Presentation and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00657 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for professional and engineering services with Black & Veatch Management Consulting Services, LLC with sub-consultant Bonton Associates, LLC to conduct a sewer impact fee study, being Project No. 16-IF-UF-0012. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00707 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 10.0 mills within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge on all real property therein for the purpose of providing funds for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 4. 17-00708 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 1.0 mill within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property therein for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities, and equipment necessary in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthopods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith, to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 supporting documentation 5. 17-00712 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Jewel J. Newman Community Center as follows and to appropriate $14,150 for said purpose, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Family Service Worker, job code 105495 and delete (1) Teacher (10 hours/week), job code 105366. By Councilwoman Banks and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-00713 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center as follows, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Unclassified), job code 300130 and delete (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 105490. By Councilwoman Green and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 7. 17-00665 Garcia Drywall, LLC-Jose & Juana Garcia, Agents 8613 Rush Avenue, Lot 11 Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-00666 Bertha R. Benjamin 2815 Kaufman Street, Lot 35 Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-00667 Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White 9797 Avenue B, Lot 30, Square 17 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-00668 Boulle' Enterprises, L.L.C. - Robert F. Dupre, Agent 4422 Shelley Street, Lot 9 and 10, Square 2 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-00669 Ruth Cabrera Davis 4415 Shelley Street (House and Rear), Lot 38, Square 1 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00670 Joseph J. Dartez and The Estate of Marie Guillot Dartez 6067 Dutton Avenue, Lot 68 Woodlawn Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00671 Barbara Ann Kugler Nason 4112 Prescott Road (House, 2 Sheds, and Rear Building), Lot B-1 Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00672 Jeff Johnson 2237 Maryland Street, Lot 10, Square 41 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00673 Mary Pidgeon Manchester 2040 Nebraska Street, Lot 47, Square 7 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00674 Josephine R. Farmer, Larry Earl Farmer, Jesse James Farmer Lewis, Glendalyn Farmer Lewis, Reginald Wayne Farmer, John White, Jr., Regina Lashon White, and Stacee Evette White 351 East McKinley Street (House, Rear Shed, and Garage), Lot 18, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00678 Pratt Family, LLC - David S. Pratt, Agent 2775 Iroquois Street, Lot 15, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00679 Hafid LaRoussi and Nathalie LaRoussi 2325 & 2327 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 6 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00680 Progressive Baptist Church - Milton Kleinpeter, Director 1226 South 10th Street, Lot 14, Square 268 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-00682 Dave Brown 1345 Aztec Street, Lot D+, Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
CONDEMNATIONS 58. 16-00619 The Estate of Harry Dixon 1007 North 47th Street, Lot 47, Square 53 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 22, 2016 and February 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 59. 17-00270 Ruth Lanns Myers 1555 Matilda Street, Lot 17, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 60. 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 This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 61. 17-00447 John Darrell Jenkins and The Estate of Patricia Cook Jenkins 5572 Halsey Drive (House and Garage); Lots 82-A, 83-A, & 84-A Harding Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 62. 17-00450 William Paul Goff and Teena Gueringer Goff 7070 Barremore Drive; Lot 11-A Sugar Mill Run Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 63. 17-00452 Wilma Jackson McClain 1712 North 44th Street; Lot 35, Square 27 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 64. 17-00624 Kathleen Knighten 2803 Laurel Street (House & Rear Carport), Lot 14, Square 12 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 17-00625 The Estate of Lucinda Lawson 1541 North 37th Street, Lot 29, Square 32 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 17-00626 Foster Hunt, Jr. and Roger Hunt 1552 & 1554 North 37th Street, Lot 21, Square 33 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 69. 17-00629 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2461 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 9 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 70. 17-00630 Sidney Joseph Fremin 2049 Jasper Avenue, Lot 187 Broussard Plaza Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 71. 17-00631 Lou R. Lathers, Angela M. Lathers, Tawanda L. Hayes, Yolanda L. Lathers, Chiquita L. Butler, Tammy L. Sterling, and Carolyn D. Lathers 1570 North Acadian East, Lot 20, Square 11 Eden Park - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report Picture 72. 17-00632 Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ, Calvin Barges, Agent 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 73. 17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 74. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 75. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 76. 17-00636 Bawld Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC) David Van Horn, Agent 2344 & 23441/2 Cherry Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 24, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 77. 17-00637 Eight Four Nine (849) Lincoln Avenue Corp. 3439 Geronimo Street, Lot I, Square 106 Istrouma - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 78. 17-00638 One Hundred Fold II, LLC, Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr., Agent 5339 Ritterman Avenue, Lot 19, Square E Dougherty Place - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report
17-00404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant funds under the state Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program to reallocate $1,300,000 for the renovations of the property at 1701 Main Street and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Mayor's Office. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Agenda Space Request
17-00406 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB Corporation to provide professional engineering services for the Nicholson Corridor High-Capacity Transit System project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-CS-US-0038 in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, and appropriating funds for such purpose. By Department of Transportation and Drainage. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Supportive Memo Other
17-00535 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 595 filed in the 2017 Legislative Session that provides that the position of Police Chief in the City of Baton Rouge is moved to the Unclassified Service. By Councilman Amoroso. This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00536 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 276 filed in the 2017 Session while under officer involved incident investigations. By Councilman Amoroso. This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00598 Consent of assignment of lease between Hilcorp I, L.P., of oil, gas and mineral lease (State Agency Lease Number 20243), and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to Falcon v, LLC, 31 acres, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation Letter from Oil & Gas Attorney Recommending Consent to Assignment
84. 17-00599 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2016 at Original 469 of Bundle 12764 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jeffrey D. Manchester and Sharon P. Manchester”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9585 (2902 Vernon Road; Lot 1-B, Pleasant Park Subdivision). By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Supporting Documentation 85. 17-00600 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 135 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Palmer, III”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9682 (1707 North 43rd Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 19, Square 17, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 86. 17-00601 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 10, 2017 at Original 585 of Bundle 12792 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tina Bolds Millon”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9658 (1934 Spanish Town Road (House and Rear Shed); Lot G, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 87. 17-00602 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 2, 2016 at Original 412 of Bundle 12748 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Eddie Smith”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9519 (6337 Kincaid Avenue; Lot 368, Bird Station Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 88. 17-00603 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 964 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Larry Darnell Watkins and Keisha Hamilton Selvage Watkins”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9602 (5521 Dutton Street; Lot B-2; Bordelon, Alice P. Tract). By Councilwoman Erika Green. Legislation Supporting Documentation 89. 17-00604 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 29, 2017 at Original 922 of Bundle 12802 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ronald Stevenson”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9698 (231 South 18th Street, North ½ of Lot 3, Square 6, Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00605 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $10,404.61 per year for the property located at 342 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2011-0176 (Renewal) for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation memorandum and worksheet
17-00607 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Lakosha Pooler vs. Sylvester A. Thomas and City/Parish”, Suit No. 580,085, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $135,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.00, for a total amount of $136,011.00; and appropriating $136,011.00 for such purpose, *This Matter May Be Discussed In Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00608 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with OOK Janitorial, Inc. for janitorial services at the Public Safety Complex for the contract term 05/01/17 through 12/31/17 in an amount not to exceed $50,531.20. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Memo to Council REQ
17-00613 Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00614 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $1,850,000.00 and an extension of contract time to April 30, 2018. (Account No. 411.7578981.752220.6087601). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00615 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,155,000.00. (Account Nos. 411.7578991.752220.6087301 and 442.7578991.752220.6087601). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00616 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with PS 207, PS 285, and PS 510AA as part of the Hooper Road Pump Station Project, being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for a fee not to exceed $110,257.89. (Account No. 441.7578333.752520.6087368). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract renewal with Franciscan Health & Wellness Services to administer the Healthy Lives wellness program for City- Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. By Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00641 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $44,000 in Public, Education, & Governmental (PEG) Programming Access Fees from cable television providers to fund unforeseen costs associated with the Council Chambers renovations as well as maintenance for the new equipment. By Director of Building & Grounds and Public Information Officer. Cover Letter
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 99. 17-00537 Lot: 14 (part), Square 245 Subdivision: Young Applicant: Andrew Klasel Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,337.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Andrew Klasel - $1,000.00 Intended Use: Add to my existing property. 100. 17-00538 Lot: 17, Square 30 Subdivision: Capital Heights Applicant: Super Exclusive, L.L.C. Address: 730 South Foster Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,258.12 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: NO BIDS RECEIVED Intended Use: PROPERTY REDEEMED BY OWNER 101. 17-00539 Lot: 20, Square 17 Subdivision: Eden Park Applicant: Donald Cooper Address: North 37th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,328.88 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Donald Cooper - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep clean. 102. 17-00540 Lot: 221 Subdivision: Woodaire Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Sussex Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,467.80 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. - $2,500.00 Intended Use: Improving. 103. 17-00541 Lot: 220 Subdivision: Woodaire Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Sussex Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,120.35 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. - $3,200.00 Intended Use: Improving. 104. 17-00542 Lot: C-1 Subdivision: Cavin Place Applicant: Tammy Franklin Address: Byron Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 400.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 527.92 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Tammy Franklin - $400.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. 105. 17-00543 Lot: 32, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: North 47th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 325.87 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 106. 17-00544 Lot: 34, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: 1137 North 47th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,516.62 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $10,000.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 107. 17-00545 Lot: 3+, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: 1142 North 46th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,045.78 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 108. 17-00546 Lot: 5+, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: North 46th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,270.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 109. 17-00547 Lot: 23, Square 38 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: David N. Washington Address: 2322 Georgia Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,743.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: David N. Washington - $8,500.00 Intended Use: Repair and maintain.
17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report
Administrative Matters Introductions
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS
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 This item was deferred from October 12, 2016, November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017, and appears on the agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. Deferred from the April 26, 2017 meeting.
17-00495 Capital Region Planning Commissioners Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Candis Washington whose term expires May 31, 2017, effective June 1, 2017. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot This item appeared on the April 26, 2017 Agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Meeting.
17-00726 Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2017. Current Ballot Daniel Banguel Bridget Batiste Christopher Huddleston Nolan Johnson Frank LaNasa Shelia Lewis Ercel Placide
113. 17-00646 River Center Branch Library Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0927 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160644 Account Number: 336.7520285.651300.5982311 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Buquet & LeBlanc, Incorporated Change Order Number: Three (3) (Extend contract time by 8 calendar days) Change Order Amount: $ 107,882.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,564,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 49,612.00 New Contract Amount: $ 14,721,494.00 Description: Unforeseen foundation obstructions and metal cladding material finish change; contract time extended by eight (8) calendar days. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions and requested by User Agency; contract time extended due to change in scope of work. Cover Letter Other 114. 17-00689 Ardenwood Dr./Winbourne Ave. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0034 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,800,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150820 Account Number: 440.7578133.752400.6077225; 443.7578133.752400.6077225 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (696,452.59) Original Contract Amount: $ 2,959,299.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 2,262,846.76 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 115. 17-00693 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project—Phase II Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0032 Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150167 Account Number: 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/10/2014 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (459,479.44) Original Contract Amount: $ 8,774,043.30 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 8,314,563.86 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 116. 17-00699 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase II Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 121142 Account Number: 415.7578673.752400.6087340; 433.7578673.752400.6087340; 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340; 443.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 3/28/2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Eleven Change Order Amount: $ 558,268.48 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 9,936,704.73 New Contract Amount: $ 23,803,725.21 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 117. 17-00724 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements - Group A Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140169 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087371; 442.7578323.752400.6087371 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 139,213.29 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 859,659.01 New Contract Amount: $ 15,484,484.30 Description: Electrical and site restoration modifications. Why Required: To facilitate work due to differing site conditions. Council Memo
118. 17-00691 Ardenwood Dr./Winbourne Ave. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0034 Account Number: 440.7578133.752400.6077225; 443.7578133.752400.6077225 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 2,800,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 2,959,299.35 Total Change Orders: (One): $ (696,452.59) Final Cost: $ 2,262,846.76 Days Allocated: 481 Days Used: 481 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 119. 17-00695 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project—Phase II Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0032 Account Number: 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/10/2014 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,774,043.30 Total Change Orders: (One): $ (459,479.44) Final Cost: $ 8,314,563.86 Days Allocated: 728 Days Used: 728 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 120. 17-00702 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase II Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Account Number: 415.7578673.752400.6087340; 433.7578673.752400.6087340; 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340; 443.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 3/28/2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 13,460,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,308,752.00 Total Change Orders: (Eleven): $ 10,494,973.21 Final Cost: $ 23,803,725.21 Days Allocated: 1577 Days Used: 1577 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Legislation Council Memo
121. 17-00663 Florida Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements (Melrose Boulevard to Waverly Drive (15- SW-HC-0024) Project: 15-SW-HC-0024 Account: 146.7210042.652360.2045614 Estimate: $193,000.00 *Local **In State *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 138,283.15 *WARNER TRUCKING INC. $ 163,812.70 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC. $ 192,543.40 *BARBER BROTHERS $ 242,682.58 *TL HAWK, LLC $ 319,840.40 (IRREGULAR) $ 319,516.40 Back-up Documents 122. 17-00681 Supplemental Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project Project: 17-PN-MS-0016 Account: 411.7570203.752400.6070153 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 1,583,625.05 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $ 1,728,825.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 1,828,722.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 2,068,780.00 The award of this contract is based on the budgeted amount of $1,500,000 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 (2) additional one (1)-year periods, provided all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties. The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however the maximum amount authorized is as stated above. Council Memo 123. 17-00709 Road Lighting Improvements Jones Creek Rd Seg 3 (Coursey Boulevard to South Harrell’s Ferry Rd 12-LT-HC-0063) Project: 12-LT-HC-0063 Account: 339.7260452.652310.5924506 Estimate: $550,000.00 *Local **In State **Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, LLC. $ 590,812.00 (Recommended) **Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC. $ 604,275.05 *Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. $ 694,359.55 Back-up Documents 124. 17-00715 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-08) Woodale Blvd, N Lobdell Blvd & Renoir Ave Project: 16-CR-ST-0026 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2025515 Estimate: $3,500,000.00 *Local **In State **Barriere Construction Co. $ 2,777,705.75 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 2,982,202.50 Forby Contracting, Inc. $ 2,997,523.25 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 3,116,378.64 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 3,331,252.75 Back-up Documents
17-00662 Requesting a status on what the plan is to clean the debris from all the waterways. Flood debris is contributing to the flooding of property after the flood. By Council District 1 Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00706 Requesting the Parish Attorney to provide the Metropolitan Council with the rules and responsibilities of the President Pro-Tempore according to the Plan of Government. By Councilwoman Banks.
17-00717 Receiving a presentation from Byron Washington, with the North Baton Rouge Blue Ribbon Commission, on the current conditions of the BREC Zoo. By Councilwoman Banks. cover letter
17-00718 Receiving a report from Austin Allen, with the LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, on a proposed BREC Zoo design at Greenwood Park. By Councilwoman Banks. cover letter
17-00649 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute agreements with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to provide emergency medical services to its plan members and establish reimbursement rates for services provided by Emergency Medical Services. The initial term of the agreement is one year with an automatic renewal for successive one year periods unless terminated by either party. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Reason for emergency: This contract needs to be expedited due to current contract expiration. Cover Letter
17-00728 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) grant in the amount not to exceed $343,750, and extend the contract period through September 30, 2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Reason for emergency: The contract amendment was provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission to the DHDS for additional monies and extension to September 30, 2017 and must be fully approved and executed before the original June 30, 2017 deadline. The contract must be approved by the Metro Council, signed by the Mayor-President, signed by the Executive Director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission and processed through both the City of Baton Rouge Purchasing Department, the Department of Finance and the state of Louisiana Contracts Review section prior to June 30, 2017. The timeline is critical. The information was given to the City of Baton Rouge on Wednesday May 10, 2017. Legislation Cover Letter ADJOURNMENT
May 24, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentation and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-00657 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for professional and engineering services with Black & Veatch Management Consulting Services, LLC with sub-consultant Bonton Associates, LLC to conduct a sewer impact fee study, being Project No. 16-IF-UF-0012. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-00707 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 10.0 mills within the boundaries of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge on all real property therein for the purpose of providing funds for the planning, development, management, operation and improvement of the facilities, public improvements and services of the Downtown Development District to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 Supporting Documentation 4. 17-00708 An ordinance adopting and levying an ad valorem property tax millage rate of 1.0 mill within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property therein for the purpose of providing funds to purchase, maintain and operate machinery, facilities, and equipment necessary in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes, other arthopods of public health importance and rodents, and maintaining adequate administrative and support staff in connection therewith, to be levied during the year 2017; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 28, 2017 supporting documentation 5. 17-00712 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Jewel J. Newman Community Center as follows and to appropriate $14,150 for said purpose, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Family Service Worker, job code 105495 and delete (1) Teacher (10 hours/week), job code 105366. By Councilwoman Banks and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-00713 Amend the 2017 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16404, dated 12/13/2016, so as to change the allotment of the Charles R. Kelly Community Center as follows, effective June 15, 2017. Add (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Unclassified), job code 300130 and delete (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 105490. By Councilwoman Green and Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 7. 17-00665 Garcia Drywall, LLC-Jose & Juana Garcia, Agents 8613 Rush Avenue, Lot 11 Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-00666 Bertha R. Benjamin 2815 Kaufman Street, Lot 35 Airline Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-00667 Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White 9797 Avenue B, Lot 30, Square 17 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-00668 Boulle' Enterprises, L.L.C. - Robert F. Dupre, Agent 4422 Shelley Street, Lot 9 and 10, Square 2 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-00669 Ruth Cabrera Davis 4415 Shelley Street (House and Rear), Lot 38, Square 1 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-00670 Joseph J. Dartez and The Estate of Marie Guillot Dartez 6067 Dutton Avenue, Lot 68 Woodlawn Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-00671 Barbara Ann Kugler Nason 4112 Prescott Road (House, 2 Sheds, and Rear Building), Lot B-1 Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-00672 Jeff Johnson 2237 Maryland Street, Lot 10, Square 41 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-00673 Mary Pidgeon Manchester 2040 Nebraska Street, Lot 47, Square 7 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-00674 Josephine R. Farmer, Larry Earl Farmer, Jesse James Farmer Lewis, Glendalyn Farmer Lewis, Reginald Wayne Farmer, John White, Jr., Regina Lashon White, and Stacee Evette White 351 East McKinley Street (House, Rear Shed, and Garage), Lot 18, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-00675 John Harlan Anderson 2501 Florida Street, Lot 11, 12, 13, & 14, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-00678 Pratt Family, LLC - David S. Pratt, Agent 2775 Iroquois Street, Lot 15, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-00679 Hafid LaRoussi and Nathalie LaRoussi 2325 & 2327 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 6 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-00680 Progressive Baptist Church - Milton Kleinpeter, Director 1226 South 10th Street, Lot 14, Square 268 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-00682 Dave Brown 1345 Aztec Street, Lot D+, Square 283 Magnolia Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report
CONDEMNATIONS 58. 16-00619 The Estate of Harry Dixon 1007 North 47th Street, Lot 47, Square 53 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 22, 2016 and February 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 59. 17-00270 Ruth Lanns Myers 1555 Matilda Street, Lot 17, Square A Swart Addition - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 60. 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 This item was deferred from March 22, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 61. 17-00447 John Darrell Jenkins and The Estate of Patricia Cook Jenkins 5572 Halsey Drive (House and Garage); Lots 82-A, 83-A, & 84-A Harding Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 62. 17-00450 William Paul Goff and Teena Gueringer Goff 7070 Barremore Drive; Lot 11-A Sugar Mill Run Subdivision - Council District 9 - Hudson This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 63. 17-00452 Wilma Jackson McClain 1712 North 44th Street; Lot 35, Square 27 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from April 26, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 64. 17-00624 Kathleen Knighten 2803 Laurel Street (House & Rear Carport), Lot 14, Square 12 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 17-00625 The Estate of Lucinda Lawson 1541 North 37th Street, Lot 29, Square 32 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 17-00626 Foster Hunt, Jr. and Roger Hunt 1552 & 1554 North 37th Street, Lot 21, Square 33 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 17-00627 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2026 Spain Street, Lot 3, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 17-00628 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2036 & 2038 Spain Street, West 1/2 Lot of 4, Square 16 Fuqua & Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 69. 17-00629 Willie G. Harris, Jr. & Vivian M. Harris 2461 Spain Street, Lot 9, Square 9 Delphine Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 70. 17-00630 Sidney Joseph Fremin 2049 Jasper Avenue, Lot 187 Broussard Plaza Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Picture Picture Inspector's Report 71. 17-00631 Lou R. Lathers, Angela M. Lathers, Tawanda L. Hayes, Yolanda L. Lathers, Chiquita L. Butler, Tammy L. Sterling, and Carolyn D. Lathers 1570 North Acadian East, Lot 20, Square 11 Eden Park - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report Picture 72. 17-00632 Richardson Chapel Church of God in Christ, Calvin Barges, Agent 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 73. 17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 74. 17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 75. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 76. 17-00636 Bawld Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC) David Van Horn, Agent 2344 & 23441/2 Cherry Street (House and Rear Building), Lot 24, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 77. 17-00637 Eight Four Nine (849) Lincoln Avenue Corp. 3439 Geronimo Street, Lot I, Square 106 Istrouma - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 78. 17-00638 One Hundred Fold II, LLC, Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr., Agent 5339 Ritterman Avenue, Lot 19, Square E Dougherty Place - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Inspector's Report
17-00404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant funds under the state Gustav/Ike Disaster Recovery Program to reallocate $1,300,000 for the renovations of the property at 1701 Main Street and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Mayor's Office. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Agenda Space Request
17-00406 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB Corporation to provide professional engineering services for the Nicholson Corridor High-Capacity Transit System project, being City-Parish Project No. 15-CS-US-0038 in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, and appropriating funds for such purpose. By Department of Transportation and Drainage. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Council meeting. Legislation Supportive Memo Other
17-00535 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 595 filed in the 2017 Legislative Session that provides that the position of Police Chief in the City of Baton Rouge is moved to the Unclassified Service. By Councilman Amoroso. This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00536 Expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council to House Bill 276 filed in the 2017 Session while under officer involved incident investigations. By Councilman Amoroso. This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 Legislation Cover letter Proposed Resolution
17-00598 Consent of assignment of lease between Hilcorp I, L.P., of oil, gas and mineral lease (State Agency Lease Number 20243), and the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to Falcon v, LLC, 31 acres, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation Letter from Oil & Gas Attorney Recommending Consent to Assignment
84. 17-00599 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2016 at Original 469 of Bundle 12764 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jeffrey D. Manchester and Sharon P. Manchester”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9585 (2902 Vernon Road; Lot 1-B, Pleasant Park Subdivision). By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Supporting Documentation 85. 17-00600 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 135 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Palmer, III”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9682 (1707 North 43rd Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 19, Square 17, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 86. 17-00601 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on February 10, 2017 at Original 585 of Bundle 12792 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tina Bolds Millon”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9658 (1934 Spanish Town Road (House and Rear Shed); Lot G, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 87. 17-00602 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 2, 2016 at Original 412 of Bundle 12748 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Eddie Smith”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9519 (6337 Kincaid Avenue; Lot 368, Bird Station Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 88. 17-00603 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 964 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Larry Darnell Watkins and Keisha Hamilton Selvage Watkins”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9602 (5521 Dutton Street; Lot B-2; Bordelon, Alice P. Tract). By Councilwoman Erika Green. Legislation Supporting Documentation 89. 17-00604 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 29, 2017 at Original 922 of Bundle 12802 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ronald Stevenson”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9698 (231 South 18th Street, North ½ of Lot 3, Square 6, Fuqua and Lamon Town Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00605 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $10,404.61 per year for the property located at 342 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2011-0176 (Renewal) for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation memorandum and worksheet
17-00607 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Lakosha Pooler vs. Sylvester A. Thomas and City/Parish”, Suit No. 580,085, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $135,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,011.00, for a total amount of $136,011.00; and appropriating $136,011.00 for such purpose, *This Matter May Be Discussed In Executive Session. (Attorney of record is S. Alfred Adams). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00608 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with OOK Janitorial, Inc. for janitorial services at the Public Safety Complex for the contract term 05/01/17 through 12/31/17 in an amount not to exceed $50,531.20. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Memo to Council REQ
17-00613 Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00614 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $1,850,000.00 and an extension of contract time to April 30, 2018. (Account No. 411.7578981.752220.6087601). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00615 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,155,000.00. (Account Nos. 411.7578991.752220.6087301 and 442.7578991.752220.6087601). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00616 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Dixie Electric Membership Corporation (DEMCO) for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with PS 207, PS 285, and PS 510AA as part of the Hooper Road Pump Station Project, being Project No. 10-PS-MS-0048, for a fee not to exceed $110,257.89. (Account No. 441.7578333.752520.6087368). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract renewal with Franciscan Health & Wellness Services to administer the Healthy Lives wellness program for City- Parish Employee Benefits, effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. By Human Resources Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00641 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $44,000 in Public, Education, & Governmental (PEG) Programming Access Fees from cable television providers to fund unforeseen costs associated with the Council Chambers renovations as well as maintenance for the new equipment. By Director of Building & Grounds and Public Information Officer. Cover Letter
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 99. 17-00537 Lot: 14 (part), Square 245 Subdivision: Young Applicant: Andrew Klasel Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,337.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Andrew Klasel - $1,000.00 Intended Use: Add to my existing property. 100. 17-00538 Lot: 17, Square 30 Subdivision: Capital Heights Applicant: Super Exclusive, L.L.C. Address: 730 South Foster Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 2,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 24,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,258.12 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: NO BIDS RECEIVED Intended Use: PROPERTY REDEEMED BY OWNER 101. 17-00539 Lot: 20, Square 17 Subdivision: Eden Park Applicant: Donald Cooper Address: North 37th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 675.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,328.88 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Donald Cooper - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep clean. 102. 17-00540 Lot: 221 Subdivision: Woodaire Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Sussex Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,467.80 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. - $2,500.00 Intended Use: Improving. 103. 17-00541 Lot: 220 Subdivision: Woodaire Applicant: Theodore Beverly, Jr. Address: Sussex Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,120.35 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Theodore Beverly, Jr. - $3,200.00 Intended Use: Improving. 104. 17-00542 Lot: C-1 Subdivision: Cavin Place Applicant: Tammy Franklin Address: Byron Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 400.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 527.92 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Tammy Franklin - $400.00 Intended Use: Keep it clean. 105. 17-00543 Lot: 32, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: North 47th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 325.87 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 106. 17-00544 Lot: 34, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: 1137 North 47th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,516.62 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $10,000.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 107. 17-00545 Lot: 3+, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: 1142 North 46th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 8,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,045.78 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 108. 17-00546 Lot: 5+, Square 53 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Patsy Rankins Address: North 46th Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,270.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: Patsy Rankins - $500.00 Intended Use: Keep property clean. 109. 17-00547 Lot: 23, Square 38 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: David N. Washington Address: 2322 Georgia Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,743.79 Bids Received: 5/17/2017 High Bidder: David N. Washington - $8,500.00 Intended Use: Repair and maintain.
17-00634 Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon 10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Lot L, Square 8 Elm Grove Garden Farms - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report
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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 This item was deferred from October 12, 2016, November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, February 8, 2017 and March 8, 2017, and appears on the agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. Deferred from the April 26, 2017 meeting.
17-00495 Capital Region Planning Commissioners Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Candis Washington whose term expires May 31, 2017, effective June 1, 2017. This appointment is for a five (5) year term. Current Ballot This item appeared on the April 26, 2017 Agenda due to a loss of quorum at the April 12, 2017 Council meeting. This item was deferred from the April 26, 2017 Meeting.
17-00726 Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2017. Current Ballot Daniel Banguel Bridget Batiste Christopher Huddleston Nolan Johnson Frank LaNasa Shelia Lewis Ercel Placide
113. 17-00646 River Center Branch Library Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0927 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160644 Account Number: 336.7520285.651300.5982311 Council Award Date: 4/27/2016 Contractor: Buquet & LeBlanc, Incorporated Change Order Number: Three (3) (Extend contract time by 8 calendar days) Change Order Amount: $ 107,882.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,564,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 49,612.00 New Contract Amount: $ 14,721,494.00 Description: Unforeseen foundation obstructions and metal cladding material finish change; contract time extended by eight (8) calendar days. Why Required: Unforeseen conditions and requested by User Agency; contract time extended due to change in scope of work. Cover Letter Other 114. 17-00689 Ardenwood Dr./Winbourne Ave. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0034 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,800,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150820 Account Number: 440.7578133.752400.6077225; 443.7578133.752400.6077225 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (696,452.59) Original Contract Amount: $ 2,959,299.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 2,262,846.76 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 115. 17-00693 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project—Phase II Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0032 Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150167 Account Number: 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/10/2014 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ (459,479.44) Original Contract Amount: $ 8,774,043.30 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 8,314,563.86 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 116. 17-00699 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase II Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 13,460,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 121142 Account Number: 415.7578673.752400.6087340; 433.7578673.752400.6087340; 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340; 443.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 3/28/2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Eleven Change Order Amount: $ 558,268.48 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,308,752.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 9,936,704.73 New Contract Amount: $ 23,803,725.21 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 117. 17-00724 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements - Group A Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140169 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087371; 442.7578323.752400.6087371 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 139,213.29 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 859,659.01 New Contract Amount: $ 15,484,484.30 Description: Electrical and site restoration modifications. Why Required: To facilitate work due to differing site conditions. Council Memo
118. 17-00691 Ardenwood Dr./Winbourne Ave. Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0034 Account Number: 440.7578133.752400.6077225; 443.7578133.752400.6077225 Council Award Date: 5/13/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 2,800,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 2,959,299.35 Total Change Orders: (One): $ (696,452.59) Final Cost: $ 2,262,846.76 Days Allocated: 481 Days Used: 481 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 119. 17-00695 Scenic Highway/Spanish Town Road Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project—Phase II Project Number: 13-AR-MS-0032 Account Number: 440.7578153.752400.6077226; 441.7578153.752400.6077226 Council Award Date: 12/10/2014 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 8,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 8,774,043.30 Total Change Orders: (One): $ (459,479.44) Final Cost: $ 8,314,563.86 Days Allocated: 728 Days Used: 728 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 120. 17-00702 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project - Phase II Project Number: 10-FM-IF-0003 Account Number: 415.7578673.752400.6087340; 433.7578673.752400.6087340; 441.7578673.752400.6087340; 442.7578673.752400.6087340; 443.7578673.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 3/28/2012 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 13,460,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,308,752.00 Total Change Orders: (Eleven): $ 10,494,973.21 Final Cost: $ 23,803,725.21 Days Allocated: 1577 Days Used: 1577 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Legislation Council Memo
121. 17-00663 Florida Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements (Melrose Boulevard to Waverly Drive (15- SW-HC-0024) Project: 15-SW-HC-0024 Account: 146.7210042.652360.2045614 Estimate: $193,000.00 *Local **In State *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 138,283.15 *WARNER TRUCKING INC. $ 163,812.70 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC. $ 192,543.40 *BARBER BROTHERS $ 242,682.58 *TL HAWK, LLC $ 319,840.40 (IRREGULAR) $ 319,516.40 Back-up Documents 122. 17-00681 Supplemental Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project Project: 17-PN-MS-0016 Account: 411.7570203.752400.6070153 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 1,583,625.05 *Allen & LeBlanc, LLC $ 1,728,825.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 1,828,722.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 2,068,780.00 The award of this contract is based on the budgeted amount of $1,500,000 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 (2) additional one (1)-year periods, provided all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties. The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however the maximum amount authorized is as stated above. Council Memo 123. 17-00709 Road Lighting Improvements Jones Creek Rd Seg 3 (Coursey Boulevard to South Harrell’s Ferry Rd 12-LT-HC-0063) Project: 12-LT-HC-0063 Account: 339.7260452.652310.5924506 Estimate: $550,000.00 *Local **In State **Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, LLC. $ 590,812.00 (Recommended) **Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC. $ 604,275.05 *Diamond Electrical Company, Inc. $ 694,359.55 Back-up Documents 124. 17-00715 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-08) Woodale Blvd, N Lobdell Blvd & Renoir Ave Project: 16-CR-ST-0026 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2025515 Estimate: $3,500,000.00 *Local **In State **Barriere Construction Co. $ 2,777,705.75 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 2,982,202.50 Forby Contracting, Inc. $ 2,997,523.25 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 3,116,378.64 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 3,331,252.75 Back-up Documents
17-00662 Requesting a status on what the plan is to clean the debris from all the waterways. Flood debris is contributing to the flooding of property after the flood. By Council District 1 Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00633 James R. Davis, Jr. and Annie H. Davis 6524 Buttonwood Drive, Lot 119 North Merrydale - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00706 Requesting the Parish Attorney to provide the Metropolitan Council with the rules and responsibilities of the President Pro-Tempore according to the Plan of Government. By Councilwoman Banks.
17-00717 Receiving a presentation from Byron Washington, with the North Baton Rouge Blue Ribbon Commission, on the current conditions of the BREC Zoo. By Councilwoman Banks. cover letter
17-00718 Receiving a report from Austin Allen, with the LSU Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, on a proposed BREC Zoo design at Greenwood Park. By Councilwoman Banks. cover letter
17-00649 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute agreements with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to provide emergency medical services to its plan members and establish reimbursement rates for services provided by Emergency Medical Services. The initial term of the agreement is one year with an automatic renewal for successive one year periods unless terminated by either party. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Reason for emergency: This contract needs to be expedited due to current contract expiration. Cover Letter
17-00728 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a sub-grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Strategies to Empower People (STEP) grant in the amount not to exceed $343,750, and extend the contract period through September 30, 2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Reason for emergency: The contract amendment was provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission to the DHDS for additional monies and extension to September 30, 2017 and must be fully approved and executed before the original June 30, 2017 deadline. The contract must be approved by the Metro Council, signed by the Mayor-President, signed by the Executive Director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission and processed through both the City of Baton Rouge Purchasing Department, the Department of Finance and the state of Louisiana Contracts Review section prior to June 30, 2017. The timeline is critical. The information was given to the City of Baton Rouge on Wednesday May 10, 2017. Legislation Cover Letter ADJOURNMENT