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 January 13, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of January 20, 2016. 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.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the imposition of a service fee or charge on certain criminal, traffic, and civil matters and establishment of a special account designated "City Court Technology Fund" in accordance with La. R.S. 13:2002.2. By: Clerk of Court/ Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: 2. Michael Bell, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr.,Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell,Jerry Bell, Felton Bell and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street, Lot 21, Square 104, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 3. Emma Washington, Ernest Mills, and Yvonne Jefferson Mills 10121 Chanadia Avenue, Lot 71 and 72, Mayfair Park East Subdivision. District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 4. David Atley, Jr. 5415 Truman Street, Lot 16 and East ½ of Lot 17, Harding Heights Subdivision. District 2. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 5. Related Mortgage Corp. c/o Jack L. Sternberg 2014 North 15th Street, Lot 24, Square 6, Northdale Subdivision. District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 6. Asia Properties, LLC 1778 N. 46th Street; Lot 28, Square 29, Greenville Extension Subdivision. District 7. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 7. Progressive Healthcare Providers, Inc. 8248 & 8252 Stern Avenue; Lot 52, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision. District 3. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 22, Square 2, Hero Park Shirley Bonney 1202 Dare Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,995.26 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 2. Lot 25-A, Square 37, University Place Robert W. Florida 9927 Avenue C Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,769.92 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 3. Lot Y, The Wilderness at White Oak John Nicosia River Breeze Drive Metro Council District 09 - Boe’ Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,024.24 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 4. Lot Z, The Wilderness at White Oak John Nicosia River Breeze Drive Metro Council District 09 - Boe’ Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,024.08 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 5. Lot 36, Square 2, Greenville Extension Tangie Short North 40th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,807.81 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 6. Lot 3, Square 13, Prosperity Eddie J. Curtis Baton Rouge Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,125.35 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 7. Lot 4, Square 13, Prosperity Eddie J. Curtis Baton Rouge Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,637.28 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 8. Lot 6, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $13,709.16 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 9. Lot 7, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $17,749.60 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 10. Lot 8, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $ 2,051.32 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 11. Lot 4, Square 29, East Fairfields Willie Starks, Jr. Jefferson Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 20,996.98 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 12. Lot 8, Travis Subdivision (Zachary) Cody Edwards Truman Street Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,345.17 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 13. Lot 8, Square 7, Monte Sano Highland Famrs Joe Kidd 2142 Mason Drive Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $14,075.25 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 14. Lot 19, Square 6, Delmont Place Joe Kidd 3094 Sycamore Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 667.58 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 15. Lot 15, Square 4, Roosevelt Place Ashley Handy 2235 Harding Boulevard Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 381.05 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 16. Lot 13, Square 33, East Garden City Lisa Thomas 2642 Iberia Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,206.27 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 17. Lot 25, Square 56, Greenville Extension Nidal Ayyad North 49th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,052.87 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-11-15 Elysian II To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Town Center, located south of Spanish Town Road and east of N. 11thStreet on a 160 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract and a 41 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract of Old Spanish Town. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on a change in conditions and compatibility with adjacent land uses Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 2. PA-12-15 Health District Plan To amend the Urban Design and Neighborhoods Element of the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Master Plan for the Baton Rouge Health District (Council Districts 11 and 12-Heck and Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission staff recommends approval considering that the creation of this Small Area is specifically called for in the narrative of the Urban Design and Neighborhoods Element and under the Action ltems of the Economic Development Element. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 6-3. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 3. Case 58-15 2972 Florida Street To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) located on the south side of Florida Street, and east of Gottlieb Street, on a portion of Lot 4 of the Hickey, Duncan, and Mather Town Subdivision. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 8-1. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 4. Case 59-15 4500-4600 Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to UDD1 (Urban Design District One - Bluebonnet) on property located on the west side of Bluebonnet Boulevard, to the north of Oliphant Road, on Lot 69-B-2, Section 1 of Inniswold Estates. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 11 - Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 5. Case 60-15 15751 and 15741 Tiger Bend Road To rezone from R (Rural) to A2.6 (Zero Lot Line), on property located on the north side of Tiger Bend Road, to the east of Confederate Avenue on Lot A and B of the J.A. Redhead Tract. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 6. Case 61-15 Lots 27-A, 28, 29 and 48 of Arlington Plantation To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) and SPUD (Small Planned Unit Development) to A3.3 (Limited Residential) located to the north of Brightside Drive, on the north side of Doris Street and the west side of Olson Street. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 7. Case 62-15 10920 Coursey Boulevard To rezoned from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) on property located on the south side of Coursey Boulevard, to the west of Southpark Drive on a portion of Lot C-2-B-2-A of the Coursey Boulevard West Subdivision (Formerly a portion of the Old D. Whitty Tract). Section 98, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 8-Amoroso) (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 8. Case 63-15 1176 & 1184 Bob Pettit Blvd To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) located on the north side of Bob Pettit Blvd, and west of Nicholson Drive, on a portion of Lot A-2-A of the Tigerland Acres Subdivision. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 9. Case 64-15 7200-7700 Silverleaf Avenue To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) located on the west side of Mickens Road, and south of Silverleaf Avenue, on a portion of Lot 22 of the Willie J. Drago Property. Section 40, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 10. Case 65-15 2675 O'Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) and C1 (Light Commercial) to GOH (General Office High Rise) on property located on the east side of O'Neal Lane,north of South Harrell's Ferry Road on Lot A-2 of the E.M. Hendez and E.F. Hart Property. Section 46, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 11. ISPUD-6-15 Elysian II A development plan for 100 high density multi-family residential project and a leasing office, located south of Spanish Town Road and east of N. 11th Street on Lots 1 through 9, A, B-1-A, a 160 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract and a 41 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract of Old Spanish Town. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence MRT Facilitator for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended contract amount of $46,580 to continue through December 31, 2016. Funding to be from extension of grant and balance of 2015 Award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. By: Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown in the amount of $28,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of March 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, funding is contingent upon receiving an award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. By: Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,008.16, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - auto liability" (012.4630000.644200). *this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 4. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cynthia Magee for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $12,242.26 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joanne Brandon for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $54,877.08 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session.(In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 6. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Spencer Farmer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $25,608.19 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services Head Start/Early Head Start program, to amend a contract with the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in the amount of $750.00 for a total amount not to exceed $53,745.00 total funding from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, for the grant period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, for use of 2,609 square feet of classroom space and the addition of 200 square feet of office space to provide services to children ages 6 months through 3 years old, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. 8. Authorizing the mayor president to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City/Parish and the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "EBRCOA") and further authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the cooperative endeavor agreement. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for transportation for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $110,331, for a total compensation not to exceed $365,480. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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, September 23, 2015 and November 24, 2015 Council Meetings) B. A. Acadian Inc. 4407 Peerless Street, Lot 60, 61, and 62, Square 2, Fortune Subdivision- District 5 C. David Everitt and Katie Everitt 4746 Enterprise Street, Lot 18, Square 3, White Plains Subdivision - District 7 E. Vernan W. Roberson 2612 Sorrel Avenue (Rear Garage Only); Lot 16, Square 48, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 F. Jeffrey Williams 2469 Huron Street; Lot 8, Square 89, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10
Adopting an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 11.10 for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for the year 2016. By: Finance Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding for the Chaneyville Fire District #7, Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and any supplemental amendments thereto, as necessary, to reflect additional funding in the amount of $100,000 approved through action of the Louisiana State Legislature, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director.
A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to submit a pre-application and application to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in connection with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; authorizing making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $15,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2016A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2016A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Fregonese Associates, Inc. for development and implementation of a downtown parking strategy, and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. By: Mayor-President.
Amending the 2016 capital budget so as to appropriate $1.8 million of State Sales Tax Rebates dedicated for River Center improvements for design services associated with Baton Rouge River Center Expansion. (Budget Supplement No. 8498) By: Mayor-President.
Authorization to appropriate $213,159 from the Airport's Discretionary Cash & Investment Account (481.0000000.100006.) to fund L. King Change Order No. 1- $4,045, Forte & Tablada Supplemental Agreement No. 5 $29,000; and Program Management Services $32,000 and Public Access Drive South End ($148,114), and place $46,968 in Account 482.0989002.652110.8189002 and $166,191 in Account 482.0986002.652310.8860049 for such purpose. (B.S. 008442) By: Director of Aviation.
G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Billy Smith for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $29,676.76. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Frank Arrigo for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $25,958.30. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing settlement of the claim of C. J. Cutrone for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental property, in the amount of $17,848.81. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with The North American Land Company, LLC for a temporary branch library facility located in the building at 447 3rd Street, and designated as Suite A on the first floor, to provide library services for the public during the period that the current River Center Branch undergoes remediation and demolition, and the new library building is constructed. The lease is for a term of 30 months, with six extensions of thirty days each, if needed. The lease amount is for $14,583.33 per month in the initial year, and includes utilities, with an increase of $1 per square foot in the second and third year of the lease. By: EBRP Library Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into an agreement with The Quality Group, Inc. to provide relocation services, at a cost of $161,773, for the collection, furnishings, technology and office equipment from the River Center Branch to various sites. This agreement also provides for the relocation of collections, furnishings, technology and equipment from the current leased site for Outreach Services to the new Outreach Center on North Blvd. By: EBRP Library Director.
Presentation by Representative Denise Marcelle, Chairperson of the Body Camera Study Committee (the "Committee"), to report to the Metropolitan Council about Committee discussions regarding the BRPD Body Camera Pilot Program, including but not limited to the technological, procedural, policy, legal and community-related issues that are implicated in such a program. By: Councilman Cole.
Amending Resolution 51539, adopted July 22, 2015, which requested the designation of Census Tract 40.05 Block Group 1 in lieu of Census Tract 39.04 Block Group 3, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program so as to replace Block Group 3 with Block Group 2. By: Councilman Heck
Resolution to approve the proposed 2016 Annual Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Aerostar SES LLC, C-K Associates LLC, and Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to provide environmental site assessments and cleanup planning services in an amount not to exceed $118,000 each, selected via Solicitation No: 20008-15 and funded with U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment grants. By: Planning Director.
N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $6,179.00 for a total amount not to exceed $83,629.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $38,217.50 for a total amount not to exceed $619,878.50 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $165,638.00 for a total amount not to exceed $801,830.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $138,432.00 for a total amount not to exceed $727,101.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $18,700.00 for a total amount not to exceed $216,167.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a management agreement with SMG to promote, operate, and manage the Baton Rouge River Center for a period of five years beginning January 1, 2017, with one optional five-year renewal. By: Mayor-President
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice in the amount of $108,020.50. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to obtain law enforcement equipment. This grant is administered by the Department of Justice, Justice Assistance grant program and is 100% federally funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 15, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 898.32 HIGH BIDDER: Claudine Daigre $150.00 Intended Use: Put a building on it. B. Lot 16, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,354.18 HIGH BIDDER: Claudine Daigre $150.00 Intended Use: Put a building on it. C. 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 HIGH BIDDER; Troy and Stacie Jackson $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. D. 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 HIGH BIDDER: L. F. Holdings, L.L.C. $210,000.00 Intended Use: Gas station. E. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Gregory Julien $17,500.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjacent property. F. Lot 17, Square 3, Capital Heights Jennifer L. Kennison 3959 Capital Heights Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 3,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $148,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,302.98 HIGH BIDDER: Jennifer L. Kennison $61,000.00 Intended Use: To live in. G. 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 HIGH BIDDER: L. F. Holdings, L. L.C. $37,000.00 Intended Use: Build a house. H. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale. I. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Her Records, Inc. $2,100.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. J. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale K. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale L. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Leonard C. Roberson $200.00 Intended Use: Build on lot.
CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dalton Honore, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a three (3) year term. Run-off Ballot: Samuel Irwin Frank LaNasa Sr. (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Billy Ray, whose term expires on January 1, 2016, effective January 2, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art and Science Museum Project Number: 13-DD-LA-0011 Original Estimated Cost: $182,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141931 Account Number: 344.1500126.652300.5900403 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 5 additional days) Change Order Amount: $22,713.66 Original Contract Amount: $190,065.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $212,778.66 Description: Includes provisions for additional survey layout work, additional storm drainage lines to collect existing roof drains, and removal and disposal of unforeseen ties, ballast and brick pavers. Why Required: Discovery of unforeseen buried debris and conditions 2. Project Title: Library Outreach Center Flooring Removal & Remediation Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0918 Original Estimated Cost: $55,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151196 Account Number: 111.1200015.643100.0 Council Award Date: N/A Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $15,705.31 Original Contract Amount: $35,969.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $ Description: Labor, materials, equipment and sub-contractor costs associated with the additional quantities of project vinyl asbestos tile and asbestos mastic discovered after the contract was awarded, including a credit for floor tile not located in an area that was originally depicted for having some there. Why Required: Material discovered after the contract was awarded. 3. Project Title: Roundabout Intersection Improvements Gurney at Joor Project Number: 10-TL-US-0060 Original Estimated Cost: $785,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P0141817 Account Number: 337.7551512.652310.5981810;337. 7551162.652200.5911603;337. 7551162.652310.5911603 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $116,667.01 Original Contract Amount: $816,355.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $933,022.01 Description: To increase borrow material and stone base course. Add asphalt milling. Why Required: Increased due to underestimation and added to facilitate construction of embankment and typical roadway section. 4. Project Title: Drainage - Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Improvements Project Number: A.I.P. 3-22-0006-102-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,375,710.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150428 Account Number: 482.0989002.652110.8189002 Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 276,468.57 Original Contract Amount: $1,482,933.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $1,759,401.57 Description: Field changes for additional quantities, new security fencing and clearing / regrading. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with FAA standards for security and for additional clearing/regrading of canals to reduce wildlife mitigation
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art and Science Museum Project 13-DD-LA-0011 - Account 344.1500126.652300.5900403 - Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Estimated Cost: $182,000.00 Contract Amount: $190,065.00 Total Change Orders (1): $22,713.66 Final Cost: $212,778.66 Days Allocated: 125 Days Used: 122 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Library Outreach Center Flooring Removal & Remediation Project 15-ASC-CP-0918 - Account 111.1200015.643100.0- Council Award Date: N/A Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $55,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,969.00 Total Change Orders(1): $15,705.31 Final Cost: $51,674.31 Days Allocated: 21 Days Used: 21 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Carver Branch Library Roof Restoration Project 15-ASC-CP-0971 - Account 111.1200015.647200.0 ESTIMATE: $141,000.00 *Partin Roofing, LLC $ 90,700.00 Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. $193,000.00 2. BREC Sports Academy Reroofing Project 15-ASC-CP-0966- Account 012.7505000.647200.4 & 012.7805000.647200.0 ESTIMATE: $200,000.00 **Ray Bros., Inc. $212,427.00 **Rycars Construction, LLC $235,800.00 *Partin Roofing, LLC $244,170.00 **Roof Technologies, Inc. $261,837.00 **Chatmon Construction, L.L.C. $282,000.00 **Ascension Roofing, LLC $298,400.00 Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. $321,000.00 3. Florida Blvd (US Hwy 190) at Central Thruway Intersection Improvements Project 15-TL-CI-0016- Account 339.7250032.652310.5920397 ESTIMATE: $100,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $165,671.94 *F.G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor LLC $205,429.00 *Boone Services LLC $232,628.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with C-K Associates, LLC for professional services to conduct monthly inspections and compliance monitoring of gas collection wells associated with the landfill gas collection and control system at the Renewable Energy Center, for an amount not to exceed $32,400.00.(Account No. 461.7060423.643550.0000000) By: Environmental Services Director. (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Library Branch Exterior Restoration, Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0953, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643550.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with TME, LLC, for professional services in connection with the Library Branch Exterior Lighting Replacement Phase III, Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0932, in an amount not to exceed $46,800.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.647200.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Amending Title I (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part II (Public Works, Litter Court), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge, to amend Section 1:609.7 to replace all references to the "Department of Public Works" with "Department of Development"; to amend Section 1:609.7 (B) with regard to the service of notice; to amend Section 1:609.7 (I) relative to the right to enter property by agents of the Department of Development in performance of his/her duties. By: Director of Development.
Authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract for environmental legal services related to the permitting of facilities operated by the Department of Environmental Services with Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC. Said amendment shall increase the total contract value to an amount not to exceed $75,000. By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Forte & Tablada, Inc. Contract for Design and Construction Administration Services associated with the Airfield Drainage - Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Project in an amount not to exceed $29,000.00. (Account No. 482.0989002.652110.8189002 - $18,923 and Account No. 482.0986002.652310.8860049 - $10,077) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with MayerIT for a payroll calculation and scheduling program not to exceed $65,200 (119.5210001.631120). By: EMS Director.
A resolution from the Metropolitan Council expressing support of a grant proposal being submitted by the Office of the Mayor President on behalf of the city-parish for the US Department of Transportation Smart City Challenge grant. By: Councilman Loupe.
Establishing a four member committee to review the process of how a council member is appointed when a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Metropolitan Council and report to the council any recommended changes. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Request the Planning Commission perform a study of the appropriateness of the existing designation of the properties immediately to the west of the Deer Creek subdivision that front on Greenwell Springs Road on the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. By: Councilman Welch.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013 at Original 422 of Bundle 12507 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jay Nickisher & Kerri Carrier"- Abatement Proceeding No. 10-2013-06-12 (1265 Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Lot 352, Sherwood Forest Subdivision). By: Councilman Wilson.
O. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on November 10, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge v. Cardell" - condemnation proceeding no. 9436 (11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Adjournment
Jan 27, 2016 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 January 13, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of January 20, 2016. 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.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the imposition of a service fee or charge on certain criminal, traffic, and civil matters and establishment of a special account designated "City Court Technology Fund" in accordance with La. R.S. 13:2002.2. By: Clerk of Court/ Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: 2. Michael Bell, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr.,Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell,Jerry Bell, Felton Bell and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street, Lot 21, Square 104, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 3. Emma Washington, Ernest Mills, and Yvonne Jefferson Mills 10121 Chanadia Avenue, Lot 71 and 72, Mayfair Park East Subdivision. District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 4. David Atley, Jr. 5415 Truman Street, Lot 16 and East ½ of Lot 17, Harding Heights Subdivision. District 2. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 5. Related Mortgage Corp. c/o Jack L. Sternberg 2014 North 15th Street, Lot 24, Square 6, Northdale Subdivision. District 10. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 6. Asia Properties, LLC 1778 N. 46th Street; Lot 28, Square 29, Greenville Extension Subdivision. District 7. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. 7. Progressive Healthcare Providers, Inc. 8248 & 8252 Stern Avenue; Lot 52, South Highland Industrial Park Subdivision. District 3. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016. B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot 22, Square 2, Hero Park Shirley Bonney 1202 Dare Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,995.26 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 2. Lot 25-A, Square 37, University Place Robert W. Florida 9927 Avenue C Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due $ 5,769.92 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 3. Lot Y, The Wilderness at White Oak John Nicosia River Breeze Drive Metro Council District 09 - Boe’ Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,024.24 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 4. Lot Z, The Wilderness at White Oak John Nicosia River Breeze Drive Metro Council District 09 - Boe’ Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,024.08 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 5. Lot 36, Square 2, Greenville Extension Tangie Short North 40th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due $ 3,807.81 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 6. Lot 3, Square 13, Prosperity Eddie J. Curtis Baton Rouge Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,125.35 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 7. Lot 4, Square 13, Prosperity Eddie J. Curtis Baton Rouge Avenue Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,637.28 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 8. Lot 6, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $13,709.16 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 9. Lot 7, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $17,749.60 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 10. Lot 8, Square 6, Mound City High Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,200.00 Taxes Due $ 2,051.32 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 11. Lot 4, Square 29, East Fairfields Willie Starks, Jr. Jefferson Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due $ 20,996.98 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 12. Lot 8, Travis Subdivision (Zachary) Cody Edwards Truman Street Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,345.17 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 13. Lot 8, Square 7, Monte Sano Highland Famrs Joe Kidd 2142 Mason Drive Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $14,075.25 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 14. Lot 19, Square 6, Delmont Place Joe Kidd 3094 Sycamore Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $11,000.00 Taxes Due $ 667.58 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 15. Lot 15, Square 4, Roosevelt Place Ashley Handy 2235 Harding Boulevard Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $20,000.00 Taxes Due $ 381.05 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 16. Lot 13, Square 33, East Garden City Lisa Thomas 2642 Iberia Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,206.27 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. 17. Lot 25, Square 56, Greenville Extension Nidal Ayyad North 49th Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 1,052.87 Bids received February 17, 2016. Introduce for public hearing February 24, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. PA-11-15 Elysian II To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Institutional to Town Center, located south of Spanish Town Road and east of N. 11thStreet on a 160 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract and a 41 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract of Old Spanish Town. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 10-Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on a change in conditions and compatibility with adjacent land uses Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0 Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 2. PA-12-15 Health District Plan To amend the Urban Design and Neighborhoods Element of the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Master Plan for the Baton Rouge Health District (Council Districts 11 and 12-Heck and Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission staff recommends approval considering that the creation of this Small Area is specifically called for in the narrative of the Urban Design and Neighborhoods Element and under the Action ltems of the Economic Development Element. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 6-3. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 3. Case 58-15 2972 Florida Street To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) located on the south side of Florida Street, and east of Gottlieb Street, on a portion of Lot 4 of the Hickey, Duncan, and Mather Town Subdivision. Section 81, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 8-1. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 4. Case 59-15 4500-4600 Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to UDD1 (Urban Design District One - Bluebonnet) on property located on the west side of Bluebonnet Boulevard, to the north of Oliphant Road, on Lot 69-B-2, Section 1 of Inniswold Estates. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 11 - Heck) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 5. Case 60-15 15751 and 15741 Tiger Bend Road To rezone from R (Rural) to A2.6 (Zero Lot Line), on property located on the north side of Tiger Bend Road, to the east of Confederate Avenue on Lot A and B of the J.A. Redhead Tract. Section 61, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 6. Case 61-15 Lots 27-A, 28, 29 and 48 of Arlington Plantation To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) and SPUD (Small Planned Unit Development) to A3.3 (Limited Residential) located to the north of Brightside Drive, on the north side of Doris Street and the west side of Olson Street. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 7. Case 62-15 10920 Coursey Boulevard To rezoned from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) on property located on the south side of Coursey Boulevard, to the west of Southpark Drive on a portion of Lot C-2-B-2-A of the Coursey Boulevard West Subdivision (Formerly a portion of the Old D. Whitty Tract). Section 98, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 8-Amoroso) (Council District 8-Amoroso) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 8. Case 63-15 1176 & 1184 Bob Pettit Blvd To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-2 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage Two) located on the north side of Bob Pettit Blvd, and west of Nicholson Drive, on a portion of Lot A-2-A of the Tigerland Acres Subdivision. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD EBRP, LA (Council District 12-Delgado) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 9. Case 64-15 7200-7700 Silverleaf Avenue To rezone from A2 (Single Family Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) located on the west side of Mickens Road, and south of Silverleaf Avenue, on a portion of Lot 22 of the Willie J. Drago Property. Section 40, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5-Edwards) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 10. Case 65-15 2675 O'Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) and C1 (Light Commercial) to GOH (General Office High Rise) on property located on the east side of O'Neal Lane,north of South Harrell's Ferry Road on Lot A-2 of the E.M. Hendez and E.F. Hart Property. Section 46, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA(Council District 9-Boé) Planning Commission Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, compliance with ordinance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 9-0. Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 11. ISPUD-6-15 Elysian II A development plan for 100 high density multi-family residential project and a leasing office, located south of Spanish Town Road and east of N. 11th Street on Lots 1 through 9, A, B-1-A, a 160 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract and a 41 by 92 foot Undesignated Tract of Old Spanish Town. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) Introduce for public hearing on February 17, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J.R. "John" Campbell so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence MRT Facilitator for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended contract amount of $46,580 to continue through December 31, 2016. Funding to be from extension of grant and balance of 2015 Award from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation. By: Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a contract renewing the Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown in the amount of $28,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of March 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, funding is contingent upon receiving an award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. By: Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 3. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,008.16, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - auto liability" (012.4630000.644200). *this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 4. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cynthia Magee for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $12,242.26 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 5. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joanne Brandon for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $54,877.08 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session.(In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 6. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Spencer Farmer for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $25,608.19 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "insurance - general liability" (012.4630000.644100). * this matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 7. Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services Head Start/Early Head Start program, to amend a contract with the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in the amount of $750.00 for a total amount not to exceed $53,745.00 total funding from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, for the grant period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, for use of 2,609 square feet of classroom space and the addition of 200 square feet of office space to provide services to children ages 6 months through 3 years old, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. 8. Authorizing the mayor president to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City/Parish and the East Baton Rouge Council on the Aging, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "EBRCOA") and further authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the cooperative endeavor agreement. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016 9. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Healing Place Serve for transportation for the BRAVE program under the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Prevention and Demonstration Grant by increasing the compensation by an additional $110,331, for a total compensation not to exceed $365,480. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on February 10, 2016
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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, September 23, 2015 and November 24, 2015 Council Meetings) B. A. Acadian Inc. 4407 Peerless Street, Lot 60, 61, and 62, Square 2, Fortune Subdivision- District 5 C. David Everitt and Katie Everitt 4746 Enterprise Street, Lot 18, Square 3, White Plains Subdivision - District 7 E. Vernan W. Roberson 2612 Sorrel Avenue (Rear Garage Only); Lot 16, Square 48, Standard Heights Subdivision - District 10 F. Jeffrey Williams 2469 Huron Street; Lot 8, Square 89, Istrouma Subdivision - District 10
Adopting an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 11.10 for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for the year 2016. By: Finance Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana for state capital outlay funding for the Chaneyville Fire District #7, Reames Road Fire Station project, State Project No. 50-M20-14-01, and any supplemental amendments thereto, as necessary, to reflect additional funding in the amount of $100,000 approved through action of the Louisiana State Legislature, and further appropriating the state funds for said purpose. By: Finance Director.
A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to submit a pre-application and application to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality in connection with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; authorizing making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue Not to Exceed $15,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2016A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the costs of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewerage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance No. 2068, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2016A Bonds to the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Fregonese Associates, Inc. for development and implementation of a downtown parking strategy, and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. By: Mayor-President.
Amending the 2016 capital budget so as to appropriate $1.8 million of State Sales Tax Rebates dedicated for River Center improvements for design services associated with Baton Rouge River Center Expansion. (Budget Supplement No. 8498) By: Mayor-President.
Authorization to appropriate $213,159 from the Airport's Discretionary Cash & Investment Account (481.0000000.100006.) to fund L. King Change Order No. 1- $4,045, Forte & Tablada Supplemental Agreement No. 5 $29,000; and Program Management Services $32,000 and Public Access Drive South End ($148,114), and place $46,968 in Account 482.0989002.652110.8189002 and $166,191 in Account 482.0986002.652310.8860049 for such purpose. (B.S. 008442) By: Director of Aviation.
G. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Billy Smith for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $29,676.76. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. H. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Frank Arrigo for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $25,958.30. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney. I. Authorizing settlement of the claim of C. J. Cutrone for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental property, in the amount of $17,848.81. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into a lease agreement with The North American Land Company, LLC for a temporary branch library facility located in the building at 447 3rd Street, and designated as Suite A on the first floor, to provide library services for the public during the period that the current River Center Branch undergoes remediation and demolition, and the new library building is constructed. The lease is for a term of 30 months, with six extensions of thirty days each, if needed. The lease amount is for $14,583.33 per month in the initial year, and includes utilities, with an increase of $1 per square foot in the second and third year of the lease. By: EBRP Library Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, to enter into an agreement with The Quality Group, Inc. to provide relocation services, at a cost of $161,773, for the collection, furnishings, technology and office equipment from the River Center Branch to various sites. This agreement also provides for the relocation of collections, furnishings, technology and equipment from the current leased site for Outreach Services to the new Outreach Center on North Blvd. By: EBRP Library Director.
Presentation by Representative Denise Marcelle, Chairperson of the Body Camera Study Committee (the "Committee"), to report to the Metropolitan Council about Committee discussions regarding the BRPD Body Camera Pilot Program, including but not limited to the technological, procedural, policy, legal and community-related issues that are implicated in such a program. By: Councilman Cole.
Amending Resolution 51539, adopted July 22, 2015, which requested the designation of Census Tract 40.05 Block Group 1 in lieu of Census Tract 39.04 Block Group 3, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program so as to replace Block Group 3 with Block Group 2. By: Councilman Heck
Resolution to approve the proposed 2016 Annual Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funded through the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By: Urban Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Aerostar SES LLC, C-K Associates LLC, and Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to provide environmental site assessments and cleanup planning services in an amount not to exceed $118,000 each, selected via Solicitation No: 20008-15 and funded with U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment grants. By: Planning Director.
N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $6,179.00 for a total amount not to exceed $83,629.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $38,217.50 for a total amount not to exceed $619,878.50 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $165,638.00 for a total amount not to exceed $801,830.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $138,432.00 for a total amount not to exceed $727,101.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $18,700.00 for a total amount not to exceed $216,167.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: DHDS Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a management agreement with SMG to promote, operate, and manage the Baton Rouge River Center for a period of five years beginning January 1, 2017, with one optional five-year renewal. By: Mayor-President
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice in the amount of $108,020.50. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to obtain law enforcement equipment. This grant is administered by the Department of Justice, Justice Assistance grant program and is 100% federally funded with no matching funds. By: Chief of Police.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 15, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 898.32 HIGH BIDDER: Claudine Daigre $150.00 Intended Use: Put a building on it. B. Lot 16, Square 52, Greenville Extension Outreach Mobile Labs, Inc. North 47th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,354.18 HIGH BIDDER: Claudine Daigre $150.00 Intended Use: Put a building on it. C. 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 HIGH BIDDER; Troy and Stacie Jackson $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. D. 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 HIGH BIDDER: L. F. Holdings, L.L.C. $210,000.00 Intended Use: Gas station. E. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Gregory Julien $17,500.00 Intended Use: Add to my adjacent property. F. Lot 17, Square 3, Capital Heights Jennifer L. Kennison 3959 Capital Heights Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 3,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $148,000.00 Taxes Due $ 8,302.98 HIGH BIDDER: Jennifer L. Kennison $61,000.00 Intended Use: To live in. G. 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 HIGH BIDDER: L. F. Holdings, L. L.C. $37,000.00 Intended Use: Build a house. H. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale. I. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Her Records, Inc. $2,100.00 Intended Use: Fix it up. J. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale K. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Lloyd E. Walker, Jr. $100.00 Intended Use: Re-sale L. 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 HIGH BIDDER: Leonard C. Roberson $200.00 Intended Use: Build on lot.
CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dalton Honore, whose term expires on December 31, 2015, effective January 1, 2016. This is a three (3) year term. Run-off Ballot: Samuel Irwin Frank LaNasa Sr. (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Billy Ray, whose term expires on January 1, 2016, effective January 2, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot: No Information Received (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art and Science Museum Project Number: 13-DD-LA-0011 Original Estimated Cost: $182,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141931 Account Number: 344.1500126.652300.5900403 Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 5 additional days) Change Order Amount: $22,713.66 Original Contract Amount: $190,065.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $212,778.66 Description: Includes provisions for additional survey layout work, additional storm drainage lines to collect existing roof drains, and removal and disposal of unforeseen ties, ballast and brick pavers. Why Required: Discovery of unforeseen buried debris and conditions 2. Project Title: Library Outreach Center Flooring Removal & Remediation Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0918 Original Estimated Cost: $55,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151196 Account Number: 111.1200015.643100.0 Council Award Date: N/A Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $15,705.31 Original Contract Amount: $35,969.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $ Description: Labor, materials, equipment and sub-contractor costs associated with the additional quantities of project vinyl asbestos tile and asbestos mastic discovered after the contract was awarded, including a credit for floor tile not located in an area that was originally depicted for having some there. Why Required: Material discovered after the contract was awarded. 3. Project Title: Roundabout Intersection Improvements Gurney at Joor Project Number: 10-TL-US-0060 Original Estimated Cost: $785,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P0141817 Account Number: 337.7551512.652310.5981810;337. 7551162.652200.5911603;337. 7551162.652310.5911603 Council Award Date: October 8, 2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $116,667.01 Original Contract Amount: $816,355.00 Net Previous Changes: -0- New Contract Amount: $933,022.01 Description: To increase borrow material and stone base course. Add asphalt milling. Why Required: Increased due to underestimation and added to facilitate construction of embankment and typical roadway section. 4. Project Title: Drainage - Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Improvements Project Number: A.I.P. 3-22-0006-102-2014 Original Estimated Cost: $1,375,710.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150428 Account Number: 482.0989002.652110.8189002 Council Award Date: January 14, 2015 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 276,468.57 Original Contract Amount: $1,482,933.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0 New Contract Amount: $1,759,401.57 Description: Field changes for additional quantities, new security fencing and clearing / regrading. Why Required: To construct project in accordance with FAA standards for security and for additional clearing/regrading of canals to reduce wildlife mitigation
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art and Science Museum Project 13-DD-LA-0011 - Account 344.1500126.652300.5900403 - Council Award Date: October 22, 2014 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Estimated Cost: $182,000.00 Contract Amount: $190,065.00 Total Change Orders (1): $22,713.66 Final Cost: $212,778.66 Days Allocated: 125 Days Used: 122 Liquidated Damages: None 2. Library Outreach Center Flooring Removal & Remediation Project 15-ASC-CP-0918 - Account 111.1200015.643100.0- Council Award Date: N/A Contractor: Zimmer-Eschette Service II, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $55,000.00 Contract Amount: $35,969.00 Total Change Orders(1): $15,705.31 Final Cost: $51,674.31 Days Allocated: 21 Days Used: 21 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Carver Branch Library Roof Restoration Project 15-ASC-CP-0971 - Account 111.1200015.647200.0 ESTIMATE: $141,000.00 *Partin Roofing, LLC $ 90,700.00 Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. $193,000.00 2. BREC Sports Academy Reroofing Project 15-ASC-CP-0966- Account 012.7505000.647200.4 & 012.7805000.647200.0 ESTIMATE: $200,000.00 **Ray Bros., Inc. $212,427.00 **Rycars Construction, LLC $235,800.00 *Partin Roofing, LLC $244,170.00 **Roof Technologies, Inc. $261,837.00 **Chatmon Construction, L.L.C. $282,000.00 **Ascension Roofing, LLC $298,400.00 Independent Roofing Systems, Inc. $321,000.00 3. Florida Blvd (US Hwy 190) at Central Thruway Intersection Improvements Project 15-TL-CI-0016- Account 339.7250032.652310.5920397 ESTIMATE: $100,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $165,671.94 *F.G. Sullivan, Jr. Contractor LLC $205,429.00 *Boone Services LLC $232,628.00
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with C-K Associates, LLC for professional services to conduct monthly inspections and compliance monitoring of gas collection wells associated with the landfill gas collection and control system at the Renewable Energy Center, for an amount not to exceed $32,400.00.(Account No. 461.7060423.643550.0000000) By: Environmental Services Director. (This item was deferred from the January 13, 2016 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in connection with the Library Branch Exterior Restoration, Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0953, in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643550.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with TME, LLC, for professional services in connection with the Library Branch Exterior Lighting Replacement Phase III, Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0932, in an amount not to exceed $46,800.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.647200.0000000) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Amending Title I (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part II (Public Works, Litter Court), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge, to amend Section 1:609.7 to replace all references to the "Department of Public Works" with "Department of Development"; to amend Section 1:609.7 (B) with regard to the service of notice; to amend Section 1:609.7 (I) relative to the right to enter property by agents of the Department of Development in performance of his/her duties. By: Director of Development.
Authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract for environmental legal services related to the permitting of facilities operated by the Department of Environmental Services with Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC. Said amendment shall increase the total contract value to an amount not to exceed $75,000. By: Director of Environmental Services.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Forte & Tablada, Inc. Contract for Design and Construction Administration Services associated with the Airfield Drainage - Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Project in an amount not to exceed $29,000.00. (Account No. 482.0989002.652110.8189002 - $18,923 and Account No. 482.0986002.652310.8860049 - $10,077) By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with MayerIT for a payroll calculation and scheduling program not to exceed $65,200 (119.5210001.631120). By: EMS Director.
A resolution from the Metropolitan Council expressing support of a grant proposal being submitted by the Office of the Mayor President on behalf of the city-parish for the US Department of Transportation Smart City Challenge grant. By: Councilman Loupe.
Establishing a four member committee to review the process of how a council member is appointed when a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Metropolitan Council and report to the council any recommended changes. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Request the Planning Commission perform a study of the appropriateness of the existing designation of the properties immediately to the west of the Deer Creek subdivision that front on Greenwell Springs Road on the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. By: Councilman Welch.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013 at Original 422 of Bundle 12507 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jay Nickisher & Kerri Carrier"- Abatement Proceeding No. 10-2013-06-12 (1265 Sherwood Forest Boulevard; Lot 352, Sherwood Forest Subdivision). By: Councilman Wilson.
O. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on November 10, 2015, in "City of Baton Rouge v. Cardell" - condemnation proceeding no. 9436 (11077 Cypress Glen Avenue; Lot 1, Cypress Heights Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Adjournment