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 November 10, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 18, 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. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 26, 2015 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 8, 2015) 2. Adopting the revised 2016 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 26, 2015; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 8, 2015) 3. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part III (Vacation & Sick Leave) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend the provisions regarding leave to exclude the Mayor-President commencing with the term of office on January 1, 2017. By: Councilman Boe’. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) 4. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $1,816,000 for various purposes from the proceeds of the BP Settlement and parking revenue reserves, and further authorizing the transfer of $4,700,000 from completed or abandoned projects for the renovation of the Terrace Street pump station. (Budget Supplement 8497) By: Mayor-President. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) 5. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $31,345 per year for the property located at 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA# 2014-1198 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) CONDEMNATIONS: None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of fifty-eight thousand, nine hundred thirty-three dollars ($58,933.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By: City Constable. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 2. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon receiving the requested funds from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence 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. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Capital Region Planning Commission in the amount of up to $45,000 to provide technical assistance in the areas of public involvement, land use, socio-economic planning and mapping for 2015-2016. By: Planning Director. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the current contractual agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America for inmates' medical lab testing to an amount not to exceed $130,000 (Account No. 012.5240001.641300.). By: EMS - Director. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell in the amount of $31,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, funding is contingent upon receiving an award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; 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 $40,310, for a total compensation not to exceed $255,149.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of Mayor-President. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 7. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Darlene Duncan vs. City/Parish", No. 538,411 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,102.50, for a total amount of $35,057.50, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100.) * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Emmett J. Boudreaux, The Law Office of Emmett J. Boudreaux) By: Parish Attorney. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015)
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Bernard M. Kibodi 636 N. 39th Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Manuel Gaines & Clara Z. Gaines 2527 72nd Avenue; Lot 34, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D. James Lavy & Ida C. Lavy 1763 Snipe Street; Lot 16, Square 108(1), North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 and September 23, 2015 Council Meetings) E. Shelissa Joseph 5238 Annette Street; Lot 76, Brookstown Place - District 05 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Eugene Williams 6545 Kerr Street; Lot 46, Airline Terrace Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Gladys Walls 2561 Dayton Drive; Southeast 31' of Lot 2 & South 100' of Lots 3 & 4, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1442 Jordan Street & Rear Garage; Lot 18, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) I. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1440 Jordan Street; Lot 19, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) J. Bruce M. Kinchen & Krystal M. Kinchen 5333 Lemonwood Drive; Lot 94, St. Gerard Place Two Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015, October 14, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) L. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 241; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 M. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 242; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 N. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 243; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 O. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 244; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 P. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 245; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Q. Renate K. Odum 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 246; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 R. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 247; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 S. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 248; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 T. John Eads & Marie Eads 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 291; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 U. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 292; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 V. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 293; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 W. City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 294; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 X. Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 295; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Y. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 296; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Z. John Bernard & Stephanie Bernard (Baum) 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 297; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 AA. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 298; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING: A. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2016. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. B. Amending Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, which regulates the Pretreatment of Pollutants by Industrial Users and was last updated in 1990, to further establish uniform and streamlined permitting and compliance requirements, enforcement procedures, incorporate new pretreatment industry standards, technologies and practices, and maintain consistency with applicable federal and state guidelines. By: Director of Environmental Services. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with Renaissance Park, LLC for an off-site storage space located at 415 N. 15th Street, Suite 2-A located on the 2nd floor containing approximately 15,280 square feet, in anticipation of remediation and demolition of the current River Center Branch Library and construction of the replacement River Center Branch Library. By: EBRP Library Director. D. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 4th quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. E. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Fraternity Street Bridge Replacement Over Monte Sano Bayou, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0004. By: Parish Attorney. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with National Housing & Community Development Organization, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $400,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Choctaw Lodge GP, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the rehabilitation of the Choctaw Lodge Apartments at 4115, 4150 and 4202 Mohican-Prescott Crossover, for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $475,700.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale or rent to low income persons on 24th Street in Parkview Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $349,835.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low income persons on McKinley Street in South Baton Rouge Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in the amount of $2,501,935. This grant covers the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. By: Chief Administrative Director of LWDB.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot P, Square 21, University Place Milton E. Otis, Sr. Avenue F Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,013.87 High bidder: Milton E. Otis, Sr. $1,000.00 Intended use: Add to my adjacent land. B. Lot A, Square 49, University Place Milton E. Otis, Sr. Avenue I Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 793.96 High bidder: Marcus Stallion $1,000.00 Intended use: Build on it. C. Lot 3, Swart Addition Walter and Adrian Mayes 739 Cotton Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 800.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,115.84 High bidder: George Newman $4,200.00 Intended use: Renovate, potential rental. D. Lot 9, Square 9, Delphine Place Samuel L. Wilson, Jr. 2461 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $30,000.00 Taxes Due $26,588.16 High bidder: George Newman $30,000.00 Intended use: Renovate, potential rental. E. Lot 1-A, Square 52, Bank Lionel Stallion 68th Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,071.41 High bidder: Lionel Stallion $1,400.00 Intended use: Add on to my property, fence it. F. Lot 23, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Shemika Mayfield 2322 Georgia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 350.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,313.03 High bidder: George Newman $15,000.00 Intended use: Potential Rental. G. Lot 24, Clark Subdivision Denise Harris-Smith 1726 Oleander Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000 .00 Taxes Due $ 2,214.41 High bidder: Dominique Banks $11,500.00 Intended use: Remodel. H. Lot 9, Square 6, Favrot Denise Harris-Smith South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 647.00 High bidder: George Newman $7,500.00 Intended use: Building small home. I. Lot 2, Sq. B, Zion City Dan Hoskins (7818) Plank Road Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,867.55 High bidder: Leslie Johnson $1,000.00 Intended use: Rehab, sell. J. Lot 23, Sq. 42, Monte Sano Highland Farms L. Lee/ S. Ginn Denham Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 661.91 High bidder: George Newman $450.00 Intended use: Building small home. K. Lot 57, Square 2, Richmond Park Voltaire Sterling 1148 North 32nd Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 900.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,643.73 High bidder: Her Records, Inc. $1,700.00 Intended use: Fix it up and rent. L. Lot 10, Square 1, Belleview High Voltage, L.L.C. South Eugene Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,339.08 High bidder: George Newman $28,000.00 Intended use: Potential for small home.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS: A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Laurie Marien, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment) Runoff Ballot: April Hawthorn Jayme Ellender (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: South Boulevard/St. Joseph Street/25th Street/North Acadian Thwy Area Upgrades Project Number: 08-GS-ST-015B & 09-GS-UF-008B Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140021 Account Number: 434.7578263.752400.6087341; 442.7578263.752400.6087341 Council Award Date: November 13, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (one) Change Order Amount: $925,122.21 Original Contract Amount: $7,539,372.75 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $8,464,494.96 Description: Additional work due to unforeseen conditions.at Pump Station 59 and flowable concrete backfill per US Army Corps of Engineers Permit Requirements. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions and meet permit requirements METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 13 2. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140950 Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (three) Change Order Amount: $ 286,813.81 Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $ (865,389.81) New Contract Amount: $11,410,507.50 Description: Jack & Bore on Bienville and Capital Heights, eliminate open/cut; Pipe Bursting on Capital Heights, eliminate open/cut; Modification to Contract Quantities;connection at Manhole STA 300+78.84 Why Required: To modify the contract quantities 3. Project Title: Plank Rd.- Port Hudson- Pride Rd. Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-036B Original Estimated Cost: $1,537,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150416 Account Number: 443.7578233.752400.6087379 Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: Magnolia Construction Company, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (one) (final) Change Order Amount: $(182,744.95) Original Contract Amount: $1,052,619.55 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $869,874.60 Description: temporary relocation and permanent tie-ins of sewer force mains found in the field, credit for removal of geotextile fabric from project scope, demobilization and remobilization due to unforeseen conflict and one year warranty for all concrete driveways. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions, owner initiated credit and facilitate closure METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 14 B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Plank Road- Port Hudson-Pride Rd Sewer Area Upgrades Project 11-FM-MS-036B - Account 443.7578233.752400.60847379- Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: Magnolia Construction Company, LLC. Estimated Cost: $1,537,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,052,619.55 Total Change Orders (1): ($182,744.95) Final Cost: $869,874.60 Days Allocated: 180 Days Used: 180 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-12 Elain Dr & W Darryl Pkwy Project 14-CR-ST-0029 - Account 147.7210012.2010615 ESTIMATE: $475,000.00 **Barriere Construction Co. $ 460,234.00 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Airline Highway Pipeline Projects (Group B) Project 10-GS-MS-007B- Account 443.7578223.752400.6087364 ESTIMATE: $16,000,000.00 Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. $13,997,420.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $15,312,420.24 Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. $15,518,549.65 *Boone Services LLC $16,257,590.66 D. Authorizing Mark Leblanc, the Assistant Public Works Director for Capital Improvements, to prepare status reports, prepare and submit budget amendments, request reimbursement and such other administrative tasks as may be required in connection with the state of Louisiana Clean Water State Revolving Loan Program, North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Project, being Project no. CS221918-01. By: Department of Environmental Services. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 15 E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with SSO Program Rehabilitation Design and Survey Support Services, Project No. 08-AR-UF-0015 in an amount not to exceed $289,000.00. By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplement agreement to the annual contract A14-0927 to a add an additional $30,954.00 for the landscape maintenance of various public building sites from December 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $92,328.00. By: Director of Maintenance. G. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Amending Ordinance 16042, adopted August 12, 2015 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 3, Precinct 28 A & B from Forest Park BREC located at 13900 S. Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 to Fairwood Branch Library located at 12910 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, La. 70816; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Registrar of Voters. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Amy Mitchell-Smith for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission to increase the total compensation to $24,650 and extend the term to December 31, 2015. By: Mayor-President.
ADJOURNMENT
Nov 24, 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 November 10, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of November 18, 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. Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 26, 2015 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 8, 2015) 2. Adopting the revised 2016 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 26, 2015; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By: Interim Human Resources Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 8, 2015) 3. Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part III (Vacation & Sick Leave) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, so as to amend the provisions regarding leave to exclude the Mayor-President commencing with the term of office on January 1, 2017. By: Councilman Boe’. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) 4. Amending the 2015 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and the Plan of Government. By: Mayor-President/Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015 5. Amending the 2015 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $1,816,000 for various purposes from the proceeds of the BP Settlement and parking revenue reserves, and further authorizing the transfer of $4,700,000 from completed or abandoned projects for the renovation of the Terrace Street pump station. (Budget Supplement 8497) By: Mayor-President. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) 5. Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $31,345 per year for the property located at 500 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA# 2014-1198 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. (Introduce for public hearing on December 9, 2015) CONDEMNATIONS: None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: None. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: None. D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of fifty-eight thousand, nine hundred thirty-three dollars ($58,933.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. By: City Constable. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 2. Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award contingent upon receiving the requested funds from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence 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. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 3. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Capital Region Planning Commission in the amount of up to $45,000 to provide technical assistance in the areas of public involvement, land use, socio-economic planning and mapping for 2015-2016. By: Planning Director. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the current contractual agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America for inmates' medical lab testing to an amount not to exceed $130,000 (Account No. 012.5240001.641300.). By: EMS - Director. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell in the amount of $31,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, funding is contingent upon receiving an award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 6. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for case management; educational, career and job assistance; 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 $40,310, for a total compensation not to exceed $255,149.00; and to amend the timeframe of said contract to end September 30, 2016. By: Office of Mayor-President. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015) 7. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Darlene Duncan vs. City/Parish", No. 538,411 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,102.50, for a total amount of $35,057.50, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100.) * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of Record is Emmett J. Boudreaux, The Law Office of Emmett J. Boudreaux) By: Parish Attorney. (Introduce for public hearing December 9, 2015)
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Alan W. Juderjahn 4586 Byron Street; Lot 23, Square 5, N. Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Bernard M. Kibodi 636 N. 39th Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 2, Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Manuel Gaines & Clara Z. Gaines 2527 72nd Avenue; Lot 34, Woodaire Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 Council Meeting) D. James Lavy & Ida C. Lavy 1763 Snipe Street; Lot 16, Square 108(1), North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the July 22, 2015 and September 23, 2015 Council Meetings) E. Shelissa Joseph 5238 Annette Street; Lot 76, Brookstown Place - District 05 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) F. Eugene Williams 6545 Kerr Street; Lot 46, Airline Terrace Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Gladys Walls 2561 Dayton Drive; Southeast 31' of Lot 2 & South 100' of Lots 3 & 4, Square 5, Scott Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 23, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1442 Jordan Street & Rear Garage; Lot 18, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) I. Darrell W. Moses, Sr. 1440 Jordan Street; Lot 19, Square 99, N. Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 02 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) J. Bruce M. Kinchen & Krystal M. Kinchen 5333 Lemonwood Drive; Lot 94, St. Gerard Place Two Subdivision - Council District 05 (This item was deferred from the August 26, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) K. Etta K. Hearn 1171 Monet Street; Lot 50, Melrose East Subdivision - District 06 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015, October 14, 2015 and October 28, 2015 Council Meetings) L. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 241; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 M. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 242; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 N. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 243; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 O. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 244; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 P. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 245; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Q. Renate K. Odum 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 246; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 R. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 247; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 S. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 248; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 T. John Eads & Marie Eads 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 291; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 U. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 292; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 V. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 293; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 W. City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 294; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 X. Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 295; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Y. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 296; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 Z. John Bernard & Stephanie Bernard (Baum) 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 297; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06 AA. Dox Apartments, LLC 10950 Darryl Dr., Apt. 298; Lot 2-A, Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 06
PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING: A. Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2016. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.44 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.22 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .90 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) .29 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 3.84 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By: Finance Director. B. Amending Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, which regulates the Pretreatment of Pollutants by Industrial Users and was last updated in 1990, to further establish uniform and streamlined permitting and compliance requirements, enforcement procedures, incorporate new pretreatment industry standards, technologies and practices, and maintain consistency with applicable federal and state guidelines. By: Director of Environmental Services. C. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with Renaissance Park, LLC for an off-site storage space located at 415 N. 15th Street, Suite 2-A located on the 2nd floor containing approximately 15,280 square feet, in anticipation of remediation and demolition of the current River Center Branch Library and construction of the replacement River Center Branch Library. By: EBRP Library Director. D. Presentation by the Division of Human Development and Services, Head Start and Early Head Start Program, to provide programmatic 4th quarter updates on the 2015 Head Start/Early Head Start program year. By: DHDS Director. E. Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Fraternity Street Bridge Replacement Over Monte Sano Bayou, being City/Parish project no. C/P 13-BR-LA-0004. By: Parish Attorney. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with National Housing & Community Development Organization, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants in Fortune Addition and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $400,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Choctaw Lodge GP, LLC, as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the rehabilitation of the Choctaw Lodge Apartments at 4115, 4150 and 4202 Mohican-Prescott Crossover, for rent to low-to-moderate income tenants, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $475,700.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale or rent to low income persons on 24th Street in Parkview Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $349,835.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, for a loan to assist with the development of single-family housing for sale to low income persons on McKinley Street in South Baton Rouge Subdivision, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. By: Urban Development Director. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Baton Rouge Workforce Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) in the amount of $2,501,935. This grant covers the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. By: Chief Administrative Director of LWDB.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot P, Square 21, University Place Milton E. Otis, Sr. Avenue F Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,013.87 High bidder: Milton E. Otis, Sr. $1,000.00 Intended use: Add to my adjacent land. B. Lot A, Square 49, University Place Milton E. Otis, Sr. Avenue I Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 793.96 High bidder: Marcus Stallion $1,000.00 Intended use: Build on it. C. Lot 3, Swart Addition Walter and Adrian Mayes 739 Cotton Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 800.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,115.84 High bidder: George Newman $4,200.00 Intended use: Renovate, potential rental. D. Lot 9, Square 9, Delphine Place Samuel L. Wilson, Jr. 2461 Spain Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $30,000.00 Taxes Due $26,588.16 High bidder: George Newman $30,000.00 Intended use: Renovate, potential rental. E. Lot 1-A, Square 52, Bank Lionel Stallion 68th Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,071.41 High bidder: Lionel Stallion $1,400.00 Intended use: Add on to my property, fence it. F. Lot 23, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Shemika Mayfield 2322 Georgia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 350.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $15,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,313.03 High bidder: George Newman $15,000.00 Intended use: Potential Rental. G. Lot 24, Clark Subdivision Denise Harris-Smith 1726 Oleander Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000 .00 Taxes Due $ 2,214.41 High bidder: Dominique Banks $11,500.00 Intended use: Remodel. H. Lot 9, Square 6, Favrot Denise Harris-Smith South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 647.00 High bidder: George Newman $7,500.00 Intended use: Building small home. I. Lot 2, Sq. B, Zion City Dan Hoskins (7818) Plank Road Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,867.55 High bidder: Leslie Johnson $1,000.00 Intended use: Rehab, sell. J. Lot 23, Sq. 42, Monte Sano Highland Farms L. Lee/ S. Ginn Denham Street Metro Council District 05 - Edwards Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 661.91 High bidder: George Newman $450.00 Intended use: Building small home. K. Lot 57, Square 2, Richmond Park Voltaire Sterling 1148 North 32nd Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 900.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,643.73 High bidder: Her Records, Inc. $1,700.00 Intended use: Fix it up and rent. L. Lot 10, Square 1, Belleview High Voltage, L.L.C. South Eugene Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,339.08 High bidder: George Newman $28,000.00 Intended use: Potential for small home.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS: A. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Laurie Marien, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Rural Appointment) Runoff Ballot: April Hawthorn Jayme Ellender (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
ITEMS: A. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: South Boulevard/St. Joseph Street/25th Street/North Acadian Thwy Area Upgrades Project Number: 08-GS-ST-015B & 09-GS-UF-008B Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140021 Account Number: 434.7578263.752400.6087341; 442.7578263.752400.6087341 Council Award Date: November 13, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (one) Change Order Amount: $925,122.21 Original Contract Amount: $7,539,372.75 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $8,464,494.96 Description: Additional work due to unforeseen conditions.at Pump Station 59 and flowable concrete backfill per US Army Corps of Engineers Permit Requirements. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions and meet permit requirements METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 13 2. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140950 Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (three) Change Order Amount: $ 286,813.81 Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $ (865,389.81) New Contract Amount: $11,410,507.50 Description: Jack & Bore on Bienville and Capital Heights, eliminate open/cut; Pipe Bursting on Capital Heights, eliminate open/cut; Modification to Contract Quantities;connection at Manhole STA 300+78.84 Why Required: To modify the contract quantities 3. Project Title: Plank Rd.- Port Hudson- Pride Rd. Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-036B Original Estimated Cost: $1,537,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150416 Account Number: 443.7578233.752400.6087379 Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: Magnolia Construction Company, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (one) (final) Change Order Amount: $(182,744.95) Original Contract Amount: $1,052,619.55 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $869,874.60 Description: temporary relocation and permanent tie-ins of sewer force mains found in the field, credit for removal of geotextile fabric from project scope, demobilization and remobilization due to unforeseen conflict and one year warranty for all concrete driveways. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions, owner initiated credit and facilitate closure METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 14 B. FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Plank Road- Port Hudson-Pride Rd Sewer Area Upgrades Project 11-FM-MS-036B - Account 443.7578233.752400.60847379- Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: Magnolia Construction Company, LLC. Estimated Cost: $1,537,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,052,619.55 Total Change Orders (1): ($182,744.95) Final Cost: $869,874.60 Days Allocated: 180 Days Used: 180 Liquidated Damages: None C. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-12 Elain Dr & W Darryl Pkwy Project 14-CR-ST-0029 - Account 147.7210012.2010615 ESTIMATE: $475,000.00 **Barriere Construction Co. $ 460,234.00 (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 Council Meeting) 2. Airline Highway Pipeline Projects (Group B) Project 10-GS-MS-007B- Account 443.7578223.752400.6087364 ESTIMATE: $16,000,000.00 Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. $13,997,420.50 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $15,312,420.24 Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. $15,518,549.65 *Boone Services LLC $16,257,590.66 D. Authorizing Mark Leblanc, the Assistant Public Works Director for Capital Improvements, to prepare status reports, prepare and submit budget amendments, request reimbursement and such other administrative tasks as may be required in connection with the state of Louisiana Clean Water State Revolving Loan Program, North Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Project, being Project no. CS221918-01. By: Department of Environmental Services. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2015 P a g e 15 E. Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with SSO Program Rehabilitation Design and Survey Support Services, Project No. 08-AR-UF-0015 in an amount not to exceed $289,000.00. By: Director of Environmental Services. F. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplement agreement to the annual contract A14-0927 to a add an additional $30,954.00 for the landscape maintenance of various public building sites from December 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $92,328.00. By: Director of Maintenance. G. Requesting the Planning Commission conduct a study of "Rural" zoned properties on Highland Road between Siegen Lane and I-10, and on Pecue Lane between Perkins Road and Highland Road, to determine the appropriateness of rezoning these properties to "REA1". By: Councilman Loupe. (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) H. Amending Ordinance 16042, adopted August 12, 2015 which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 of East Baton Rouge Parish and designated polling places, so as to change the polling location of Ward 3, Precinct 28 A & B from Forest Park BREC located at 13900 S. Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 to Fairwood Branch Library located at 12910 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, La. 70816; and re-establish designated polling locations for all other precincts within the parish of East Baton Rouge. By: Registrar of Voters. I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Amy Mitchell-Smith for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission to increase the total compensation to $24,650 and extend the term to December 31, 2015. By: Mayor-President.
ADJOURNMENT