Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES 17-00044 The Special Council Meeting of December 7, 2016, The Regular Council Zoning Meeting of December 7, 2016, The Special Budget Meeting of December 13, 2016, The Regular Council Meeting of December 14, 2016 and The Organizational Meeting of January 2, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00048 Authorization to appropriate a total of $1,262,037.00 from various Airport Accounts as follows: $446,836 from Airport Cash & Investment- Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.0000000) and $815,201 from Airport Cash & Investments Account – Capital Improvement (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to be placed in account (482.0989002.652230.8890017) to fund the Environmental Assessment & Benefits Cost Analysis Study. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00050 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services contract with Kutchins & Groh to conduct an Environmental Assessment & Benefit Cost Analysis Study for the Relocation of Plank Road, as part of Phase II of the Airport’s Master Plan Study in an amount not to exceed $1,262,037.00 (Account 482.0989002.652230.8890017- BS# 008514). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 17-00008 Charley Payne and The Estate of Willie Mae Goings Payne 1717 Kaufman Street; Lot 50, Square 61 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivison - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 5. 17-00009 The Estate of Perry Miller and The Estate of Lana Sheryl Miller 2507 Winnebago Street (House and Garage); West 1/2 Lots 11 & 12, Sqaure 206; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 6. 17-00010 The Estate of Mary W. Bryant 3678 Ontario Street; Lot 24; Higland Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 7. 17-00011 Alan W. Juderjahn 2482 Osage Street; West 40' of Lots 15 & 16, Square 44; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 8. 17-00012 Sally Bradford Howard 1847 Nebraska Street; Lot 12, Square 8; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 9. 17-00013 The Estate of Shangrila Carey 7625 Glen Oaks Drive; Lot 38; South Forest Heights Park Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 10. 17-00014 Arnold J. Red 1202 Dare Street; Lot 22, Square 2 Hero Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 11. 17-00015 The Estate of Gertrude Williams Nicholas and The Estate of Wesley L. Nicholas 2462 Fairfields Avenue; Lot 21, Square 3 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00016 Lewis North and Pauline Cooper North 4936 Hammond Street; Lot 11, Square 6; White Plains Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 13. 17-00017 Theresa Dumas Johnson 5290 Underwood Avenue; Lot 17, Square C; Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 14. 17-00018 Beverly L. Jackson and Henry Jackson, Jr. 755 Terrace Street; Lot A, Square 262; Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 15. 17-00019 Nona Mae Dunn Knox and The Estate of Aleter J. Boyer 2052 Kansas Street; Lot 51, Square 9; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 16. 17-00025 Ordering the removal of a certain tract or Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana from the industrial area of East Baton Rouge Parish and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge and assigning the property to City Court Section 1. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 15, 2017 Removal from industrial area. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 17. 16-00888 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Ernest Taylor v. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 3:15-CV-00153-BAJ-RLM on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $50,000.00. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Terrence J. Donahue, Jr., Donahue Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 18. 17-00003 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Iberia Bank for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $143,091.43; and appropriating $143,091.43 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 19. 17-00004 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company as subrogee of Felton Brown for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Mosquito Control employee, in the amount of $11,373.95, 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/meeting on January 25, 2017 20. 17-00005 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Angel Smith, et al v. the City/Parish of East Baton Rouge”, Suit No. 607,732, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court-Section 23, consolidated with the matter entitled “Affirmative Insurance Company v. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge”, Suit No. 607,940, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court-Section 24 in the amount of $46,330.97, plus court costs in the amount of $564.10, for a total amount of $46,895.07, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Counsellors of Record - James R. Coxe, III/Coxe & Coxe Attorneys and Maryanna B. Hayes/ Boyer, Hebert, Abels & Angelle). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 21. 17-00020 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge $1,161,364 in Program Year 2015 Continuum of Care grant funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and execute contracts with local HUD-designated recipient organizations subject to review and approval of the Grants and Contracts Review Committee and Parish Attorney's Office. By Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 22. 17-00053 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install Keyless Entry System at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $14,447.91; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 23. 17-00054 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install Camera Surveillance System Upgrade at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $70,872.75; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 24. 17-00056 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, to amend the 2017 budget from $10,041,443 to $10,105,862, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 25. 17-00057 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start program, to amend the 2017 budget from $1,098,470 to $1,034,051, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017
CONDEMNATIONS 26. 16-00414 ROBERT SPEARS AND HENRY KEMP 829 St. John Lane, Lot 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3 St. Irma Lee Subdivision (House & Garage) - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 27. 16-00416 THE ESTATE OF THELMA CARTER 1487 Oriole Street, Square 99 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 28. 16-00417 BARBARA L. HILLARD 3025 Juban Ave., Lot 75 Victoria Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 29. 16-00423 WILLARD LAFAYETTE AND JEAN P. LAFAYETTE 265 Mary Street, Lot 11, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 30. 16-00433 THE ESTATE OF WILMA JACKSON MCCLAIN 1217 A & B North 44th Street, Lot 20, Square 34 Greenville Extension Subdivision (House & Rear Bldg) - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 31. 16-00451 FREDDIE GATLIN AND REGINALD GATLIN 8211 Tern Street, Lot 11, Square 1 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 32. 16-00453 GARY WAYNE RABY AND JOYCE ROBERTSON RABY 4076 Accardo Street, Lot 1, Square 2 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 33. 16-00456 AMICHA CHATMAN 1664 North 35th Street, Lot 8, Square 15 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 34. 16-00468 ELVIN STERLING 2715 Huron Street, Lot 2, Square 108 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 35. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 36. 16-00549 JASON D. BEASLEY 640 North 16th Street, S. 28' of Lots 10 & 11, Square 17 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 37. 16-00553 JAMES WALLACE, JESSIE L. WALLACE, ANNA BELL W. HARDEN, ARTHUR WALLACE, IKE WALLACE JR., THERESA WALLACE, THE ESTATE OF ETHEL JACKSON WALLACE AND THE ESTATE OF BRENDA GRACE WALLACE 1775 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lots 26 & 27, Square 27 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 38. 16-00555 LEONARD ALVIN ROBINSON AND LEONARD ALVIN ROBINSON 1684 North 40th Street, Lot 74 Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 39. 16-00784 Sonya C. Harris 426 East Buchanan Street, Lot 14, Square 36 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 40. 16-00785 Olivia Raby Pitcher, Lubertha Pitcher Hebert, The Estate of Alex Pitcher, Jr., and The Estate of Mary Pitcher Jones 121 Van Buren Street, Portion of Lot 1, Square 25 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 41. 16-00786 Murdell Woods, Gradia A. Woods, The Estate of Leona Mae Davis, and The Estate of Joyce Marie Riley 636 East Grant Street, Lot 1, Square 1 (HOUSE AND ABANDONED VEHICLES) Fred N. Lee Tract - Council District 10 - Wicker 42. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 43. 16-00789 Michael D. Ambeau 6414 Kincaid Avenue, Lot 55 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 44. 16-00790 Regina W. Elzy 1970 Maryland Street, Lot 35 Square 15 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 45. 16-00791 Irma C. Veal and The Estate of Edward Veal 1157 Fig Street, Portion of Lot 10 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 46. 16-00793 Annette Tucker 734 North 47th Street, Lot 12, Square 49 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 47. 16-00794 Cora L. Mackie Ward 3936 Provost Street, Lot 7, Square 2 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 48. 16-00773 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $6,000.00 on behalf of the Central Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Central Fire Protection District. 49. 16-00774 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $9,000.00 on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. 50. 16-00775 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Brownsfiled Fire Protection District. 51. 16-00776 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. 52. 16-00777 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District.
16-00779 Granting a franchise to NewPath Networks, LLC to lay, maintain and operate a fiber optic transmission cable for the transmission of telephonic, data and other electronic messages in, on, and/or across public places or ways and prescribing conditions and limitations. By Parish Attorney.
16-00781 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $63,336.00 for a total amount not to exceed $606,521.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00803 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Second Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, LP, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, so as to extend the lease. By Fire Department.
16-00805 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Servitude Agreement with Bellsouth Telecommunication, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Louisiana, located at the Baton Rouge Fire Station 10, to place telecommunication equipment, in the amount of $3,000.00. By Fire Department.
16-00808 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% State Match for the improvements to the Phase I Parking Garage; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $5,000,000; State Trust Fund $555,556; Total $5,555,556). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00809 Authorization to appropriate $18,460.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account - Dedicated for Noise 481.0000000.100013.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830004 for the final change order for construction of Taxi-lane extension for the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Facility (BS# 008513). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00810 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% State Match for the Parking Garage Lighting Renovation; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: $450,000; State Trust Fund $50,000; Total $500,000). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00812 Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution #47621, Adopted January 13, 2010 in order to increase the grant amount and accept funding from the State of Louisiana for the Reconstruction of Taxiway "M" from $3,100,000.00 to $4,842,666.00. By Interim Aviation Director
16-00813 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Dresser-Rand Company for erroneous remittance to the wrong jurisdiction for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 that was earmarked for use in another jurisdiction in the amount of $147,481.09, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
16-00823 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $17,600.00 for a total amount not to exceed $130,320.00 for the contract period March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017. To conduct a comprehensive Program and Quality Monitoring for a New Start Program; conduct and facilitate the LPAP Advisory Board and review and revise formulary; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
16-00824 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $31,317.00 for a total amount not to exceed $611,321.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00825 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $70,345.00 for a total amount not to exceed $923,076.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00826 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $95,150.00 for a total amount not to exceed $426,525.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period September 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 Human Services Director.
16-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $11,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $103,717.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period to September 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 Human Services Director.
16-00834 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $25,344.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in the Targeted Violent Offender Program 2017 which targets habitual offenders and builds cases to enhance their prosecution and sentences. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
APPOINTMENTS 16-00080 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 - ADVISORY BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Mestayer whose term expires on August 23, 2016, effective August 24, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot This item was deferred from July 27, 2016 and October 26, 2016
16-00521 BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Craig Sauviac, whose term expires on November 17, 2016, effective November 18, 2016. This is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 and November 9, 2016
16-00678 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace David Guillory, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot no information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00679 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Kip Holden, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00683 PERSONNEL BOARD Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Johnny Anderson, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00685 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is for a four (4) year term. (Must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00688 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Davis Rhorer, whose term expires December 9, 2016, effective December 10, 2016. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00687 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace John Price, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00695 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mario Contreras, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00696 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00697 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment I a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received. This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00698 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wilbert Berchmans, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment I a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00880 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Heath, whose term expires on January 1, 2017, effective January 2, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from December 14, 2016
17-00029 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM - (CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kevin O'Gorman, whose term expired on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Coletta Barrett Kahli Cohran Telita Hayes-Colbert Christopher Huddleston Frank LaNasa Kevin O'Gorman (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
17-00030 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM - (CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Perret, whose term expired on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Coletta Barrett Kahli Cohran Telita Hayes-Colbert Christopher Huddleston Frank LaNasa Kevin O'Gorman (Sent Letter Requesting reappointment)
17-00031 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Mayor Harold Rideau, whose term expired on July 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Mayor of Baker Representative) Current Ballot Darnell Waites (Mayor of Baker)
17-00032 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6 - HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expired on January 1, 2017, effective January 2, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Charles May
17-00033 EAST BATON ROUGE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Katie Westbrook, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
17-00036 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Littlefield, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
17-00037 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roderick Wells, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
ITEMS CHANGE ORDERS 88. 16-00818 Taxiway Extension - MARC Project Number: 917-01-11368 Original Estimated Cost: $ 970,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160400 Account Number: 482.09890002.652310.30004 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Hendrick Construction Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 18,460.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 913,428.00 Net Previous Changes: $ (1,200) decrease New Contract Amount: $ 930,688.00 Description: Additional fencing, fill and lowering of electrical junction box Why Required: Allow for perimeter fencing completion and meet code on electrical box 89. 17-00034 Group Project Sidewalk Improvement LSU Ave and Cedarcrest Ave. Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 209,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150830 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045114; 146.7210042.652360.2045714 Council Award Date: 5/27/2015 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 32 days) Change Order Amount: $ 60,093.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 249,071.25 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 309,165.02 Description: To add the following items: 4” concrete walk, 6” concrete walk, mobilization, truncated dome inset and 6” retained sidewalk section and thirty-two (32) extra days. Why Required: To make payment for the above items and thirty-two extra days. 90. 17-00046 Canoe Bend Lake Pollutant Stabilization Project Number: 15-DR-CI-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 140,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P0160729 Account Number: 360.7601000.652300.5939600 Council Award Date: 5/11/2016 Contractor: SEMS, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 10 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 34,992.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 205,930.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 240,922.00 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities, add the following item and add ten (10) days to the contract: Item 9900003 "Grading and Sod Installation" for a lump sum of $3,550.00. Why Required: To make payment for the final field-measured quantities and to add the above item.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 91. 17-00038 Group Project Sidewalk Improvement LSU Ave and Cedarcrest Ave Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0015 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045114; 146.7210042.652360.2045714 Council Award Date: 5/27/2015 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc Estimated Cost: $ 209,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 249,071.25 Total Change Orders: (One (1) ): $ 60,093.77 Final Cost: $ 309,165.02 Days Allocated: 137 Days Used: 137 Liquidated Damages: $ None 92. 17-00049 Canoe Bend Lake Pollutant Stabilization Project Number: 15-DR-CI-0004 Account Number: 360.7601000.652300.5939600 Council Award Date: 5/11/2016 Contractor: SEMS, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 140,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 205,930.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 34,992.00 Final Cost: $ 240,922.00 Days Allocated: 100 Days Used: 100 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 93. 17-00001 River Dock Shade Canopy Project: 16-ASC-CP-1014 Account: 345.7546045.652300.8080300 Estimate: $200,000.00 *Local **In State *Arrighi Construction LLC $ 176,276.00 *Miremont-Schoonmaker Construction Co., L.L.C. $ 179,500.00 *Deumite Construction, L.L.C. $ 230,000.00 94. 17-00007 Annual Parishwide Cured-In-Place Lining Project Project: 16-CP-MS-0010 Account: 411.7570203.752400.6070151, 442.7570203.752400.6070151 Estimate: $2,000,000.00 *Local **In State Insituform Technologies, LLC $ 1,989,945.00 *BLD Services, LLC $ 2,048,625.00 *Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC $ 2,234,420.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $ 2,347,490.00 The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however, the maximum authorized is the budgeted amount of $2,000,000.00. The award of this contract is based on an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties. 95. 17-00040 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0039 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $880,605.57 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 874,714.31 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $ 999,208.50 *L. King Company, LLC $ 1,090,000.00 *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 1,133,321.60 *JB James Construction LLC $ 1,187,754.90 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,662,745.51 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,829,461.60 96. 17-00042 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0037 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $571,697.50 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 539,475.24 *L. King Company, LLC $ 783,841.90 *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 784,860.10 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $ 832,882.60 *JB James Construction LLC $ 909,000.00 **Womack and Sons Construction Group, Inc. $ 993,024.60 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,141,817.12 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,295,726.90 97. 17-00052 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-12) Stumberg Ln, Telesmar Ave, Julia Aubin Dr, & Hyacinth Ave Project: 16-AO-ST-0030 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2025915 Estimate: $850,000.00 *Local **In State *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 618,209.39 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 631,727.30 **Barriere Construction Co. $ 673,240.50 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 683,164.50 Acceptance of Low Bid Sales Tax and Street Rehab Project 15-12 98. 17-00055 Lemon Road Bridge Replacement Over Redwood Creek Project: 14-BR-PT-0017 Account: 145.7545002.652330.5305014 Estimate: $1,339,416.40 *Local **In State *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 1,073,860.30 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 1,160,844.30 *JB James Construction, LLC $ 1,242,810.00 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,265,216.00 **Terral Construction, LLC $ 1,309,401.39
OTHER ITEMS 16-00889 Granting Special Permission as Required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Fed-Ex Freight 11855 N. Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, LA for the construction and maintenance of an electric fence. By Councilman Buddy Amoroso.
16-00890 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued December 14, 2016, in "City of Baton Rouge vs. Vernon Jackson, Jr. and Samika Caesar Jackson- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9640 (1113 North 48th Street; Lot 38, Square 52, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
16-00891 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 15, 2015 at Original 038 of Bundle 12701 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Herbert Thomas and Gracie Thomas"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9464 (3026 ½ Monroe Avenue-Garage Apartment Only; Lot 22, Square O, North Fairfields Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
16-00915 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Post Architects LLC, for Architectural Services in connection with the ATM/EOC Safe Room Design, C/P Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0995, RFQ No. 16-DP-PW-003, in an amount not to exceed $430,672.00. (Account No. 012.9901709.690000.4000000). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-00002 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Inc., for additional professional services in connection with the design of the Public Safety Complex Generator, being City-Parish Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0915, in an amount not to exceed $8,800.00. (Account No. 170.5453321.643550.0533114). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-00023 Election of a Vice-President Pro-Tempore of the Metropolitan Council to serve the period January 2, 2017 through December 31, 2020. By Councilman Loupe.
17-00021 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on all the 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; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00023 Election of a Vice-President Pro-Tempore of the Metropolitan Council to serve the period January 2, 2017 through December 31, 2020. By Councilman Loupe.
17-00022 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of thirty years, 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 Green Light Plan 2 dated September 28, 2016, and within the Cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and providing for the authorization to fund the proceeds of the tax into bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00024 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, 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 the City of Baton Rouge and within the Cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00026 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, 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, 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.
17-00027 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election 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, 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.
17-00028 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 7.0 mills ad valorem tax, commencing in the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds to provide, maintain and operate 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; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00035 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00041 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00043 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00045 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00047 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00039 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $40,376.00. By Department of Transportation and Drainage.
17-00051 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Airport Hangar L.L.C. lease agreement to add Category 13 to allow private fueling operations (all other terms and conditions remain the same). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-00058 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE TO INCREASE ANNUAL CONTRACT A16-0799 IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,374.00 FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF 81 BOULEVARDS AND RIGHT OF WAYS THROUGHOUT EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH BRINGING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,313,785.00. CONTRACTS AWARDED TO CORPORATE GREEN LLC-DBA GREEN SEASONS, H AND O INVESTMENTS LLC AND ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC. By Maintenance Director.
Adjournment
Jan 11, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES 17-00044 The Special Council Meeting of December 7, 2016, The Regular Council Zoning Meeting of December 7, 2016, The Special Budget Meeting of December 13, 2016, The Regular Council Meeting of December 14, 2016 and The Organizational Meeting of January 2, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00048 Authorization to appropriate a total of $1,262,037.00 from various Airport Accounts as follows: $446,836 from Airport Cash & Investment- Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.0000000) and $815,201 from Airport Cash & Investments Account – Capital Improvement (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to be placed in account (482.0989002.652230.8890017) to fund the Environmental Assessment & Benefits Cost Analysis Study. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00050 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services contract with Kutchins & Groh to conduct an Environmental Assessment & Benefit Cost Analysis Study for the Relocation of Plank Road, as part of Phase II of the Airport’s Master Plan Study in an amount not to exceed $1,262,037.00 (Account 482.0989002.652230.8890017- BS# 008514). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 17-00008 Charley Payne and The Estate of Willie Mae Goings Payne 1717 Kaufman Street; Lot 50, Square 61 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivison - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 5. 17-00009 The Estate of Perry Miller and The Estate of Lana Sheryl Miller 2507 Winnebago Street (House and Garage); West 1/2 Lots 11 & 12, Sqaure 206; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 6. 17-00010 The Estate of Mary W. Bryant 3678 Ontario Street; Lot 24; Higland Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 7. 17-00011 Alan W. Juderjahn 2482 Osage Street; West 40' of Lots 15 & 16, Square 44; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 8. 17-00012 Sally Bradford Howard 1847 Nebraska Street; Lot 12, Square 8; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 9. 17-00013 The Estate of Shangrila Carey 7625 Glen Oaks Drive; Lot 38; South Forest Heights Park Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 10. 17-00014 Arnold J. Red 1202 Dare Street; Lot 22, Square 2 Hero Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 11. 17-00015 The Estate of Gertrude Williams Nicholas and The Estate of Wesley L. Nicholas 2462 Fairfields Avenue; Lot 21, Square 3 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00016 Lewis North and Pauline Cooper North 4936 Hammond Street; Lot 11, Square 6; White Plains Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 13. 17-00017 Theresa Dumas Johnson 5290 Underwood Avenue; Lot 17, Square C; Dougherty Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 14. 17-00018 Beverly L. Jackson and Henry Jackson, Jr. 755 Terrace Street; Lot A, Square 262; Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 15. 17-00019 Nona Mae Dunn Knox and The Estate of Aleter J. Boyer 2052 Kansas Street; Lot 51, Square 9; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 16. 17-00025 Ordering the removal of a certain tract or Parcel of land situated in the subdivision known as Shada and Riverview Farms Plantation, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana from the industrial area of East Baton Rouge Parish and annexing said property into the City of Baton Rouge and assigning the property to City Court Section 1. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 15, 2017 Removal from industrial area. OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 17. 16-00888 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Ernest Taylor v. City of Baton Rouge, et al", Civil Action No. 3:15-CV-00153-BAJ-RLM on the docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $50,000.00. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel of record is Terrence J. Donahue, Jr., Donahue Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 18. 17-00003 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Iberia Bank for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's business, in the amount of $143,091.43; and appropriating $143,091.43 for such purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 19. 17-00004 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company as subrogee of Felton Brown for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Mosquito Control employee, in the amount of $11,373.95, 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/meeting on January 25, 2017 20. 17-00005 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Angel Smith, et al v. the City/Parish of East Baton Rouge”, Suit No. 607,732, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court-Section 23, consolidated with the matter entitled “Affirmative Insurance Company v. City/Parish of East Baton Rouge”, Suit No. 607,940, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court-Section 24 in the amount of $46,330.97, plus court costs in the amount of $564.10, for a total amount of $46,895.07, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Counsellors of Record - James R. Coxe, III/Coxe & Coxe Attorneys and Maryanna B. Hayes/ Boyer, Hebert, Abels & Angelle). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 21. 17-00020 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge $1,161,364 in Program Year 2015 Continuum of Care grant funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and execute contracts with local HUD-designated recipient organizations subject to review and approval of the Grants and Contracts Review Committee and Parish Attorney's Office. By Urban Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 22. 17-00053 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install Keyless Entry System at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $14,447.91; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 23. 17-00054 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, the authority to purchase and install Camera Surveillance System Upgrade at each EBR Head Start facility, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in an amount not to exceed $70,872.75; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 24. 17-00056 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start program, to amend the 2017 budget from $10,041,443 to $10,105,862, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017 25. 17-00057 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start program, to amend the 2017 budget from $1,098,470 to $1,034,051, with grant funds from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 25, 2017
CONDEMNATIONS 26. 16-00414 ROBERT SPEARS AND HENRY KEMP 829 St. John Lane, Lot 14, 15, 16, & 17, Square 3 St. Irma Lee Subdivision (House & Garage) - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 27. 16-00416 THE ESTATE OF THELMA CARTER 1487 Oriole Street, Square 99 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 28. 16-00417 BARBARA L. HILLARD 3025 Juban Ave., Lot 75 Victoria Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 29. 16-00423 WILLARD LAFAYETTE AND JEAN P. LAFAYETTE 265 Mary Street, Lot 11, Square 1 Johnstown Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 30. 16-00433 THE ESTATE OF WILMA JACKSON MCCLAIN 1217 A & B North 44th Street, Lot 20, Square 34 Greenville Extension Subdivision (House & Rear Bldg) - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 31. 16-00451 FREDDIE GATLIN AND REGINALD GATLIN 8211 Tern Street, Lot 11, Square 1 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks-Daniel This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 32. 16-00453 GARY WAYNE RABY AND JOYCE ROBERTSON RABY 4076 Accardo Street, Lot 1, Square 2 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 33. 16-00456 AMICHA CHATMAN 1664 North 35th Street, Lot 8, Square 15 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 34. 16-00468 ELVIN STERLING 2715 Huron Street, Lot 2, Square 108 Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 26, 2016 35. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 36. 16-00549 JASON D. BEASLEY 640 North 16th Street, S. 28' of Lots 10 & 11, Square 17 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 37. 16-00553 JAMES WALLACE, JESSIE L. WALLACE, ANNA BELL W. HARDEN, ARTHUR WALLACE, IKE WALLACE JR., THERESA WALLACE, THE ESTATE OF ETHEL JACKSON WALLACE AND THE ESTATE OF BRENDA GRACE WALLACE 1775 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lots 26 & 27, Square 27 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 38. 16-00555 LEONARD ALVIN ROBINSON AND LEONARD ALVIN ROBINSON 1684 North 40th Street, Lot 74 Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016 39. 16-00784 Sonya C. Harris 426 East Buchanan Street, Lot 14, Square 36 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 40. 16-00785 Olivia Raby Pitcher, Lubertha Pitcher Hebert, The Estate of Alex Pitcher, Jr., and The Estate of Mary Pitcher Jones 121 Van Buren Street, Portion of Lot 1, Square 25 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 41. 16-00786 Murdell Woods, Gradia A. Woods, The Estate of Leona Mae Davis, and The Estate of Joyce Marie Riley 636 East Grant Street, Lot 1, Square 1 (HOUSE AND ABANDONED VEHICLES) Fred N. Lee Tract - Council District 10 - Wicker 42. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 43. 16-00789 Michael D. Ambeau 6414 Kincaid Avenue, Lot 55 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 44. 16-00790 Regina W. Elzy 1970 Maryland Street, Lot 35 Square 15 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 45. 16-00791 Irma C. Veal and The Estate of Edward Veal 1157 Fig Street, Portion of Lot 10 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 46. 16-00793 Annette Tucker 734 North 47th Street, Lot 12, Square 49 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 47. 16-00794 Cora L. Mackie Ward 3936 Provost Street, Lot 7, Square 2 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 48. 16-00773 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $6,000.00 on behalf of the Central Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Central Fire Protection District. 49. 16-00774 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $9,000.00 on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. 50. 16-00775 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Brownsfiled Fire Protection District. 51. 16-00776 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. 52. 16-00777 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award from the LA Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for the 2015-2016 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant in the amount of $8,000.00 on behalf of the Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District to purchase firefighting equipment and gear, and appropriate said grant award. By Fire Chief, Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Protection District.
16-00779 Granting a franchise to NewPath Networks, LLC to lay, maintain and operate a fiber optic transmission cable for the transmission of telephonic, data and other electronic messages in, on, and/or across public places or ways and prescribing conditions and limitations. By Parish Attorney.
16-00781 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $63,336.00 for a total amount not to exceed $606,521.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00803 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Second Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, LP, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, so as to extend the lease. By Fire Department.
16-00805 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Servitude Agreement with Bellsouth Telecommunication, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Louisiana, located at the Baton Rouge Fire Station 10, to place telecommunication equipment, in the amount of $3,000.00. By Fire Department.
16-00808 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% State Match for the improvements to the Phase I Parking Garage; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $5,000,000; State Trust Fund $555,556; Total $5,555,556). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00809 Authorization to appropriate $18,460.00 from the Airport's Cash & Investment Account - Dedicated for Noise 481.0000000.100013.0000000 to be placed in Account 482.0983002.652310.8830004 for the final change order for construction of Taxi-lane extension for the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Facility (BS# 008513). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00810 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Aviation Trust Fund to request 10% State Match for the Parking Garage Lighting Renovation; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: $450,000; State Trust Fund $50,000; Total $500,000). By Interim Aviation Director.
16-00812 Authorization to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution #47621, Adopted January 13, 2010 in order to increase the grant amount and accept funding from the State of Louisiana for the Reconstruction of Taxiway "M" from $3,100,000.00 to $4,842,666.00. By Interim Aviation Director
16-00813 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use tax to Dresser-Rand Company for erroneous remittance to the wrong jurisdiction for the period June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 that was earmarked for use in another jurisdiction in the amount of $147,481.09, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
16-00823 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $17,600.00 for a total amount not to exceed $130,320.00 for the contract period March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017. To conduct a comprehensive Program and Quality Monitoring for a New Start Program; conduct and facilitate the LPAP Advisory Board and review and revise formulary; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
16-00824 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $31,317.00 for a total amount not to exceed $611,321.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00825 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $70,345.00 for a total amount not to exceed $923,076.00 total funding awarded 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 Human Services Director.
16-00826 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $95,150.00 for a total amount not to exceed $426,525.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period September 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 Human Services Director.
16-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $11,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $103,717.00 total funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period to September 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 Human Services Director.
16-00834 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice in the amount of $25,344.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in the Targeted Violent Offender Program 2017 which targets habitual offenders and builds cases to enhance their prosecution and sentences. The grant is administered by the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council and is 100% funded by the state with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
APPOINTMENTS 16-00080 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 - ADVISORY BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Mestayer whose term expires on August 23, 2016, effective August 24, 2016. This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot This item was deferred from July 27, 2016 and October 26, 2016
16-00521 BOARD OF APPEAL Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Craig Sauviac, whose term expires on November 17, 2016, effective November 18, 2016. This is for a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from October 12, 2016 and November 9, 2016
16-00678 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace David Guillory, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot no information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00679 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Kip Holden, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00683 PERSONNEL BOARD Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Johnny Anderson, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00685 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is for a four (4) year term. (Must be a Councilmember) Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00688 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace Davis Rhorer, whose term expires December 9, 2016, effective December 10, 2016. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00687 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint or replace John Price, whose term expires December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00695 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Mario Contreras, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00696 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing John Kovalcik, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00697 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Robert Payne, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment I a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received. This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00698 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wilbert Berchmans, whose term expires on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This appointment I a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from November 9, 2016
16-00880 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Heath, whose term expires on January 1, 2017, effective January 2, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot No information received This item was deferred from December 14, 2016
17-00029 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM - (CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kevin O'Gorman, whose term expired on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Coletta Barrett Kahli Cohran Telita Hayes-Colbert Christopher Huddleston Frank LaNasa Kevin O'Gorman (Sent letter requesting reappointment)
17-00030 CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM - (CATS) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Perret, whose term expired on December 31, 2016, effective January 1, 2017. This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Coletta Barrett Kahli Cohran Telita Hayes-Colbert Christopher Huddleston Frank LaNasa Kevin O'Gorman (Sent Letter Requesting reappointment)
17-00031 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Mayor Harold Rideau, whose term expired on July 1, 2016. This is a four (4) year term. (Mayor of Baker Representative) Current Ballot Darnell Waites (Mayor of Baker)
17-00032 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6 - HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles May, whose term expired on January 1, 2017, effective January 2, 2017. This appointment is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Charles May
17-00033 EAST BATON ROUGE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Katie Westbrook, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
17-00036 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Littlefield, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
17-00037 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Roderick Wells, whose term expires on February 13, 2017, effective February 14, 2017. This appointment is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
ITEMS CHANGE ORDERS 88. 16-00818 Taxiway Extension - MARC Project Number: 917-01-11368 Original Estimated Cost: $ 970,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO160400 Account Number: 482.09890002.652310.30004 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Hendrick Construction Change Order Number: Two (2) Change Order Amount: $ 18,460.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 913,428.00 Net Previous Changes: $ (1,200) decrease New Contract Amount: $ 930,688.00 Description: Additional fencing, fill and lowering of electrical junction box Why Required: Allow for perimeter fencing completion and meet code on electrical box 89. 17-00034 Group Project Sidewalk Improvement LSU Ave and Cedarcrest Ave. Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 209,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO150830 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045114; 146.7210042.652360.2045714 Council Award Date: 5/27/2015 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 32 days) Change Order Amount: $ 60,093.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 249,071.25 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 309,165.02 Description: To add the following items: 4” concrete walk, 6” concrete walk, mobilization, truncated dome inset and 6” retained sidewalk section and thirty-two (32) extra days. Why Required: To make payment for the above items and thirty-two extra days. 90. 17-00046 Canoe Bend Lake Pollutant Stabilization Project Number: 15-DR-CI-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 140,000.00 Purchase Order Number: P0160729 Account Number: 360.7601000.652300.5939600 Council Award Date: 5/11/2016 Contractor: SEMS, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 10 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 34,992.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 205,930.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 240,922.00 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities, add the following item and add ten (10) days to the contract: Item 9900003 "Grading and Sod Installation" for a lump sum of $3,550.00. Why Required: To make payment for the final field-measured quantities and to add the above item.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 91. 17-00038 Group Project Sidewalk Improvement LSU Ave and Cedarcrest Ave Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0015 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045114; 146.7210042.652360.2045714 Council Award Date: 5/27/2015 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc Estimated Cost: $ 209,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 249,071.25 Total Change Orders: (One (1) ): $ 60,093.77 Final Cost: $ 309,165.02 Days Allocated: 137 Days Used: 137 Liquidated Damages: $ None 92. 17-00049 Canoe Bend Lake Pollutant Stabilization Project Number: 15-DR-CI-0004 Account Number: 360.7601000.652300.5939600 Council Award Date: 5/11/2016 Contractor: SEMS, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 140,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 205,930.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 34,992.00 Final Cost: $ 240,922.00 Days Allocated: 100 Days Used: 100 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 93. 17-00001 River Dock Shade Canopy Project: 16-ASC-CP-1014 Account: 345.7546045.652300.8080300 Estimate: $200,000.00 *Local **In State *Arrighi Construction LLC $ 176,276.00 *Miremont-Schoonmaker Construction Co., L.L.C. $ 179,500.00 *Deumite Construction, L.L.C. $ 230,000.00 94. 17-00007 Annual Parishwide Cured-In-Place Lining Project Project: 16-CP-MS-0010 Account: 411.7570203.752400.6070151, 442.7570203.752400.6070151 Estimate: $2,000,000.00 *Local **In State Insituform Technologies, LLC $ 1,989,945.00 *BLD Services, LLC $ 2,048,625.00 *Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC $ 2,234,420.00 Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc. $ 2,347,490.00 The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however, the maximum authorized is the budgeted amount of $2,000,000.00. The award of this contract is based on an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties. 95. 17-00040 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0039 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $880,605.57 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 874,714.31 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $ 999,208.50 *L. King Company, LLC $ 1,090,000.00 *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 1,133,321.60 *JB James Construction LLC $ 1,187,754.90 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,662,745.51 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,829,461.60 96. 17-00042 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Over Corporation Canal Project: 11-BR-LA-0037 Account: 152.7523026.652330.5230009 Estimate: $571,697.50 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 539,475.24 *L. King Company, LLC $ 783,841.90 *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 784,860.10 **Command Construction Industries, LLC $ 832,882.60 *JB James Construction LLC $ 909,000.00 **Womack and Sons Construction Group, Inc. $ 993,024.60 *Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,141,817.12 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,295,726.90 97. 17-00052 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-12) Stumberg Ln, Telesmar Ave, Julia Aubin Dr, & Hyacinth Ave Project: 16-AO-ST-0030 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2025915 Estimate: $850,000.00 *Local **In State *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 618,209.39 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 631,727.30 **Barriere Construction Co. $ 673,240.50 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 683,164.50 Acceptance of Low Bid Sales Tax and Street Rehab Project 15-12 98. 17-00055 Lemon Road Bridge Replacement Over Redwood Creek Project: 14-BR-PT-0017 Account: 145.7545002.652330.5305014 Estimate: $1,339,416.40 *Local **In State *Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $ 1,073,860.30 *Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 1,160,844.30 *JB James Construction, LLC $ 1,242,810.00 **Guinn Construction, LLC $ 1,265,216.00 **Terral Construction, LLC $ 1,309,401.39
OTHER ITEMS 16-00889 Granting Special Permission as Required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to Fed-Ex Freight 11855 N. Harrells Ferry Road, Baton Rouge, LA for the construction and maintenance of an electric fence. By Councilman Buddy Amoroso.
16-00890 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued December 14, 2016, in "City of Baton Rouge vs. Vernon Jackson, Jr. and Samika Caesar Jackson- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9640 (1113 North 48th Street; Lot 38, Square 52, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
16-00891 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 15, 2015 at Original 038 of Bundle 12701 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Herbert Thomas and Gracie Thomas"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9464 (3026 ½ Monroe Avenue-Garage Apartment Only; Lot 22, Square O, North Fairfields Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole.
16-00915 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Post Architects LLC, for Architectural Services in connection with the ATM/EOC Safe Room Design, C/P Project No. 16-ASD-CP-0995, RFQ No. 16-DP-PW-003, in an amount not to exceed $430,672.00. (Account No. 012.9901709.690000.4000000). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-00002 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Inc., for additional professional services in connection with the design of the Public Safety Complex Generator, being City-Parish Project No. 15-ASD-CP-0915, in an amount not to exceed $8,800.00. (Account No. 170.5453321.643550.0533114). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-00023 Election of a Vice-President Pro-Tempore of the Metropolitan Council to serve the period January 2, 2017 through December 31, 2020. By Councilman Loupe.
17-00021 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 1.5 mills ad valorem tax on all the 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; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00023 Election of a Vice-President Pro-Tempore of the Metropolitan Council to serve the period January 2, 2017 through December 31, 2020. By Councilman Loupe.
17-00022 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of thirty years, 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 Green Light Plan 2 dated September 28, 2016, and within the Cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and providing for the authorization to fund the proceeds of the tax into bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00024 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, 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 the City of Baton Rouge and within the Cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00026 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, 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, 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.
17-00027 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election 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, 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.
17-00028 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 7.0 mills ad valorem tax, commencing in the year 2019, to and including the year 2028, for the purpose of providing funds to provide, maintain and operate 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; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00035 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00041 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00043 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00045 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax, 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.
17-00047 A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.
17-00039 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for providing engineering services in association with the Green Light Picardy-Perkins Connector project, having City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, RFQ No. 12-ES-PW-010, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $40,376.00. By Department of Transportation and Drainage.
17-00051 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Airport Hangar L.L.C. lease agreement to add Category 13 to allow private fueling operations (all other terms and conditions remain the same). By Interim Aviation Director.
17-00058 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE TO INCREASE ANNUAL CONTRACT A16-0799 IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,374.00 FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF 81 BOULEVARDS AND RIGHT OF WAYS THROUGHOUT EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH BRINGING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,313,785.00. CONTRACTS AWARDED TO CORPORATE GREEN LLC-DBA GREEN SEASONS, H AND O INVESTMENTS LLC AND ROTOLO CONSULTANTS INC. By Maintenance Director.
Adjournment