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 May 11, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 18, 2016.
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTIONS 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to Class R license criteria. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 2. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Part II, Section 224 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to increase the number of chickens allowed to be kept on a lot of less than an acre from three (3) to six (6). By: Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 3. Authorizing a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $145,890 per year for the property located at 150 Third Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2015-0829 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 4. Authorizing a five-year property tax abatement renewal estimated at $60,211 per year for the property located at 200 Convention Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Renewal Contract #070079 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Christopher Brown 10465 Avenue E., Lot F, Square 58, University Place Subdivision, Council District - 2 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 6. Shirley Patterson Grim 175 Elmer Avenue, Lot 1, Highland Farms Subdivision, Council District - 2 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 20167. One Hundred Fold, LLC 3651 Clayton Street, Lot 92, North Highlands Subdivision, Council District - 5 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 8. One Hundred Fold, LLC 1631 North 30th Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Bogan Subdivision, Council District - 7 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 9. Emma L. Williams 2075 North 19th Street and 2nd Shed, S. M. Dougherty Tract, Council District - 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 10. Leonard Cummings, Jr. 1837 Georgia Street; Lot 10, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Council District - 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot C-2-B-1, H. P. Carpenter Tract Daniel Bacon 21630 Noble Reames Road Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $125,000.00 Taxes Due $ 10,774.30 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 2. Lot 19, Square 17, Eden Park Donald Cooper North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,392.57 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 3. Lot 20, Square 17, Eden Park Donald Cooper North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,311.37 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 4. Lot 83, Kennedy Subdivision Edward A. Taylor Avenue F, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 626.27 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 5. Lot 85, Kennedy Subdivision Edward A. Taylor Avenue F, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 628.31 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 6. Lot A-2-A, Allendale Farms Richard Brien Greenwell Springs Road Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $55,000.00 Taxes Due $61,682.40 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 7. Lot 33, Square 31, Greenville Extension Betty G. Richard North 48th Street Metro Council District 07 – Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 708.82 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 8. Tract B-1, Section 2, Ward 1, T7S, R1E Joshua J. White 845 North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $55,000.00 Taxes Due $13,607.64 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 9. Lot 16, Square 17, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Virginia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 867.36 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 10. Lot 13 pt., Square 17, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Missouri Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 881.24 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 11. Lot 8, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Missouri Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 531.31 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 12. Lot B-O-2, Blouin, Phillips & Keener Benito Obregon North 49th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,263.59 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 13. Lot 12, Square 3, Georgetown Robin Terrell Williams North Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 851.98 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 14. Lot 13, Square 3, Georgetown Robin Terrell Williams North Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 849.93 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 15. Lot 1, Square 1, Liberia Odel S. Williams African American Museum 440 South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,654.78 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 13-16 Lawrence Messina Tract(northern portion) To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located to the north side of Summa Avenue, east of Summa Court, south of Ward Creek, known as a portion of Lot A of the Lawrence Messina Tract. Sections 56 and 58, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 2. Case 14-16 Lawrence Messina Tract (southern portion) To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) on property located to the north side of Picardy Avenue, south of Summa Avenue, east of Summa Court, known as a portion of Lot A of the Lawrence Messina Tract. Section 56, 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 3. Case 17-16 3800-3900 72nd Street To rezone from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to LC3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located to the south side of 72nd Street, between Interstate I-110 and Plank Road, formerly known as Howell Place South (PUD-1-08). Sections37 and 96, T6S, 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 4. Case 18-16 15160 and 15200-15300 South Harrell’s Ferry Road To rezone from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to A2.9 (Two Family District) on property located to the south side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, west of Jones Creek Road, formerly known as Tract A and the remainder of Tract B-2 of the Curtis LeBlanc Tract, also formerly known as Trinity Lutheran Church (PUD-3-09). Sections 21 and 47, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso) 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 5. Case 16-16 18107 Highland Market Drive, Suite 100 To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located to the east side of Highland Road, north of Perkins Road East, known as a portion of Tract 1-A of the old Home Place Tracts, formerly called the Leon R. Kleinpeter Property. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Commission Action: Motion to defer until June 20, 2016 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 6. RV-8-16 University Hills Proposed revocation of the unimproved portion of Tulane Drive in University Hills Subdivision, Square 11, between the dead end and the intersection of the rights-of-way of Tulane Drive and Ursuline Drive. (Council District 12-Delgado) Commission Action: Motion to defer until July 18, 2016 carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 7. Planning Commission Fee Schedule Amending and Re-Enacting Appendix B (Zoning, Subdivision and Sign Fee) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Unified Development Code, so as to amend the Planning Commission application fee schedule. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,937,014.80 under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of MOSHEP. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $413,036.00 for Phase I activities for the East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Director of MOSHEP. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 3. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund sewer user fees paid in excess due to erroneous water meter readings in the amount of $67,895.61 to Towne Oaks Apartments for the period April 2014 to April 2016, with the cost of said refund to be charged against sewer user fee revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $176,637 to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $17,851 to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 6. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Dale and Noramis Cain for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $14,785.71 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 June 8, 2016 7. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company as subrogee of Charles Jones for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $10,678.25, 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 June 8, 2016 8. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Luis Cruz-Torres for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge police officer, in the amount of $20,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Marvic G. Thompson w/ Rozas Law Firm, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 9. Authorizing The Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,113.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to declare property not needed for another public purpose and to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for the donation of property upon which Habitat will construct homes for low income families within 3 years from the date of the donation. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
A Resolution of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to approve the levy and collection of a two percent (2.0% sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District and two (2.0%) percent of hotel occupancy taxes within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval to levy said sales tax and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
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.
Expressing the support of The Metropolitan Council of The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the expansion of healthcare services in North Baton Rouge by encouraging Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge General Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center to enter into a patient transfer agreements with Champion Medical Center to ensure continuity of care and treatment for all patients. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel & Councilman Delgado.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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 and March 23, 2016 Council Meetings.
APPOINTMENTS: A. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of John Taylor who passed away. Term Expires December 31, 2017. Current Ballot: Sandra Davis Derrius Montgomery (This item was deferred from the May 11, 2016 Council Meeting)
Amending the 2016 current expense budget for t he South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District (SBCPDD) so as to appropriate $50,000 for community programs and operational c osts from the District's Fund Balance - Unassigned. By: South Burbank Cr ime Prevention & Development District
Amending the 2016 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $1,400,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Director.
Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:10010 (B), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow Zee Quick Mart, LLC, located at 7111 Hooper Road, to apply for an alcohol license. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Irell and Lena Shelmire for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $18,544.64 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the Period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Interim Director of Juvenile Services.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to publish and to give written notice to all banks in this City and Parish of the intention of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to select a fiscal agency for the years 2017 through 2021, and to invite banks to respond under the terms and conditions of the notice and request for proposals, all in compliance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 39. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $150,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $599,547.00 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a Grant Award in the amount of $876,986.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Jr. High Building - Water Proofing Phase II Project, which approved Phase II costs include implementation and construction of the drainage and water proofing mitigation design created during Phase I; said Grant is 100% Federally funded and bidding will commence once GOHSEP and FEMA approve all bid package submittals. Further authorizing the Finance Department to record said Grant approval. By: Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorization to appropriate $200,000 from the Airport's Discretionary Cash & Investment Account (481..100006.) and $425,000 from the Airport's Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009) for a total of $625,000 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stanley Consultants for Design & Bidding Services associated with the Taxiway "F" project in an amount not to exceed $579,233 and Program Management $45,767. These funds will be reimbursed by the FAA and State. By: Director of Aviation.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 39, Square 52, Greenville Extension Leroy Hubert North 48th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 616.18 HIGH BIDDER: Leroy Hubert $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, build on it. B. Lot 38, Square 26, Eden Park Kirk Smith 873 North 38th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $8,000.00 Taxes Due $1,141.43 HIGH BIDDER: Kirk Smith $150.00 Intended Use: Clean it up. C. Lot 1, Square 14, Fairfields John E. Hampton Jefferson Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $5,000.00 Taxes Due $2,932.78 HIGH BIDDER: John E. Hampton $500.00 Intended Use: Build on it. D. Lot 99, Legion Village Carol Harvey Longfellow Drive Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 6,608.42 HIGH BIDDER: Carol Harvey $200.00 Intended Use: Build a house. E. Lot 280, Belfair Homes Tevin K. Wade 4261 Monroe Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,517.02 HIGH BIDDER: Chelsea Beardon $10,000.00 Intended Use: Live in, next to family. F. Lot 9, Square 4, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 959.86 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. G. Lot 10, Square 4, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 1,976.43 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. H. Lot 2, Square 5, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 5,065.45 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. I. Lot 9, Square C, North Fairfields John E. Hampton Madison Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $13,845.42 HIGH BIDDER: John E. Hampton $500.00 Intended Use: Build on it. J. Lot 13, Square 38, Greenville Extension Dorothy H. Knighten Columbus Dunn Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 951.70 HIGH BIDDER: Dorothy H. Knighten $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, add to my adjoining lot K. Lot 343, Bird Station Eual L. Hall Michelli Drive Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 584.03 HIGH BIDDER: Eual L. Hall $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it cleaned.
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140950 Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Four (4)(Extend contract for 440 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 418,003.15 Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $ (578,576.00) New Contract Amount: $11,828,510.65 Description: To provide for additional work due to various unforeseen field conditions and changes. Why Required: Due to various unforeseen field conditions and changes 2. Project Title: Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Rd - Kenilworth Pkwy Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366, 443.7578323.752400.6087366, 433. 7578323.752400.6087366, 412.7578931.752400.6087366, 411.7578323.752400.6087366, 442.7578323.752400.6087366, 415.7578323.752400.6087366, 443.7578313.752400.6087338. Council Award Date: June 25, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 672,119.23 Original Contract Amount: $19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 47,888.00 New Contract Amount: $20,298,772.23 Description: Facilitate the start-up of Pump Station 42. Why Required: In order to commission PS 1 and LSU PS, PS 42 must be put into service. 3. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Seven (7) (Extend contract for 308 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 731,649.58 Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,335,910.54 New Contract Amount: $12,399, 165.78 Description: This change order represents an adjustment to plan quantities to reflect actual field quantities installed to date and accounts for unforeseen field conditions and changes. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Chenevert Architects, for services in association with their contract for Building Commissioning and LEED Administrative Services in connection with the Independence Park Library, being Project No. 09-ASD-CP-0042, R.F.Q. No. 09-DP-LB- 005, in an amount not to exceed $8,741.74. (Account No. 336.7520225.651300.5997802). By: Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Amending Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 52070, Adopted April 13, 2016 so as to change the name from The Powell Group, LLC to Powell 737PG, LLC. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Mortgage Leasehold Interests and subordinate lease for Tract "G" assigned to Powell 737PG, LLC; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Discussion of DPW Maintenance Lots. By: Councilman Welch. (This item was deferred from the April 13, 2016 and May 11, 2016 Council Meetings)
Resolution by the Metropolitan Council establishing a Transportation Technology and Innovation District. By: Office of the Mayor President and Councilman Buddy Amoroso. (This item was deferred from the May 11, 2016 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, IPA, LLC, for the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) Supplemental Payment Program under the State of Louisiana's Bayou Health Program; and further authorizing agreements with Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, IPA, LLC, and the individual Managed Care Organizations, including Aetna, Amerigroup, AmeriHealth Caritas, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and United Healthcare. By: EMS Director.
Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Director of Finance.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute all required contracts and related documentation for third party medical billing administration services with Koronis Revenue Solutions. (Account number 119.5210001.643540.) By: EMS - Director
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 11, 2016 in "City of Baton Rouge Vs. The Estate of Emma C. Washington Condemnation Proceeding No. 9502 (10121 Chanadia Avenue, Lots 71 And 72, Mayfair Park East Subdivision). By: Councilman Delgado.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision And Order recorded on April 29, 2015 at Original 998 of Bundle 12649 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Grant Major and Gaynell Major"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9314 (4260 Winbourne Avenue, Lot 29-C, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision). By: Councilman Cole
Q. 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 $100,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $316,167.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, and to extend the contract period to August 31, 2016, and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $300,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,101,830.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and to extend the contract period to August 31, 2016, and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Discussion of DPW Maintenance Lots. By: Councilman Welch. (This item was deferred from the April 13, 2016 and May 11, 2016 Council Meetings)
ADJOURNMENT
May 25, 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 May 11, 2016 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 18, 2016.
7. INTRODUCTIONS: A. SECTIONS 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 1003 of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to Class R license criteria. By: Councilwoman Wicker. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 2. Amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Part II, Section 224 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to increase the number of chickens allowed to be kept on a lot of less than an acre from three (3) to six (6). By: Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 3. Authorizing a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $145,890 per year for the property located at 150 Third Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2015-0829 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 4. Authorizing a five-year property tax abatement renewal estimated at $60,211 per year for the property located at 200 Convention Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Renewal Contract #070079 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By: Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 CONDEMNATIONS: 5. Christopher Brown 10465 Avenue E., Lot F, Square 58, University Place Subdivision, Council District - 2 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 6. Shirley Patterson Grim 175 Elmer Avenue, Lot 1, Highland Farms Subdivision, Council District - 2 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 20167. One Hundred Fold, LLC 3651 Clayton Street, Lot 92, North Highlands Subdivision, Council District - 5 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 8. One Hundred Fold, LLC 1631 North 30th Street; Lot 12, Square 5, Bogan Subdivision, Council District - 7 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 9. Emma L. Williams 2075 North 19th Street and 2nd Shed, S. M. Dougherty Tract, Council District - 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 10. Leonard Cummings, Jr. 1837 Georgia Street; Lot 10, Square 14, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Council District - 10 Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Lot C-2-B-1, H. P. Carpenter Tract Daniel Bacon 21630 Noble Reames Road Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $125,000.00 Taxes Due $ 10,774.30 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 2. Lot 19, Square 17, Eden Park Donald Cooper North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 1,392.57 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 3. Lot 20, Square 17, Eden Park Donald Cooper North 37th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,311.37 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 4. Lot 83, Kennedy Subdivision Edward A. Taylor Avenue F, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 626.27 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 5. Lot 85, Kennedy Subdivision Edward A. Taylor Avenue F, Zachary Metro Council District 01 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 250.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 628.31 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 6. Lot A-2-A, Allendale Farms Richard Brien Greenwell Springs Road Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $55,000.00 Taxes Due $61,682.40 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 7. Lot 33, Square 31, Greenville Extension Betty G. Richard North 48th Street Metro Council District 07 – Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 708.82 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 8. Tract B-1, Section 2, Ward 1, T7S, R1E Joshua J. White 845 North Foster Drive Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $55,000.00 Taxes Due $13,607.64 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 9. Lot 16, Square 17, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Virginia Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due $ 867.36 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 10. Lot 13 pt., Square 17, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Missouri Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 881.24 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 11. Lot 8, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Ebenezer Baptist Church SBR Missouri Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 531.31 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 12. Lot B-O-2, Blouin, Phillips & Keener Benito Obregon North 49th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 4,500.00 Taxes Due $ 2,263.59 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 13. Lot 12, Square 3, Georgetown Robin Terrell Williams North Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $16,000.00 Taxes Due $ 851.98 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 14. Lot 13, Square 3, Georgetown Robin Terrell Williams North Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due $ 849.93 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. 15. Lot 1, Square 1, Liberia Odel S. Williams African American Museum 440 South Boulevard Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $10,000.00 Taxes Due $ 3,654.78 Bids received June 15, 2016. Introduce for public hearing June 22, 2016. C. PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Case 13-16 Lawrence Messina Tract(northern portion) To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to HC1 (Heavy Commercial One) on property located to the north side of Summa Avenue, east of Summa Court, south of Ward Creek, known as a portion of Lot A of the Lawrence Messina Tract. Sections 56 and 58, 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 2. Case 14-16 Lawrence Messina Tract (southern portion) To rezone from A1 (Single Family Residential) to LC1 (Light Commercial One) on property located to the north side of Picardy Avenue, south of Summa Avenue, east of Summa Court, known as a portion of Lot A of the Lawrence Messina Tract. Section 56, 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 3. Case 17-16 3800-3900 72nd Street To rezone from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to LC3 (Light Commercial Three) on property located to the south side of 72nd Street, between Interstate I-110 and Plank Road, formerly known as Howell Place South (PUD-1-08). Sections37 and 96, T6S, 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 4. Case 18-16 15160 and 15200-15300 South Harrell’s Ferry Road To rezone from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to A2.9 (Two Family District) on property located to the south side of South Harrell’s Ferry Road, west of Jones Creek Road, formerly known as Tract A and the remainder of Tract B-2 of the Curtis LeBlanc Tract, also formerly known as Trinity Lutheran Church (PUD-3-09). Sections 21 and 47, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8-Amoroso) 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, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 5. Case 16-16 18107 Highland Market Drive, Suite 100 To rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to C-AB-1 (Commercial Alcoholic Beverage One) on property located to the east side of Highland Road, north of Perkins Road East, known as a portion of Tract 1-A of the old Home Place Tracts, formerly called the Leon R. Kleinpeter Property. Section 55, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9-Boé) Commission Action: Motion to defer until June 20, 2016 carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 6. RV-8-16 University Hills Proposed revocation of the unimproved portion of Tulane Drive in University Hills Subdivision, Square 11, between the dead end and the intersection of the rights-of-way of Tulane Drive and Ursuline Drive. (Council District 12-Delgado) Commission Action: Motion to defer until July 18, 2016 carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 7. Planning Commission Fee Schedule Amending and Re-Enacting Appendix B (Zoning, Subdivision and Sign Fee) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Unified Development Code, so as to amend the Planning Commission application fee schedule. Commission Action: Motion to approve carried, 7-0. Introduce for public hearing on June 15, 2016 D. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,937,014.80 under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. By: Director of MOSHEP. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 2. Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $413,036.00 for Phase I activities for the East Baton Rouge Parish First Responder Safe Room under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). By: Director of MOSHEP. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 3. Authorizing the Finance Director to refund sewer user fees paid in excess due to erroneous water meter readings in the amount of $67,895.61 to Towne Oaks Apartments for the period April 2014 to April 2016, with the cost of said refund to be charged against sewer user fee revenues. By: Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 4. Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $176,637 to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 5. Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $17,851 to provide for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2016 through 12/31/2016, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Director of DHDS Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 6. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Dale and Noramis Cain for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $14,785.71 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 June 8, 2016 7. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company as subrogee of Charles Jones for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $10,678.25, 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 June 8, 2016 8. Authorizing settlement of the claim of Luis Cruz-Torres for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge police officer, in the amount of $20,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Marvic G. Thompson w/ Rozas Law Firm, LLC) By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 9. Authorizing The Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $109,113.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016 10. Authorizing the Mayor-President to declare property not needed for another public purpose and to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City-Parish and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for the donation of property upon which Habitat will construct homes for low income families within 3 years from the date of the donation. By: Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing on June 8, 2016
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
A Resolution of the Third-Florida Economic Development District to approve the levy and collection of a two percent (2.0% sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District and two (2.0%) percent of hotel occupancy taxes within the boundaries of the Third-Florida Economic Development District; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval to levy said sales tax and approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
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.
Expressing the support of The Metropolitan Council of The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the expansion of healthcare services in North Baton Rouge by encouraging Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge General Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center to enter into a patient transfer agreements with Champion Medical Center to ensure continuity of care and treatment for all patients. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel & Councilman Delgado.
CONDEMNATIONS: A. 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 and March 23, 2016 Council Meetings.
APPOINTMENTS: A. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of John Taylor who passed away. Term Expires December 31, 2017. Current Ballot: Sandra Davis Derrius Montgomery (This item was deferred from the May 11, 2016 Council Meeting)
Amending the 2016 current expense budget for t he South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District (SBCPDD) so as to appropriate $50,000 for community programs and operational c osts from the District's Fund Balance - Unassigned. By: South Burbank Cr ime Prevention & Development District
Amending the 2016 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $1,400,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: EMS Director.
Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:10010 (B), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow Zee Quick Mart, LLC, located at 7111 Hooper Road, to apply for an alcohol license. By: Councilwoman Banks-Daniel.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Irell and Lena Shelmire for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $18,544.64 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to and for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to enter into an Interagency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the Period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Interim Director of Juvenile Services.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to publish and to give written notice to all banks in this City and Parish of the intention of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to select a fiscal agency for the years 2017 through 2021, and to invite banks to respond under the terms and conditions of the notice and request for proposals, all in compliance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 39. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $150,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $599,547.00 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a Grant Award in the amount of $876,986.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the East Baton Rouge Parish - Baton Rouge Jr. High Building - Water Proofing Phase II Project, which approved Phase II costs include implementation and construction of the drainage and water proofing mitigation design created during Phase I; said Grant is 100% Federally funded and bidding will commence once GOHSEP and FEMA approve all bid package submittals. Further authorizing the Finance Department to record said Grant approval. By: Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Authorization to appropriate $200,000 from the Airport's Discretionary Cash & Investment Account (481..100006.) and $425,000 from the Airport's Capital Improvement Fund (481..100009) for a total of $625,000 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stanley Consultants for Design & Bidding Services associated with the Taxiway "F" project in an amount not to exceed $579,233 and Program Management $45,767. These funds will be reimbursed by the FAA and State. By: Director of Aviation.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES: A. Lot 39, Square 52, Greenville Extension Leroy Hubert North 48th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 616.18 HIGH BIDDER: Leroy Hubert $100.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, build on it. B. Lot 38, Square 26, Eden Park Kirk Smith 873 North 38th Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 150.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $8,000.00 Taxes Due $1,141.43 HIGH BIDDER: Kirk Smith $150.00 Intended Use: Clean it up. C. Lot 1, Square 14, Fairfields John E. Hampton Jefferson Street Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $5,000.00 Taxes Due $2,932.78 HIGH BIDDER: John E. Hampton $500.00 Intended Use: Build on it. D. Lot 99, Legion Village Carol Harvey Longfellow Drive Metro Council District 05 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $ 6,608.42 HIGH BIDDER: Carol Harvey $200.00 Intended Use: Build a house. E. Lot 280, Belfair Homes Tevin K. Wade 4261 Monroe Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 675.00 Appraised Value $25,000.00 Taxes Due $ 6,517.02 HIGH BIDDER: Chelsea Beardon $10,000.00 Intended Use: Live in, next to family. F. Lot 9, Square 4, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 959.86 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. G. Lot 10, Square 4, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 1,976.43 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. H. Lot 2, Square 5, Mound City Low Voltage, L.L.C. Evergreen Street Metro Council District 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due $ 5,065.45 HIGH BIDDER: Low Voltage, L.L.C. $100.00 Intended Use: Residential. I. Lot 9, Square C, North Fairfields John E. Hampton Madison Avenue Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due $13,845.42 HIGH BIDDER: John E. Hampton $500.00 Intended Use: Build on it. J. Lot 13, Square 38, Greenville Extension Dorothy H. Knighten Columbus Dunn Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 725.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 951.70 HIGH BIDDER: Dorothy H. Knighten $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, add to my adjoining lot K. Lot 343, Bird Station Eual L. Hall Michelli Drive Metro Council District 07 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds) $ 500.00 Appraised Value $4,000.00 Taxes Due $ 584.03 HIGH BIDDER: Eual L. Hall $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it cleaned.
CHANGE ORDERS: 1. Project Title: Government St. - South Acadian Thwy. Project Project Number: 09-GS-MS-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $9,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO140950 Account Number: 411.7578213.752400.6087360; 415.7578213.752400.6087360; 441.7578213.752400.6087360 Council Award Date: April 23, 2014 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Four (4)(Extend contract for 440 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 418,003.15 Original Contract Amount: $11,989,083.50 Net Previous Changes: $ (578,576.00) New Contract Amount: $11,828,510.65 Description: To provide for additional work due to various unforeseen field conditions and changes. Why Required: Due to various unforeseen field conditions and changes 2. Project Title: Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Rd - Kenilworth Pkwy Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366, 443.7578323.752400.6087366, 433. 7578323.752400.6087366, 412.7578931.752400.6087366, 411.7578323.752400.6087366, 442.7578323.752400.6087366, 415.7578323.752400.6087366, 443.7578313.752400.6087338. Council Award Date: June 25, 2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 672,119.23 Original Contract Amount: $19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 47,888.00 New Contract Amount: $20,298,772.23 Description: Facilitate the start-up of Pump Station 42. Why Required: In order to commission PS 1 and LSU PS, PS 42 must be put into service. 3. Project Title: Plank Road - Kleinpeter Road Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades Project Number: 09-GS-UF-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO130485 Account Number: 411.7578233.752400.6087358; 441.7578233.752400.6087358 Council Award Date: January 9, 2013 Contractor: JB James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: Seven (7) (Extend contract for 308 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 731,649.58 Original Contract Amount: $ 9,331,605.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,335,910.54 New Contract Amount: $12,399, 165.78 Description: This change order represents an adjustment to plan quantities to reflect actual field quantities installed to date and accounts for unforeseen field conditions and changes. Why Required: To facilitate the project and reduce future costs resulting from changes attributed to unforeseen conditions.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Chenevert Architects, for services in association with their contract for Building Commissioning and LEED Administrative Services in connection with the Independence Park Library, being Project No. 09-ASD-CP-0042, R.F.Q. No. 09-DP-LB- 005, in an amount not to exceed $8,741.74. (Account No. 336.7520225.651300.5997802). By: Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds.
Amending Metropolitan Council Resolution No. 52070, Adopted April 13, 2016 so as to change the name from The Powell Group, LLC to Powell 737PG, LLC. By: Director of Aviation.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Mortgage Leasehold Interests and subordinate lease for Tract "G" assigned to Powell 737PG, LLC; and authorization to execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By: Director of Aviation.
Discussion of DPW Maintenance Lots. By: Councilman Welch. (This item was deferred from the April 13, 2016 and May 11, 2016 Council Meetings)
Resolution by the Metropolitan Council establishing a Transportation Technology and Innovation District. By: Office of the Mayor President and Councilman Buddy Amoroso. (This item was deferred from the May 11, 2016 Council Meeting)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, IPA, LLC, for the Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) Supplemental Payment Program under the State of Louisiana's Bayou Health Program; and further authorizing agreements with Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, IPA, LLC, and the individual Managed Care Organizations, including Aetna, Amerigroup, AmeriHealth Caritas, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, and United Healthcare. By: EMS Director.
Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in accordance with R.S. 43:141 (A). By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By: Director of Finance.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute all required contracts and related documentation for third party medical billing administration services with Koronis Revenue Solutions. (Account number 119.5210001.643540.) By: EMS - Director
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on May 11, 2016 in "City of Baton Rouge Vs. The Estate of Emma C. Washington Condemnation Proceeding No. 9502 (10121 Chanadia Avenue, Lots 71 And 72, Mayfair Park East Subdivision). By: Councilman Delgado.
Rescinding and directing The Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision And Order recorded on April 29, 2015 at Original 998 of Bundle 12649 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Grant Major and Gaynell Major"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9314 (4260 Winbourne Avenue, Lot 29-C, Square 2, Eaton Place Subdivision). By: Councilman Cole
Q. 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 $100,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $316,167.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, and to extend the contract period to August 31, 2016, and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS. R. Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $300,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,101,830.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and to extend the contract period to August 31, 2016, and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Discussion of DPW Maintenance Lots. By: Councilman Welch. (This item was deferred from the April 13, 2016 and May 11, 2016 Council Meetings)
ADJOURNMENT