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 24, 2015, The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 1, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of December 2, 2015 and Special Budget Meeting of December 8, 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. An Ordinance creating the North Baton Rouge Economic Opportunity Zone, an economic development district within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; defining the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by Title 33, Chapter 27, Part II of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilman Delgado. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016 2. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund a remittance of sales and use tax on invoiced sales that were reported timely and then canceled by the customer for the audit period May 1, 2015 through May 31, 2015 to Liebherr Cranes, Inc., in the amount of $210,354.13, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 15, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 898.32 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 2. Lot 16, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,354.1 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 3. Lot 9 pt.+, Square 1, Johnstown Troy and Stacie Jackson Mary Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,482.16 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 4. Tract D, Section 9, Township 7 South Michael Leggett 1640 O'Neal Lane Metro Council District 08- Amoroso Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $875,000.00 Taxes Due $217,508.37 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 5. Lot 31, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Gregory Julien 343 West McKinley Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,509.94 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 6. Lot 17, Square 3, Capital Heights Jennifer L. Kennison 3959 Capital Heights Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 3,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $148,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,302.98 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 7. Lot 2-B-1-B-1-A, Foster Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. (11770) Foster Road Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 40,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,807.20 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 8. Lot 358, Melrose East Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Rembrandt Avenue Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,938.41 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 9. Lot I, Square 49, Nicaraqua Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. North 11th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,991.99 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 10. Lot 1, Shady Grove Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $15,970.36 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 11. Lot 2, Shady Grove Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,377.56 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 12. Lot 38, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard C. Roberson Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 671.21 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-10-15 FUTUREBR Transportation Element Amendment- Major Street Plan To amend the Comprehensive Plan so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown from 125 feet to no less than 90 feet for the segment of Perkins Road between College/Lee Drive to Staring /Essen Lane. Sections 42, 43, 52, 53 and 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 2. Case 54-15 9218 Jefferson Highway To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to UDD4 (Urban Design District Four) on property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, north of Pine Park Drive on Lot 2 of Pine Park Subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 3. Case 55-15 2254 Gardere Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to NO (Neighborhood Office) on property located at the east quadrant of the intersection of Gardere Lane and Christian Paul Avenue on Lot 14 of Sable Chase Subdivision. Section 41, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 4. Case 56-15 8860 Highland Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A3.1 (Limited Residential) on property located on the south side of Highland Road, west of Staring Lane on Lot E-1-A. Section 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 5. Case 57-15 8160 Pecue Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to LC3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located on the west side of Pecue Lane, south of Woodridge Place on Lot 8. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 6. RV-11-15 Revocation of portions of a 15 foot public sewer servitude, located on Tract Z-1-A of Bocage Circle Townhomes and Larimore Tract. (Council District-11 Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Anthonio Anderson, vs. City of Baton Rouge Shawn Delaney, No. 621,998 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $23,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.48, for a total amount of $24,511.48, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.) *This matter may be discussed in Executive session.(Counsel of record, The Law Offices of Dathan L. Hill, PLLC, Dathan L. Hill) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016
Addendum Item
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Herbert Thomas & Gracie Thomas 3026 ½ Monroe Avenue (Garage Apartment); Lot 22, Square O, N. Fairfields Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. 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, October 28, 2015 and November 24, 2015 Council Meetings)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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’.
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, October 14, 2015 and November 10, 2015 Council Meetings)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
M. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sewer impact fees to The Cottages at Southfork LLC in the amount of $68,800 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sewer impact fee revenues. By: Parish Attorney. N. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of traffic impact fees to The Cottages at Southfork LLC in the amount of $14,072.00 with the cost of such refund to be charged against traffic impact fee revenues. By: Parish Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS: VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mickey Parenton, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: Mickey Parenton (Received request for reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) C. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) D. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Vernon Humphries who resigned. This term expires January 12, 2017. Current Ballot: Diane Fletcher
PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dave Besse, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Ercel Placide
ITEMS: CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Little Farm Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-036A & 11-PS-MS-035A Original Estimated Cost: $2,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131446 Account Number: 412.7570913.752400.7082041; 412.7570914.752400.7082041 Council Award Date: June 16, 2013 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Final) (extend contract for 90 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 93,866.91 Original Contract Amount: $1,856,889.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $1,950,755.91 Description: Additional work due to unforeseen conditions. Conflicts with gas lines, unsuitable ground conditions, and fabrication of ramp access. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions and meet project requirements 2. Project Title: Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2 Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141907 Account Number: 374.7260512.652310.5925412 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) Change Order Amount: $ 183,599.56 Original Contract Amount: $3,870,338.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 97,615.11 New Contract Amount: $4,151,552.67 Description: To add the following item: 9900019 Permanent Roundabout Lighting and 9050103 Plastic Legends and Symbols (only) Why Required: To make the change as requested above.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Little Farm Sewer Area Upgrades Project 11-FM-MS-036A & 11-PS-MS-035A - Account 412.7570913.752400.7082041; 412.7570914.752400.7082041 - Council Award Date: June 26, 2013 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $2,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,856,899.00 Total Change Orders (1): $ 93,866.91 Final Cost: $1,950,755.91 Days Allocated: 390 Days Used: 390 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Streetscape Improvements Florida Street (River Road - Third St.) And Lafayette Street (Main St. - Convection St.) Project 15-SW-DD-0002 - Account 345.7546015.652300.8080300 Estimate: $230,000.00 **Hardrock Construction, LLC. $251,268.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc $565,385.65 2. Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I Project 14-AR-MS-0033 - Account 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 433.7578143.752400.6077228 ESTIMATE: $4,700,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $4,674,811.16 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $4,712,529.80 ***Wharton-Smith, Inc. $5,368,916.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $5,467,470.45 3. Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-02 Project 2013-02 - Account 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek) 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Morvant (1) over Drainage Bayou) 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Morvant (2) over Drainage Bayou) 152.7523076.652330.5230009 (Milldale over Beaver Bayou) 145.7523076.652330.5230009 (Milldale over Beaver Bayou) ESTIMATE: $ 2,116,881.74 *Coastal Bridge Company LLC $2,652,418.80 **Guinn Construction, LLC $3,343,726.87 *JB James Construction LLC $3,527,733.42 4. Maribel Drive Bridge Replacement Over Hurricane Creek Project 13-BR-LA-0005 - Account 152.7523046.643540.5230009 ESTIMATE: $813,960.00 * Coastal Bridge Company LLC $1,088,354.00 ** Guinn Construction, LLC $1,442,754.00 * JB James Construction LLC $1,456,007.00 5. Elevator Modernization for East and West Municipal Garage Structures Project 15-ASC-CP-0938- Account 407.7605000.647600.000000 ESTIMATE: $280,000.00 (Bids to be received December 8, 2015) 6. Remediation and Demolition of Municipal & Public Defender Buildings Project 15-ASC-CP-0853 - Account 012.7001000.652300.4000000 (Bids to be received December 8, 2015)
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with the NWWTP Sustainability Project, Project No. 13-TP-MS-0045 in an amount of $257,100.00. (Account No. 441.7579023.752200.6140401) By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services (General Retainer Contract) being Project No. 15-PI-MS-0041, for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00. The term of each contract will be for a one year period, with an option to renew annually for up to a total of three (3) years.(Account No.411.7570203.752400.6070150; 434.7570203.752400.6070150; 442.7570203.752400.6070150) By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($2,300,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($200,000)) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage.
Rescinding and canceling resolution number 51844 and rejecting all bids for city-parish project Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-12 Elain Dr & Darryl Pkwy project number 14-CR-ST-0029. By: Director of Transportation and Drainage.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Star Services for HVAC System Maintenance to commence January 1, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $190,000 at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Account No. 481.0940002.643550) By: Director of Aviation.
Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 and November 10, 2015 Council Meetings)
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of Parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the election held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a $32.00 service charge, for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the election held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the public meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of the 11.1 ad valorem tax millage rate within the Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing and directing the Council Administrator-Treasurer to create openings in our Board and Commission system to accept on-line applications for the vacancies that will exist on the Metropolitan Council and follow the same process as appointing Board and Commission members. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Amy Mitchell-Smith for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission in the amount of $90,000 for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President.
P. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Central Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase thermal imaging cameras in the amount of $19,500, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Central Fire District. Q. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. R. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Pride Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Pride Fire District. S. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Brownsfield Fire District. T. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire District.
ADJOURNMENT
Dec 09, 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 24, 2015, The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 1, 2015, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of December 2, 2015 and Special Budget Meeting of December 8, 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. An Ordinance creating the North Baton Rouge Economic Opportunity Zone, an economic development district within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; defining the boundaries thereof in accordance with and as authorized by Title 33, Chapter 27, Part II of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the district, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilman Delgado. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016 2. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund a remittance of sales and use tax on invoiced sales that were reported timely and then canceled by the customer for the audit period May 1, 2015 through May 31, 2015 to Liebherr Cranes, Inc., in the amount of $210,354.13, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: None. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 15, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 898.32 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 2. Lot 16, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,354.1 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 3. Lot 9 pt.+, Square 1, Johnstown Troy and Stacie Jackson Mary Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,482.16 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 4. Tract D, Section 9, Township 7 South Michael Leggett 1640 O'Neal Lane Metro Council District 08- Amoroso Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $875,000.00 Taxes Due $217,508.37 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 5. Lot 31, Square 102, South Baton Rouge Gregory Julien 343 West McKinley Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,509.94 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 6. Lot 17, Square 3, Capital Heights Jennifer L. Kennison 3959 Capital Heights Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Marcelle Initial Bid Amount $ 3,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $148,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,302.98 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 7. Lot 2-B-1-B-1-A, Foster Place Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. (11770) Foster Road Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 40,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,807.20 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 8. Lot 358, Melrose East Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Rembrandt Avenue Metro Council District 06 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 2,938.41 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 9. Lot I, Square 49, Nicaraqua Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. North 11th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,991.99 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 10. Lot 1, Shady Grove Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $15,970.36 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 11. Lot 2, Shady Grove Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,377.56 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. 12. Lot 38, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Leonard C. Roberson Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 671.21 Bids received January 20, 2016. Introduce for public hearing January 27, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-10-15 FUTUREBR Transportation Element Amendment- Major Street Plan To amend the Comprehensive Plan so as to amend the Major Street Plan by reducing the right of way width shown from 125 feet to no less than 90 feet for the segment of Perkins Road between College/Lee Drive to Staring /Essen Lane. Sections 42, 43, 52, 53 and 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 2. Case 54-15 9218 Jefferson Highway To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to UDD4 (Urban Design District Four) on property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, north of Pine Park Drive on Lot 2 of Pine Park Subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 3. Case 55-15 2254 Gardere Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to NO (Neighborhood Office) on property located at the east quadrant of the intersection of Gardere Lane and Christian Paul Avenue on Lot 14 of Sable Chase Subdivision. Section 41, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3-Loupe) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 4. Case 56-15 8860 Highland Road To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to A3.1 (Limited Residential) on property located on the south side of Highland Road, west of Staring Lane on Lot E-1-A. Section 75, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 5. Case 57-15 8160 Pecue Lane To rezone from R (Rural) to LC3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located on the west side of Pecue Lane, south of Woodridge Place on Lot 8. Section 49, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11-Heck) Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 6. RV-11-15 Revocation of portions of a 15 foot public sewer servitude, located on Tract Z-1-A of Bocage Circle Townhomes and Larimore Tract. (Council District-11 Heck) By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on January 20, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Anthonio Anderson, vs. City of Baton Rouge Shawn Delaney, No. 621,998 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $23,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.48, for a total amount of $24,511.48, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200.) *This matter may be discussed in Executive session.(Counsel of record, The Law Offices of Dathan L. Hill, PLLC, Dathan L. Hill) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on January 13, 2016
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Sylvester Myles & Ada Myles 9857 Scenic Highway; Lots 12 & 13, Square 3, University Place - District 02 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) B. Hazel Oliver 1690 Fairchild Street; Lot 7, Square 1, Airport Subdivision - District 2 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) C. Norwood T. Calvin & Edna W. Calvin 1124 N. Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) E. Josephine Anthony, Charlie Strong, Sr. & Isiah O. Strong 2064 Kansas Street; Lot 53, Square 9, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - District 10 (This item was deferred from the September 9, 2015 Council Meeting) G. Herbert Thomas & Gracie Thomas 3026 ½ Monroe Avenue (Garage Apartment); Lot 22, Square O, N. Fairfields Subdivision - District 07 (This item was deferred from the October 14, 2015 Council Meeting) H. 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, October 28, 2015 and November 24, 2015 Council Meetings)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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’.
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, October 14, 2015 and November 10, 2015 Council Meetings)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
M. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sewer impact fees to The Cottages at Southfork LLC in the amount of $68,800 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sewer impact fee revenues. By: Parish Attorney. N. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of traffic impact fees to The Cottages at Southfork LLC in the amount of $14,072.00 with the cost of such refund to be charged against traffic impact fee revenues. By: Parish Attorney.
APPOINTMENTS: VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mickey Parenton, whose term expires December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This appointment is for a three year term. (Foundation for Historical Louisiana Representative) Current Ballot: Mickey Parenton (Received request for reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
B. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) C. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr., whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting) D. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: George Dean (Received letter requesting reappointment) Louis Kelly, Jr. (Received letter requesting reappointment) Donald Weatherspoon (Received letter requesting reappointment) (This item was deferred from the November 10, 2015 Council Meeting)
GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Vernon Humphries who resigned. This term expires January 12, 2017. Current Ballot: Diane Fletcher
PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dave Besse, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot: Ercel Placide
ITEMS: CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Little Farm Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-036A & 11-PS-MS-035A Original Estimated Cost: $2,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO131446 Account Number: 412.7570913.752400.7082041; 412.7570914.752400.7082041 Council Award Date: June 16, 2013 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (One) (Final) (extend contract for 90 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 93,866.91 Original Contract Amount: $1,856,889.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $1,950,755.91 Description: Additional work due to unforeseen conditions. Conflicts with gas lines, unsuitable ground conditions, and fabrication of ramp access. Why Required: To facilitate work due to unforeseen conditions and meet project requirements 2. Project Title: Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2 Project Number: 13-CS-HC-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $3,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141907 Account Number: 374.7260512.652310.5925412 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. Change Order Number: 3 (three) Change Order Amount: $ 183,599.56 Original Contract Amount: $3,870,338.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 97,615.11 New Contract Amount: $4,151,552.67 Description: To add the following item: 9900019 Permanent Roundabout Lighting and 9050103 Plastic Legends and Symbols (only) Why Required: To make the change as requested above.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Little Farm Sewer Area Upgrades Project 11-FM-MS-036A & 11-PS-MS-035A - Account 412.7570913.752400.7082041; 412.7570914.752400.7082041 - Council Award Date: June 26, 2013 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $2,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $1,856,899.00 Total Change Orders (1): $ 93,866.91 Final Cost: $1,950,755.91 Days Allocated: 390 Days Used: 390 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Streetscape Improvements Florida Street (River Road - Third St.) And Lafayette Street (Main St. - Convection St.) Project 15-SW-DD-0002 - Account 345.7546015.652300.8080300 Estimate: $230,000.00 **Hardrock Construction, LLC. $251,268.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc $565,385.65 2. Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I Project 14-AR-MS-0033 - Account 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 433.7578143.752400.6077228 ESTIMATE: $4,700,000.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $4,674,811.16 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $4,712,529.80 ***Wharton-Smith, Inc. $5,368,916.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $5,467,470.45 3. Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-02 Project 2013-02 - Account 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek) 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Morvant (1) over Drainage Bayou) 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Morvant (2) over Drainage Bayou) 152.7523076.652330.5230009 (Milldale over Beaver Bayou) 145.7523076.652330.5230009 (Milldale over Beaver Bayou) ESTIMATE: $ 2,116,881.74 *Coastal Bridge Company LLC $2,652,418.80 **Guinn Construction, LLC $3,343,726.87 *JB James Construction LLC $3,527,733.42 4. Maribel Drive Bridge Replacement Over Hurricane Creek Project 13-BR-LA-0005 - Account 152.7523046.643540.5230009 ESTIMATE: $813,960.00 * Coastal Bridge Company LLC $1,088,354.00 ** Guinn Construction, LLC $1,442,754.00 * JB James Construction LLC $1,456,007.00 5. Elevator Modernization for East and West Municipal Garage Structures Project 15-ASC-CP-0938- Account 407.7605000.647600.000000 ESTIMATE: $280,000.00 (Bids to be received December 8, 2015) 6. Remediation and Demolition of Municipal & Public Defender Buildings Project 15-ASC-CP-0853 - Account 012.7001000.652300.4000000 (Bids to be received December 8, 2015)
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Buchart Horn, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with the NWWTP Sustainability Project, Project No. 13-TP-MS-0045 in an amount of $257,100.00. (Account No. 441.7579023.752200.6140401) By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services (General Retainer Contract) being Project No. 15-PI-MS-0041, for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00. The term of each contract will be for a one year period, with an option to renew annually for up to a total of three (3) years.(Account No.411.7570203.752400.6070150; 434.7570203.752400.6070150; 442.7570203.752400.6070150) By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 13 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($2,300,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($200,000)) By: Director of Transportation and Drainage.
Rescinding and canceling resolution number 51844 and rejecting all bids for city-parish project Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-12 Elain Dr & Darryl Pkwy project number 14-CR-ST-0029. By: Director of Transportation and Drainage.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Star Services for HVAC System Maintenance to commence January 1, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $190,000 at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Account No. 481.0940002.643550) By: Director of Aviation.
Repealing Ordinance 8668, Adopted May 25, 1988, and Amending Ordinance 8148, Adopted May 14, 1986, Relating to the appointment of the East Baton Rouge Communications District Board of Commissioners. By: EBRP Communications District. (This item was deferred from the October 28, 2015 and November 10, 2015 Council Meetings)
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 8.10 of the Plan of Government of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge relating to the allocation of Parish revenues to municipalities in the Parish; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the election held in the Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 21, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a $32.00 service charge, for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the election held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Announcement regarding consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the public meeting of the Metropolitan Council to be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, of the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of the 11.1 ad valorem tax millage rate within the Parish of East Baton Rouge on behalf of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control to be levied for the calendar year 2016. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing and directing the Council Administrator-Treasurer to create openings in our Board and Commission system to accept on-line applications for the vacancies that will exist on the Metropolitan Council and follow the same process as appointing Board and Commission members. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Amy Mitchell-Smith for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission in the amount of $90,000 for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President.
P. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Central Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase thermal imaging cameras in the amount of $19,500, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Central Fire District. Q. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. R. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Pride Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Pride Fire District. S. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Brownsfield Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Brownsfield Fire District. T. Requesting the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge issue a resolution of support for the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District's Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application for 2015-2016 to purchase firefighting equipment and gear in an amount up to $20,000, for which they otherwise would not be able to purchase from their local funds. By: Fire Chief, Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire District.
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