PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of September 9, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of September 16, 2015 and Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY This is a public meeting. In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gardere Capitol Investments in the amount of $129,943.20, and appropriating $129,943.20 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Archon Information Systems, L.L.C., for the administration of an online auction and sale of adjudicated properties program for a period of five (5) years, said agreement to be approved by the Parish Attorney's Office as to form and legality; said agreement to be in accordance with the provisions of the proposal submitted by Archon Information Services, L.L.C., in response to RFP No. 20008-15; and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, to execute any and all closing documents needed to perfect a closing with a high bidder herein. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "David Pino v. City/Parish and Kenneth Bourque", suit no. 625,773, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $283,370.76, plus court costs in the amount of $703.36, for a total amount of $150,188.00, and appropriating $284,074.12 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Brandt D. Schmolke, Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 4. Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Nelson Dakmak, Sr. v. Baton Rouge City Police Dept., et al", suit no. 566,210, 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, in the amount of $594,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $4,146.24, for a total amount of $598,146.24, which amount shall be paid from the 2015 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Charles V. Musso, Jr., Plauche, Smith & Nieset) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $95,000 for a professional services contract with Health Management Associates to provide analysis of the medical operations at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and further authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 6. An Ordinance creating the Third-Florida Economic Development District within the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which area city sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an Economic Development Project costs as described herein, all in accordance with and as authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district; pledging and dedicating the two percent of incremental sales tax collected within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the baseline sales tax collection rate in the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be certified; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. By: Councilwoman Wicker and Councilman Amoroso Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 7. Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Third-Florida Economic Development District and Third-Florida Development, L.L.C.; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Wicker and Councilman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 8. A Resolution requesting the Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish to initiate a transfer pursuant to Section 8.17 of the Plan of Government to allocate an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund to the budget of the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase Trauma Medical Kits for all sworn officers. By: Councilman Delgado. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 9. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and permanent attachments thereto located at municipal address 2305 72d Avenue and formerly known as Banks Fire Station (also the former Banks Headstart Bldg. program) as Surplus Property and not needed for a public purpose and authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative endeavor agreement with the Community Bible Baptist Church to transfer possession and occupancy of the property known as Banks Fire station for a period of twenty five (25) years after which time it will revert back to the City-Parish and placed back into commerce. By: Mayor's Office - Director of Buildings and Grounds. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 10. Cardell Thomas 11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 11. Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street; Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 12. James Boulanger 4100 Blount Road; Lot 6-B, Liberty Farms Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 13. Matthew Johnson 9655 Gassie Street; Lot 28, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 14. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 15. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust West of Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 16. Bernadine Dunn 5725 Sumrall Drive; Lot 354, Glen Oaks Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 17. Levar Knighten 6676 Ford Street; Lot 24-A, Square 13, Zion City Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 18. Richard Investments, LLC 5415 Satinwood Drive; Lot 33, Merrydale Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 19. Sunbelt Properties of Mississippi, LLC 1763 Wooddale Court; Lots 53 & 54, Wooddale Center Subdivision - District 06 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 20. Emile Hampton & Florida Hampton 4834 Jonah Street & Rear Shed; Lot 2, Square 50, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 21. Ron Baker 1156 Progress Street; Lot 64-A, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 22. Deron Smith 3834 Sherwood Street; Lot 241 & West ½ of Lot 242, N. Highlands Estates Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 23. Ricky Berry - 3032 Seneca Street (Rear Garage Only); East ½ of Lot 2 & West ½ of Lot 3, Square 13, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 24. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 4546 North Street (Building 6); Lot A, Robert B. McCall Properties Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 25. Richard Investments, LLC 5436 Frey Street & Rear Garage; Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 26. Nancy Mangin 15516 E. Riverdale Avenue; Lot 8, Riverdale Subdivision - District 08 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 27. Charles C. Spillman 16420 Bristoe Avenue; Lot 83, O'Neal Place Subdivision - District 09 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 28. Martha Porche, Diane Davis, Cynthia Porche, & Vanessa Perkins 1862 Arizona Street; North 20' of Lot 33, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 29. Barbara Lewis, Edward Robertson, & Edward McKee 280 W. Grant Street & Rear Shed; Lot 22, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 30. Alan Juderjahn 1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 31. Audrey Prater, Gathus Beauchamp, Rose Dadzie, Theras Beauchamp, Wilhelmina Beauchamp 234 W. Harrison Street & Rear Shed; Lot 12, Square 24, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 32. Joseph Dangerfield 238 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 8, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 33. Joseph Dangerfield 235 W. Polk Street; Lot 7, Square 30, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 34. Welcome Helena Andrews & Kristen Andrews 805 N. 9th Street; Lot 3, Square 294, Lake Park Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 35. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 228 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 36. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 224 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 37. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1852 & 1854 Kentucky Street; Lots 13 & 15, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $17,500.00, so as to provide services as BIP Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of 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/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of City of Baton Rouge/Baton Rouge Police Department to enter into a renewal Use Agreement with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Every year the NICB loans the Baton Rouge Police Department two(2) License Plate Readers(LPR) to be utilized to locate and the recovery of stolen vehicles and criminal investigations. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Progressive Security Insurance as subrogee of Larry E. Williams for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $13,791.41, 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. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Elvin Sterling and Norma G. Sterling 5875 Stearns Street and Rear Shed; Lots 14 & 15, Square 53, Fortune Addition - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Edward A. Michel 2950 Dougherty Drive; Lot 38, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Claude Porter 3181 Winnebago Street; Lot 8, Square 1, Plank Road/Fairacre Farms Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) D. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Jeffrey Anderson A Certain Lot North of 20387 Reames Road; Tracts 8 & 9, Anderson Susie Griffin Tract - Subdivision - District 01 I. Rosalee M. Stewart, Mary Stewart, Debra Stewart, Cynthia Stewart, Rosemary Stewart, Charles W. Stewart, III, Craig Stewart, Bruce Stewart & Shavonne Stewart 9644 Gassie Street; Lot 34, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 J. Arzelia Norwood 8531 Edwin Street; Unknown Lot #, Square 3, Scotland Addition Subdivision - District 02 K. Stephen Beckham & Lionel Williams 2749 Tanner Street; Lot 25, Square 10, Paradise Park Subdivision - District 02 L. Bessie Carter Ball 9012 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot B, Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - District 02 M. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp 829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16 & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 N. Gerald Charlet, Jr. & Susan Charlet 5635 St. Katherine Street; Lot 22, Brookstown Place Subdivision - District 05 O. Jamar Mims, Sr. 5850 Satinwood Drive; Lot 153, Merrydale North Subdivision - District 05 P. Marie Reado & Aldric Celestine 6537 Harry Drive; Lot 195, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 Q. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1024 N. 28th Street; Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - District 07 R. Henrietta W. Allen 2959 Ontario Street & Rear Garage; Lot 17, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 S. Samuel Davis, Jr. & Beverly N. Davis 3823 Sherwood Street; Lot 227, N. Highland Heights Subdivision - District 07 T. Hattie Ricks, Lilly Perry, Helen Smalls, Lee Douglas, Annie Kimmons, Ella Douglas, Marie Douglas & Robert Douglas 1327 N. 44th Street; Lot 12, Square 34-A, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 U. Gloria Trotter & Mark Ott 3524 Monroe Avenue (Garage & Shed Only); Lot 53, Belfort Subdivision - District 07 V. Alan Juderjahn 4628 Wilmot Street (Rear Shed Only); Lot 38, New Fairfields Subdivison - District 07 W. King Kador 2965 Ontario Street; Lot 18, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 X. Herbert Thomas & Gracie Thomas 3026 ½ Monroe Avenue (Garage Apartment); Lot 22, Square O, N. Fairfields Subdivision - District 07 Y. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 190 Ellwood Street; Lot 17, Square 3, Magnolia Place Subdivision - District 10 Z. James Frazier & Linda Frazier 3005 Dayton Street; Lot 22-A, Square 2, Dayton Subdivision - District 10 AA. Theron Foster 2096 Tennessee Street & Rear Shed; Lot 55, Square 12, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 BB. Louis Wendt 3233 Carlotta Street; North ½ of Lot 3, Square 4, Louisiana Terrace Subdivision - District 10 CC. John Oliney, Carrie Gaines & Yvonne Ray 1827 Kentucky Street; North ½ of Lot 8, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 DD. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1831 Kentucky Street; South ½ of Lot 8, Square 15, South Baton Rouge - District 10 EE. David Everitt & Katie Everitt 3569 Alliquipa Street; Lot A, Square 102, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 FF. Stephen Schneider, Jr. 1202 Park Boulevard - Northwest Portion of Lot 62, Swart Addition Subdivision - District 10 GG. Nevada Systems, Inc. 820 South Boulevard - Lot 4, Square 246, Swart Subdivision - District 10
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Standby Generator Installations for Sewer Lift Stations Project Number: 09-PS-BD-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110562 Account Number: 433.7578663.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: February 9, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend the contract for 237 days) Change Order Amount: $ 684,499.52 Original Contract Amount: $7,180,546.06 Net Previous Changes: $ 740,480.54 New Contract Amount: $8,605,526.12 Description: Increase generator size at pump stations including automatic transfer switches. Also includes modifications to the concrete pad, conduit and conductor size, and additional conduit and wire. Why Required: To increase generator size at multiple locations, including automatic transfer switches 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 4. Chlorine - Ton Containers for DPW Wastewater Treatment Plant Project A15-0610 - Account 410.7070413.632400& 410.7070433.632400 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises L.P. $158,340.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $191,100.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 5. Parishwide Pavement Re-marking Project 15-TS-CI-0029- Account 012.7027123002.6435500.0000000 ESTIMATE: $ 220,000.00 Highway Graphics, LLC** $220,200.00 6. Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project No. A15-1112 (Account No. 481.0940002.642210.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $300,000 Bidders Bid Amount TLG Janitorial Services $226,665.00 Empire Janitorial Sales & Service, LLC $234,292.77 Mason's Professional Cleaning Services, LLC $275,940.00 OOK Janitorial Services $287,568.90 Manhattan Maintenance Company $293,284.80 Enmon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Jani-King of Baton Rouge $346,107.60 SG Contracting $416,669.40 Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. $445,840.20 The Clean Sweep and Associates, Inc. $459,637.20 Cherish Home and Commercial Cleaning $473,040.00 Palaclos Marine & Industrial Coating Inc. $1,368,662.40 7. Interior Horticultural Services and seasonal decorations for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Project No. A15-0645 (Account No. 481.0940002.643550.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $65,000 Bidder Bid Amount Billy Heroman's Flowerland $39,990.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bill Kipf, Real Estate Appraiser for appraisal services associated with the Old Hammond Highway Improvements, Segment 2 project, being City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0028, in an amount not to exceed $78,176. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, L.L.C. to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Sacred Heart Phase 2 Ped Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project 15-SW-HC-0027 and the Old Hammond Hwy Ped. Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0026 in an amount not to exceed $45.310.35. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046315 - NOT TO EXCEED $31,810.35 146.7210042.652360.2045514 - NOT TO EXCEED $13,500.00) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. H. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with WTAA Engineers, LLC to provide surveys, and design services for the construction of the Cal Road and Eddie Robinson Drive Sidewalk Improvement projects, being City-Parish Project Nos. 15-SW-HC-0021 and 15-SW-HC-0023 in an amount not to exceed $40,663.00 (Account No.146.7210042.652360.2045914 ($24,924.50) AND 146.7210042.652360.2046014 ($15,738.50)) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Eustis Engineering Services, L.L.C., for professional services in connection with the City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion Geotechnical Services, being City-Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0955, in an amount not to exceed $139,820.00. (Account 337.7520335.652200.5983815) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC), by which they agree to pay 50% of the costs of the construction of the replacement roof at the Sports Academy, located at 1002 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge, LA, up to a maximum of $120,000 and allowing BREC to continue operation of the Sports Academy Program. By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Department of Environmental Services. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for the installation of a new sanitary sewer system, including a sewer pump station and sewer lines in conjunction with the construction of certain improvements along LA 3034 which is known locally as Sullivan Road and being more particularly identified as State Project No. H.002320, and F.A.P. No. H002300, Sullivan Road (Wax - Hooper). The DOTD shall be responsible for payment for construction and installation of the sewer system using funds allocated in Act 26 of the 2015 Regular Session. By: Director of Environmental Services. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015 and the Display of Fireworks lighting on December 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $34,000. (Account No. 012.7705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot, Inc. to provide consulting, labor, and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. P. Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of various ad valorem tax millage rates within certain taxing jurisdictions in the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Council Administrator. Q. Requesting a final report from the Planning Commission on the merits of amending the comprehensive plan (FUTUREBR) of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown for the segment of Perkins Road, between College/Lee Drive and Essen/Staring Lane. By: Councilman Delgado.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Standby Generator Installations for Sewer Lift Stations Project Number: 09-PS-BD-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110562 Account Number: 433.7578663.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: February 9, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend the contract for 237 days) Change Order Amount: $ 684,499.52 Original Contract Amount: $7,180,546.06 Net Previous Changes: $ 740,480.54 New Contract Amount: $8,605,526.12 Description: Increase generator size at pump stations including automatic transfer switches. Also includes modifications to the concrete pad, conduit and conductor size, and additional conduit and wire. Why Required: To increase generator size at multiple locations, including automatic transfer switches 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 4. Chlorine - Ton Containers for DPW Wastewater Treatment Plant Project A15-0610 - Account 410.7070413.632400& 410.7070433.632400 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises L.P. $158,340.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $191,100.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 5. Parishwide Pavement Re-marking Project 15-TS-CI-0029- Account 012.7027123002.6435500.0000000 ESTIMATE: $ 220,000.00 Highway Graphics, LLC** $220,200.00 6. Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project No. A15-1112 (Account No. 481.0940002.642210.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $300,000 Bidders Bid Amount TLG Janitorial Services $226,665.00 Empire Janitorial Sales & Service, LLC $234,292.77 Mason's Professional Cleaning Services, LLC $275,940.00 OOK Janitorial Services $287,568.90 Manhattan Maintenance Company $293,284.80 Enmon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Jani-King of Baton Rouge $346,107.60 SG Contracting $416,669.40 Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. $445,840.20 The Clean Sweep and Associates, Inc. $459,637.20 Cherish Home and Commercial Cleaning $473,040.00 Palaclos Marine & Industrial Coating Inc. $1,368,662.40 7. Interior Horticultural Services and seasonal decorations for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Project No. A15-0645 (Account No. 481.0940002.643550.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $65,000 Bidder Bid Amount Billy Heroman's Flowerland $39,990.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bill Kipf, Real Estate Appraiser for appraisal services associated with the Old Hammond Highway Improvements, Segment 2 project, being City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0028, in an amount not to exceed $78,176. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, L.L.C. to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Sacred Heart Phase 2 Ped Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project 15-SW-HC-0027 and the Old Hammond Hwy Ped. Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0026 in an amount not to exceed $45.310.35. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046315 - NOT TO EXCEED $31,810.35 146.7210042.652360.2045514 - NOT TO EXCEED $13,500.00) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. H. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with WTAA Engineers, LLC to provide surveys, and design services for the construction of the Cal Road and Eddie Robinson Drive Sidewalk Improvement projects, being City-Parish Project Nos. 15-SW-HC-0021 and 15-SW-HC-0023 in an amount not to exceed $40,663.00 (Account No.146.7210042.652360.2045914 ($24,924.50) AND 146.7210042.652360.2046014 ($15,738.50)) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Eustis Engineering Services, L.L.C., for professional services in connection with the City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion Geotechnical Services, being City-Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0955, in an amount not to exceed $139,820.00. (Account 337.7520335.652200.5983815) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC), by which they agree to pay 50% of the costs of the construction of the replacement roof at the Sports Academy, located at 1002 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge, LA, up to a maximum of $120,000 and allowing BREC to continue operation of the Sports Academy Program. By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Department of Environmental Services. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for the installation of a new sanitary sewer system, including a sewer pump station and sewer lines in conjunction with the construction of certain improvements along LA 3034 which is known locally as Sullivan Road and being more particularly identified as State Project No. H.002320, and F.A.P. No. H002300, Sullivan Road (Wax - Hooper). The DOTD shall be responsible for payment for construction and installation of the sewer system using funds allocated in Act 26 of the 2015 Regular Session. By: Director of Environmental Services. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015 and the Display of Fireworks lighting on December 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $34,000. (Account No. 012.7705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot, Inc. to provide consulting, labor, and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. P. Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of various ad valorem tax millage rates within certain taxing jurisdictions in the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Council Administrator. Q. Requesting a final report from the Planning Commission on the merits of amending the comprehensive plan (FUTUREBR) of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown for the segment of Perkins Road, between College/Lee Drive and Essen/Staring Lane. By: Councilman Delgado.
ADJOURNMENT
Oct 14, 2015 Metropolitan Council
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of September 9, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of September 16, 2015 and Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2015.
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY This is a public meeting. In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Gardere Capitol Investments in the amount of $129,943.20, and appropriating $129,943.20 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In proper person) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Archon Information Systems, L.L.C., for the administration of an online auction and sale of adjudicated properties program for a period of five (5) years, said agreement to be approved by the Parish Attorney's Office as to form and legality; said agreement to be in accordance with the provisions of the proposal submitted by Archon Information Services, L.L.C., in response to RFP No. 20008-15; and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, to execute any and all closing documents needed to perfect a closing with a high bidder herein. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "David Pino v. City/Parish and Kenneth Bourque", suit no. 625,773, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $283,370.76, plus court costs in the amount of $703.36, for a total amount of $150,188.00, and appropriating $284,074.12 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Brandt D. Schmolke, Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 4. Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Nelson Dakmak, Sr. v. Baton Rouge City Police Dept., et al", suit no. 566,210, 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, in the amount of $594,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $4,146.24, for a total amount of $598,146.24, which amount shall be paid from the 2015 account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This Matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Charles V. Musso, Jr., Plauche, Smith & Nieset) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $95,000 for a professional services contract with Health Management Associates to provide analysis of the medical operations at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and further authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 6. An Ordinance creating the Third-Florida Economic Development District within the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; defining the boundaries thereof from which area city sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an Economic Development Project costs as described herein, all in accordance with and as authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district; pledging and dedicating the two percent of incremental sales tax collected within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the baseline sales tax collection rate in the Third-Florida Economic Development District to be certified; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. By: Councilwoman Wicker and Councilman Amoroso Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 7. Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Third-Florida Economic Development District and Third-Florida Development, L.L.C.; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Wicker and Councilman Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 8. A Resolution requesting the Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish to initiate a transfer pursuant to Section 8.17 of the Plan of Government to allocate an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the General Fund to the budget of the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase Trauma Medical Kits for all sworn officers. By: Councilman Delgado. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 9. Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and permanent attachments thereto located at municipal address 2305 72d Avenue and formerly known as Banks Fire Station (also the former Banks Headstart Bldg. program) as Surplus Property and not needed for a public purpose and authorizing the Mayor President to enter into a Cooperative endeavor agreement with the Community Bible Baptist Church to transfer possession and occupancy of the property known as Banks Fire station for a period of twenty five (25) years after which time it will revert back to the City-Parish and placed back into commerce. By: Mayor's Office - Director of Buildings and Grounds. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 CONDEMNATIONS: 10. Cardell Thomas 11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 11. Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street; Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 12. James Boulanger 4100 Blount Road; Lot 6-B, Liberty Farms Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 13. Matthew Johnson 9655 Gassie Street; Lot 28, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 14. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 15. Esther Browder & Clifford Smith Revocable Living Trust West of Previously 704 Anselmo Lane; 0.118 acres in Alice White Tract - District 03 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 16. Bernadine Dunn 5725 Sumrall Drive; Lot 354, Glen Oaks Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 17. Levar Knighten 6676 Ford Street; Lot 24-A, Square 13, Zion City Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 18. Richard Investments, LLC 5415 Satinwood Drive; Lot 33, Merrydale Subdivision - District 05 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 19. Sunbelt Properties of Mississippi, LLC 1763 Wooddale Court; Lots 53 & 54, Wooddale Center Subdivision - District 06 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 20. Emile Hampton & Florida Hampton 4834 Jonah Street & Rear Shed; Lot 2, Square 50, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 21. Ron Baker 1156 Progress Street; Lot 64-A, Square 2, Progress Park Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 22. Deron Smith 3834 Sherwood Street; Lot 241 & West ½ of Lot 242, N. Highlands Estates Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 23. Ricky Berry - 3032 Seneca Street (Rear Garage Only); East ½ of Lot 2 & West ½ of Lot 3, Square 13, Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 24. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 4546 North Street (Building 6); Lot A, Robert B. McCall Properties Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 25. Richard Investments, LLC 5436 Frey Street & Rear Garage; Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - District 07 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 26. Nancy Mangin 15516 E. Riverdale Avenue; Lot 8, Riverdale Subdivision - District 08 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 27. Charles C. Spillman 16420 Bristoe Avenue; Lot 83, O'Neal Place Subdivision - District 09 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 28. Martha Porche, Diane Davis, Cynthia Porche, & Vanessa Perkins 1862 Arizona Street; North 20' of Lot 33, Square 6, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 29. Barbara Lewis, Edward Robertson, & Edward McKee 280 W. Grant Street & Rear Shed; Lot 22, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 30. Alan Juderjahn 1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22, Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 31. Audrey Prater, Gathus Beauchamp, Rose Dadzie, Theras Beauchamp, Wilhelmina Beauchamp 234 W. Harrison Street & Rear Shed; Lot 12, Square 24, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 32. Joseph Dangerfield 238 W. Polk Street; East ½ of Lot 8, Square 28, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 33. Joseph Dangerfield 235 W. Polk Street; Lot 7, Square 30, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 34. Welcome Helena Andrews & Kristen Andrews 805 N. 9th Street; Lot 3, Square 294, Lake Park Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 35. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 228 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 36. MMP Enterprises, Inc. 224 S. 19th Street; Lot 11 & South 35' of Lot 10, Square 6, Fuqua-Lamon Town Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 37. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1852 & 1854 Kentucky Street; Lots 13 & 15, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $17,500.00, so as to provide services as BIP Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of 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/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of City of Baton Rouge/Baton Rouge Police Department to enter into a renewal Use Agreement with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Every year the NICB loans the Baton Rouge Police Department two(2) License Plate Readers(LPR) to be utilized to locate and the recovery of stolen vehicles and criminal investigations. By: Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Progressive Security Insurance as subrogee of Larry E. Williams for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $13,791.41, 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. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; transportation; and community outreach for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $129,959.05, for a total compensation not to exceed $344,798.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on October 28, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Elvin Sterling and Norma G. Sterling 5875 Stearns Street and Rear Shed; Lots 14 & 15, Square 53, Fortune Addition - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Edward A. Michel 2950 Dougherty Drive; Lot 38, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Claude Porter 3181 Winnebago Street; Lot 8, Square 1, Plank Road/Fairacre Farms Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) D. 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 (This item was deferred from the August 12, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Jonathan R. Young 2551 & 2553 Lobelia Street; Lot 6, Square 8, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Willie Robinson, Sr. & Malinda R. Robinson 952 Terrace Street; Northwest Portion of Lot 1, Swart Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Jeffrey Anderson A Certain Lot North of 20387 Reames Road; Tracts 8 & 9, Anderson Susie Griffin Tract - Subdivision - District 01 I. Rosalee M. Stewart, Mary Stewart, Debra Stewart, Cynthia Stewart, Rosemary Stewart, Charles W. Stewart, III, Craig Stewart, Bruce Stewart & Shavonne Stewart 9644 Gassie Street; Lot 34, Kelly Subdivision - District 02 J. Arzelia Norwood 8531 Edwin Street; Unknown Lot #, Square 3, Scotland Addition Subdivision - District 02 K. Stephen Beckham & Lionel Williams 2749 Tanner Street; Lot 25, Square 10, Paradise Park Subdivision - District 02 L. Bessie Carter Ball 9012 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot B, Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - District 02 M. Robert Spears & Henry Kemp 829 St. John Lane & Garage; Lots 14, 15, 16 & 17, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision - District 02 N. Gerald Charlet, Jr. & Susan Charlet 5635 St. Katherine Street; Lot 22, Brookstown Place Subdivision - District 05 O. Jamar Mims, Sr. 5850 Satinwood Drive; Lot 153, Merrydale North Subdivision - District 05 P. Marie Reado & Aldric Celestine 6537 Harry Drive; Lot 195, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 Q. Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington 1024 N. 28th Street; Lot 3, Square 15, Abramson Subdivision - District 07 R. Henrietta W. Allen 2959 Ontario Street & Rear Garage; Lot 17, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 S. Samuel Davis, Jr. & Beverly N. Davis 3823 Sherwood Street; Lot 227, N. Highland Heights Subdivision - District 07 T. Hattie Ricks, Lilly Perry, Helen Smalls, Lee Douglas, Annie Kimmons, Ella Douglas, Marie Douglas & Robert Douglas 1327 N. 44th Street; Lot 12, Square 34-A, Greenville Extension Subdivision - District 07 U. Gloria Trotter & Mark Ott 3524 Monroe Avenue (Garage & Shed Only); Lot 53, Belfort Subdivision - District 07 V. Alan Juderjahn 4628 Wilmot Street (Rear Shed Only); Lot 38, New Fairfields Subdivison - District 07 W. King Kador 2965 Ontario Street; Lot 18, Square 2, Victory Place Subdivision - District 07 X. Herbert Thomas & Gracie Thomas 3026 ½ Monroe Avenue (Garage Apartment); Lot 22, Square O, N. Fairfields Subdivision - District 07 Y. Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish 190 Ellwood Street; Lot 17, Square 3, Magnolia Place Subdivision - District 10 Z. James Frazier & Linda Frazier 3005 Dayton Street; Lot 22-A, Square 2, Dayton Subdivision - District 10 AA. Theron Foster 2096 Tennessee Street & Rear Shed; Lot 55, Square 12, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 BB. Louis Wendt 3233 Carlotta Street; North ½ of Lot 3, Square 4, Louisiana Terrace Subdivision - District 10 CC. John Oliney, Carrie Gaines & Yvonne Ray 1827 Kentucky Street; North ½ of Lot 8, Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 DD. Irma Reese & Ernest Junius 1831 Kentucky Street; South ½ of Lot 8, Square 15, South Baton Rouge - District 10 EE. David Everitt & Katie Everitt 3569 Alliquipa Street; Lot A, Square 102, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10 FF. Stephen Schneider, Jr. 1202 Park Boulevard - Northwest Portion of Lot 62, Swart Addition Subdivision - District 10 GG. Nevada Systems, Inc. 820 South Boulevard - Lot 4, Square 246, Swart Subdivision - District 10
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Standby Generator Installations for Sewer Lift Stations Project Number: 09-PS-BD-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110562 Account Number: 433.7578663.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: February 9, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend the contract for 237 days) Change Order Amount: $ 684,499.52 Original Contract Amount: $7,180,546.06 Net Previous Changes: $ 740,480.54 New Contract Amount: $8,605,526.12 Description: Increase generator size at pump stations including automatic transfer switches. Also includes modifications to the concrete pad, conduit and conductor size, and additional conduit and wire. Why Required: To increase generator size at multiple locations, including automatic transfer switches 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 4. Chlorine - Ton Containers for DPW Wastewater Treatment Plant Project A15-0610 - Account 410.7070413.632400& 410.7070433.632400 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises L.P. $158,340.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $191,100.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 5. Parishwide Pavement Re-marking Project 15-TS-CI-0029- Account 012.7027123002.6435500.0000000 ESTIMATE: $ 220,000.00 Highway Graphics, LLC** $220,200.00 6. Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project No. A15-1112 (Account No. 481.0940002.642210.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $300,000 Bidders Bid Amount TLG Janitorial Services $226,665.00 Empire Janitorial Sales & Service, LLC $234,292.77 Mason's Professional Cleaning Services, LLC $275,940.00 OOK Janitorial Services $287,568.90 Manhattan Maintenance Company $293,284.80 Enmon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Jani-King of Baton Rouge $346,107.60 SG Contracting $416,669.40 Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. $445,840.20 The Clean Sweep and Associates, Inc. $459,637.20 Cherish Home and Commercial Cleaning $473,040.00 Palaclos Marine & Industrial Coating Inc. $1,368,662.40 7. Interior Horticultural Services and seasonal decorations for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Project No. A15-0645 (Account No. 481.0940002.643550.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $65,000 Bidder Bid Amount Billy Heroman's Flowerland $39,990.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bill Kipf, Real Estate Appraiser for appraisal services associated with the Old Hammond Highway Improvements, Segment 2 project, being City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0028, in an amount not to exceed $78,176. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, L.L.C. to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Sacred Heart Phase 2 Ped Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project 15-SW-HC-0027 and the Old Hammond Hwy Ped. Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0026 in an amount not to exceed $45.310.35. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046315 - NOT TO EXCEED $31,810.35 146.7210042.652360.2045514 - NOT TO EXCEED $13,500.00) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. H. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with WTAA Engineers, LLC to provide surveys, and design services for the construction of the Cal Road and Eddie Robinson Drive Sidewalk Improvement projects, being City-Parish Project Nos. 15-SW-HC-0021 and 15-SW-HC-0023 in an amount not to exceed $40,663.00 (Account No.146.7210042.652360.2045914 ($24,924.50) AND 146.7210042.652360.2046014 ($15,738.50)) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Eustis Engineering Services, L.L.C., for professional services in connection with the City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion Geotechnical Services, being City-Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0955, in an amount not to exceed $139,820.00. (Account 337.7520335.652200.5983815) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC), by which they agree to pay 50% of the costs of the construction of the replacement roof at the Sports Academy, located at 1002 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge, LA, up to a maximum of $120,000 and allowing BREC to continue operation of the Sports Academy Program. By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Department of Environmental Services. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for the installation of a new sanitary sewer system, including a sewer pump station and sewer lines in conjunction with the construction of certain improvements along LA 3034 which is known locally as Sullivan Road and being more particularly identified as State Project No. H.002320, and F.A.P. No. H002300, Sullivan Road (Wax - Hooper). The DOTD shall be responsible for payment for construction and installation of the sewer system using funds allocated in Act 26 of the 2015 Regular Session. By: Director of Environmental Services. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015 and the Display of Fireworks lighting on December 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $34,000. (Account No. 012.7705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot, Inc. to provide consulting, labor, and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. P. Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of various ad valorem tax millage rates within certain taxing jurisdictions in the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Council Administrator. Q. Requesting a final report from the Planning Commission on the merits of amending the comprehensive plan (FUTUREBR) of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown for the segment of Perkins Road, between College/Lee Drive and Essen/Staring Lane. By: Councilman Delgado.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: A . 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. (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $200,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS - Director. C. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Sections 9:1001 and 9:1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add provisions for microbrewers and microdistillers, providing for the issuance of licenses for microbrewers and microdistillers, and setting the fees for the issuances of microbrewers and microdistillers licenses. By: Councilmembers Heck, Loupe, Amoroso and Marcelle D. Amending Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1003 and 9:1005 on the Code of Ordinances relating to on-site sampling licenses and special permits for on-site tasting, and providing for other related matters. By: Councilman Amoroso. E. Amending the provisions of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend Section 1004 (Organizations and Businesses Exempted from License Requirements), Subsection (A). By: Councilwoman Daniel. F. Amending the 2015 current expense and capital budgets so as to appropriate $500,000 for operating and capital needs of the Office of Community Development. By: Mayor-President/OCD Director. G. Amending the 2015 current expense budget to appropriate $100,000 for a professional services contract with Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services for Stephen Goldsmith, Senior Advisor to examine issues related to the Parish Prison, and authorizing execution of the agreement. By: Mayor-President. H. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to appropriate $500,000 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "Misdemeanor Detention Fund - Warrant Recall Fees" for the purpose of operating several misdemeanor jail roundups and to cover the cost of housing misdemeanor offenders; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the EBRP Sheriff's office to fund its cost for assisting with the operations of the misdemeanor jail. By: Mayor-President / Finance. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $838,530.00. This grant program allows for the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting Impaired Driving, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection and Under Age Drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $53,752.00 to participate in the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education Program (DARE)to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department certified DARE Officers to teach and instruct local area East Baton Rouge Parish school children on dangers and awareness of drugs. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By: Chief Of Police. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine and Co, Inc., D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $32,400.00 for a total amount not to exceed $117,400.00 for the contract period March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. To conduct Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; conduct Needs Assessment for Newly Diagnosed and Out of Care Populations; development of 2016-2019 Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $217,661.00 for a total amount not to exceed $581,661.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $27,931.00 for a total amount not to exceed $105,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program for an increase in the amount of $3,889.00 for a total amount not to exceed $72,389.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $108,200.00 for a total amount not to exceed $799,000.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $172,781.00 for a total amount not to exceed $588,669.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $149,300.00 for a total amount not to exceed $618,722.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $224,280.00 for a total amount not to exceed $636,192.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. S. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $10,681.70 for a total amount not to exceed $44,048.70 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. T. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $4,513.00 for a total amount not to exceed $77,450.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. U. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $2,556.00 for a total amount not to exceed $47,556.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. V. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $55,784.00 for a total amount not to exceed $197,467.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. W. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon the requested funds from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk/Judicial 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/Judicial Administrator. X. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Angela A. Landry in the amount of $51,900.00 so as to provides services as Substance Abuse Counselor for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, funding contingent upon Baton Rouge City Court receiving a Grant Award through Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and through Sobriety Court program income. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. Y. Establishing health insurance rates and plan design, effective January 1, 2016. By: Interim Human Resources Director. Z. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with CB&I Environmental Liability Solutions for engineering and consulting services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 in EPA Brownfield Assessment grant funds for the period of October 15, 2015 through September 30, 2018. By: Planning Director. AA. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents in the amount of $671,304.00 to conduct a Performance Partnership Pilot (P3) Pilot for disconnected youth on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge with U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS), and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). By: Mayor-President. BB. 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.
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Standby Generator Installations for Sewer Lift Stations Project Number: 09-PS-BD-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $10,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO110562 Account Number: 433.7578663.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: February 9, 2011 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) (extend the contract for 237 days) Change Order Amount: $ 684,499.52 Original Contract Amount: $7,180,546.06 Net Previous Changes: $ 740,480.54 New Contract Amount: $8,605,526.12 Description: Increase generator size at pump stations including automatic transfer switches. Also includes modifications to the concrete pad, conduit and conductor size, and additional conduit and wire. Why Required: To increase generator size at multiple locations, including automatic transfer switches 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 2. 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 Change Order Number: Four (4) Final Change Order Amount: $ 167,383.50 Original Contract Amount: $1,764,868.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 410,514.37 New Contract Amount: $2,342,766.37 Description: Field changes and reconcile quantities. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with applicable FAA standards. B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project 12-TS-CI-0048 - Account 012.7025001.643550.0000000- Council Award Date: September 12, 2012 Contractor: Southern Synergy, LLC Estimated Cost: $220,000.00 Contract Amount: $208,000.00 Total Change Orders (1): ($22,667.10) Final Cost: $185,332.90 Days Allocated: 201 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 14-02 (N. Ardenwood Dr.) Project 13-CR-ST-0053 - Account 147.7210012.647100.2010314 - Council Award Date: August 13, 2014 Contractor: F.G. Sullivan Jr. Contractor, L.L.C Estimated Cost: $2,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,578,167.80 Total Change Orders(2): $ 128,247.71 Final Cost: $1,449,920.09 Days Allocated: 168 Days Used: 201 Liquidated Damages: $25,200.00 4. Chlorine - Ton Containers for DPW Wastewater Treatment Plant Project A15-0610 - Account 410.7070413.632400& 410.7070433.632400 ESTIMATE: $190,000.00 **DPC Enterprises L.P. $158,340.00 **Harcos Chemicals Inc. $191,100.00 Brenntag Southwest Inc. $195,000.00 5. Parishwide Pavement Re-marking Project 15-TS-CI-0029- Account 012.7027123002.6435500.0000000 ESTIMATE: $ 220,000.00 Highway Graphics, LLC** $220,200.00 6. Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project No. A15-1112 (Account No. 481.0940002.642210.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $300,000 Bidders Bid Amount TLG Janitorial Services $226,665.00 Empire Janitorial Sales & Service, LLC $234,292.77 Mason's Professional Cleaning Services, LLC $275,940.00 OOK Janitorial Services $287,568.90 Manhattan Maintenance Company $293,284.80 Enmon Enterprises LLC d/b/a Jani-King of Baton Rouge $346,107.60 SG Contracting $416,669.40 Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. $445,840.20 The Clean Sweep and Associates, Inc. $459,637.20 Cherish Home and Commercial Cleaning $473,040.00 Palaclos Marine & Industrial Coating Inc. $1,368,662.40 7. Interior Horticultural Services and seasonal decorations for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport - Project No. A15-0645 (Account No. 481.0940002.643550.0000000). By: Director of Aviation. Estimate: $65,000 Bidder Bid Amount Billy Heroman's Flowerland $39,990.00 D. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bill Kipf, Real Estate Appraiser for appraisal services associated with the Old Hammond Highway Improvements, Segment 2 project, being City-Parish Project No. 06-CS-HC-0028, in an amount not to exceed $78,176. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. E. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Picardy-Perkins Connector Phase 1 project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Account No. 374.7260442.652200.5924406) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bonton Associates, L.L.C. to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Sacred Heart Phase 2 Ped Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project 15-SW-HC-0027 and the Old Hammond Hwy Ped. Improvements Project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-HC-0026 in an amount not to exceed $45.310.35. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046315 - NOT TO EXCEED $31,810.35 146.7210042.652360.2045514 - NOT TO EXCEED $13,500.00) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage. H. Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with WTAA Engineers, LLC to provide surveys, and design services for the construction of the Cal Road and Eddie Robinson Drive Sidewalk Improvement projects, being City-Parish Project Nos. 15-SW-HC-0021 and 15-SW-HC-0023 in an amount not to exceed $40,663.00 (Account No.146.7210042.652360.2045914 ($24,924.50) AND 146.7210042.652360.2046014 ($15,738.50)) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Eustis Engineering Services, L.L.C., for professional services in connection with the City of Baton Rouge Dock Expansion Geotechnical Services, being City-Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0955, in an amount not to exceed $139,820.00. (Account 337.7520335.652200.5983815) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC), by which they agree to pay 50% of the costs of the construction of the replacement roof at the Sports Academy, located at 1002 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge, LA, up to a maximum of $120,000 and allowing BREC to continue operation of the Sports Academy Program. By: Director of Buildings and Grounds. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with TRC Engineers, Inc. w/subconsultants: Aquaterra Engineering, LLC; LandSource Incorporated; Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc.; and Monroe & Corie, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades, North Forced System Capacity Improvements, NFW-C-0004 (Hooper Storage/Equalization), Project No. 09-PS-UF-0007 in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Account No. 433.7578633.752200.6087510) By: Department of Environmental Services. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), that provides for the installation of a new sanitary sewer system, including a sewer pump station and sewer lines in conjunction with the construction of certain improvements along LA 3034 which is known locally as Sullivan Road and being more particularly identified as State Project No. H.002320, and F.A.P. No. H002300, Sullivan Road (Wax - Hooper). The DOTD shall be responsible for payment for construction and installation of the sewer system using funds allocated in Act 26 of the 2015 Regular Session. By: Director of Environmental Services. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015 and the Display of Fireworks lighting on December 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $34,000. (Account No. 012.7705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement with Christmas Depot, Inc. to provide consulting, labor, and equipment for the Festival of Lights event on December 4, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.705010.648600) By: Director of Maintenance. P. Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of various ad valorem tax millage rates within certain taxing jurisdictions in the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Council Administrator. Q. Requesting a final report from the Planning Commission on the merits of amending the comprehensive plan (FUTUREBR) of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown for the segment of Perkins Road, between College/Lee Drive and Essen/Staring Lane. By: Councilman Delgado.
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