1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 12, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of August 19, 2015 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 1, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the appropriation of $20,000,000 of bond proceeds from the 2015A Sewer Revenue Bonds borrowed through the LDEQ State Revolving Loan Fund and appropriating $26,000,000 of pay-as-you-go funding from the sewer system's contingency reserve. These appropriations will be used to fund Master Plan Projects at the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants. (Budget Supplement No. 8448) By: Director of Environmental Services. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 2. Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 15591, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 23, 2013, so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) to increase the monthly residential user fee from $19.00 to $20.00, effective January 1, 2016; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By: Finance Director. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J Newman Community Center so as to appropriate $2,500 received from ExxonMobil for participating in the its summer jobs program; and also appropriating an additional $9,470 in self-generated revenues to cover the cost of a janitorial contract and other operating expenses. In addition, this supplement will reduce the estimated revenues for the summer youth program to bring it in line with expenditures. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 Capital Budget so as to appropriate an additional $3.93 million, for the construction of a new facility for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operation of this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. James Senter & Donna Senter 8545 Zachary-Slaughter Highway; Lot 5-A, Sullivan Place Subdivision - District 01 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 6. Stanley Howard, Edward Wilcox & Alberta Coverly 23302 Burrell Road & Rear Shed;East ½ of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, T4S, R2E - District 01 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 7. Albert Hampton & Audrey Hampton 2864 Wren Street; Lot 7, Square 38, Scotland Addition Subdivision - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 8. Meldrekia Foster 12224 Leonidas Drive; Lot 83, Beechwood Subdivision - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 9. Debra Jackson 10196 Avenue B; Lots 7 & 8, Square 41, University Place - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 10. Faruq Aziz & Iman Aziz 9709 Avenue C; Portion of Farm 53, Highland Farms/Netter Villa - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 11. Gerald Charlet, Jr. & Susan Charlet 5641 St. Katherine Street; Lot 23, Brookstown Place Subdivision - District 05 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 12. Shelissa Joseph 5238 Annette Street; Lot 76, Brookstown Place - District 05 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 13. Thajudeen Kaniyikatil & Amanda Kaniyikatil 1371 & 1373 Cristy Drive; Lots 131-A & 131-B, Ashley Subdivision - District 06 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 14. Anthony Cotton 3846 Ozark Street (Garage Only); Lot 12 Square 18, New Dayton Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 15. Ronald Merrick, Aubrey Merrick & Ruby Williams 751 N. Acadian Thruway E; Lot 18, Square 1, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 16. Chasidy Hausey 626 N. 33rd Street; Lot 16, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 17. Lowball Properties, Inc. 1616 N. 31st Street; Lots 16 & 17, Square 7, Bogan Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 18. Aubrey Williams 1472 N. 43rd Street; Lot 7, Square 19, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 19. Maurice Brand 1167 & 1169 N. 40th Street; Lot 16, Square 6, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 20. Alan Juderjahn 2736 Ontario Street & Rear Shed; Lot 6, Square 3, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 21. Voltaire Sterling 911 N. 35th Street; Lot 36, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 22. Mary J. Bell 856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 23. Sharon Johnson, Christopher Johnson & Rosie Johnson 1145 N. 38th Street & Rear Shed; Lot 43 & North 14' of Lot 44, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 24. Eugene Williams 6545 Kerr Street; Lot 46, Airline Terrace Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 25. Jessie Woodard, Anita Turner, Warren Horton & Adrean Joseph 644 Alice Street; West ½ of the East ½ of a certain lot, Swart Addition Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 26. Russell Turner & Vicki Turner 322 S. 16th Street & Garage; Lot 23, Square 218, Greenville Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 27. Robert Henderson 388 W. Johnson Street; Lot 32, Square 104, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 28. Mary Coates 3570 Alliquipa Street; Lot A, Square 105, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 29. Paul Brown, Robert Brown, Jr., Troy Brown & Ruby O'Conner 1591 Utah Street & Rear Shed; Lots 12 & 13, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 30. Joyce Lynn 1315 Terrace Street; West 25' of Lot 9, Square 276, Swart Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 31. Deola Williams 3523 Topeka Street; Lot 12, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 32. Gladys Walls 2561 Dayton Drive; Southeast 31' of Lot 2 & South 100' of Lots 3 & 4, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 33. Tower Credit, Inc. 3560 Alliquipa Street; Lot B, Square 105, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 34. Thelma Fields & Peggy Fields 2475 Gordon Street & Rear Shed; Lot 11, Square 15, Prosperity Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 35. Percy Bates 835 Myrtle Street; Lot 12-A, Square 246, Swart Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 36. Gwen Fontenot 2337 Brownlee Street; Lot 0-1, Square 12, Balis Property Subdivision - District 12 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 33-15 1670 Lobdell Avenue To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), located on the west side of Lobdell Avenue, south of old Goodwood Village Avenue, on a portion of Lot M-2 of the Goodwood Estates Subdivision. Section 90, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) By: Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing on October 14, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Library Board of Control with Express Delivery, LLC, in the amount of $54,001.75, for cash handling and courier services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system for a period of three (3) years (Annual Contract A15-0657). By: EBRP Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 2. 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- Picardy-Perkins Connector - Phase I - being Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 3. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 3rd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence MRT Facilitator for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, adding an additional $10,000 to the purchase order (PO150237), for a total amended contract amount of $25,600. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Jarrot Anderson, Jr., Ruby A. Carter, Barbara A. Smith, Janice A. McFarland, Mary A. Billips, Mia Renee Robinson, & J. Malik A. Ismail aka James Robinson, Jr. 8945 Port Hudson-Pride Road; Tract 6-B-c2, Elizabeth Hayes Giles Estate - District 01 D. Elvera H. Smith 143 W. Port Hudson-Plaines Road & Rear Shed; Lot 3, Square 3, New Port Hudson - District 01 E. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 F. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 G. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 H. Cal J. Abbott & Dianne M. Abbott 5686 Thomas Road & Rear Garage; Lot 59, Gibbens Place Subdivision - District 02 I. Eric L. Anderson & Lynetta C. Anderson 10202 Greenwell Springs Road; Tracts A & C, George F. Stephens Tract - District 05 J. Sheila Crocram 4354 Shelley Street; Lot 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 05 K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 L. Donald Franklin, Gwendolyn F. Barney, Michelle Booker, Ronald Franklin, Betty F. Lazard, Joann F. West, Cheryl L. Franklin, Velma L. Franklin, Rita F. Staden, Johnny L. Franklin, & Mark A. Franklin 2630 Sheldon Drive; Lot 387, Bird Station Subdivision - District 07 M. Brandon J. Herndon 3010 Bond Street; Lot 7, Square 12, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 N. Louis Scott & Nealy H. Scott 1504 N. Acadian Thruway West; Lot 168, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 O. William M. Frame, Sr., Effie F. Steward, Lucille F. Battiest, Marguerite F. Lawrence, William M. Frame, Jr., Annie M. Frame, & Rosalie F. Bell 902 N. 32nd Street & Rear Shed; Lot 37, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 P. Roosevelt Turner 850 N. 32nd Street; Lot 36, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 Q. Ethiel, LLC 1148 N. 32nd Street; Lot 58-A, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 R. Louis Banks, Jr. & Shirley T. Banks 3404 & 3404 ½ Myrtle Lawn Street; Lot 18, Myrtle Lawn Subdivision - District 07 S. Kenneth Joseph, Jr. 2727 Iroquois Street; Lot 11, Square 1, Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - District 07 T. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 U. Willie J. Jones 1192 N. 37th Street; Lot 11, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 V. Lois M. Huggins 4607 Sherwood Street; Lot 46, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 07 W. Mercidese Duckworth 822 N. 39th Street; Lot 2, Square 3, Greenville Addition Subdivision - District 07 X. Vanessa Brown 952 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 13, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Y. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Z. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 AA. Stephen L. Johnson & Paulette R. Johnson 1562 Braddock, Lot 9, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 BB. Shirley Scott 1604 Braddock Street; Lot 9, Square 3, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 CC. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 DD. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 EE. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D . Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. E. Assigning recent annexation to designated City Court sections as required by La. R.S. 13:1952 and directing the Council Administrator Treasurer to forward notice of these assignments to the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs for approval, and providing for other related matters. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Judy Deshotels for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $70,000.00, and appropriating $70,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marco Antonio Facundo Espinoza for Damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $21,490.56, 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 Roy Maughan, Sr.) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Monique Williams and Charles Williams Vs. Lance Craft and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 632,038 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of$60,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $818.92, for a total amount of $60,818.92, and appropriating $60,818.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott Emonet, Murphy Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Rose Lee Leuschner V. Maurice Mcpipe, et al", Suit No. 589,885, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $17,434.91, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter May Be Discussed in Executive Session. (Counsel of Record is David A. Conachen, The Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Angela D. Jackson vs. Milton J. Dominic, et al", No. 615,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $65,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $886.88, for a total amount of $65,886.88, and appropriating $65,886.88 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Neil D. Sweeney, Sweeney Law Firm, LLC). By: Parish Attorney. K. 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 Replacement of the Barnett Cutoff Road Bridge Over Bayou Baton Rouge, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-0020. By: Parish Attorney. L. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the establishment of an EMS Station on or near 14523 Old Hammond Highway, being the remainder of Lot "G", West River Oaks Subdivision, First Filing, currently owned by Eel Investments, LLC, Future Trends, LLC, and Alpha Capital/USBank. By: Parish Attorney. M. A resolution proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the parish and ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the parish a proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish. By: Councilman Wilson. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in an amount not to exceed $298,424 in Strategies to Empower People (STEP) funds for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. By WIA Chief Administrator. O. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Environmental Services as follows, effective September 10, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ADD:(1) Confidential Secretary (Unclassified), job code 300011 and DELETE:(1) Senior Administrative Specialist, job code 110630. By: Environmental Services Director & Interim Human Resources Director.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Jarrot Anderson, Jr., Ruby A. Carter, Barbara A. Smith, Janice A. McFarland, Mary A. Billips, Mia Renee Robinson, & J. Malik A. Ismail aka James Robinson, Jr. 8945 Port Hudson-Pride Road; Tract 6-B-c2, Elizabeth Hayes Giles Estate - District 01 D. Elvera H. Smith 143 W. Port Hudson-Plaines Road & Rear Shed; Lot 3, Square 3, New Port Hudson - District 01 E. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 F. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 G. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 H. Cal J. Abbott & Dianne M. Abbott 5686 Thomas Road & Rear Garage; Lot 59, Gibbens Place Subdivision - District 02 I. Eric L. Anderson & Lynetta C. Anderson 10202 Greenwell Springs Road; Tracts A & C, George F. Stephens Tract - District 05 J. Sheila Crocram 4354 Shelley Street; Lot 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 05 K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 L. Donald Franklin, Gwendolyn F. Barney, Michelle Booker, Ronald Franklin, Betty F. Lazard, Joann F. West, Cheryl L. Franklin, Velma L. Franklin, Rita F. Staden, Johnny L. Franklin, & Mark A. Franklin 2630 Sheldon Drive; Lot 387, Bird Station Subdivision - District 07 M. Brandon J. Herndon 3010 Bond Street; Lot 7, Square 12, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 N. Louis Scott & Nealy H. Scott 1504 N. Acadian Thruway West; Lot 168, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 O. William M. Frame, Sr., Effie F. Steward, Lucille F. Battiest, Marguerite F. Lawrence, William M. Frame, Jr., Annie M. Frame, & Rosalie F. Bell 902 N. 32nd Street & Rear Shed; Lot 37, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 P. Roosevelt Turner 850 N. 32nd Street; Lot 36, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 Q. Ethiel, LLC 1148 N. 32nd Street; Lot 58-A, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 R. Louis Banks, Jr. & Shirley T. Banks 3404 & 3404 ½ Myrtle Lawn Street; Lot 18, Myrtle Lawn Subdivision - District 07 S. Kenneth Joseph, Jr. 2727 Iroquois Street; Lot 11, Square 1, Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - District 07 T. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 U. Willie J. Jones 1192 N. 37th Street; Lot 11, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 V. Lois M. Huggins 4607 Sherwood Street; Lot 46, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 07 W. Mercidese Duckworth 822 N. 39th Street; Lot 2, Square 3, Greenville Addition Subdivision - District 07 X. Vanessa Brown 952 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 13, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Y. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Z. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 AA. Stephen L. Johnson & Paulette R. Johnson 1562 Braddock, Lot 9, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 BB. Shirley Scott 1604 Braddock Street; Lot 9, Square 3, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 CC. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 DD. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 EE. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D . Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. E. Assigning recent annexation to designated City Court sections as required by La. R.S. 13:1952 and directing the Council Administrator Treasurer to forward notice of these assignments to the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs for approval, and providing for other related matters. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Judy Deshotels for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $70,000.00, and appropriating $70,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marco Antonio Facundo Espinoza for Damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $21,490.56, 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 Roy Maughan, Sr.) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Monique Williams and Charles Williams Vs. Lance Craft and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 632,038 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of$60,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $818.92, for a total amount of $60,818.92, and appropriating $60,818.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott Emonet, Murphy Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Rose Lee Leuschner V. Maurice Mcpipe, et al", Suit No. 589,885, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $17,434.91, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter May Be Discussed in Executive Session. (Counsel of Record is David A. Conachen, The Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Angela D. Jackson vs. Milton J. Dominic, et al", No. 615,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $65,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $886.88, for a total amount of $65,886.88, and appropriating $65,886.88 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Neil D. Sweeney, Sweeney Law Firm, LLC). By: Parish Attorney. K. 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 Replacement of the Barnett Cutoff Road Bridge Over Bayou Baton Rouge, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-0020. By: Parish Attorney. L. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the establishment of an EMS Station on or near 14523 Old Hammond Highway, being the remainder of Lot "G", West River Oaks Subdivision, First Filing, currently owned by Eel Investments, LLC, Future Trends, LLC, and Alpha Capital/USBank. By: Parish Attorney. M. A resolution proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the parish and ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the parish a proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish. By: Councilman Wilson. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in an amount not to exceed $298,424 in Strategies to Empower People (STEP) funds for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. By WIA Chief Administrator. O. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Environmental Services as follows, effective September 10, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ADD:(1) Confidential Secretary (Unclassified), job code 300011 and DELETE:(1) Senior Administrative Specialist, job code 110630. By: Environmental Services Director & Interim Human Resources Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. 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 four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Jason St. Romain
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: 6 (Six) (final) Change Order Amount: $839.00 Original Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 266,976.00 New Contract Amount: $4,408,815.00 Description: Credit for damage to sign and to provide DDC control Why Required: Damages were paid to the contractor. DDC Controls were provided to allow for basic monitoring of VAV boxes. 2. Project Title: Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2 Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141907 Account Number: 337.7260512.652310.5925412 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 25 additional days) Change Order Amount: $78,054.00 Original Contract Amount: $3,870,338.00 Net Previous Changes: 0.00 New Contract Amount: $3,948,392.00 Description: To add a left turn lane, overlaying the existing road and twenty-five (25) extras days. Why Required: To make payment for the turn lane and overlaying the existing road and twenty-five extra days. 3. Project Title: Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project Number: 3-22-0006-101-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,625,225 Purchase Order Number: PO141813 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Change Order Amount: $ 12,083.75 Original Contract Amount: $1,996,489.44 Net Previous Changes: $ (123,817.27) New Contract Amount: $ 1,884,755.92 Description: Field changes for Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. 4. Project Title: Runway 22R Special Cat II Upgrade Project Number: N/A Original Estimated Cost: $1,895,420 Purchase Order Number: PO141734 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8498987 Council Award Date: September 24, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Change Order Amount: $ 192,524.70 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 217,989.67 New Contract Amount: $2,175,382.87 Description: Field changes for Runway 22R Special CAT II and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project 14-ASC-CP-0850 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 - Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC Estimated Cost: $4,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Total Change Orders (6): $ 267,815.00 Final Cost: $4,408,815.00 Days Allocated: 387 Days Used: 382 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-01 W. Lee Drive & United Plaza Blvd Project 13-CR-ST-0052- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010214 - Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Dieudonne Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $1,163,149.00 Contract Amount: $999,223.25 Total Change Orders(1): ($87,586.95) Final Cost: $911,636.30 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 135 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Project - Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project - Award Date: October 8, 2014 Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 1,625,225.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,996,489.44 Total Change Orders (3): $ (111,733.52) Final Cost: $ 1,884,755.92 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 150 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 and August 26, 2015 Council Meetings) 2. Cholorine Ton Containers Project A15-0610- Account 410.7070413.632400; 410.7070433.6324 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises LP $155,740.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $196,300.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. H.004081 (Formerly 700-17-0177 (LA 30)), Federal Aid Project No. CMAQ-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, amount not to exceed $46,554.45. (Account No.373.7260472.652200.5924706 & 341.7548532.652200.0485700) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for pre-construction engineering, right-of-way maps, and construction in connection with Nicholson Drive at Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements, being City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, State Project No. H.002822 (LA 30) (formerly Nos. 414-01-0036, and 742-14-0130), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(507) and CMAQ-1701(508). Funding for this Project will be 80% Federal and 20% Local in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. (Account No. 339.7260472.652310.5924706; 341.7548532.652310.0485700) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $830.00. (Account 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. G. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 6, 2015 at Original 310 of Bundle 12672 in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Expert Maintenance Service, LLC"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9337 (4779 Sherwood Street; Lot 35, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision). By: Parish Attorney. H. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 17, 2014 at Original 673 of Bundle 12565 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Keith L. Jones & Coretha A. Jones"- Abatement Proceeding No. 05-2015-03-12 (11527 Bainbridge Avenue; Lot 170, Pecan Creek Subdivision). By: Councilman Boe'. I. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on August 17, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Louise Patterson - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9351 (2731 Ontario Street & Rear Shed; Lot 54, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. J. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 192 of Bundle 12676 in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge Vs. Henry Dawson & Georgia Mae Dawson"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9344 (2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House and Rear Garage Apartment; Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Adjournment Announcements
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of August 12, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of August 19, 2015 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 1, 2015.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the appropriation of $20,000,000 of bond proceeds from the 2015A Sewer Revenue Bonds borrowed through the LDEQ State Revolving Loan Fund and appropriating $26,000,000 of pay-as-you-go funding from the sewer system's contingency reserve. These appropriations will be used to fund Master Plan Projects at the North and South Wastewater Treatment Plants. (Budget Supplement No. 8448) By: Director of Environmental Services. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 2. Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 15591, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 23, 2013, so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) to increase the monthly residential user fee from $19.00 to $20.00, effective January 1, 2016; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By: Finance Director. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 3. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for the Jewel J Newman Community Center so as to appropriate $2,500 received from ExxonMobil for participating in the its summer jobs program; and also appropriating an additional $9,470 in self-generated revenues to cover the cost of a janitorial contract and other operating expenses. In addition, this supplement will reduce the estimated revenues for the summer youth program to bring it in line with expenditures. By: Jewel J. Newman Community Center. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 4. Amending the 2015 Capital Budget so as to appropriate an additional $3.93 million, for the construction of a new facility for the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control, funded from fund balance generated through property taxes dedicated for operation of this entity. By: Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Director. Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. James Senter & Donna Senter 8545 Zachary-Slaughter Highway; Lot 5-A, Sullivan Place Subdivision - District 01 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 6. Stanley Howard, Edward Wilcox & Alberta Coverly 23302 Burrell Road & Rear Shed;East ½ of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, T4S, R2E - District 01 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 7. Albert Hampton & Audrey Hampton 2864 Wren Street; Lot 7, Square 38, Scotland Addition Subdivision - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 8. Meldrekia Foster 12224 Leonidas Drive; Lot 83, Beechwood Subdivision - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 9. Debra Jackson 10196 Avenue B; Lots 7 & 8, Square 41, University Place - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 10. Faruq Aziz & Iman Aziz 9709 Avenue C; Portion of Farm 53, Highland Farms/Netter Villa - District 02 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 11. Gerald Charlet, Jr. & Susan Charlet 5641 St. Katherine Street; Lot 23, Brookstown Place Subdivision - District 05 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 12. Shelissa Joseph 5238 Annette Street; Lot 76, Brookstown Place - District 05 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 13. Thajudeen Kaniyikatil & Amanda Kaniyikatil 1371 & 1373 Cristy Drive; Lots 131-A & 131-B, Ashley Subdivision - District 06 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 14. Anthony Cotton 3846 Ozark Street (Garage Only); Lot 12 Square 18, New Dayton Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 15. Ronald Merrick, Aubrey Merrick & Ruby Williams 751 N. Acadian Thruway E; Lot 18, Square 1, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 16. Chasidy Hausey 626 N. 33rd Street; Lot 16, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 17. Lowball Properties, Inc. 1616 N. 31st Street; Lots 16 & 17, Square 7, Bogan Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 18. Aubrey Williams 1472 N. 43rd Street; Lot 7, Square 19, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 19. Maurice Brand 1167 & 1169 N. 40th Street; Lot 16, Square 6, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 20. Alan Juderjahn 2736 Ontario Street & Rear Shed; Lot 6, Square 3, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 21. Voltaire Sterling 911 N. 35th Street; Lot 36, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 22. Mary J. Bell 856 N. 35th Street & Rear Carport; Lot 5, Square 4, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 23. Sharon Johnson, Christopher Johnson & Rosie Johnson 1145 N. 38th Street & Rear Shed; Lot 43 & North 14' of Lot 44, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 24. Eugene Williams 6545 Kerr Street; Lot 46, Airline Terrace Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 25. Jessie Woodard, Anita Turner, Warren Horton & Adrean Joseph 644 Alice Street; West ½ of the East ½ of a certain lot, Swart Addition Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 26. Russell Turner & Vicki Turner 322 S. 16th Street & Garage; Lot 23, Square 218, Greenville Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 27. Robert Henderson 388 W. Johnson Street; Lot 32, Square 104, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 28. Mary Coates 3570 Alliquipa Street; Lot A, Square 105, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 29. Paul Brown, Robert Brown, Jr., Troy Brown & Ruby O'Conner 1591 Utah Street & Rear Shed; Lots 12 & 13, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 30. Joyce Lynn 1315 Terrace Street; West 25' of Lot 9, Square 276, Swart Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 31. Deola Williams 3523 Topeka Street; Lot 12, Square 111, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 32. Gladys Walls 2561 Dayton Drive; Southeast 31' of Lot 2 & South 100' of Lots 3 & 4, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 33. Tower Credit, Inc. 3560 Alliquipa Street; Lot B, Square 105, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 34. Thelma Fields & Peggy Fields 2475 Gordon Street & Rear Shed; Lot 11, Square 15, Prosperity Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 35. Percy Bates 835 Myrtle Street; Lot 12-A, Square 246, Swart Subdivision - District 10 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 36. Gwen Fontenot 2337 Brownlee Street; Lot 0-1, Square 12, Balis Property Subdivision - District 12 Introduction for public hearing on September 23, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 33-15 1670 Lobdell Avenue To rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One), located on the west side of Lobdell Avenue, south of old Goodwood Village Avenue, on a portion of Lot M-2 of the Goodwood Estates Subdivision. Section 90, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) By: Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing on October 14, 2015 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement on behalf of the Library Board of Control with Express Delivery, LLC, in the amount of $54,001.75, for cash handling and courier services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system for a period of three (3) years (Annual Contract A15-0657). By: EBRP Library Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 2. 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- Picardy-Perkins Connector - Phase I - being Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 3. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 3rd quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence MRT Facilitator for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, adding an additional $10,000 to the purchase order (PO150237), for a total amended contract amount of $25,600. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on September 23, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Jarrot Anderson, Jr., Ruby A. Carter, Barbara A. Smith, Janice A. McFarland, Mary A. Billips, Mia Renee Robinson, & J. Malik A. Ismail aka James Robinson, Jr. 8945 Port Hudson-Pride Road; Tract 6-B-c2, Elizabeth Hayes Giles Estate - District 01 D. Elvera H. Smith 143 W. Port Hudson-Plaines Road & Rear Shed; Lot 3, Square 3, New Port Hudson - District 01 E. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 F. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 G. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 H. Cal J. Abbott & Dianne M. Abbott 5686 Thomas Road & Rear Garage; Lot 59, Gibbens Place Subdivision - District 02 I. Eric L. Anderson & Lynetta C. Anderson 10202 Greenwell Springs Road; Tracts A & C, George F. Stephens Tract - District 05 J. Sheila Crocram 4354 Shelley Street; Lot 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 05 K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 L. Donald Franklin, Gwendolyn F. Barney, Michelle Booker, Ronald Franklin, Betty F. Lazard, Joann F. West, Cheryl L. Franklin, Velma L. Franklin, Rita F. Staden, Johnny L. Franklin, & Mark A. Franklin 2630 Sheldon Drive; Lot 387, Bird Station Subdivision - District 07 M. Brandon J. Herndon 3010 Bond Street; Lot 7, Square 12, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 N. Louis Scott & Nealy H. Scott 1504 N. Acadian Thruway West; Lot 168, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 O. William M. Frame, Sr., Effie F. Steward, Lucille F. Battiest, Marguerite F. Lawrence, William M. Frame, Jr., Annie M. Frame, & Rosalie F. Bell 902 N. 32nd Street & Rear Shed; Lot 37, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 P. Roosevelt Turner 850 N. 32nd Street; Lot 36, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 Q. Ethiel, LLC 1148 N. 32nd Street; Lot 58-A, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 R. Louis Banks, Jr. & Shirley T. Banks 3404 & 3404 ½ Myrtle Lawn Street; Lot 18, Myrtle Lawn Subdivision - District 07 S. Kenneth Joseph, Jr. 2727 Iroquois Street; Lot 11, Square 1, Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - District 07 T. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 U. Willie J. Jones 1192 N. 37th Street; Lot 11, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 V. Lois M. Huggins 4607 Sherwood Street; Lot 46, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 07 W. Mercidese Duckworth 822 N. 39th Street; Lot 2, Square 3, Greenville Addition Subdivision - District 07 X. Vanessa Brown 952 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 13, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Y. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Z. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 AA. Stephen L. Johnson & Paulette R. Johnson 1562 Braddock, Lot 9, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 BB. Shirley Scott 1604 Braddock Street; Lot 9, Square 3, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 CC. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 DD. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 EE. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D . Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. E. Assigning recent annexation to designated City Court sections as required by La. R.S. 13:1952 and directing the Council Administrator Treasurer to forward notice of these assignments to the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs for approval, and providing for other related matters. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Judy Deshotels for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $70,000.00, and appropriating $70,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marco Antonio Facundo Espinoza for Damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $21,490.56, 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 Roy Maughan, Sr.) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Monique Williams and Charles Williams Vs. Lance Craft and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 632,038 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of$60,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $818.92, for a total amount of $60,818.92, and appropriating $60,818.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott Emonet, Murphy Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Rose Lee Leuschner V. Maurice Mcpipe, et al", Suit No. 589,885, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $17,434.91, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter May Be Discussed in Executive Session. (Counsel of Record is David A. Conachen, The Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Angela D. Jackson vs. Milton J. Dominic, et al", No. 615,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $65,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $886.88, for a total amount of $65,886.88, and appropriating $65,886.88 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Neil D. Sweeney, Sweeney Law Firm, LLC). By: Parish Attorney. K. 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 Replacement of the Barnett Cutoff Road Bridge Over Bayou Baton Rouge, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-0020. By: Parish Attorney. L. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the establishment of an EMS Station on or near 14523 Old Hammond Highway, being the remainder of Lot "G", West River Oaks Subdivision, First Filing, currently owned by Eel Investments, LLC, Future Trends, LLC, and Alpha Capital/USBank. By: Parish Attorney. M. A resolution proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the parish and ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the parish a proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish. By: Councilman Wilson. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in an amount not to exceed $298,424 in Strategies to Empower People (STEP) funds for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. By WIA Chief Administrator. O. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Environmental Services as follows, effective September 10, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ADD:(1) Confidential Secretary (Unclassified), job code 300011 and DELETE:(1) Senior Administrative Specialist, job code 110630. By: Environmental Services Director & Interim Human Resources Director.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Robert C. Duhe' and Thomas P. Duhe' 1455 W. Roosevelt Street; Lot 21, Square 177, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Daniel T. Dormady & Melanie Z. Dormady 1051 Monet Drive; Lot 57, Melrose East Subdivision - Council District 06 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Jarrot Anderson, Jr., Ruby A. Carter, Barbara A. Smith, Janice A. McFarland, Mary A. Billips, Mia Renee Robinson, & J. Malik A. Ismail aka James Robinson, Jr. 8945 Port Hudson-Pride Road; Tract 6-B-c2, Elizabeth Hayes Giles Estate - District 01 D. Elvera H. Smith 143 W. Port Hudson-Plaines Road & Rear Shed; Lot 3, Square 3, New Port Hudson - District 01 E. Leah L. Browning, Gary B. Browning, Jared B. Browning, & Kevin B. Browning 23360 Liberty Road; Tract B, A.K. Browning Tract - District 01 F. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 G. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 H. Cal J. Abbott & Dianne M. Abbott 5686 Thomas Road & Rear Garage; Lot 59, Gibbens Place Subdivision - District 02 I. Eric L. Anderson & Lynetta C. Anderson 10202 Greenwell Springs Road; Tracts A & C, George F. Stephens Tract - District 05 J. Sheila Crocram 4354 Shelley Street; Lot 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 05 K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 L. Donald Franklin, Gwendolyn F. Barney, Michelle Booker, Ronald Franklin, Betty F. Lazard, Joann F. West, Cheryl L. Franklin, Velma L. Franklin, Rita F. Staden, Johnny L. Franklin, & Mark A. Franklin 2630 Sheldon Drive; Lot 387, Bird Station Subdivision - District 07 M. Brandon J. Herndon 3010 Bond Street; Lot 7, Square 12, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 N. Louis Scott & Nealy H. Scott 1504 N. Acadian Thruway West; Lot 168, Colonial Hill Subdivision - District 07 O. William M. Frame, Sr., Effie F. Steward, Lucille F. Battiest, Marguerite F. Lawrence, William M. Frame, Jr., Annie M. Frame, & Rosalie F. Bell 902 N. 32nd Street & Rear Shed; Lot 37, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 P. Roosevelt Turner 850 N. 32nd Street; Lot 36, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 Q. Ethiel, LLC 1148 N. 32nd Street; Lot 58-A, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision - District 07 R. Louis Banks, Jr. & Shirley T. Banks 3404 & 3404 ½ Myrtle Lawn Street; Lot 18, Myrtle Lawn Subdivision - District 07 S. Kenneth Joseph, Jr. 2727 Iroquois Street; Lot 11, Square 1, Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - District 07 T. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 U. Willie J. Jones 1192 N. 37th Street; Lot 11, Square 23, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 V. Lois M. Huggins 4607 Sherwood Street; Lot 46, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - District 07 W. Mercidese Duckworth 822 N. 39th Street; Lot 2, Square 3, Greenville Addition Subdivision - District 07 X. Vanessa Brown 952 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 13, Square 5, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 Y. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Z. Alton Lindo, Clara Warren, Ida M. Henry, Marie Lee, Bertha Lewis, & Rosalie Lindo 4142 Uncas Street; Lot 4, Square 21, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 AA. Stephen L. Johnson & Paulette R. Johnson 1562 Braddock, Lot 9, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 BB. Shirley Scott 1604 Braddock Street; Lot 9, Square 3, Butler Place Subdivision - District 10 CC. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 DD. Eva Jones & Dave H. Jones, Jr. 4161 Uncas Street; Lot 9, Square 16, Prosperity Addition Subdivision - District 10 EE. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. 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. (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D . Fixing and establishing the annual compensation of the Mayor-President for the term commencing January 1, 2017, in accordance with Section 4.02 of The Plan of Government. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. E. Assigning recent annexation to designated City Court sections as required by La. R.S. 13:1952 and directing the Council Administrator Treasurer to forward notice of these assignments to the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs for approval, and providing for other related matters. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer. F. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Judy Deshotels for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $70,000.00, and appropriating $70,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Marco Antonio Facundo Espinoza for Damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $21,490.56, 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 Roy Maughan, Sr.) By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Monique Williams and Charles Williams Vs. Lance Craft and the City of Baton Rouge", No. 632,038 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of$60,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $818.92, for a total amount of $60,818.92, and appropriating $60,818.92 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Scott Emonet, Murphy Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Rose Lee Leuschner V. Maurice Mcpipe, et al", Suit No. 589,885, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $17,434.91, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter May Be Discussed in Executive Session. (Counsel of Record is David A. Conachen, The Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By: Parish Attorney. J. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Angela D. Jackson vs. Milton J. Dominic, et al", No. 615,810 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $65,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $886.88, for a total amount of $65,886.88, and appropriating $65,886.88 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Neil D. Sweeney, Sweeney Law Firm, LLC). By: Parish Attorney. K. 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 Replacement of the Barnett Cutoff Road Bridge Over Bayou Baton Rouge, being City/Parish Project No. C/P 12-BT-PT-0020. By: Parish Attorney. L. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the establishment of an EMS Station on or near 14523 Old Hammond Highway, being the remainder of Lot "G", West River Oaks Subdivision, First Filing, currently owned by Eel Investments, LLC, Future Trends, LLC, and Alpha Capital/USBank. By: Parish Attorney. M. A resolution proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the parish and ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the parish a proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish. By: Councilman Wilson. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in an amount not to exceed $298,424 in Strategies to Empower People (STEP) funds for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. By WIA Chief Administrator. O. Amend the 2015 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #15844, dated 12/9/14, so as to change the allotment of the Department of Environmental Services as follows, effective September 10, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ADD:(1) Confidential Secretary (Unclassified), job code 300011 and DELETE:(1) Senior Administrative Specialist, job code 110630. By: Environmental Services Director & Interim Human Resources Director.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
APPOINTMENTS: A. 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 four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Jennifer Johnson Jason St. Romain
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: 6 (Six) (final) Change Order Amount: $839.00 Original Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 266,976.00 New Contract Amount: $4,408,815.00 Description: Credit for damage to sign and to provide DDC control Why Required: Damages were paid to the contractor. DDC Controls were provided to allow for basic monitoring of VAV boxes. 2. Project Title: Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2 Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141907 Account Number: 337.7260512.652310.5925412 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (one) (extend contract for 25 additional days) Change Order Amount: $78,054.00 Original Contract Amount: $3,870,338.00 Net Previous Changes: 0.00 New Contract Amount: $3,948,392.00 Description: To add a left turn lane, overlaying the existing road and twenty-five (25) extras days. Why Required: To make payment for the turn lane and overlaying the existing road and twenty-five extra days. 3. Project Title: Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project Number: 3-22-0006-101-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,625,225 Purchase Order Number: PO141813 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Change Order Amount: $ 12,083.75 Original Contract Amount: $1,996,489.44 Net Previous Changes: $ (123,817.27) New Contract Amount: $ 1,884,755.92 Description: Field changes for Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. 4. Project Title: Runway 22R Special Cat II Upgrade Project Number: N/A Original Estimated Cost: $1,895,420 Purchase Order Number: PO141734 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8498987 Council Award Date: September 24, 2014 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Change Order Number: Three (3) Change Order Amount: $ 192,524.70 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 217,989.67 New Contract Amount: $2,175,382.87 Description: Field changes for Runway 22R Special CAT II and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Renovations for East Baton Rouge Public Safety Complex Baton Rouge Police Headquarters Project 14-ASC-CP-0850 - Account 324.7510571.651900.5220314 - Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Stuart & Company General Contractors, LLC Estimated Cost: $4,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $4,141,000.00 Total Change Orders (6): $ 267,815.00 Final Cost: $4,408,815.00 Days Allocated: 387 Days Used: 382 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-01 W. Lee Drive & United Plaza Blvd Project 13-CR-ST-0052- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010214 - Council Award Date: July 23, 2014 Contractor: Dieudonne Enterprises, Inc. Estimated Cost: $1,163,149.00 Contract Amount: $999,223.25 Total Change Orders(1): ($87,586.95) Final Cost: $911,636.30 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 135 Liquidated Damages: None 3. Project - Runway 4L/22R Threshold Relocation Project - Award Date: October 8, 2014 Account No. 482.0989002.652310.8189001 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux, Electrical Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 1,625,225.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,996,489.44 Total Change Orders (3): $ (111,733.52) Final Cost: $ 1,884,755.92 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 150 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 and August 26, 2015 Council Meetings) 2. Cholorine Ton Containers Project A15-0610- Account 410.7070413.632400; 410.7070433.6324 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises LP $155,740.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $196,300.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the State of Louisiana Urban Systems contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Engineering and Land Surveying Services in association with Green Light Plan Project Nicholson Drive (Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements), having State Project (DOTD) No. H.004081 (Formerly 700-17-0177 (LA 30)), Federal Aid Project No. CMAQ-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, amount not to exceed $46,554.45. (Account No.373.7260472.652200.5924706 & 341.7548532.652200.0485700) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for pre-construction engineering, right-of-way maps, and construction in connection with Nicholson Drive at Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements, being City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017, State Project No. H.002822 (LA 30) (formerly Nos. 414-01-0036, and 742-14-0130), Federal Aid Project No. CMAO-1701(507) and CMAQ-1701(508). Funding for this Project will be 80% Federal and 20% Local in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. (Account No. 339.7260472.652310.5924706; 341.7548532.652310.0485700) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex (located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to exceed $830.00. (Account 323.7510561.651200.5220213) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. G. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 6, 2015 at Original 310 of Bundle 12672 in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Expert Maintenance Service, LLC"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9337 (4779 Sherwood Street; Lot 35, Square 11, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision). By: Parish Attorney. H. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 17, 2014 at Original 673 of Bundle 12565 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Keith L. Jones & Coretha A. Jones"- Abatement Proceeding No. 05-2015-03-12 (11527 Bainbridge Avenue; Lot 170, Pecan Creek Subdivision). By: Councilman Boe'. I. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on August 17, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Louise Patterson - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9351 (2731 Ontario Street & Rear Shed; Lot 54, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle. J. Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 24, 2015 at Original 192 of Bundle 12676 in the Matter of "City of Baton Rouge Vs. Henry Dawson & Georgia Mae Dawson"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9344 (2617 & 2619 Duke Street (House and Rear Garage Apartment; Lot 19-A, Square 5, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
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