Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16-00358 The Regular Council meeting of August 10 and August 24, the special Metro Council meeting of August 22, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of September 6, 2016. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2.16-00293 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems Inc., in the amount of $442,445.74, for the period January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2016, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 3.16-00294 Providing for the extension of the boundaries of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 so as to include the area included in the petition for inclusion in the road lighting district submitted by a majority in number and amount of property tax payers of Stonehenge Commercial Park, as more fully described in the petition. By Councilman Joel Boe'. 4.16-00326 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and any attachments thereto known as the remaining portion of lot 9, Inniswold Estates, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Jefferson Highway, as not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq. By Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 5.16-00329 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Gate Precast Company in the amount of $231,910.23 for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 6.16-00342 Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Brian Townsend v. Officer Nathan Davis, et al", No. 553,519, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $374,369.16, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsels of record, Henri M. Saunders/Saunders & Chabert and Aiden C. Reynolds). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 7.16-00354 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with York Risk Services Group (formerly F.A. Richard and Associates, Inc.) to extend the term of the agreement for period of six-months in the amount of $149,000.00 commencing January1, 2017 and ending July 1, 2017 to extend past the originally approved contract with three additional one-year renewal terms adopted on 12/12/12, Resolution 49851 in the amount of $298,000.00. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 8.16-00355 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2017. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 9.16-00356 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract extension with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 2017 Dental Insurance Rates Proposed Resolution Dental Rates: Attach to Resolution CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 10.16-00295 Sam Davis 689 Egret Street; Lots 7 & 9, Square 4 (house and rear shed) University Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 11.16-00296 The Estate of Emma Johnson Webb 14160 Glynn Road; Lot 20 Petit Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 12.16-00298 E.V.H. Higginbotham 5050 Thomas Road; Lot 69- A (house and rear garage)Gibbens Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 13.16-00299 Juan S. Winsey and Annette Winsey 4767 Annette Street; Lot 12, Square 12 White Plains Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 16-00300 Juan S. Winsey and Annette Winsey 4775 Annette Street; Lot 11, Square 12 (house and rear shed) White Plains Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 15.16-00302 Melissa A. Heatley 5238 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 59 South Dayton Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 16.16-00303 Vernon Jackson, Jr. and Samika Caesar Jackson 1113 North 48th Street; Lot 38, Square 52 Greenville Extension Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 17.16-00304 The Estate of Willie Swan 3720 Main Street; Lot 9, Square 2 Gloria Terrace Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 18.16-00305 Emmanuel Baptist Church & Association, Inc. 1109 & 1011 North 32nd Street; Lots 1 & 2, Square 8 Richmond Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 19.16-00306 W.T. Winfield, LLC 672 North 35th Street ; Lot 9, Square 3 (house and rear shed) Eden Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 20.16-00307 Gregory Moore and Wanda Tinner 2315 Rhodes Avenue; Lot 414 Belfair Homes Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 21.16-00308 Eddie Roy Spears and Larry Revell Spears 1021 South 15th Street; Lot 6 -A, Square 254 Swart Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 22.16-00309 Willie Lawrence Pitcher 7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5 Silverside Plantation Subdivision -Council District 12 -Delgado Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 23.16-00310 William M. Pitcher, Linda H. Chesterfield, Virginia Pitcher Carter, Estell Pitcher Walker, Matilda Pitcher Livous, Dorothy Pitcher Coleman, Willie L. Pitcher, David E. Myles, III, Mary Louise Myles Louis, Henry Raby, Jr., Shirley Raby Smith, Terri Valentine Wallis, and Sonji Valentine McDowell 7648 Perkins Road; Lot 7 Silverside Plantation Subdivision -Council District 12 -Delgado Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 24.16-00311 Gerald J. Charlet 4464 Byron Street; Lot 14 North Highlands Addition Subdivision -Council District 5 -Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 25.16-00312 Thomas Louis Touchton 4311 Delaware Street; Lot 11 Plank Road Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 26.16-00313 Leonard Hafford 4035 Chippewa Street ; Lot 115 Highland Gardens Addition Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 27.16-00314 Ezekiel V. Brown 2806 Monroe Avenue; Lot 24, Square J North Fairfields Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 28.16-00315 The Estate of Jesse L. Davis 680 North 35th Street ; Lot 10, Square 3 Eden Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 29.16-00316 Martha W. Jones 754 East McKinley Street ;Lot 4, Square 52 South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 30.16-00318 Arthur Ray Thomas, Michael Thomas, Eddie Thomas, Deshun Thomas, and Eleanor M. Bell Thomas 2234 Maryland Street; Lot 11, Square 40 (Rear Shed) South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 31.16-00319 Michael Thomas, Eddie Thomas, Deshun Thomas, and Eleanor M. Bell Thomas 2226 Maryland Street; North Portion of Lot 9, Square 40 South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 32.16-00352 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) grant in the amount of $275,000, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 STEP program sub-grant 33.16-00323 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,101,401 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, as a loan for the development of low-income rental housing at 1110 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. Be it resolved by the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Ro uge and Parish of East Baton Rouge that: 1. The Mayor-President is hereby authorized to execute the aforementioned housing development loan agreement with Gulf coast Housing Partnership, Inc., for the development costs of affordable rental units. 2. All contracts and subsequent agreements and amendments thereto shall be contingent upon the prior review and approval of the Contracts Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney as to form and legality. . By Urban Development Direct or. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016
CONDEMNATIONS 34. 16-00182 Shirley Patterson Grim 175 Elmer Aveneue, Lot 1 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Picture Inspector's Report 35. 16-00183 Leonard Cummings, Jr. 1837 Georgia Street, Lot 10, Square 14 South Baton Rouge Subdivsion - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Inspector's Report Picture 36. 16-00013 Bertha Marie Ridgley, John Ridgley, Sr., Julius Mark Ridgley, Sylvia Gale Ridgley, Idell Ridgley, Jack Daniel Ridgley, Samuel Jeffrey Ridgley, Mathew Ridgley, Jim Davis Ridgley, Jerry Paul Ridgley, Lucy Bell Ridgley, John Ridgley, Jr., and James Milton Ridgley 1782 North 48th Street; Lot 28, Square 31 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 10, 2016 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 16-00181 Christopher Brown 10465 Avenue E, Lot F, Square 58 University Place Subdivision, - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Meeting. Inspector's Report Picture 8-3-16 Picture 38. 16-00237 Shantenu Jha 5466 Boone Avenue (Rear Shed Only), Lot 19, College Hill Subdivision, - Council District 12 - Delgado Picture Inspector's Report 39. 16-00238 Kevin Severin 8245 Ned Avenue, Lot 9, Riverland Subdivision, - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Inspector's Report 40. 16-00239 Laclesia Courtney 567 Cotton Street, Lot I, Swart Addition Subdivision, - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 42. 16-00241 Robert E. White & The Estate of Sylvia J. White 1120 Swart Street, Lot B, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 43. 16-00242 The Estate of Selina Tanner 1128 Swart Street, Lot C Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 44. 16-00243 The Estate of James C. Hatter 1335 McCalop Street, Lot 15, Square 39 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 46. 16-00246 Brandon Lloyd Newman & Angeline Rosemary Guillory Newman 9967 South River Oaks Drive(Rear Shed ONLY), Lot 144, North Broadmoor Subdivision, - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Inspector's Report 47. 16-00247 Suchitra Satpathi 1326 East Washington Street, West ? of Lot 4, Square 16, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 53. 16-00254 Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street, Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision, - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Inspector's Report 54. 16-00255 Emiliano Diaz 1077 Monet Drive, Lot 55, Melrose East Subdivision, - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Inspector's Report 55. 16-00256 Marcus Hawkins 5436 Frey Street & Garage, Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report 56. 16-00257 Anthony E. Cotton 3846 Ozark Street, Lot 12, Square 18 New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report 57. 16-00258 The Estate of Betty Lazard & The Estate of Napoleon Lazard 3515 Topeka Street and Rear Shed, Lot 11, Square 111 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 58. 16-00259 Rodney R. Gransberry, Sr. & Theresa M. Gransberry 2945 & 2947 Dayton Street, Lot 19, Square 2 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 60. 16-00261 The Estate of Ray H. Wilson & Carolyn G. Wilson 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 61. 16-00262 The Estate of William Wayne Watson, Marvin Earl Watson, Eva Juanita Watson Hudson Hardie, Eleanor Joyce Hudson, Gwendolyn Delores Watson Knox and Geraldean Lavada Watson A/K/A Geraldine Levada Watson Ellis 1341 & 1343 Myrtle Walk and Rear Shed, West Portion of Lot 12, Square 252 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 62. 16-00263 The Estate of Richard Wright & The Estate of Emma L. White 1448 St. Joseph and Rear Shed. 60? Front on St. Joseph Street Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 16-00363 Amending the 2016 current expense and capital budget so as to appropriate $46,899,000 for expenses related to the August 2016 flood event. By Mayor- President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 Supporting Documentation ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS B. 16-00362 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to permit and allow for the use of parking of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vehicles on the City-Parish owned immovable property located at 1701 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, in connection with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response to the recent and unprecedented flooding event in East Baton Rouge Parish and South Louisiana. By Mayor-President. Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution C. 16-00364 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration in an amount not to exceed $899,000. By Mayor-President. Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution
APPOINTMENTS 16-00359 BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires on July 23, 2016, effective July 24, 2016. This appointment is for a three (3) year term Current Ballot Charles Jenkins (Received letter requesting reappointment) This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Cover Letter
16-00360 MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Press Robinson, whose term expires on July 26, 2016, effective July 27, 2016. (Southern University Appointment) This appointment is for a three (3) year term Current Ballot Press Robinson (Received letter requesting reappointment) This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Cover Letter
CHANGE ORDERS 66. 16-00347 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (14-09) Winbourne Ave. Project Number: 14-CR-ST-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151061 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010315 Council Award Date: Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (final) Change Order Amount: $ (45,299.21) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,981,095.60 Net Previous Changes: $ 6,785.18 New Contract Amount: $ 1,942,591.57 Description: Increase / decrease contract items to reflect final quantities. Why Required: Adjustment in quantities 67. 16-00348 Federal Aid Project H010650 / State Project H.010650 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 12-10 Olol Medical Complex Area Streets East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 12-CR-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,195,422.95 Purchase Order Number: PO160475 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010215 Council Award Date: 10/28/2015 Contractor: Hard Rock Construction LLC Change Order Number: 3 (final) Change Order Amount: $ 74,014.90 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 14,802.98) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,587,891.25 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 317,578.25) Net Previous Changes: $ 256,081.80 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 51,216.36) New Contract Amount: $ 1,917,987.95 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 383,597.59) Description: Differing site conditions, increased item quantities for work preformed Why Required: Original estimated quantity was exceeded 68. 16-00351 Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road) Project Number: CP 03-CS-CI-0020, SP 255-30-0012 (H.009725) Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,900,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121132 Account Number: 339.7260182.652310.5921806 Council Award Date: 6/12/2012 Contractor: J B James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (extend contract for 50 days) Change Order Amount: $ 128,568.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 11,257,327.55 Net Previous Changes: $ 737,907.81 New Contract Amount: $ 12,123,804.13 Description: To adjusts contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities, and adds the following new contract pay items and contract time: 3040106(Soil cement base course-4? thick); striping (9050704-4? width, 905008-8? width, 9050712-12? width, 9080724-24? width, 9050901-arrow, 9050903-only and 9900018-merge arrow); 9900016- mailboxes; 9900017 pavement patch; 9900019-overhead signs; 9900020-additional traffic signal boring; 9900021- drainage entry protection and for fifty (50) days for the following: sidewalks and drainage relocation, mailbox installation, additional boring, asphalt pavement patching & additional milling; existing concrete pavement patching and joint repair and detour paving in median. Why Required: To adjust the contract time and amount for the items listed above.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 69. 16-00331 Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 8189003 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189003 Council Award Date: 9/14/2016 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 891,388.00 Contract Amount: $ 605,500.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 273,340.16 Final Cost: $ 878,840.16 Days Allocated: 219 Days Used: 219 Liquidated Damages: $ None 70. 16-00345 Federal Aid Project H010650 / State Project H.010650 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 12-10 Olol Medical Complex Area Streets East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 12-CR-ST-0023 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010215 Council Award Date: 10/28/2015 Contractor: Hard Rock Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,195,422.95 Contract Amount: $ 1,587,891.25 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 317,578.25) Total Change Orders: (3): $ 330,096.70 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 66,019.34) Final Cost: $ 1,917,987.95 Days Allocated: 96 Days Used: 83 Liquidated Damages: $ none 71. 16-00346 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-09 Winbourne Ave. Project Number: 14-CR-ST-0026 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010315 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,300,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,981,095.60 Total Change Orders: (3): $ (38,504.03) Final Cost: $ 1,942,591.57 Days Allocated: 192 Days Used: 188 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 16-00266 Taxiway Foxtrot Extension Project Project: 8189006 Account: 482.0989002.652310.8189006 Estimate: $12,000,000.00 *Local **In State Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge, LLC $ 8,867,124.25 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 9,164,620.60 Bucktown Contractors & Company $ 9,285,599.80 Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 9,462,593.50 JB James Construction Company $ 9,991,520.50 Barriere Construction Company, LLC $ 10,590,910.40 L. King Company, LLC $ 11,119,613.85 This item was deferred from August 24, 2016
73. 16-00321 Library Branch Lighting Replacement Phase III Project: 16-ASC-CP-1015 Account: 111.1200015.647200.0 Estimate: $780,000.00 *Local **In State *Allrite Electric, Inc. $ 649,470.00 *J&J Electrical and Instrumentation Service, Inc. $ 737,800.00 *Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. $ 754,170.00 **TASCH Electric, LLC $ 768,500.00 74. 16-00350 East Chimes Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0038 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $924,345.50 *Local **In State * Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 932,283.58 * Boone Services, LLC $ 1,142,000.00 * JB James Construction LLC $ 1,282,615.50 * Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,674,542.84
16-00320 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,500,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2016, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 14, 2016
16-00335 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00336 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00337 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel .
16-00338 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2026, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00339 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, in perpetuity, for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00340 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held by the Metropolitan Council within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, for any lawful purpose of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00341 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, but not located within the municipalities of Baker, Central or Zachary, or the area within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to provide funds for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Baton Rouge River Center and fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to fund operation expenses of Visit Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00327 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016 for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2026, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of operating and maintaining a crisis stabilization center that will provide short-term behavioral health services to adults who are experiencing a crisis related to a mental health condition, and providing funds for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00332 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 7.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing in the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for purpose of providing, maintaining and operating electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00333 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016 for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2046, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) improving existing public roads, and/or (b) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the Transportation and Street Improvements Program dated September 14, 2016, and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge be authorized to fund the proceeds of the tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00334 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2017, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to construct new public roads on a pay-as-you-go basis and to repair public roads and construct community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00339 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, in perpetuity, for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00292 Requesting a report from the Department of Public Works - Maintenance regarding the status of the drainage waterways and bayous in East Baton Rouge Parish, including, but not limited to needs for clearing, dredging, improvements and remediation. By Councilman Delgado.
16-00324 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional services with Britton and Associates, Inc., for expert witness services in connection with "S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd. Versus City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge," United States Middle District Court No. Ca 14-566, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By Parish Attorney.
16-00325 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that contract for professional services with BBRL, Inc., for expert witness services in connection with “Racon, Inc. Versus City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al,” 19th Judicial District Court No. 635,107, so as to increase the amount by $25,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By Parish Attorney.
16-00328 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to a contract with Airport Management Group, LLC for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,578,581.00 (contingent on adequate funding). By Aviation Director.
16-00330 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the Sixel Consulting Services Contract to conduct a true market study to update catchment distribution of passengers for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.). By Aviation Director.
16-00343 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office to lease approximately five (5) acres of land at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for a term of one (1) year at a rate of $34,848.00 per year for the purpose of locating trailers/manufactured housing units to house deputies and their families. All Infrastructure will be provided by and at the sole cost of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. By Aviation Director.
16-00250 The Estate of James Smith 2565 Jay Street, Lots 13 & 14, Square 15, Scotland Addition Subdivision, - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel
16-00344 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), not to exceed $215,457.75. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
16-00349 Amending Chapter 15, Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Erosion; Section 15.21 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge as to delete the requirements related to substantial improvements for properties located in Flood Zones B, C, and X.
16-00353 Authoring the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No 1 to the Joint Funding Agreement between the U.S. Geological Survey and East Baton Rouge Parish, being USGS Agreement No. 16ESLA000000009, Project No. 001LA, not to exceed $6,786.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
ADJOURNMENT
Sep 14, 2016 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16-00358 The Regular Council meeting of August 10 and August 24, the special Metro Council meeting of August 22, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of September 6, 2016. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2.16-00293 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems Inc., in the amount of $442,445.74, for the period January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2016, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 3.16-00294 Providing for the extension of the boundaries of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 so as to include the area included in the petition for inclusion in the road lighting district submitted by a majority in number and amount of property tax payers of Stonehenge Commercial Park, as more fully described in the petition. By Councilman Joel Boe'. 4.16-00326 Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to declare the immovable property and any attachments thereto known as the remaining portion of lot 9, Inniswold Estates, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Jefferson Highway, as not needed for a public purpose, and authorizing the said surplus property to be sold pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712 et seq. By Councilman Heck. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 5.16-00329 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Gate Precast Company in the amount of $231,910.23 for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 6.16-00342 Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Brian Townsend v. Officer Nathan Davis, et al", No. 553,519, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, a total amount of $374,369.16, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (012.4630000.644850.0). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsels of record, Henri M. Saunders/Saunders & Chabert and Aiden C. Reynolds). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 7.16-00354 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with York Risk Services Group (formerly F.A. Richard and Associates, Inc.) to extend the term of the agreement for period of six-months in the amount of $149,000.00 commencing January1, 2017 and ending July 1, 2017 to extend past the originally approved contract with three additional one-year renewal terms adopted on 12/12/12, Resolution 49851 in the amount of $298,000.00. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 8.16-00355 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2017. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 9.16-00356 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract extension with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employee Benefits effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 2017 Dental Insurance Rates Proposed Resolution Dental Rates: Attach to Resolution CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 10.16-00295 Sam Davis 689 Egret Street; Lots 7 & 9, Square 4 (house and rear shed) University Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 11.16-00296 The Estate of Emma Johnson Webb 14160 Glynn Road; Lot 20 Petit Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 12.16-00298 E.V.H. Higginbotham 5050 Thomas Road; Lot 69- A (house and rear garage)Gibbens Place Subdivision -Council District 2 -Banks-Daniel Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 13.16-00299 Juan S. Winsey and Annette Winsey 4767 Annette Street; Lot 12, Square 12 White Plains Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 16-00300 Juan S. Winsey and Annette Winsey 4775 Annette Street; Lot 11, Square 12 (house and rear shed) White Plains Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 15.16-00302 Melissa A. Heatley 5238 Winbourne Avenue; Lot 59 South Dayton Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 16.16-00303 Vernon Jackson, Jr. and Samika Caesar Jackson 1113 North 48th Street; Lot 38, Square 52 Greenville Extension Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 17.16-00304 The Estate of Willie Swan 3720 Main Street; Lot 9, Square 2 Gloria Terrace Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 18.16-00305 Emmanuel Baptist Church & Association, Inc. 1109 & 1011 North 32nd Street; Lots 1 & 2, Square 8 Richmond Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 19.16-00306 W.T. Winfield, LLC 672 North 35th Street ; Lot 9, Square 3 (house and rear shed) Eden Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 20.16-00307 Gregory Moore and Wanda Tinner 2315 Rhodes Avenue; Lot 414 Belfair Homes Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 21.16-00308 Eddie Roy Spears and Larry Revell Spears 1021 South 15th Street; Lot 6 -A, Square 254 Swart Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 22.16-00309 Willie Lawrence Pitcher 7658 Perkins Road; Lot 5 Silverside Plantation Subdivision -Council District 12 -Delgado Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 23.16-00310 William M. Pitcher, Linda H. Chesterfield, Virginia Pitcher Carter, Estell Pitcher Walker, Matilda Pitcher Livous, Dorothy Pitcher Coleman, Willie L. Pitcher, David E. Myles, III, Mary Louise Myles Louis, Henry Raby, Jr., Shirley Raby Smith, Terri Valentine Wallis, and Sonji Valentine McDowell 7648 Perkins Road; Lot 7 Silverside Plantation Subdivision -Council District 12 -Delgado Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 24.16-00311 Gerald J. Charlet 4464 Byron Street; Lot 14 North Highlands Addition Subdivision -Council District 5 -Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 25.16-00312 Thomas Louis Touchton 4311 Delaware Street; Lot 11 Plank Road Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 26.16-00313 Leonard Hafford 4035 Chippewa Street ; Lot 115 Highland Gardens Addition Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 27.16-00314 Ezekiel V. Brown 2806 Monroe Avenue; Lot 24, Square J North Fairfields Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 28.16-00315 The Estate of Jesse L. Davis 680 North 35th Street ; Lot 10, Square 3 Eden Park Subdivision -Council District 7 -Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 29.16-00316 Martha W. Jones 754 East McKinley Street ;Lot 4, Square 52 South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 30.16-00318 Arthur Ray Thomas, Michael Thomas, Eddie Thomas, Deshun Thomas, and Eleanor M. Bell Thomas 2234 Maryland Street; Lot 11, Square 40 (Rear Shed) South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 31.16-00319 Michael Thomas, Eddie Thomas, Deshun Thomas, and Eleanor M. Bell Thomas 2226 Maryland Street; North Portion of Lot 9, Square 40 South Baton Rouge Subdivision -Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 32.16-00352 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) grant in the amount of $275,000, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 STEP program sub-grant 33.16-00323 RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Agreement in the amount of up to $1,101,401 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc., as approved by the Contracts Review Committee, as a loan for the development of low-income rental housing at 1110 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and to execute related legal documents necessary for the transaction as approved by the Parish Attorney. Be it resolved by the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Ro uge and Parish of East Baton Rouge that: 1. The Mayor-President is hereby authorized to execute the aforementioned housing development loan agreement with Gulf coast Housing Partnership, Inc., for the development costs of affordable rental units. 2. All contracts and subsequent agreements and amendments thereto shall be contingent upon the prior review and approval of the Contracts Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney as to form and legality. . By Urban Development Direct or. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016
CONDEMNATIONS 34. 16-00182 Shirley Patterson Grim 175 Elmer Aveneue, Lot 1 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Picture Inspector's Report 35. 16-00183 Leonard Cummings, Jr. 1837 Georgia Street, Lot 10, Square 14 South Baton Rouge Subdivsion - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Inspector's Report Picture 36. 16-00013 Bertha Marie Ridgley, John Ridgley, Sr., Julius Mark Ridgley, Sylvia Gale Ridgley, Idell Ridgley, Jack Daniel Ridgley, Samuel Jeffrey Ridgley, Mathew Ridgley, Jim Davis Ridgley, Jerry Paul Ridgley, Lucy Bell Ridgley, John Ridgley, Jr., and James Milton Ridgley 1782 North 48th Street; Lot 28, Square 31 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 10, 2016 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 16-00181 Christopher Brown 10465 Avenue E, Lot F, Square 58 University Place Subdivision, - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Meeting. Inspector's Report Picture 8-3-16 Picture 38. 16-00237 Shantenu Jha 5466 Boone Avenue (Rear Shed Only), Lot 19, College Hill Subdivision, - Council District 12 - Delgado Picture Inspector's Report 39. 16-00238 Kevin Severin 8245 Ned Avenue, Lot 9, Riverland Subdivision, - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Inspector's Report 40. 16-00239 Laclesia Courtney 567 Cotton Street, Lot I, Swart Addition Subdivision, - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 42. 16-00241 Robert E. White & The Estate of Sylvia J. White 1120 Swart Street, Lot B, Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 43. 16-00242 The Estate of Selina Tanner 1128 Swart Street, Lot C Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 44. 16-00243 The Estate of James C. Hatter 1335 McCalop Street, Lot 15, Square 39 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 46. 16-00246 Brandon Lloyd Newman & Angeline Rosemary Guillory Newman 9967 South River Oaks Drive(Rear Shed ONLY), Lot 144, North Broadmoor Subdivision, - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Inspector's Report 47. 16-00247 Suchitra Satpathi 1326 East Washington Street, West ? of Lot 4, Square 16, South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 53. 16-00254 Ellison Shephard 12725 Camden Street, Lot 19, Square 3, St. Irma Lee Subdivision, - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Inspector's Report 54. 16-00255 Emiliano Diaz 1077 Monet Drive, Lot 55, Melrose East Subdivision, - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Inspector's Report 55. 16-00256 Marcus Hawkins 5436 Frey Street & Garage, Lot 117, Fieldcrest Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report 56. 16-00257 Anthony E. Cotton 3846 Ozark Street, Lot 12, Square 18 New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report 57. 16-00258 The Estate of Betty Lazard & The Estate of Napoleon Lazard 3515 Topeka Street and Rear Shed, Lot 11, Square 111 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 58. 16-00259 Rodney R. Gransberry, Sr. & Theresa M. Gransberry 2945 & 2947 Dayton Street, Lot 19, Square 2 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 60. 16-00261 The Estate of Ray H. Wilson & Carolyn G. Wilson 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 61. 16-00262 The Estate of William Wayne Watson, Marvin Earl Watson, Eva Juanita Watson Hudson Hardie, Eleanor Joyce Hudson, Gwendolyn Delores Watson Knox and Geraldean Lavada Watson A/K/A Geraldine Levada Watson Ellis 1341 & 1343 Myrtle Walk and Rear Shed, West Portion of Lot 12, Square 252 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report 62. 16-00263 The Estate of Richard Wright & The Estate of Emma L. White 1448 St. Joseph and Rear Shed. 60? Front on St. Joseph Street Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Inspector's Report
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 16-00363 Amending the 2016 current expense and capital budget so as to appropriate $46,899,000 for expenses related to the August 2016 flood event. By Mayor- President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 28, 2016 Supporting Documentation ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS B. 16-00362 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to permit and allow for the use of parking of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vehicles on the City-Parish owned immovable property located at 1701 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, in connection with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) response to the recent and unprecedented flooding event in East Baton Rouge Parish and South Louisiana. By Mayor-President. Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution C. 16-00364 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration in an amount not to exceed $899,000. By Mayor-President. Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution
APPOINTMENTS 16-00359 BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires on July 23, 2016, effective July 24, 2016. This appointment is for a three (3) year term Current Ballot Charles Jenkins (Received letter requesting reappointment) This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Cover Letter
16-00360 MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Press Robinson, whose term expires on July 26, 2016, effective July 27, 2016. (Southern University Appointment) This appointment is for a three (3) year term Current Ballot Press Robinson (Received letter requesting reappointment) This item was deferred from the June 8, 2016 Council Meeting Cover Letter
CHANGE ORDERS 66. 16-00347 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (14-09) Winbourne Ave. Project Number: 14-CR-ST-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151061 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010315 Council Award Date: Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (final) Change Order Amount: $ (45,299.21) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,981,095.60 Net Previous Changes: $ 6,785.18 New Contract Amount: $ 1,942,591.57 Description: Increase / decrease contract items to reflect final quantities. Why Required: Adjustment in quantities 67. 16-00348 Federal Aid Project H010650 / State Project H.010650 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 12-10 Olol Medical Complex Area Streets East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 12-CR-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,195,422.95 Purchase Order Number: PO160475 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010215 Council Award Date: 10/28/2015 Contractor: Hard Rock Construction LLC Change Order Number: 3 (final) Change Order Amount: $ 74,014.90 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 14,802.98) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,587,891.25 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 317,578.25) Net Previous Changes: $ 256,081.80 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 51,216.36) New Contract Amount: $ 1,917,987.95 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 383,597.59) Description: Differing site conditions, increased item quantities for work preformed Why Required: Original estimated quantity was exceeded 68. 16-00351 Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road) Project Number: CP 03-CS-CI-0020, SP 255-30-0012 (H.009725) Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,900,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO121132 Account Number: 339.7260182.652310.5921806 Council Award Date: 6/12/2012 Contractor: J B James Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 3 (extend contract for 50 days) Change Order Amount: $ 128,568.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 11,257,327.55 Net Previous Changes: $ 737,907.81 New Contract Amount: $ 12,123,804.13 Description: To adjusts contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities, and adds the following new contract pay items and contract time: 3040106(Soil cement base course-4? thick); striping (9050704-4? width, 905008-8? width, 9050712-12? width, 9080724-24? width, 9050901-arrow, 9050903-only and 9900018-merge arrow); 9900016- mailboxes; 9900017 pavement patch; 9900019-overhead signs; 9900020-additional traffic signal boring; 9900021- drainage entry protection and for fifty (50) days for the following: sidewalks and drainage relocation, mailbox installation, additional boring, asphalt pavement patching & additional milling; existing concrete pavement patching and joint repair and detour paving in median. Why Required: To adjust the contract time and amount for the items listed above.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 69. 16-00331 Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 8189003 Account Number: 482.0989002.652310.8189003 Council Award Date: 9/14/2016 Contractor: L. King Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 891,388.00 Contract Amount: $ 605,500.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 273,340.16 Final Cost: $ 878,840.16 Days Allocated: 219 Days Used: 219 Liquidated Damages: $ None 70. 16-00345 Federal Aid Project H010650 / State Project H.010650 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project No. 12-10 Olol Medical Complex Area Streets East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 12-CR-ST-0023 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010215 Council Award Date: 10/28/2015 Contractor: Hard Rock Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,195,422.95 Contract Amount: $ 1,587,891.25 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 317,578.25) Total Change Orders: (3): $ 330,096.70 (EBR City/Parish obligation is 20% or 66,019.34) Final Cost: $ 1,917,987.95 Days Allocated: 96 Days Used: 83 Liquidated Damages: $ none 71. 16-00346 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project 14-09 Winbourne Ave. Project Number: 14-CR-ST-0026 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2010315 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,300,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,981,095.60 Total Change Orders: (3): $ (38,504.03) Final Cost: $ 1,942,591.57 Days Allocated: 192 Days Used: 188 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 16-00266 Taxiway Foxtrot Extension Project Project: 8189006 Account: 482.0989002.652310.8189006 Estimate: $12,000,000.00 *Local **In State Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge, LLC $ 8,867,124.25 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 9,164,620.60 Bucktown Contractors & Company $ 9,285,599.80 Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 9,462,593.50 JB James Construction Company $ 9,991,520.50 Barriere Construction Company, LLC $ 10,590,910.40 L. King Company, LLC $ 11,119,613.85 This item was deferred from August 24, 2016
73. 16-00321 Library Branch Lighting Replacement Phase III Project: 16-ASC-CP-1015 Account: 111.1200015.647200.0 Estimate: $780,000.00 *Local **In State *Allrite Electric, Inc. $ 649,470.00 *J&J Electrical and Instrumentation Service, Inc. $ 737,800.00 *Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. $ 754,170.00 **TASCH Electric, LLC $ 768,500.00 74. 16-00350 East Chimes Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0038 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $924,345.50 *Local **In State * Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 932,283.58 * Boone Services, LLC $ 1,142,000.00 * JB James Construction LLC $ 1,282,615.50 * Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,674,542.84
16-00320 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $5,500,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2016, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 14, 2016
16-00335 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00336 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00337 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2019, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel .
16-00338 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2026, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00339 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, in perpetuity, for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00340 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held by the Metropolitan Council within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, for any lawful purpose of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00341 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a hotel occupancy tax in the amount of two percent of the rent or fee charged for such occupancy of hotel rooms located within the Parish of East Baton Rouge, but not located within the municipalities of Baker, Central or Zachary, or the area within the boundaries of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, commencing on February 1, 2017, and thereafter, in perpetuity, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to provide funds for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Baton Rouge River Center and fifty percent (50%) of the net proceeds of said hotel occupancy tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the hotel occupancy tax) to be used to fund operation expenses of Visit Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00327 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016 for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2026, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of operating and maintaining a crisis stabilization center that will provide short-term behavioral health services to adults who are experiencing a crisis related to a mental health condition, and providing funds for adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00332 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 7.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing in the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for purpose of providing, maintaining and operating electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00333 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016 for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2017, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2046, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) improving existing public roads, and/or (b) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the Transportation and Street Improvements Program dated September 14, 2016, and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and shall the Parish of East Baton Rouge be authorized to fund the proceeds of the tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00334 A resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2017, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to construct new public roads on a pay-as-you-go basis and to repair public roads and construct community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00339 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, in perpetuity, for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. By Bond Counsel.
16-00292 Requesting a report from the Department of Public Works - Maintenance regarding the status of the drainage waterways and bayous in East Baton Rouge Parish, including, but not limited to needs for clearing, dredging, improvements and remediation. By Councilman Delgado.
16-00324 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional services with Britton and Associates, Inc., for expert witness services in connection with "S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd. Versus City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge," United States Middle District Court No. Ca 14-566, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By Parish Attorney.
16-00325 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that contract for professional services with BBRL, Inc., for expert witness services in connection with “Racon, Inc. Versus City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, et al,” 19th Judicial District Court No. 635,107, so as to increase the amount by $25,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By Parish Attorney.
16-00328 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to a contract with Airport Management Group, LLC for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,578,581.00 (contingent on adequate funding). By Aviation Director.
16-00330 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the Sixel Consulting Services Contract to conduct a true market study to update catchment distribution of passengers for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Account No. 481.0910002.643540.). By Aviation Director.
16-00343 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office to lease approximately five (5) acres of land at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for a term of one (1) year at a rate of $34,848.00 per year for the purpose of locating trailers/manufactured housing units to house deputies and their families. All Infrastructure will be provided by and at the sole cost of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. By Aviation Director.
16-00250 The Estate of James Smith 2565 Jay Street, Lots 13 & 14, Square 15, Scotland Addition Subdivision, - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel
16-00344 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), not to exceed $215,457.75. (Account No. 341.7548052.652200.5925006). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
16-00349 Amending Chapter 15, Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Erosion; Section 15.21 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge as to delete the requirements related to substantial improvements for properties located in Flood Zones B, C, and X.
16-00353 Authoring the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No 1 to the Joint Funding Agreement between the U.S. Geological Survey and East Baton Rouge Parish, being USGS Agreement No. 16ESLA000000009, Project No. 001LA, not to exceed $6,786.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
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