Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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1. 17-00319 The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of March 7, 2017 and The Regular Council meeting of March 8, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00316 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $4,540.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff receives funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2015 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $9,080, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. This grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 2015 Grant Cover Letter 3. 17-00317 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $7916.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff receives funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2016 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $15,832, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. This grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Violent Crime Task Force Cover Letter 4. 17-00318 Emergency Aerial Spraying- $300,000 is already designated for Emergency Aerial Spraying in case of a mosquito disease outbreak or if the mosquito population increases due to flooding and/or other storm events. An extra $300,000 may be needed should these events take place. Money will be taken out of the Fund Balance, account number 110.0000000.380000. and put in Other Contractual, account number 110.1100014.643550. The total amount is not to exceed $600,000 in Other Contractual for Emergency Aerial Spraying. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Emergency Aerial Spraying 5. 17-00305 Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of sixty-nine, seven hundred ninety four dollars($69,794.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-00345 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of use taxes to Stupp Corporation in the amount of $95,577.91 for remitting use tax on immovable construction contracts, non-taxable services and materials used in the further processing of articles of tangible personal property for resale for the audit period of February 1, 2013 through October 31, 2015, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Supporting Documentation 7. 17-00372 Authorization to appropriate $100,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.0000000) to be placed in Account 482.0986002.647200.8860050 ($50,000) and Account 498.0996412.651900.8940013 ($50,000) for Phase I of the Airport Parking Garage Improvements & Lighting Project. BS# 008517. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00374 Authorization to appropriate $1,800.00 from the Airport's “Cash & Investments" Account (481..100009.) to be placed in Account (482.0986002.652310.8860049) to fund Change Order No. 1 to the L. King Company Contract for the South Ramp Apron Access Drive Project. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-00407 In accordance with LA R.S. 47:2130 (I), the Metropolitan Council shall review the merits of any contested request for postponement of ad valorem taxes. Contested properties include: 1. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 2. 17695 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 23-A-1-a, Paulson Commercial Sub. 3. 18366 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1-1-A-3, Durbin B. Kleinpeter Prop. 4. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 16 5. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 12 6. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 14 7. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 10 8. 132 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 8 9. Personal Property 10. 18366 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1-1-A-2, Durbin B. Kleinpeter 11. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-2, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 12. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 21, Highland Road Acres 13. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 17, Highland Road Acres 14. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Tract D1, Leon R. Kleinpeter Prop. 15. Undefined Old Perkins Rd. Ast - Lot A-1-1-A-1, Durbin B. Kleinpeter Prop. 16. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot E-1, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 17. Undefined Old Perkins road East - Lot Vivian M. Scott, 18. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - B-2 - Charles Duchein 19. Undefined Perkins Road. East - Lot B-1, Alma Francis Christy Tract 20. 18412 Perkins Rd. East - Portion of Lot 21, Highland Rd. Acres 21. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - 9.40 Acres in Sec. 50 T8S R2E 22. 18142 Perkins Rd East - Lot A-1, Leon R. Kleinpeter Prop. 23. 17121 Old Perkins Rd. - East - Tract B 24. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 22 A, Highland Rd. Acres 25. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Sec O 26. Personal Property. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter Other #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 10. 17-00411 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $899,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, extend the contract time through December 31, 2017, and appropriate $501,000 for said purpose. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Supporting Documentation Contract CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-00320 Clara Denise Marcelle 8137 & 8139 Skysail Avenue, Lot 53 Willow View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00321 Isadore T. Williams 1224 South 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355 Dickerson Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00322 Samuel Roy Simmons and Sarah Hopkins Simmons 12127 Lazy Oaks Drive, Lots 38, 39, & 40 Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00323 Craig Strickland 3105 Vancouver Drive, Lot 141 Village Cote' Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00331 David J. Everitt and Katie C. Everitt 1957 Bahm Street (House and Side Carport), South Portion of Lot 20, Square 10 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00332 Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton 982 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lot 1, Square 47 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00333 Valeria Irvin Mack 4056 Mayan Drive, Lots 8 & 9, Square 29, - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00334 Dale W. Sterling 814 North 25th Street (Garage Apt. Only), Lot 9, Square 6 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00336 Cassandra Heard Jackson 2725 Boyd Avenue, Lot 7-B, Square 10 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00337 Cornelious Brown 947 North 27th Street, Lot H; Square 7 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-00338 Donna Myers Byrd 1666 Kildeer Street, Lot 20, Square 4 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-00339 Earl Ray Tolbert, Mittie Tolbert, Ivory M. Tolbert, Caroline T. Whicker, Rosa T. Johnson, Gloria T. Hurst, Bidroe Tolbert, Sr., Glen Charles Tolbert, Earl W. Tolbert, Jacqueline Y. Tolbert, Brenda T. Wilson, and The Estate of Ezane Tolbert 17979 Plank Road, Lot 1-A-1 Tolbert, Moses, Sr. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
Administrative Matters Introductions
A. Authorizing the Mayor-president to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana - Division of Administration – Office of Community Development to assist the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge (Grantee) in the utilization of funds made available by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Declared Disaster Recovery Fund (DDRF). By: Community Development Director . B. Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget for the Mosquito and Rodent Control Abatement District to appropriate $300,000 from their Fund Balance-Unassigned account (110.0000000.380000) to be placed in Other Contractual Services (110.1100014.643550) for emergency aerial spraying if needed. By: Mosquito and Rodent Control Director.
C. The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish wishes to express gratitude and respect to the late Sgt. Shawn Anderson of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for a career of exemplary service and for the ultimate sacrifice of laying down his life in defense of his community. The Metropolitan Council also wishes to express their sympathy and support for Sgt. Anderson’s family and his colleagues in the law enforcement community. By: Councilman Hudson. D. Requesting the Planning Commission provide a report on revising the boundary of Urban Design Overlay District Five - North Gate, Old South Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
17-00308 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction funding, construction administration and inspection, and the right-of-way acquisition and relocation in connection with the Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange being, City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, State Project No. H.004104, and Federal Aid Project No. IM-1709(507). Funding of this project is by joint participation between the City-Parish, DOTD, and FHWA in accordance with the terms and condition of the agreement. By Department of Transportation. Agenda Space Request
17-00283 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the agreement executed with Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc., on October 13, 2016, under authority granted by Metropolitan Council 52389, as amended under authority granted by Metropolitan Council Resolution 52557, so as to increase funding authorization by $898,599 to a total of $2,000,000.00 and to adjust loan terms accordingly, the entirety of said funding to consist of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the purpose of said funding being to assist development of an apartment complex to be known as the Elysian II. By Urban Development Director. resolution text and draft of proposed amendment with resolution Proposed Resolution
CONDEMNATIONS 84. 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 This item was deferred from January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 85. 17-00012 Sally Bradford Howard 1847 Nebraska Street; Lot 12, Square 8; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 86. 17-00262 Laura Christine Manderfield Wacker and Mary Ethel Manderfield Wacker Schlenker 11975 Fairhaven Drive, Lot 265 Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 87. 17-00263 Cheryl A. Lafayette and The Estate of Eddie Lafayette, Sr. 3948 Provost Street (House and Rear Shed),Lot 8, Square 2 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 88. 17-00264 Desamas Moore 1665 North 44th Street, Lot 16, Square 24 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 89. 17-00265 House of God of Baton Rouge, Inc. 2265 Nairn Drive, Lot 6, Square 3 Hillside Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 90. 17-00266 Cynthia M. Holloway 2956 Adams Avenue, Lot 13 & 14, Square K North Fairfields - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 91. 17-00267 Ronald Stevenson 231 South 18th Street, North 1/2 of Lot 3, Square 6 Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 92. 17-00268 Charles Phillip Jenkins and Bernia C. Jenkins 8923 Rickwood Drive, Lot 25 South Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 93. 17-00269 Linnea Roberson Howard 4366 Shelley Street, Lot 6, Square 2 North Highlands Addition - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 94. 17-00270 Ruth Lanns Myers 1555 Matilda Street, Lot 17, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 95. 17-00271 Gwendolyn L. Myers Thomas and Hazel Jean Myers 1563 Matilda Street (House and Rear Garage), West 1/2 of Lot 16, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00272 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) to provide emergency aerial spray services for the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District to prevent mosquito-borne disease transmission and to control excessively large mosquito populations resulting from flooding events and tropical storms, RFQ No. 20008-16-Emergency Aerial Spray Services, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 (Account No. 110.1100014.643550.). By EBRPMARC Director. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation MARC
17-00279 Resolution to approve the proposed 2017 annual plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program funded through the City of Baton rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By Urban Development Director. Legislation cover letter and supporting documents Other
17-00280 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jacqueline Sabella v. Carl Olivier, et al”, Suit No. 599,713, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,072.06, for a total amount of $51,072.06, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams, with Caballero & Adams). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00281 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Tina Fugate, individually and on behalf of her deceased son, Randall Toler v. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, III, Lt. Col. Dennis Grimes, Lt. James Sandridge, Chad Guillot, Dr. Charles Bridges, Officers, Names Unknown, and Prison Medical Services, Names Currently Unknown”, Civil Action No.: 3:16-cv-00364- JWD-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court - Middle District of Louisiana in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,976.51, for a total amount of $26,976.51, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Lee M. Schwalben, M. D., J.D.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00282 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Maria and Gordon Bargas for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s apartment units, in the amount of $20,989.13. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Valarie Briggs Bargas with KWBBR law). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00288 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kadarrien Hitchens for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $17,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Stephen M. Alexander with Alexander Law Group, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $81,487.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
104. 17-00286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $334,202.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 105. 17-00287 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $49,126.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 106. 17-00289 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $281,208.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 107. 17-00290 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $17,360.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 108. 17-00291 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $24,106.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 109. 17-00292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $24,817.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 110. 17-00293 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $192,412.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00294 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $73,659.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To review and revise Program and Quality Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
112. 17-00297 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $424,615.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 113. 17-00298 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $299,332.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00199 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $710 per year for the property located at 927 Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1820 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. Legislation Report
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 116. 17-00207 Lot: 11, Square 114 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Address: Plank Road Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,538.53 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 117. 17-00208 Lot: 13, Square 114 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Address: Plank Road Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,764.85 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 118. 17-00209 Lot: 9 Subdivision: Elm Grove Garden Farms Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Elm Grove Garden Drive (at Fairchild) Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 20,539.81 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Gwen Jones $20,500.00 Intended Use: Build on it 119. 17-00210 Lot: 20+, Square 24 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Wren Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,232.67 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, build on it 120. 17-00212 Lot: 8, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Scenic Highway Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,593.17 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $5,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 121. 17-00213 Lot: 13, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Pocahontas Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,452.49 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 122. 17-00214 Lot: 14, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Pocahontas Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,156.04 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 123. 17-00215 Lot: 6, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Cedar Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,201.36 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 124. 17-00216 Lot: 11, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Cedar Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 965.48 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 125. 17-00217 Lot: 15, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Jessamine Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 945.44 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 126. 17-00218 Lot: 13-A, Square 23 Subdivision: Fuqua & Lamon Town Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 677.40 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Dewanna R. Trask $100.00 Intended Use: Build a residence 127. 17-00219 Lot: 13-B, Square 23 Subdivision: Fuqua & Lamon Town Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 453.12 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Dewanna R. Trask $100.00 Intended Use: Build a residence 128. 17-00220 Lot: 68, Square 1 Subdivision: Progress Park Applicant: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. Address: North 30th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 771.30 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. $1,000.00 Intended Use: Plant a garden 129. 17-00221 Lot: 196 Subdivision: Legion Village Applicant: Kasper Investments, L.L.C. Address: Alexander Avenue Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 14,864.45 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Kasper Investments, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Single family home 130. 17-00222 Lot: 5, Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Gracie Corporation Address: North 18th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,972.48 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Gracie Corporation $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 131. 17-00223 Lot: 15, Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Chase Terrebonne, II Address: North 19th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 870.24 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Chase Terrebonne, II $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 132. 17-00224 Lot: 16 (part), Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Chase Terrebonne, II Address: North 19th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 598.01 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Chase Terrebonne, II $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 133. 17-00225 Lot: 12, Square C Subdivision: Eden Park Applicant: Timothy Williams Address: 679 North 37th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,645.18 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Timothy Williams $2,000.00 Intended Use: Live in property 134. 17-00226 Lot: 13, Square 5 Subdivision: McGrath Heights Applicant: Mathew Laborde Address: 2625 McGrath Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 45,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,378.46 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Mathew Laborde $9,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up and clean it up 135. 17-00227 Lot: 6, Square 35 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Michael Youngblood Address: 2722 Osceola Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,257.19 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: David Thomas $9,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up 136. 17-00228 Lot: 10, Square 39 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Terrace Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 41,250.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,650.26 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing 137. 17-00229 Lot: 18 (part) Subdivision: Addition to Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,355.97 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing 138. 17-00230 Lot: 20 (part) Subdivision: Addition to Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,624.50 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing
17-00324 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Aaron Cherry in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2017. (Bike Baton Rouge Representative) Current Ballot Doug Moore Appointment request
17-00325 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Beaux Jones in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2017. (BR Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee) Current Ballot
17-00326 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Joshua Melder in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2019. Current Ballot Nicole Alllmon-Learson Shelia Lewis Doug Moore Don Ortega Angelica Pearson
17-00327 Housing Authority of EBR Parish One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Raushanah Hunter in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires March 27, 2021. Current Ballot LaMiesa Bonton Shelia Lewis Ercel Placide Bill White
17-00328 Industrial Development Board One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Donald Bohach who resigned. This term expires on April 30th, 2020. Current Ballot Dan Boudreaux
17-00311 East Baton Rouge Library Greenwell Springs Road & Scotlandville Branch Flooring Replacement - 11300 Greenwell Springs Road & 7373 Scenic Highway Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0890 Account Number: 111.1200015.647200.0000000 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Continental Flooring Company Estimated Cost: $ 430,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 419,556.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 2,251.50 Final Cost: $ 421,807.50 Days Allocated: 341 Days Used: 341 Liquidated Damages: $ None
17-00166 To provide the 2017 first quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. Cover Letter
17-00276 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Paul J. Allain, Architect, A Professional Architectural Corporation, for Architectural Services in connection with the New EMS Radio Shop, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP- 1041, in an amount not to exceed $49,570.00. (Account No. 336.5230001.651300.5985217). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter Contract
147. 17-00135 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 20, 2016 at Original 593 of Bundle 12780 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Titus Randle, Jr. and The Estate of Rene Walker Randle"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9643 (11641 Sherwood Hollow Court; Lot 32, Sherwood Meadow Subdivision 2nd Filing). By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and February 22, 2017 Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution 148. 17-00309 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 10, 2016 at Original 434 of Bundle 12717 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alan Juderjahn"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9480 (1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22 Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation 149. 17-00310 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 2, 2016 at Original 414 of Bundle 12748 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Carita Nichelle Thomas Thornton, Regina R. Thomas and Vivian Yvette Thomas"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9520 (4631 Packard Street and Rear Shed; Lots 10, 11, and 12, Square 6, Fortune Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika Green. Legislation Supporting Documentation 150. 17-00341 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 18, 2016 at Original 907 of Bundle 12772 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Veraldine L. Bernard”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9621 (1087 Townsley; Lot 28, Square 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks . Legislation Supporting Documentation 151. 17-00342 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 1, 2017 at Original 847 of Bundle 12795 in the matter of "City Of Baton Rouge vs. Willard Lafayette and Jean P. Lafayette”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9648 (265 Mary Street, Lot 11, Square 1, Johnstown Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00313 Requesting a report from the Mayor-President concerning the future plans for the Police Memorial, located behind the Governmental Building in the area known as Green Space. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation cover letter requesting report
17-00314 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Jeffery Carbo, FASLA, Landscape Architects, L.L.C., for Landscape Architectural Services in connection with the Baton Rouge Riverfront Plaza - Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1042, in an amount not to exceed $46,400.00. (Account No. 345.7546065.652300.8080300). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. Cover Letter Contract
17-00315 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with LaMoyne Design Associates, Inc., for additional professional services in connection with the design of the EBRP Library System Branch Flooring Replacement, being CityParish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0847, in an amount not to exceed $1,620.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Cover Letter Contract
17-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Janene Tate to assist with media and public relations for the Mayor-President’s Office for the period April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $39,000. By Mayor-President. Contract Supporting Documentation
17-00400 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Patton Productions, Inc. for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission for the period April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $65,250. By Mayor-President. Contract Supporting Documentation
17-00410 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Location and Access Agreement with Lock and Key Productions with regard to City-Parish’s participation in connection with a proposed unscripted television project; further providing that any agreement must be approved by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. By Interim Emergency Medical Services Administrator. Access Agreement DRAFT
17-00343 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the requests made by the Governor and the Mayor-President for additional recovery aid from the Federal Government needed to continue the recovery from the August 2016 floods. By Mayor-President and Councilman Trae Welch. Proposed Resolution
ADJOURNMENT
Mar 22, 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
1. 17-00319 The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of March 7, 2017 and The Regular Council meeting of March 8, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00316 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $4,540.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff receives funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2015 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $9,080, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. This grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 2015 Grant Cover Letter 3. 17-00317 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $7916.00 for overtime to pursue felony warrant arrests during monthly warrant sweeps performed by the City Constable, as part of the EBR Joint Warrant Task Force. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff receives funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2016 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $15,832, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. This grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Violent Crime Task Force Cover Letter 4. 17-00318 Emergency Aerial Spraying- $300,000 is already designated for Emergency Aerial Spraying in case of a mosquito disease outbreak or if the mosquito population increases due to flooding and/or other storm events. An extra $300,000 may be needed should these events take place. Money will be taken out of the Fund Balance, account number 110.0000000.380000. and put in Other Contractual, account number 110.1100014.643550. The total amount is not to exceed $600,000 in Other Contractual for Emergency Aerial Spraying. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Emergency Aerial Spraying 5. 17-00305 Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office to accept funds received from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of sixty-nine, seven hundred ninety four dollars($69,794.00). Funds to be utilized for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.) in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. By Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-00345 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of use taxes to Stupp Corporation in the amount of $95,577.91 for remitting use tax on immovable construction contracts, non-taxable services and materials used in the further processing of articles of tangible personal property for resale for the audit period of February 1, 2013 through October 31, 2015, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Supporting Documentation 7. 17-00372 Authorization to appropriate $100,000 from the Airport's Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.0000000) to be placed in Account 482.0986002.647200.8860050 ($50,000) and Account 498.0996412.651900.8940013 ($50,000) for Phase I of the Airport Parking Garage Improvements & Lighting Project. BS# 008517. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 8. 17-00374 Authorization to appropriate $1,800.00 from the Airport's “Cash & Investments" Account (481..100009.) to be placed in Account (482.0986002.652310.8860049) to fund Change Order No. 1 to the L. King Company Contract for the South Ramp Apron Access Drive Project. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-00407 In accordance with LA R.S. 47:2130 (I), the Metropolitan Council shall review the merits of any contested request for postponement of ad valorem taxes. Contested properties include: 1. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 2. 17695 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 23-A-1-a, Paulson Commercial Sub. 3. 18366 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1-1-A-3, Durbin B. Kleinpeter Prop. 4. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 16 5. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 12 6. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 14 7. 250 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 10 8. 132 Highlandia Dr. - Lot 8 9. Personal Property 10. 18366 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-1-1-A-2, Durbin B. Kleinpeter 11. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot A-2, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 12. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 21, Highland Road Acres 13. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 17, Highland Road Acres 14. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Tract D1, Leon R. Kleinpeter Prop. 15. Undefined Old Perkins Rd. Ast - Lot A-1-1-A-1, Durbin B. Kleinpeter Prop. 16. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot E-1, Charles F. Duchein Prop. 17. Undefined Old Perkins road East - Lot Vivian M. Scott, 18. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - B-2 - Charles Duchein 19. Undefined Perkins Road. East - Lot B-1, Alma Francis Christy Tract 20. 18412 Perkins Rd. East - Portion of Lot 21, Highland Rd. Acres 21. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - 9.40 Acres in Sec. 50 T8S R2E 22. 18142 Perkins Rd East - Lot A-1, Leon R. Kleinpeter Prop. 23. 17121 Old Perkins Rd. - East - Tract B 24. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Lot 22 A, Highland Rd. Acres 25. 18142 Perkins Rd. East - Sec O 26. Personal Property. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Cover Letter Other #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 10. 17-00411 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $899,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,400,000, extend the contract time through December 31, 2017, and appropriate $501,000 for said purpose. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Supporting Documentation Contract CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-00320 Clara Denise Marcelle 8137 & 8139 Skysail Avenue, Lot 53 Willow View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00321 Isadore T. Williams 1224 South 16th Street, Lot 14, Square 355 Dickerson Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00322 Samuel Roy Simmons and Sarah Hopkins Simmons 12127 Lazy Oaks Drive, Lots 38, 39, & 40 Whispering Oaks Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00323 Craig Strickland 3105 Vancouver Drive, Lot 141 Village Cote' Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00331 David J. Everitt and Katie C. Everitt 1957 Bahm Street (House and Side Carport), South Portion of Lot 20, Square 10 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00332 Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton 982 Columbus Dunn Drive, Lot 1, Square 47 Greenville Extension Subdivison - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00333 Valeria Irvin Mack 4056 Mayan Drive, Lots 8 & 9, Square 29, - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00334 Dale W. Sterling 814 North 25th Street (Garage Apt. Only), Lot 9, Square 6 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00336 Cassandra Heard Jackson 2725 Boyd Avenue, Lot 7-B, Square 10 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00337 Cornelious Brown 947 North 27th Street, Lot H; Square 7 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-00338 Donna Myers Byrd 1666 Kildeer Street, Lot 20, Square 4 Scotlandville Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-00339 Earl Ray Tolbert, Mittie Tolbert, Ivory M. Tolbert, Caroline T. Whicker, Rosa T. Johnson, Gloria T. Hurst, Bidroe Tolbert, Sr., Glen Charles Tolbert, Earl W. Tolbert, Jacqueline Y. Tolbert, Brenda T. Wilson, and The Estate of Ezane Tolbert 17979 Plank Road, Lot 1-A-1 Tolbert, Moses, Sr. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 12, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
Administrative Matters Introductions
A. Authorizing the Mayor-president to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana - Division of Administration – Office of Community Development to assist the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge (Grantee) in the utilization of funds made available by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Declared Disaster Recovery Fund (DDRF). By: Community Development Director . B. Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget for the Mosquito and Rodent Control Abatement District to appropriate $300,000 from their Fund Balance-Unassigned account (110.0000000.380000) to be placed in Other Contractual Services (110.1100014.643550) for emergency aerial spraying if needed. By: Mosquito and Rodent Control Director.
C. The Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish wishes to express gratitude and respect to the late Sgt. Shawn Anderson of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for a career of exemplary service and for the ultimate sacrifice of laying down his life in defense of his community. The Metropolitan Council also wishes to express their sympathy and support for Sgt. Anderson’s family and his colleagues in the law enforcement community. By: Councilman Hudson. D. Requesting the Planning Commission provide a report on revising the boundary of Urban Design Overlay District Five - North Gate, Old South Baton Rouge. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
17-00308 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction funding, construction administration and inspection, and the right-of-way acquisition and relocation in connection with the Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange being, City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, State Project No. H.004104, and Federal Aid Project No. IM-1709(507). Funding of this project is by joint participation between the City-Parish, DOTD, and FHWA in accordance with the terms and condition of the agreement. By Department of Transportation. Agenda Space Request
17-00283 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the agreement executed with Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc., on October 13, 2016, under authority granted by Metropolitan Council 52389, as amended under authority granted by Metropolitan Council Resolution 52557, so as to increase funding authorization by $898,599 to a total of $2,000,000.00 and to adjust loan terms accordingly, the entirety of said funding to consist of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the purpose of said funding being to assist development of an apartment complex to be known as the Elysian II. By Urban Development Director. resolution text and draft of proposed amendment with resolution Proposed Resolution
CONDEMNATIONS 84. 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 This item was deferred from January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 85. 17-00012 Sally Bradford Howard 1847 Nebraska Street; Lot 12, Square 8; South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from January 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 86. 17-00262 Laura Christine Manderfield Wacker and Mary Ethel Manderfield Wacker Schlenker 11975 Fairhaven Drive, Lot 265 Sherwood Forest Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 87. 17-00263 Cheryl A. Lafayette and The Estate of Eddie Lafayette, Sr. 3948 Provost Street (House and Rear Shed),Lot 8, Square 2 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 88. 17-00264 Desamas Moore 1665 North 44th Street, Lot 16, Square 24 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 89. 17-00265 House of God of Baton Rouge, Inc. 2265 Nairn Drive, Lot 6, Square 3 Hillside Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 90. 17-00266 Cynthia M. Holloway 2956 Adams Avenue, Lot 13 & 14, Square K North Fairfields - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 91. 17-00267 Ronald Stevenson 231 South 18th Street, North 1/2 of Lot 3, Square 6 Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 92. 17-00268 Charles Phillip Jenkins and Bernia C. Jenkins 8923 Rickwood Drive, Lot 25 South Hills Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 93. 17-00269 Linnea Roberson Howard 4366 Shelley Street, Lot 6, Square 2 North Highlands Addition - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 94. 17-00270 Ruth Lanns Myers 1555 Matilda Street, Lot 17, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 95. 17-00271 Gwendolyn L. Myers Thomas and Hazel Jean Myers 1563 Matilda Street (House and Rear Garage), West 1/2 of Lot 16, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00272 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) to provide emergency aerial spray services for the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District to prevent mosquito-borne disease transmission and to control excessively large mosquito populations resulting from flooding events and tropical storms, RFQ No. 20008-16-Emergency Aerial Spray Services, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 (Account No. 110.1100014.643550.). By EBRPMARC Director. By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation MARC
17-00279 Resolution to approve the proposed 2017 annual plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program funded through the City of Baton rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge Office of Community Development (OCD) and in compliance with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulatory requirements. By Urban Development Director. Legislation cover letter and supporting documents Other
17-00280 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jacqueline Sabella v. Carl Olivier, et al”, Suit No. 599,713, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,072.06, for a total amount of $51,072.06, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams, with Caballero & Adams). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00281 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Tina Fugate, individually and on behalf of her deceased son, Randall Toler v. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, III, Lt. Col. Dennis Grimes, Lt. James Sandridge, Chad Guillot, Dr. Charles Bridges, Officers, Names Unknown, and Prison Medical Services, Names Currently Unknown”, Civil Action No.: 3:16-cv-00364- JWD-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court - Middle District of Louisiana in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,976.51, for a total amount of $26,976.51, which shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Lee M. Schwalben, M. D., J.D.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00282 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Maria and Gordon Bargas for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s apartment units, in the amount of $20,989.13. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Valarie Briggs Bargas with KWBBR law). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00288 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Kadarrien Hitchens for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $17,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Stephen M. Alexander with Alexander Law Group, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $81,487.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
104. 17-00286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $334,202.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 105. 17-00287 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force in the amount of $49,126.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 106. 17-00289 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge in the amount of $281,208.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 107. 17-00290 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. in the amount of $17,360.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 108. 17-00291 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $24,106.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 109. 17-00292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic in the amount of $24,817.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 110. 17-00293 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc in the amount of $192,412.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00294 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $73,659.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To review and revise Program and Quality Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
112. 17-00297 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 in the amount of $424,615.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter 113. 17-00298 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center in the amount of $299,332.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00199 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $710 per year for the property located at 927 Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1820 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. Legislation Report
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 116. 17-00207 Lot: 11, Square 114 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Address: Plank Road Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,538.53 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 117. 17-00208 Lot: 13, Square 114 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. Address: Plank Road Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,764.85 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Affordable Homes, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean 118. 17-00209 Lot: 9 Subdivision: Elm Grove Garden Farms Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Elm Grove Garden Drive (at Fairchild) Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 20,539.81 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Gwen Jones $20,500.00 Intended Use: Build on it 119. 17-00210 Lot: 20+, Square 24 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Wren Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,232.67 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. $200.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean, build on it 120. 17-00212 Lot: 8, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Scenic Highway Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,593.17 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $5,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 121. 17-00213 Lot: 13, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Pocahontas Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,452.49 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 122. 17-00214 Lot: 14, Square 53 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Pocahontas Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,156.04 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 123. 17-00215 Lot: 6, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Cedar Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,201.36 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 124. 17-00216 Lot: 11, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Cedar Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 965.48 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 125. 17-00217 Lot: 15, Square 9 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Exxon Mobil Corporation Address: Jessamine Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 945.44 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Exxon Mobil Corporation $3,000.00 Intended Use: Neighborhood beautification 126. 17-00218 Lot: 13-A, Square 23 Subdivision: Fuqua & Lamon Town Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 677.40 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Dewanna R. Trask $100.00 Intended Use: Build a residence 127. 17-00219 Lot: 13-B, Square 23 Subdivision: Fuqua & Lamon Town Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Louisiana Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 453.12 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Dewanna R. Trask $100.00 Intended Use: Build a residence 128. 17-00220 Lot: 68, Square 1 Subdivision: Progress Park Applicant: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. Address: North 30th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 771.30 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: W. T. Winfield, L.L.C. $1,000.00 Intended Use: Plant a garden 129. 17-00221 Lot: 196 Subdivision: Legion Village Applicant: Kasper Investments, L.L.C. Address: Alexander Avenue Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 14,864.45 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Kasper Investments, L.L.C. $500.00 Intended Use: Single family home 130. 17-00222 Lot: 5, Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Gracie Corporation Address: North 18th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,972.48 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Gracie Corporation $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 131. 17-00223 Lot: 15, Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Chase Terrebonne, II Address: North 19th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 870.24 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Chase Terrebonne, II $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 132. 17-00224 Lot: 16 (part), Square 26 Subdivision: Gracie Applicant: Chase Terrebonne, II Address: North 19th Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 598.01 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Chase Terrebonne, II $500.00 Intended Use: Put into commerce 133. 17-00225 Lot: 12, Square C Subdivision: Eden Park Applicant: Timothy Williams Address: 679 North 37th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,645.18 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Timothy Williams $2,000.00 Intended Use: Live in property 134. 17-00226 Lot: 13, Square 5 Subdivision: McGrath Heights Applicant: Mathew Laborde Address: 2625 McGrath Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 5,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 45,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,378.46 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Mathew Laborde $9,000.00 Intended Use: Fix it up and clean it up 135. 17-00227 Lot: 6, Square 35 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Michael Youngblood Address: 2722 Osceola Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,257.19 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: David Thomas $9,000.00 Intended Use: Fix up 136. 17-00228 Lot: 10, Square 39 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Terrace Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 775.00 Appraised Value: $ 41,250.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,650.26 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing 137. 17-00229 Lot: 18 (part) Subdivision: Addition to Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,300.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,355.97 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing 138. 17-00230 Lot: 20 (part) Subdivision: Addition to Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. Address: Pecan Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 650.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,624.50 Bids Received: 3/15/2017 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization, Inc. $650.00 Intended Use: Low income housing
17-00324 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Aaron Cherry in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2017. (Bike Baton Rouge Representative) Current Ballot Doug Moore Appointment request
17-00325 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Beaux Jones in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2017. (BR Sustainable Transportation Advisory Committee) Current Ballot
17-00326 Complete Streets Advisory Committee One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Joshua Melder in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 31, 2019. Current Ballot Nicole Alllmon-Learson Shelia Lewis Doug Moore Don Ortega Angelica Pearson
17-00327 Housing Authority of EBR Parish One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Raushanah Hunter in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires March 27, 2021. Current Ballot LaMiesa Bonton Shelia Lewis Ercel Placide Bill White
17-00328 Industrial Development Board One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Donald Bohach who resigned. This term expires on April 30th, 2020. Current Ballot Dan Boudreaux
17-00311 East Baton Rouge Library Greenwell Springs Road & Scotlandville Branch Flooring Replacement - 11300 Greenwell Springs Road & 7373 Scenic Highway Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0890 Account Number: 111.1200015.647200.0000000 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Continental Flooring Company Estimated Cost: $ 430,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 419,556.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 2,251.50 Final Cost: $ 421,807.50 Days Allocated: 341 Days Used: 341 Liquidated Damages: $ None
17-00166 To provide the 2017 first quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. Cover Letter
17-00276 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Paul J. Allain, Architect, A Professional Architectural Corporation, for Architectural Services in connection with the New EMS Radio Shop, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP- 1041, in an amount not to exceed $49,570.00. (Account No. 336.5230001.651300.5985217). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. This item was deferred from March 8, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter Contract
147. 17-00135 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 20, 2016 at Original 593 of Bundle 12780 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Titus Randle, Jr. and The Estate of Rene Walker Randle"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9643 (11641 Sherwood Hollow Court; Lot 32, Sherwood Meadow Subdivision 2nd Filing). By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. This item was deferred from February 8, 2017 and February 22, 2017 Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution 148. 17-00309 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 10, 2016 at Original 434 of Bundle 12717 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alan Juderjahn"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9480 (1360 W. Garfield Street; Lot 22 Square 179, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation 149. 17-00310 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 2, 2016 at Original 414 of Bundle 12748 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Carita Nichelle Thomas Thornton, Regina R. Thomas and Vivian Yvette Thomas"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9520 (4631 Packard Street and Rear Shed; Lots 10, 11, and 12, Square 6, Fortune Subdivision). By Councilwoman Erika Green. Legislation Supporting Documentation 150. 17-00341 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 18, 2016 at Original 907 of Bundle 12772 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Veraldine L. Bernard”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9621 (1087 Townsley; Lot 28, Square 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks . Legislation Supporting Documentation 151. 17-00342 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 1, 2017 at Original 847 of Bundle 12795 in the matter of "City Of Baton Rouge vs. Willard Lafayette and Jean P. Lafayette”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9648 (265 Mary Street, Lot 11, Square 1, Johnstown Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00313 Requesting a report from the Mayor-President concerning the future plans for the Police Memorial, located behind the Governmental Building in the area known as Green Space. By Councilman Amoroso. Legislation cover letter requesting report
17-00314 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Jeffery Carbo, FASLA, Landscape Architects, L.L.C., for Landscape Architectural Services in connection with the Baton Rouge Riverfront Plaza - Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1042, in an amount not to exceed $46,400.00. (Account No. 345.7546065.652300.8080300). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. Cover Letter Contract
17-00315 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with LaMoyne Design Associates, Inc., for additional professional services in connection with the design of the EBRP Library System Branch Flooring Replacement, being CityParish Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0847, in an amount not to exceed $1,620.00. (Account No. 111.1200015.643540.0). By Interim Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Cover Letter Contract
17-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services contract with Janene Tate to assist with media and public relations for the Mayor-President’s Office for the period April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $39,000. By Mayor-President. Contract Supporting Documentation
17-00400 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Patton Productions, Inc. for professional consulting services related to the Baton Rouge Film Commission for the period April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $65,250. By Mayor-President. Contract Supporting Documentation
17-00410 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Location and Access Agreement with Lock and Key Productions with regard to City-Parish’s participation in connection with a proposed unscripted television project; further providing that any agreement must be approved by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. By Interim Emergency Medical Services Administrator. Access Agreement DRAFT
17-00343 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the requests made by the Governor and the Mayor-President for additional recovery aid from the Federal Government needed to continue the recovery from the August 2016 floods. By Mayor-President and Councilman Trae Welch. Proposed Resolution
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