; Lot 6, Square 41, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Y. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 Z. Shelton Buckley and Rita Ann Buckley 3015 Evangeline Street; West 28.3' of Lot 28 & East Portion of Lot 29, Square 7, Delmont Place Subdivision - Council District 10 AA. Herman Stevenson, Jr. and Katina Stevenson 4043 N. Downing Drive; Lot 211, Westminster Place Subdivision - Council District 11
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Louisiana Waste & Consulting Company, LLC for maintenance and servicing of the residential garbage carts for the period August 1, 2015 through February 28, 2018 at a monthly cost of 22 cents per cart. By: Mayor President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with BFI Waste Services, LLC, d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for the collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units, and government agencies within East Baton Rouge Parish (excluding the cities of Baker and Zachary) for the period September 3, 2015 through February 28, 2018. By: Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Progressive Waste Solutions for the collection, processing, and marketing of curbside recyclables from residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish (excluding the cities of Baker and Zachary) for the period November 1, 2015 through February 28, 2018. By: Mayor-President. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and Strategy (CPS) and Action Plan 2015 federal entitlement grant applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs (Totaling approximately $6,773,177 plus $800,000 in estimated program income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2015 at the appropriate time; Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related 2015 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) grant agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $733,000; Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grant with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $154,500; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By: Assistant Urban Development Director. (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Amending the 2015 current expense budget for the South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District (SBCPDD) so as to appropriate $25,000 for community programs and recurring operational costs from the District's Fund Balance-Unassigned. By: South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District. F. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Office of the Parish Attorney so as to appropriate $25,000.00 from fund balance undesignated for the legal services account for payment of the legal expenses incurred by the Registrar of Voters for the defense of suit no. 640,374, entitled "Norman Browning, et al vs. Steve Raborn". By: Council Administrator. G. 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 September 1, 2015 in accordance with Resolution 51398 adopted by the Metropolitan Council on March 25, 2015. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part III (Vacations & Sick Leave) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend the provisions regarding leave for unclassified department heads. By: Mayor-President. I. Authorization to appropriate $20,000 from the Airports Cash & Investments Account - Capital Outlay 481.0000000.100009.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0989002.652310.8490506 for the Airport's match for a State Grant in the amount of $2,980,000.00 for the North General Aviation Development Project. (BS# 008439) By: Director of Aviation. J. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget so to appropriate a budget for the EBRATS Building Special Taxing District for the remainder of the calendar year 2015 in the amount of $89, 80, in accordance with the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement dated July 9, 2015. By: EBRATS Building Special Taxing District. K. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets for the Alsen Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $141,157 from Alsen's Fund Balance-Unassigned for operational needs and improvements to the fire station. By: Alsen Fire Protection District. L. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $335,774 per year for the property located at 333 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA#2103-0919 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the US Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of up to $400,000 to be administered by the Planning Commission to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites in East Baton Rouge Parish. Additionally, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file all costs reports. By: Planning Director. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Hurricane Isaac, in the amount of $1,275,985.00. By: MOHSEP Director. O. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the Green Light Plan - Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive) Improvement, being Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047. By: Parish Attorney. P. Authorizing settlement of the claim of James & Evelyn Pierson dba Pierson's Brilliant Minds for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $65,121.78 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. Q. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Penske Truck Rentals for property damages resulting from an auto accident with an employee of the Office of Social Services, in the amount of $23,504.45 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) By: Parish Attorney. R. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Progressive Security Insurance as subrogee of Amanda Smith for damages resulting from an auto accident with a City Constable, in the Amount of $16,305.29, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person) ) By: Parish Attorney. S. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Terrell Void vs. Officer Danny Forbes and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 617,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $192,347.48, plus court costs in the amount of $1,063.44, for a total amount of $193,410.92, and appropriating $193,410.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. Counsel of Record is James G. Knipe, III, (Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belander, P.L.C.) By: Parish Attorney. T. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Albertha Selders vs. Officer Lakeitha Penn & Baton Rouge Police Department", Suit No. 628,785 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,328.00, for a total amount of $21,328.00, 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 Amos Davis, Attorney at Law. By: Parish Attorney. U. Authorizing the imposition of a service fee or charge on certain criminal, traffic, and civil matters and establishment of a special account designated "City Court Technology Fund" in accordance with La. R.S. 13:2002.2. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with LaJaun Brown in the amount of $29,167.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period June 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, funded by Baton Rouge City Court's approved Grant Contract with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Domestic Violence Court's program income. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. W. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $35,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court / Administrator. X. An Ordinance appointing and ratifying the appointment of commissioners to the Board of Sewerage Commissions for the Harveston Waste Water Treatment District pursuant to La. R.S. 33:3913. By: Harveston Waste Water Treatment District. Y. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute such documents as may be needed in order to mutually terminate, revoke, and cancel the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, the donation, and all related ancillary agreements pertaining to the proposed library which was to be constructed in the Rouzan Development. By: Library Board of Control. Z. Authorizing the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to engage in the solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes The Jewel J. Newman Community Center name in its title of a capital campaign. The funds raised will aide in making necessary enhancements/renovations to the Jewel J. Newman Community Center. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center.
12. APPOINTMENTS: A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of W. T. Winfield who resigned. This term expires on December 31, 2015. (Must be a City of Baton Rouge resident) Current Ballot: Christopher Odinet Todd Sterling (This item deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) B. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Anita Gray (tenant representative) , whose term expires on August 9, 2015, effective August 10, 2015. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot: Chris Brown (This item deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) C. VISIT BATON ROUGE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Bob Mercer who resigned. Term Expires 12-31-2015. (Baton Rouge Lodging Association Appointment) Current Ballot: no information received D. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Preston Huey , whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) E. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Whitney Cooper, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) F. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Uyuho Eduok, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) G. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julia Bing, whose term expires on September 23, 2015, effective September 24, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: J. Susanna Bing (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Whitney Cooper (Sent letter requesting reappointment) Uyuho Eduok (Sent letter requesting reappointment) H. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER): Consideration of reappointing or replacing Gaynell Young, whose term expires on September 13, 2015, effective September 14, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson I. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER): Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ardell Guerra, whose term expires on September 13, 2015, effective September 14, 2015. This is a five (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson
13. ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project Number: 14-ASC-CP-0850 Original Estimated Cost: $4,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141297 Account Number: 324.7510571.651900.5220314 Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC Change Order Number: 5 (five) (extend contract for 21 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 4,415.00 Original Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 262,561.00 New Contract Amount: $4,407,976.00 Description: Replace electric water coolers at the Academy Lobby and repair damaged sign. Contract time extended by 21 calendar days. Why Required: More cost effective to replace water coolers than to repair and for repair of sign damaged by others (Parish Attorney to seek reimbursement). Additional time requested to reflect work done in Change Order No. 4. 2. Project Title: Central Pump Station, PS 42 Capacity Improvement Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $9,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO120122 Account Number: 434.7578713.752400.6087348; 433.7578713.752400.6087348 442.7578713.752400.6087348; 411.7578713.752400.6087348 Council Award Date: December 14, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 3 (Three) Change Order Amount: $ 599,630.26 Original Contract Amount: $10,527,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 464,011.02 New Contract Amount: $11,590,641.28 Description: This change order represents an addition of scope to include tie-ins, added light panel for the generator and associated conduit and wiring, labor and materials to remove a concrete block buried on the project site that was not located on the plans, including backfill. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts 3. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 6 (six) Change Order Amount: $ 870,683.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,465,227.54 New Contract Amount: $11,667,516.20 Description: This change order represents an adjustment to plan quantities to reflect actual field quantities installed to date. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions or other conflicts. 4. Project Title: Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project Number: 06-WC-CP-0036 Original Estimated Cost: $8,400,00.00 Purchase Order Number: PO111298 Account Number: 433.7578223.752400.6087370 Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Change Order Number: 6 (Six) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 214,841.25 Original Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Net Previous Changes: $1,513,326.46 New Contract Amount: $8,903,821.41 Description: Final Acceptance and Negotiated reconciliation with Layne Heavy Civil (Formerly Reynolds, Inc.). Why Required: To close out the project and issue the Final Acceptance 5. Project Title: Fairchild Street/Badley Road Improvements Project Number: 06-CS-HC-0018 Original Estimated Cost: $4,653,316.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131586 Account Number: 374.7260432.652310.5924306 Council Award Date: August 28, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, L.L.C. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 24 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 78,595.86 Original Contract Amount: $4,588,718.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $4,667,313.86 Description: Installation of conflict boxes was required due to utility conflicts. Subgrade conditions required installation of geotextile reinforcing. Pile driving work was delayed by FAA permitting. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. 6. Project Title: Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 13-14 (S. River Rd, Goodwood/Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave) Project Number: 13-AO-ST-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $468,813.24 Purchase Order Number: PO140431 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025713 Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Change Order Number: 4 (Four) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 17,330.16 Original Contract Amount: $392,049.83 Net Previous Changes: $ 81,298.58 New Contract Amount: $490,678.57 Description: Fuel Adjustment, Settlement of Claim & Adjustment of Final Quantities Why Required: Increase/decrease contract items to final amount & cost. 7. Project Title: Baton Rouge Riverfront Redevelopment Transportation Improvements Project Number: 12-DD-US-0020 SP# H.006500.6 Original Estimated Cost: $ 906,125.40 Purchase Order Number: PO131369 Account Number: 334.7548862.652310.0487600 146.7548862.652310.0487600 Council Award Date: July 24, 2013 Contractor: J B James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Two) Change Order Amount: $ 205,928.71 Original Contract Amount: $1,271,519.11 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $1,477,447.82 Description: Reimbursement of railroad flagger, curb cost, bores replacing signs, lighting control services racks, modify & replace controller & conductors, relocation of fiber optic cable, modify street light pole foundation & pole bases, asphalt concrete & cold planning asphaltic pavement and clearing & grubbing. Why Required: To modify the contract quantities for the items listed above. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Renovation for Police Headquarters Access & Security - 9000 Airline Hwy. Project 14-ASC-CP-0875 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 - Council Award Date: November 25, 2014 Contractor: Allied Systems, Inc. Estimated Cost: $49,000.00 Contract Amount: $54,600.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($ 487.72) (Credit) Final Cost: $54,112.28 Days Allocated: 173 Days Used: 173 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Staring Lane Sewer Improvements Phase III (Perkins Road to Pump Station 58) Project 06-WC CP-0036- Account 411.7578143.752400.6077209 - Council Award Date: July 27, 2011 Contractor: Layne Heavy Civil, Inc. (formerly Reynolds, Inc.) Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,00.00 Contract Amount: $7,175,653.70 Total Change Orders(6): $1,728.167.71 Final Cost: $8,903.821.41 Days Allocated: 892 Days Used: 892 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 13-14 (S. River Rd., Goodwood/Lobdell Intersection & Audubon Ave.) Project 13-AO-ST-0039 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2025713- Council Award Date: January 22, 2014 Contractor: Coastal Bridge Company LLC Estimated Cost: $468,813.24 Contract Amount: $392,049.83 Total Change Orders (4): $ 98,628.74 Final Cost: $490,678.57 Days Allocated: 101 Days Used: 101 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Annual Parishwide Manhole Rehabilitation Project Project 15-MH-UF-0001 - Account 411.7570203.752400.6070149 ESTIMATE: $1,400,000.00 *NCMC, LLC $2,569,273.00 (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Fire Department Fire Stations #3, #4, #9 & #10 Drive Remediation Project 15-ASC-CP-0900 - Account 012.5140001.647200 ESTIMATE: $103,000.00 *J. Reed Constructors, Inc. $ 98,880.00 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $122,301.35 *McLin Construction, LLC $172,300.00 3. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-09 Winbourne Ave. Project 14-CR-ST-0026 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010315 ESTIMATE: $2,300,000.00 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $1,981,095.60 **Barriere Construction Co. $2,065,273.15 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $2,138,524.70 *F. G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor, LLC $2,189,989.00 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $2,338,589.70 4. O'neal Lane Improvements (George O'neal Road To South Harrell's Ferry Road) (Project No. 02-CS-HC-0004) Project 02-CS-HC-0004 - Account 339.7260142.652310.5921402 ESTIMATE: $15,986,769.00 GLF Construction Corporation $14,757,343.24 *J.B. James Construction, LLC $14,854,710.45 *James Construction Group $15,464,728.50 *Barber Brothers Construction Co. $15,869,308.50 **Command Construction Industries $15,975,871.50 **Byron E. Talbot Contractors, Inc. $16,819,298.45 **Gilchrist Construction $16,972,234.00 *Boone Services, Llc $17,735,296.87 5. East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0041- Account 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 ESTIMATE: $4,700,000.00 ***Wharton Smith, Inc. $4,325,043.50 *NCMC, LLC $4,454,715.57 *Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc.$4,597,245.52 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $4,985,454.05 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Grace Hebert Architects, APAC, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the Renovations for City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council Chambers, Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0873, in an amount not to exceed $19,000.00. (Account No. 336.0650000.651200.5983514) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Tipton Associates, for additional design services in connection with their contract for the Renovations to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0822, in an amount not to exceed $39,825.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), not to exceed $1,682,618.70. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006) By: Department of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036421 AI#4842) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. By: Environmental Services Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in connection with Quail Dr: Turn Lane at Perkins (LA 427), City Parish Project Number 14-TL US-0036, and State Project No. H.011496 (Account No. 337.7551612.652310.5970315, ESTIMATED LOCAL MATCH = $82,889.00) By: Department of Transportation and Drainage. K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute "Work Authorization No. 4" to the contract with URS Corporation to provide Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $2,640,019.00. (Contingent on adequate funding being provided). By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Grant Application for the Master Plan Study in the amount of $1,017,171.00. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a contract with Kutchins & Groh, LLC to conduct the Master Plan Study in an amount not to exceed $922,171.00 (Contingent on FAA/State Grant being awarded). By: Director of Aviation. N. A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By: Bond Counsel. O. A resolution appointing a representative of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By: Bond Counsel. P. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the September 23, 2015 Metropolitan Council meeting to call a tax election on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana to be held on November 21, 2015, with respect to the levy and collection of a 10.0 mills ad valorem tax. By: Bond Counsel. Q. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the September 23, 2015 Metropolitan Council meeting to call an election to be held on November 21, 2015, with respect to the renewal of the $32.00 service charge levied and collected by the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years), for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes within the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By: Bond Counsel. R. A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,500,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2015, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel. S. A Power Point Presentation highlighting the Business Trends and Operations of the Baton Rouge River Center. By: Office of the Mayor- President. T. To award to Nicholson Transit Partners the contract for Consulting Services for the Environmental & Conceptual Engineering for Nicholson Corridor High-Capacity Transit System. Contingent on the final approval of the TIGER IV Grant. By: Office of the Mayor- President. U. Amending Ordinance 15836, adopted November 25, 2014 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 1, Precinct 19 from Wyandotte Elementary School located at 2525 Wyandotte Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 to Rosenwald Adult Education Center located at 2611 Dayton Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70805; and to change the name of the polling places of: Ward 2, Precinct 22 A & B from Beechwood Superintendent Academy located at 2555 DeSoto Street, Baton Rouge, La.70807 to Alternative Center at Beechwood and Ward 3, Precinct 4 A & B, Precinct 18 A & B, and Precinct 49 A & B from Mayfair Middle School located at 9880 Hyacinth Ave, Baton Rouge, La. 70810 to Mayfair Laboratory School; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Registrar of Voters. V. A Resolution declaring the Metropolitan Council's support for the use of body cameras by the Baton Rouge Police Department; requesting the Baton Rouge Police Department to Conduct a trial and study period on the use of body cameras by one hundred (100) BRPD officers and forming a study group to report on the progress of the body camera trial and study; providing for the makeup and responsibilities of the study group. By: Councilwoman Marcelle. W. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013 at Original 412 of Bundle 12507 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Rufus Green, Sr. & Delores C. Green" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9046 (3686 Brady Street; Lot 69, Highland Gardens Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. X. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 30, 2013 at Original 400 of Bundle 12540 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Dorothy Franklin Jefferson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9115 (2560 Adams Avenue; Lot 11, Square C, North Fairfields Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. Y. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 15, 2014 at Original 205 of Bundle 12605 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joshua B. Reed"- Abatement Proceeding No. 11-2014-09-10 (7333 Camellia Way Court; Lot 16, Camellia Trace Subdivision). By: Councilman Delgado. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Emergent Method, LLC for project management to deploy emerging technologies increasing the amount of the contract by $40,000 for a total contract amount of $80,000. By: Interim Director of Information Services.
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