Presentations and Special Recognitions
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***A portion of this item is unavailable*** 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins-Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Legislation Updated proposed ordinance REDLINE DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17 CLEAN DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17
17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1-A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Legislation Petition for annexation
17-00659 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Liberty Mutual Insurance on behalf of American Fire & Casualty Company as subrogee of Billy Heroman’s Flowerland for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $14,590.63. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by: Liberty Mutual Insurance on behalf of American Fire & Casualty Company). By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00660 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Lisa Rushing as legal guardian of Kevin J. Rushing and The Rawlings Company, LLC as subrogee of Kevin J. Rushing for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $16,686.52. 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 Larry Dersona with Law Offices of Larry Dersona). By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. 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 J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00661 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with OOK Janitorial, Inc. for janitorial services at the Public Safety Complex for the contract term 04/01/17 through 3/31/18 in an amount not to exceed $75,796.80. By Buildings and Grounds Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Contract Council Memo
17-00710 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the drainage servitude for Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road), being City-Parish Project Number 16-DR-HC-0005. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
17-00711 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the Strain Road Bridge Replacement Over Drainage Bayou, being City-Parish Project Number 14-BR-PT-0020. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
17-00719 Amending a contract with MK Solutions, Inc. (Resolution 52489, November 9, 2016) to allow for additional equipment to provide structural support and stability for security gates at two branches, provide software and/or an interface for the City-Parish's selected banking card payment system, and to add a 1% contingency to the original contract to provide for other unanticipated equipment or installation issues. Cost of this proposed amendment is $55,870. By Library Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
17-00723 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with D.R. HORTON, Inc. – Gulf Coast to enable the connection of the Meadow View Subdivision and surrounding properties to the EBROSCO system, the transfer of sewer servitude, the upgrade of the force main along Flanacher Road and issuing of accompanying sewer impact fee credits in connection with the development of Meadow View Subdivision, Project No. 17-FM-IF-0018. By Environmental Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
17-00731 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BACKSTAGE LIBRARY WORKS TO PLACE OR ATTACH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS ON THE LIBRARY'S APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILLION ITEMS IN ITS COLLECTION, FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $516,763.64. THIS CONTRACT IS PART OF THE LIBRARY'S CONVERSION TO A UNIFIED RFID INVENTORY SYSTEM, WHICH UPON COMPLETION, WILL HAVE GREATER ACCURACY AND REDUCED LABOR COSTS. By Library Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation RFID Tagging cover letter Backstage contract
17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 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 EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter
17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Cover letter
Jun 28, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
***A portion of this item is unavailable*** PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
***A portion of this item is unavailable*** 17-00798 Amending and reenacting Title 12, Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge relative to the prohibition of smoking of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, or any other lighted or heated device tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs, and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any form, and the use of electronic smoking devices in public and enclosed places within the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to provide for exclusions, penalties, and remedies; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. By Councilmembers Chauna Banks, LaMont Cole, Donna Collins-Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Matt Watson, and Tara Wicker. Legislation Updated proposed ordinance REDLINE DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17 CLEAN DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17
17-00802 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and the inclusion in the Urban Area the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Willow Grove-North LLC, WGN Phase I, LLC, Siegen Lane Properties LLC, Siegen Lane Marketplace Company LLC, and Wal-Mart Realty Company, particularly described as Tracts WG-2D-C, WG-2D-D, WF-2D-E, WF-2B-2A, WG-R of the Robert L. Kleinpeter Property(also known as the Grove) and Public Right of ways for the Grove Avenue, The Grove Boulevard, Creek Bend Avenue, and Creek Path Drive located in Section 58 and 59 of T7S, R1E and Sections 55, 56, and 57 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Tracts A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, C-1-A, C-1-A-2, C-1-C, C-1-C-2-B, C-2, C-3, D-1-A, and D-2 of Siegen Park Mall and Public Rights of way for Andrea Drive, South Mall Drive, and North Mall Drive located in Section 48 of T8S, R2E and Section 54 of T8S, R1E, Greensburg Land District, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. all as more fully described in the petition. By Council Administrator-Treasurer. Legislation Petition for annexation
17-00659 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Liberty Mutual Insurance on behalf of American Fire & Casualty Company as subrogee of Billy Heroman’s Flowerland for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $14,590.63. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by: Liberty Mutual Insurance on behalf of American Fire & Casualty Company). By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00660 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Lisa Rushing as legal guardian of Kevin J. Rushing and The Rawlings Company, LLC as subrogee of Kevin J. Rushing for damages resulting from an auto accident, in the amount of $16,686.52. 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 Larry Dersona with Law Offices of Larry Dersona). By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00740 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Heath for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $18,000.00. 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 J. Clint Wallace of Scott & Wallace, LLP-Tallahassee Florida). By Parish Attorney. Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-00661 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with OOK Janitorial, Inc. for janitorial services at the Public Safety Complex for the contract term 04/01/17 through 3/31/18 in an amount not to exceed $75,796.80. By Buildings and Grounds Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Contract Council Memo
17-00710 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the drainage servitude for Sullivan Road (Central Thruway to Wax Road), being City-Parish Project Number 16-DR-HC-0005. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
17-00711 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the Strain Road Bridge Replacement Over Drainage Bayou, being City-Parish Project Number 14-BR-PT-0020. By Parish Attorney. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Proposed Resolution Memorandum
17-00719 Amending a contract with MK Solutions, Inc. (Resolution 52489, November 9, 2016) to allow for additional equipment to provide structural support and stability for security gates at two branches, provide software and/or an interface for the City-Parish's selected banking card payment system, and to add a 1% contingency to the original contract to provide for other unanticipated equipment or installation issues. Cost of this proposed amendment is $55,870. By Library Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Cover Letter
17-00723 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with D.R. HORTON, Inc. – Gulf Coast to enable the connection of the Meadow View Subdivision and surrounding properties to the EBROSCO system, the transfer of sewer servitude, the upgrade of the force main along Flanacher Road and issuing of accompanying sewer impact fee credits in connection with the development of Meadow View Subdivision, Project No. 17-FM-IF-0018. By Environmental Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation Council Memo
17-00731 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BACKSTAGE LIBRARY WORKS TO PLACE OR ATTACH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAGS ON THE LIBRARY'S APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILLION ITEMS IN ITS COLLECTION, FOR A COST NOT TO EXCEED $516,763.64. THIS CONTRACT IS PART OF THE LIBRARY'S CONVERSION TO A UNIFIED RFID INVENTORY SYSTEM, WHICH UPON COMPLETION, WILL HAVE GREATER ACCURACY AND REDUCED LABOR COSTS. By Library Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE JUNE 14, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME Legislation RFID Tagging cover letter Backstage contract
17-00651 Authorizing the City Constable to enter into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff to provide funds in the amount of $5000.00 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 EBR Sheriff receives the funds from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the 2017 Violent Crimes Task Force grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which are shared equally (50/50) with the City Constable through the Intergovernmental Cooperative agreement. The grant is 100% federally funded through the State of Louisiana, with no matching funds required. By City Constable. By Constable. Legislation 2017 Grant Cover Letter
17-00732 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Plan Of Government Committee to review the Plan of Government and propose amendments to the Metropolitan Council for consideration. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. Cover letter