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 March 9, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 16, 2016.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Leola Scott Wells c/o Bobbie Long 3775 Brightside Lane; Lot 1 (resub of Lots 11 & 12), Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 3 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) B. Lenora Malvania Robinson 1430 East Washington St., Lot 5, Sq 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision – Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) C. Ulysses Jackson and Cora M. Jackson 1946 Mulberry St., Lot 25, Sq 5, Northdale Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) D. Albertha Davis 1539 Matilda St., Lot ½ of 18, Sq A, Swart Subdivision – Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) E. Dennis Ray Lockett 876 Lettsworth St., Lot 16, Swart Addition - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) F. Raymond Louis Scott 832 Lettsworth St., Lot 13, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) G. James Williams Roberson, Albertha Roberson Anderson, Helen Roberson Johnson, Patricia Roberson Ware, Louise M. Roberson, Wanda Roberson Porter and Mary Roberson Johnese 2033 Kansas St., Lot 46, Sq 10, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) H. Alan W. Juderjahn 238 Brice Street; Lot 12-A, Square 323, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) I. Alan W. Juderjahn 242 Brice Street; Lot 12-B, Square 323, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) J. Carita Nichelle Thomas Thornton, Regina R. Thomas, Vivian Yvette Thomas 4631 Packard Street and Rear Shed; Lots 10, 11 and 12, Square 6, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) K. August Jones, Jr. and Dorothy T. Jones 2806 Fairfields Avenue; (Garage Apartment Only ) Lot 22, Square 17, Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) L. LBL, Properties, L.L.C. 2374 Georgia Street; Lot 35, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) M. Lamont J. Turner c/o Emma Turner 326 Brice Street; South ½ of East ½ of Lot 16, Square 324, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) N. Mollie Sanford 1808 America Street; Lot 1 and 2, Square 6 Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) O. Sidney Earl Poray, Jr. 2143/2145 Alabama Street; Lot 62, Square 11, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) P. Mohammed A. S. Hatem and Hani A. A. Yafal 2845 69th Avenue; Lot 15 and 16, Square 51, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTIONS 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Ernest Taylor v. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 3:13-CV-00579-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court Of Louisiana, in the amount of $42,000.00; and appropriating $42,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session.(Counsel of record is Terrence J. Donahue, Jr., Donahue Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson so as to amend the scope and increase the allowable compensation; and appropriating $90,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 3. A First Supplemental Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of (a) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A- 1, of the City of Baton Rouge, (b) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-2 (Taxable), of the City of Baton Rouge, and (c) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A-3, of the City of Baton Rouge, pursuant to the Bond Resolution; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 4. Recommendation on increasing the General Aviation Fuel Flowage Fee on Av-Gas and Jet A Fuel from $0.08 cents per gallon to $0.12 cents per gallon effective May 1, 2016. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 5. Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for penalties and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By: Councilmembers Banks-Daniel, Boe’, Cole, Collins-Lewis, Green and Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 6. Amending Title 1, Section 710 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add subsection (b) and to provide for the disposition of surplus electronic equipment. By: Purchasing Director and Interim IS Director.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: RV-3-16 Revocation of rights-of-way for Clearfield Drive, Deerwood Drive, portion of Stanocola Drive, portion of Kennedy Avenue, multiple portions of 15 foot and 7.5 foot servitudes and multiple portions of 5 foot sidewalk servitudes, located west of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and north of Progress Road, on Tract A and remainders of Lots 42, 43, 44 and 50 of East Pryce Place Subdivision, 1st Filing, Part One. (Council District 2 Banks-Daniel) By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Case 4-16 - 1400-1500 and 1509 Government Street To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) and C2 (Heavy Commercial) to LC-3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located on the north side of Government Street, between South 14th Street and South 17th Street, on Lots 24-31, Square 2 or 217 of Suburb Bonnecaze; a 90’ x 128’, 90’ x 256’ and 269’x384’ Tract of the Baton Rouge Electric Co. (GSU) Lot, Magnesiaville Subdivision; Lots 27-A, 30 and 31 Square 321, Magnesiaville Subdivision. Section 49, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I (In General), Section 8:1 of the Code of Ordinances so as to add subsection (e) to impose a ten (10) day deadline to approve or reject a building permit. By: Councilman Heck.
A Resolution authorizing the issuance of (a) Not to Exceed $45,000,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-1 of the City of Baton Rouge, (b) Not to Exceed $1,630,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-2 (Taxable) of the City of Baton Rouge, and (c) Not to Exceed $5,100,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A-3 of the City of Baton Rouge, each payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said City; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel
A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $15,000,000 of Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) 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 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2016A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the local tax recipient bodies to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Assessor for East Baton Rouge Parish and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff for the identification of fraudulent homestead exemptions and the recovery of unpaid taxes therefrom. By: Parish Attorney.
Amending the 2016 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $79,900 from the General Fund - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #41. (B.S. 8507) By: Mayor-President.
Amending Title 13, Criminal Law; Section 13:966. Marijuana, so as to amend the penalties for first conviction of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives, as well as synthetic cannibanoids. By: City Prosecutor.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended amount of $39,116.00 to continue through December 31, 2016. Funded from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Cash Match. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $52,778.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $269,285.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $449,547.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $37,665.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $67,003.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $289,344.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $31,900.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $287,732.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS
Amending the contract for the amount of the lease with the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church (Discovery Head Start Facility) as a part of the budget for a total amount not to exceed $55,995. By: Director of DHDS.
Providing the 2016 first quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By: Director of DHDS.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 10+, Square 45, Fortune James Drewery 5673 Cadillac Street Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 700.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 979.00 HIGH BIDDER: James Drewery $4,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel and live in. B. Lot 2 pt., Square 251, Swart Summer Whitman South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,607.13 HIGH BIDDER: Summer Whitman $500.00 Intended Use: Clean lot and maintain. C. Lot 15 pt.+, Square 44, Istrouma Dream Big Productions, LLC 2488 Osage Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,630.49 HIGH BIDDER: Dream Big Productions, LLC $9,500.00 Intended Use: Repair/rental. D. Lot 8-A, Square 39, Bank D. Thomas 2365 71st Avenue Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,319.40 HIGH BIDDER: Tran Consulting & Management, LLC $11,500.00 Intended Use: Renovate and rent. E. Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Lynda Hall Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,575.48
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing a declaration by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 59, 69, 71, and 73, Colonial Hills Subdivision, which were adjudicated properties, were and are needed for a valid public purpose and confirming that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge does own same; and authorizing the Mayor-president to execute an instrument declaring and confirming the ownership of said property by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax years 1984, 2001, and 2003 in the names of Gay E. Juban, Edward Cannon, Jimmie L. Moss, and Joseph R. Polozola, Jr., et al. By: Parish Attorney.
ITEMS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Emily Morrow Chenevert for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission in the amount of $37,500 for the period of April 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President.
APPOINTMENTS: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Wilfred Barry who resigned. Term expires January 1, 2019. Current Ballot: Murray McCullough Christopher W. Shepard Michael J. Telich III Scott D. Wilson
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Anthony Nelson in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 23, 2019. Current Ballot: Al B. Barron Telita Hayes-Colbert Rober Maxie Dianna Payton Ercel Placide Emmett Robbins
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Dianna Payton in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 25, 2017. Current Ballot: Al B. Barron Telita Hayes-Colbert Rober Maxie Dianna Payton Ercel Placide Emmett Robbins
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0040 Original Estimated Cost: $5,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141426 Account Number: 440.7578113.752400.6077219; 441.7578113.752400.6077219; 443.7578113.752400.6077219 Council Award Date: May 28, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two (2) (Final) Change Order Amount: $(1,847,386.10) Original Contract Amount: $5,294,690.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 21,150.00 New Contract Amount: $3,468,453.90 Description: Final adjustment of quantities Why Required: To finalize and close out the project 2. Project Title: Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation 15-04 Streets In Magnolia Trace Pkwy & Shadows At White Oak Project Number: 15-AO-ST-0017 Original Estimated Cost: $500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151047 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010415 Council Award Date: July 22, 2015 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 59,114.85 Original Contract Amount: $475,432.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 5,231.55 New Contract Amount: $539,778.40 Description: Increase in Quantities Why Required: More work than anticipated was required to ensure proper drainage.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0040 - Account 440.7578113.752400.6077219; 441.7578113.752400.6077219; 443.7578113.752400.6077219 Council Award Date: May 28, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $5,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $5,294,690.00 Total Change Orders (2): $(1,826,236.10) Final Cost: $3,468,453.90 Days Allocated: 483 Days Used: 460 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-04 Project 2013-04 - Account 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Albert Drive over Drainage Canal) 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Claycut Road over Ward Creek) 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Mollylea Drive over Jones Creek) ESTIMATE: $2,000,749.78 **Diamond B. Construction Company, LLC $2,036,371.40 *Chambers Construction, Inc. $2,110,862.00 **Shavers Whittle Construction, LLC $2,341,982.75 *JB James Construction LLC $2,359,841.33 **Baker Pile Driving and Site Work, LLC $2,591,812.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $2,983,380.01
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Mougeot Architecture LLC, for professional services in connection with the EMS Station #12 - Renovation Design, being City-Parish Project No.16-ASD-CP-0982, in an amount not to exceed $25,700.00. (Account No. 336.7510611.651300.5984115). By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Post Architects, LLC, for professional services in connection with the River Dock Shade Canopy, being City- Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0960, in an amount not to exceed $26,250.00. (Account 345.7546045.652300.8080300) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Post Architects, LLC with sub-consultants: HMS Architects; Theater Consultants Collaborative; BAi; Ragland Aderman & Associates; Thompson Luke & Associates; AST Engineers; Futch Design Associates; McKnight Landscape Architects for Architectural Design Services in connection with the River Center Theater of Performing Arts and Ancillary Facility Improvements for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, being City- Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0956, in an amount not to exceed $1,244,965.00. (Account No. 451.5550085.652200.8080100) By: Director of Buildings & Grounds
G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase 1I project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $59,857. (Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase 1I project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $59,857. (Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Stone Property Services, LLC, for right of way acquisition services associated with the Green Light Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase II project, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H. 011683, in an amount not to exceed $58,240.00.(Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with MB Design, L.L.C to provide surveys and engineering design services for the construction of the N. Foster Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, having City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-US-0025 in an amount not to exceed $33,313.70. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046215) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage.
K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Louisiana Waste Systems (LWS) for the hauling of demolition debris from various condemned properties to the East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) North Landfill, in an amount not to exceed $110,250. (Account No. 012.7313001.643560) By: Director of Development L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste, adding an additional $10,000.00 to the purchase order (PO150398) for hauling demolition from condemned properties. (Account No. 012.7313001.643560) By: Director of Development
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the May 11, 2016 Metropolitan Council meeting to call a tax election to be held on November 8, 2016, with respect to the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax for the purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct, operate and maintain facilities to serve elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide funds to operate and maintain programs, services and activities for elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and to provide funds for the operating budget of the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on the Aging, Inc., or any successor thereto. By: Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
Approving participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Competitive Projects Tax Exemption Program in Accordance with La. R.S. 47:4353. By: Councilman Loupe.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Intrado Systems Corp to provide maintenance on the 9-1-1 phone system equipment for an amount not to exceed $141,000 (118.5230001.647800.). By: EMS Director.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 15, 2015 at Original 035 of Bundle 12701 in the matter of "City Of Baton Rouge vs. Norwood T. Calvin and Edna W. Calvin" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9462 (1124 North Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision). By: Councilman Cole.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 3, 2014 at Original 578 of Bundle 12621 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Robert Mellion and Tangy Mellion" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9252 (850 Sennette Street East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Addition Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Appointing Joseph R. Toups as Council Budget Officer effective March 28, 2016 at Step 19 of Pay Range 2320 on a part-time basis (not to exceed 29 hours per week), contingent upon him severing service effective the close of business on March 25, 2016, which is his scheduled retirement date. By: Councilman Wilson.
14. ADJOURNMENT Announcements
Mar 23, 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 March 9, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of March 16, 2016.
8. CONDEMNATIONS: A. Leola Scott Wells c/o Bobbie Long 3775 Brightside Lane; Lot 1 (resub of Lots 11 & 12), Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 3 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) B. Lenora Malvania Robinson 1430 East Washington St., Lot 5, Sq 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision – Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) C. Ulysses Jackson and Cora M. Jackson 1946 Mulberry St., Lot 25, Sq 5, Northdale Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) D. Albertha Davis 1539 Matilda St., Lot ½ of 18, Sq A, Swart Subdivision – Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) E. Dennis Ray Lockett 876 Lettsworth St., Lot 16, Swart Addition - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) F. Raymond Louis Scott 832 Lettsworth St., Lot 13, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) G. James Williams Roberson, Albertha Roberson Anderson, Helen Roberson Johnson, Patricia Roberson Ware, Louise M. Roberson, Wanda Roberson Porter and Mary Roberson Johnese 2033 Kansas St., Lot 46, Sq 10, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the February 24, 2016 Council Meeting) H. Alan W. Juderjahn 238 Brice Street; Lot 12-A, Square 323, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) I. Alan W. Juderjahn 242 Brice Street; Lot 12-B, Square 323, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) J. Carita Nichelle Thomas Thornton, Regina R. Thomas, Vivian Yvette Thomas 4631 Packard Street and Rear Shed; Lots 10, 11 and 12, Square 6, Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) K. August Jones, Jr. and Dorothy T. Jones 2806 Fairfields Avenue; (Garage Apartment Only ) Lot 22, Square 17, Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) L. LBL, Properties, L.L.C. 2374 Georgia Street; Lot 35, Square 38, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) M. Lamont J. Turner c/o Emma Turner 326 Brice Street; South ½ of East ½ of Lot 16, Square 324, Magnesiaville Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) N. Mollie Sanford 1808 America Street; Lot 1 and 2, Square 6 Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) O. Sidney Earl Poray, Jr. 2143/2145 Alabama Street; Lot 62, Square 11, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 (This item was deferred from the March 9, 2016 Council Meeting) P. Mohammed A. S. Hatem and Hani A. A. Yafal 2845 69th Avenue; Lot 15 and 16, Square 51, Bank Subdivision - Council District 10
INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTIONS 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Ernest Taylor v. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 3:13-CV-00579-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court Of Louisiana, in the amount of $42,000.00; and appropriating $42,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session.(Counsel of record is Terrence J. Donahue, Jr., Donahue Law Firm). By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson so as to amend the scope and increase the allowable compensation; and appropriating $90,000.00 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 3. A First Supplemental Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of (a) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A- 1, of the City of Baton Rouge, (b) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-2 (Taxable), of the City of Baton Rouge, and (c) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A-3, of the City of Baton Rouge, pursuant to the Bond Resolution; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 4. Recommendation on increasing the General Aviation Fuel Flowage Fee on Av-Gas and Jet A Fuel from $0.08 cents per gallon to $0.12 cents per gallon effective May 1, 2016. By: Director of Aviation. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 5. Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for penalties and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By: Councilmembers Banks-Daniel, Boe’, Cole, Collins-Lewis, Green and Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on April 13, 2016 6. Amending Title 1, Section 710 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to add subsection (b) and to provide for the disposition of surplus electronic equipment. By: Purchasing Director and Interim IS Director.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: RV-3-16 Revocation of rights-of-way for Clearfield Drive, Deerwood Drive, portion of Stanocola Drive, portion of Kennedy Avenue, multiple portions of 15 foot and 7.5 foot servitudes and multiple portions of 5 foot sidewalk servitudes, located west of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and north of Progress Road, on Tract A and remainders of Lots 42, 43, 44 and 50 of East Pryce Place Subdivision, 1st Filing, Part One. (Council District 2 Banks-Daniel) By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Case 4-16 - 1400-1500 and 1509 Government Street To rezone from M1 (Light Industrial) and C2 (Heavy Commercial) to LC-3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located on the north side of Government Street, between South 14th Street and South 17th Street, on Lots 24-31, Square 2 or 217 of Suburb Bonnecaze; a 90’ x 128’, 90’ x 256’ and 269’x384’ Tract of the Baton Rouge Electric Co. (GSU) Lot, Magnesiaville Subdivision; Lots 27-A, 30 and 31 Square 321, Magnesiaville Subdivision. Section 49, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10-Wicker) By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I (In General), Section 8:1 of the Code of Ordinances so as to add subsection (e) to impose a ten (10) day deadline to approve or reject a building permit. By: Councilman Heck.
A Resolution authorizing the issuance of (a) Not to Exceed $45,000,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-1 of the City of Baton Rouge, (b) Not to Exceed $1,630,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A-2 (Taxable) of the City of Baton Rouge, and (c) Not to Exceed $5,100,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A-3 of the City of Baton Rouge, each payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said City; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel
A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $15,000,000 of Taxable Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) 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 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2016A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the local tax recipient bodies to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Assessor for East Baton Rouge Parish and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff for the identification of fraudulent homestead exemptions and the recovery of unpaid taxes therefrom. By: Parish Attorney.
Amending the 2016 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $79,900 from the General Fund - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #41. (B.S. 8507) By: Mayor-President.
Amending Title 13, Criminal Law; Section 13:966. Marijuana, so as to amend the penalties for first conviction of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, or chemical derivatives, as well as synthetic cannibanoids. By: City Prosecutor.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown so as to continue providing services as Domestic Violence Interventionist for Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended amount of $39,116.00 to continue through December 31, 2016. Funded from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Cash Match. By: Clerk/Judicial Administrator.
I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $52,778.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. J. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $269,285.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. K. Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $449,547.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. M. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $37,665.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. N. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $67,003.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. O. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $289,344.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. P. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $31,900.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. Q. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $287,732.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS
Amending the contract for the amount of the lease with the Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church (Discovery Head Start Facility) as a part of the budget for a total amount not to exceed $55,995. By: Director of DHDS.
Providing the 2016 first quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By: Director of DHDS.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 10+, Square 45, Fortune James Drewery 5673 Cadillac Street Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 700.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 979.00 HIGH BIDDER: James Drewery $4,000.00 Intended Use: Remodel and live in. B. Lot 2 pt., Square 251, Swart Summer Whitman South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,607.13 HIGH BIDDER: Summer Whitman $500.00 Intended Use: Clean lot and maintain. C. Lot 15 pt.+, Square 44, Istrouma Dream Big Productions, LLC 2488 Osage Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,630.49 HIGH BIDDER: Dream Big Productions, LLC $9,500.00 Intended Use: Repair/rental. D. Lot 8-A, Square 39, Bank D. Thomas 2365 71st Avenue Metro Council District 02 - Banks-Daniel Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,319.40 HIGH BIDDER: Tran Consulting & Management, LLC $11,500.00 Intended Use: Renovate and rent. E. Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge Lynda Hall Taft Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,575.48
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing a declaration by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge that Lots 59, 69, 71, and 73, Colonial Hills Subdivision, which were adjudicated properties, were and are needed for a valid public purpose and confirming that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge does own same; and authorizing the Mayor-president to execute an instrument declaring and confirming the ownership of said property by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said property having previously been adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge for unpaid ad valorem taxes for the tax years 1984, 2001, and 2003 in the names of Gay E. Juban, Edward Cannon, Jimmie L. Moss, and Joseph R. Polozola, Jr., et al. By: Parish Attorney.
ITEMS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Emily Morrow Chenevert for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission in the amount of $37,500 for the period of April 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President.
APPOINTMENTS: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Wilfred Barry who resigned. Term expires January 1, 2019. Current Ballot: Murray McCullough Christopher W. Shepard Michael J. Telich III Scott D. Wilson
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Anthony Nelson in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 23, 2019. Current Ballot: Al B. Barron Telita Hayes-Colbert Rober Maxie Dianna Payton Ercel Placide Emmett Robbins
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Dianna Payton in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 25, 2017. Current Ballot: Al B. Barron Telita Hayes-Colbert Rober Maxie Dianna Payton Ercel Placide Emmett Robbins
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0040 Original Estimated Cost: $5,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141426 Account Number: 440.7578113.752400.6077219; 441.7578113.752400.6077219; 443.7578113.752400.6077219 Council Award Date: May 28, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two (2) (Final) Change Order Amount: $(1,847,386.10) Original Contract Amount: $5,294,690.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 21,150.00 New Contract Amount: $3,468,453.90 Description: Final adjustment of quantities Why Required: To finalize and close out the project 2. Project Title: Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation 15-04 Streets In Magnolia Trace Pkwy & Shadows At White Oak Project Number: 15-AO-ST-0017 Original Estimated Cost: $500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151047 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010415 Council Award Date: July 22, 2015 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 59,114.85 Original Contract Amount: $475,432.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 5,231.55 New Contract Amount: $539,778.40 Description: Increase in Quantities Why Required: More work than anticipated was required to ensure proper drainage.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES: 1. Interstate 110/Hollywood Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project 12-AR-MS-0040 - Account 440.7578113.752400.6077219; 441.7578113.752400.6077219; 443.7578113.752400.6077219 Council Award Date: May 28, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $5,500,000.00 Contract Amount: $5,294,690.00 Total Change Orders (2): $(1,826,236.10) Final Cost: $3,468,453.90 Days Allocated: 483 Days Used: 460 Liquidated Damages: None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS: *LOCAL **IN STATE 1. Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-04 Project 2013-04 - Account 152.7523056.652330.5230009 (Albert Drive over Drainage Canal) 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Claycut Road over Ward Creek) 152.7523066.652330.5230009 (Mollylea Drive over Jones Creek) ESTIMATE: $2,000,749.78 **Diamond B. Construction Company, LLC $2,036,371.40 *Chambers Construction, Inc. $2,110,862.00 **Shavers Whittle Construction, LLC $2,341,982.75 *JB James Construction LLC $2,359,841.33 **Baker Pile Driving and Site Work, LLC $2,591,812.00 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $2,983,380.01
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Mougeot Architecture LLC, for professional services in connection with the EMS Station #12 - Renovation Design, being City-Parish Project No.16-ASD-CP-0982, in an amount not to exceed $25,700.00. (Account No. 336.7510611.651300.5984115). By: Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Post Architects, LLC, for professional services in connection with the River Dock Shade Canopy, being City- Parish Project No.15-ASD-CP-0960, in an amount not to exceed $26,250.00. (Account 345.7546045.652300.8080300) By: Director of Buildings and Grounds
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Post Architects, LLC with sub-consultants: HMS Architects; Theater Consultants Collaborative; BAi; Ragland Aderman & Associates; Thompson Luke & Associates; AST Engineers; Futch Design Associates; McKnight Landscape Architects for Architectural Design Services in connection with the River Center Theater of Performing Arts and Ancillary Facility Improvements for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, being City- Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0956, in an amount not to exceed $1,244,965.00. (Account No. 451.5550085.652200.8080100) By: Director of Buildings & Grounds
G. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with The Lakvold Group, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase 1I project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $59,857. (Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Picou Appraisals, LLC for appraisal services associated with the Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase 1I project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H.011683, in an amount not to exceed $59,857. (Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Stone Property Services, LLC, for right of way acquisition services associated with the Green Light Paulat Boulevard (Formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector) Phase II project, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, DOTD Project No. H. 011683, in an amount not to exceed $58,240.00.(Account No. 376.7260442.652120.5924406) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with MB Design, L.L.C to provide surveys and engineering design services for the construction of the N. Foster Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, having City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-US-0025 in an amount not to exceed $33,313.70. (Account No 146.7210042.652360.2046215) By: Director of Transportation & Drainage.
K. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Louisiana Waste Systems (LWS) for the hauling of demolition debris from various condemned properties to the East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) North Landfill, in an amount not to exceed $110,250. (Account No. 012.7313001.643560) By: Director of Development L. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Louisiana Waste Systems for the hauling of demolition waste, adding an additional $10,000.00 to the purchase order (PO150398) for hauling demolition from condemned properties. (Account No. 012.7313001.643560) By: Director of Development
Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge at the May 11, 2016 Metropolitan Council meeting to call a tax election to be held on November 8, 2016, with respect to the levy and collection of a 2.25 mills ad valorem tax for the purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct, operate and maintain facilities to serve elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide funds to operate and maintain programs, services and activities for elderly citizens in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and to provide funds for the operating budget of the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on the Aging, Inc., or any successor thereto. By: Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
Approving participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Competitive Projects Tax Exemption Program in Accordance with La. R.S. 47:4353. By: Councilman Loupe.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Intrado Systems Corp to provide maintenance on the 9-1-1 phone system equipment for an amount not to exceed $141,000 (118.5230001.647800.). By: EMS Director.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 15, 2015 at Original 035 of Bundle 12701 in the matter of "City Of Baton Rouge vs. Norwood T. Calvin and Edna W. Calvin" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9462 (1124 North Acadian Thruway East; Lot 4, Square A, Eden Park Subdivision). By: Councilman Cole.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 3, 2014 at Original 578 of Bundle 12621 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Robert Mellion and Tangy Mellion" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9252 (850 Sennette Street East ½ of Lot 22, Swart Addition Subdivision. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Appointing Joseph R. Toups as Council Budget Officer effective March 28, 2016 at Step 19 of Pay Range 2320 on a part-time basis (not to exceed 29 hours per week), contingent upon him severing service effective the close of business on March 25, 2016, which is his scheduled retirement date. By: Councilman Wilson.
14. ADJOURNMENT Announcements