Presentations and Special Recognitions
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1. 17-01071 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of July 19, 2017, Regular Council Meeting of July 26, 2017 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of August 1, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01058 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $10,000 from the Waterford III Entergy Operations, Inc. - 2016. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 17-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President to prepare and submit a hazard mitigation grant application under the reallocation of program funding from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike (DR-1786 and DR-1792). This funding requires a 25% non-federal cost share. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 5. 17-01079 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $23,000.00 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "19th Judicial District Court - Off-Duty Police Witness Fees" for the purpose of paying witness fees to offduty law enforcement officers, in accordance with La. R.S. 15:255. By 19th Judicial District Court. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Supporting Documentation - BS 8595 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-01060 Bonnie Nobu Bourg and Troy Daniel Becker 1062 Sparrow Street; Lot 16, Sq. 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-01061 TAMS, INC. 3522 Fairwoods Drive; Lot 30 Fairwoods Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-01062 Bertha McCoy 6137 St. Katherine Ave; Lot 394 (House and rear shed) Brookstown Place Sudivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-01063 Annie Collins Spencer 1162 North 38th Street; Lot 8, Sq. 22 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-01064 The Estate of Mary Early Winding 828 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive (House & Rear Shed); N ½ of Lot 38, Sq. 240 Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01065 The Estate of Louisa Mae Antwine Scott 990 Bayberry Avenue; Lot 296 Park Vista Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 12. 17-01043 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $675,024.00. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting impaired driving, speed enforcement, occupant protection, and underage drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 13. 17-01047 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of providing advocacy within the operation of the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $14,400.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - Victim Advocate Application Award Letter Grant Budget 14. 17-01048 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $47,200.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - BIP Application Grant Budget Award Letter 15. 17-01049 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown Delmore in the amount of $55,800.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence BIP Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, grant funded by Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and cash match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - L. Delmore Contract - L. Delmore 16. 17-01050 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with J.R. “John” Campbell in the amount of $15,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, grant funded by Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and cash match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Contract - J. Campbell Contract - J. Campbell 17. 17-01054 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on July 26, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9750 (10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot L, Square 8; Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 18. 17-01055 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on July 26, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White - Condemnation Proceeding No.9751 (9797 Avenue B; Lot 30, Square 17; University Place Subdivision)). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 19. 17-01056 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 16, 2017 at Original 515 of Bundle 12813 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joyce N. Leduff” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9716 (1973 Kentucky Street; Lot 34; Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 20. 17-01057 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 791 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Sidney Joseph Fremin”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9729 (2049 Jasper Avenue; Lot 187, Broussard Plaza Subdivision). By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 21. 17-01045 Appointing Ashley Beck as Council Administrator-Treasurer effective November 25, 2017 at Step 8 of pay range 2370. By Councilmembers Banks and Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 resolution 22. 17-01067 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the investigation by the Louisiana Department of Justice into the July 5, 2016 shooting of Alton Sterling to be conducted and concluded as expeditiously as possible. By Councilmembers Buddy Amoroso, Lamont Cole, Donna Collins-Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Dwight Hudson, Matt Watson, Trae Welch, & Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Cover Letter 23. 17-01069 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Professional Sewer Rehabilitation, Inc. for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning Project, being Project No. 15-PC-WC-0034, resulting in an increase in contract of $202,250.00. (Account No. 410.7070603.647610.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo 24. 17-01076 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Shread-Kuyrkedal & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Port Hickey Road at Drainage Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. 16-BRUS-0019 in an amount not to exceed $127,586.76. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 25. 17-01077 Amending resolution 52831, adopted April 26, 2017, which authorized the MayorPresident to execute a contract for professional engineering services for the Cal Road and Moss Side Lane Bridge Replacements project, being City-Parish Project No. 16-BRUS-0021, so as to reflect the contract amount not to exceed $320,565.62 and amend Section 2 to reflect a cost of $217,889.93 for the Cal Road Bridge Replacement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 26. 17-01078 Amending resolution 52242, adopted June 22, 2016 which authorized the MayorPresident to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to a contract with Liacia Baaheth, LLC to provide right-of-way acquisition services in association with the Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Rd to McClelland Drive) improvement project, being city-parish project no. 12-CS-HC-0047, to provide for the vendor's proper name, being Lacy Baaheth, LLC. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 27. 17-01080 Fixing and Establishing the Annual Compensation of the City Constable for the term commencing January 1, 2019, in accordance with Section 11.05 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 cover letter Pay Information and Previous Ordinance
CONDEMNATIONS 28. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, and June 14, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 29. 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 This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 30. 17-00925 Houston Penn, Jr. South of 17140 Charlton Road, Part of Ben Millican & Mary Squares Millican Estates, 37.47 Acres Millican, Ben Estate - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 31. 17-00926 Tam Thi Nguyen and The Estate of Toan Nguyen 14283 Firethorn Drive, Lot 81 Donwood Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 32. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 33. 17-00928 Melvina Coleman Carr, Lekeisa M. Coleman, and Terry James Coleman 3695 Chippewa Street, A certain lot being a portion of the Nellie Dougherty Prescott property being the Eastern ½ of said lot meas. 50 ft. along front on the North side of Chippewa St. x 101.17 ft. along the West side of North 38th St., Being Property No. 000-6213-8 Prescott, Nellie Dougherty Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. This item was deferred from the June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time, and deferred from the July 26, 2017 Council Meeting. Legislation Proposed resolution
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. This item was deferred from June 28, 2017 Legislation Updated proposed ordinance REDLINE DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17 CLEAN DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17
17-00823 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
17-00863 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a fifteen (15) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
17-00869 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CITY JUDGES FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.04 OF THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Legislation Draft Ordinance Cover Letter Ordinance 15128
17-00912 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF BATON ROUGE CITY COURT TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANGELA ANDERS LANDRY SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF HOURS OF SERVICES FROM 840 HOURS TO 900 HOURS, AND TO INCREASE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT FROM “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $42,000.00” TO “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00”, FUNDED BY BATON ROUGE CITY COURTS APPROVED GRANT WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Legislation Cover Letter Contract Amendment
39. 17-00908 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter 40. 17-00909 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
41. 17-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 22, 2017 at Original 632 of Bundle 12821 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tower Credit, Inc. and The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9734 (3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 42. 17-00911 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on June 14, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9737 (982 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 1, Square 47, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00913 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $3,800,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00914 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $475,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for operations vehicles, Handtevy system, and modifications to stations bay doors. $380,000 will be for operations vehicles, $15,000 for the Handtevy system, and $80,000 for modifications to station bay doors. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00930 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Stephen Baum v. Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports, et al,” Suit No.: 3:14-CV-006-JJB-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $25,000; and appropriating $25,000 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Andre P. LaPlace). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
47. 17-00936 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,044,147 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter 48. 17-00937 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,205,760 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00938 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00939 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease-contract agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program, with the Congregation of St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, for the facility located at 1145 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, in the amount of $25,000 for the budget period 8/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00940 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00941 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00942 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 Police Department as follows, effective August 10, 2017. Police Department Add: (2) Police Evidence Technician, job code 114225. By Human Resources Director and Chief of Police. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00943 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted 2017 income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00944 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00945 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into and accept 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) continuation grant in the amount of $343,750 for the budget period 10/01/2017 through 9/30/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
57. 17-00947 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $25,395.00 for a total amount not to exceed $49,501.00 total funding awarded 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 58. 17-00948 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $38,335.00 for a total amount not to exceed $63,152.00 total funding awarded 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 59. 17-00949 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $18,535.00 for a total amount not to exceed $35,895.00 total funding awarded 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 60. 17-00950 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded 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 61. 17-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $228,435.00 for a total amount not to exceed $420,847.00 total funding awarded 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 62. 17-00952 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $90,874.00 for a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 total funding awarded 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 63. 17-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $543,143.00 for a total amount not to exceed $967,758.00 total funding awarded 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 64. 17-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $324,636.00 for a total amount not to exceed $605,844.00 total funding awarded 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 65. 17-00955 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $335,723.00 for a total amount not to exceed $635,055.00 total funding awarded 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
17-00956 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $41,704.00 for a total amount not to exceed $115,363.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To develop the FY2018 Ryan White Grant Application; Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; and conduct Quality Management Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00957 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $16,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $31,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00958 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $12,900.00 for a total amount not to exceed $22,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct a unit cost reconciliation analysis, conduct Fiscal Monitoring Site Reviews; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00960 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and the execution of all documents in connection therewith, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21, from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, referred to as (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program in the amount of $3,691,585. The grant period is from April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00963 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to file an application with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, for a grant in the amount of $27,500 to fund the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) and Race Equity & Inclusion (REI) Project on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services, accept award and sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Crescentview, LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the construction of the new River Center Branch Library in the amount of $25,984 for 24 months of coverage. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council Contract
17-00965 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO NAME THE TEEN TECHNOLOGY LAB AT THE NEW RIVER CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY AT THE CORNER OF ST. LOUIS AND NORTH BOULEVARD IN RECOGNITION OF A DONATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council Proposed Resolution Wording
17-00966 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bid received by Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC and to execute a lease agreement for the hangar and land located at 9210 C.E. Woolman Drive, Baton Rouge La. 70807 at a rental rate of $73,200 per year for a period of ten (10) years. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00967 Authorization to appropriate $194,000 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.) to the ARFF/Security Road Project Account (482.0986002.652310.8860051) and $170,866 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Capital Improvement Account (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to the South GA Apron Connector Taxiway Project (482.0989002.652310.8890018) to fund the design and program management services (BS#. 008518). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00968 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1 – Northwest Section) for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $134,041.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00969 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $108,866.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00970 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $954,270.00; State $106,030.00; Total $1,060,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00971 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1- Northwest section); and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $1,388,970.00; State $154,330.00; Total $1,543,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00972 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% funding in the amount of $3,790,000.00 to Rehabilitate the South GA Apron – Phase I; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source – 100% State $3,790,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00973 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Work Authorization No. 2 to the contract with Airport Management Group, LLC (AMG) for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in amount not to exceed $2,438,696.84. (contingent on adequate funding). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00974 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Brilliant Beginnings Child Development and Learning Center, LLC., to lease a two (2) acre tract of land located on Harding Boulevard, for a period of ten (10) years, with one (1), five (5) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $13,939.20 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00977 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, in association with W. Flanacher Road Repairs. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00980 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Premier Production & Sound Services for the management of the mobile stage for the Live After Five Fall 2017 Series. In an amount not to exceed $17,760.00. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00981 Authorizing the Mayor-President to allocate the recaptured money in the amount of $575,600.40 to other eligible HOME Program projects in accordance with applicable federal regulatory requirements. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00983 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY-PARISH AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE, INC. FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES WHEREBY HABITAT WILL TRANSFER LOTS 79 AND 81 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY-PARISH AND, IN EXCHANGE, THE CITYPARISH WILL TRANSFER LOTS 85 AND 87 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO HABITAT, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL INCLUDE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS SIMILAR TO THE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORIGINAL TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES, WHICH RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE BINDING UPON LOTS 85 AND 87. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00984 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with TLG Janitorial Services LLC for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $166,962.38. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00985 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with OOK Janitorial Inc for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $10,739.70. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00986 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Layer 8 Training, Inc. to provide training to the Library's computer division staff (6 employees) on installing, configuring, and maximizing the use of the Citrix software that will operate the Library's virtual desktop interface, at a cost of $21,600. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council - signed
17-00994 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve a 3 foot encroachment on the City-Parish Right-of Way for a security fence on Runnymede Drive pending a filed hold harmless agreement by the Runnymede Homeowner's Association. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents Map for Council Backup
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 17-00920 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Lawrence Lambert This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 appointment letter
17-01082 Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Civil Service Board Consideration of reappointing or replacing Greg Allen whose term expires September 29, 2017, effective September 30, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Todd Campbell
17-01083 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Gordon LeBlanc whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Gordon LeBlanc appointment request
17-01084 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Scott Hensgens whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Scott Hensgens appointmnet request
17-01085 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Cheryl McCormick whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Cheryl McCormick appointment request
17-01086 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Melanie Montanaro whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Melanie Montanaro appointment request
17-01087 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Eric Dexter whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Eric Dexter appointment request
ITEMS CHANGE ORDERS 98. 17-01068 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160102 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 433.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 478,080.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 5,152,891.16 Description: Additional repairs that were identified and added to the project during construction and repairs added due to conflict resolution. Why Required: To provide for additional work added to the contract. Council Memo 99. 17-01070 Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,920,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141239 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (196,336.25) Original Contract Amount: $ 2,698,601.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 523,276.70 New Contract Amount: $ 3,025,541.45 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 100. 17-01073 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150440 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ (227,274.00) Original Contract Amount: $ 5,889,475.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,875,912.59 New Contract Amount: $ 8,538,113.59 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 101. 17-01051 Exterior Renovations for Fire Station #12 Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1002 Account Number: 336.7510591.651300.5983415 Council Award Date: 6/22/2016 Contractor: Facilities Maintenance Management, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 630,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 645,000.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 44,756.40 Final Cost: $ 689,756.40 Days Allocated: 282 Days Used: 282 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 102. 17-01052 Library Branch Exterior Restoration Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1013 Account Number: 111.1200015.647200.0 Council Award Date: 8/24/2016 Contractor: TASCH, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 405,610.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 64,912.00 Final Cost: $ 470,522.00 Days Allocated: 274 Days Used: 230 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 103. 17-01072 Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 2,920,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 2,698,601.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 326,940.45 Final Cost: $ 3,025,541.45 Days Allocated: 1054 Days Used: 1054 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 104. 17-01074 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 5,889,475.00 Total Change Orders: (Four): $ 2,648,638.59 Final Cost: $ 8,538,113.59 Days Allocated: 735 Days Used: 735 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo
OTHER ITEMS 17-00583 Receiving a 120 day report from Dr. Carlo A. Musso of CorrectHealth East Baton Rouge, LLC on health care delivery for inmates at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. By Councilwoman Banks and Councilwoman Green. This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 and the June 28, 2017 Council Meetings due to the expiration of time. Receiving a report
17-00778 Receiving a report from the Baton Rouge Film Commission on "Ride Along" TV program which will begin filming soon in Baton Rouge. By Councilman Watson. This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 and the June 28, 2017 Council Meetings due to the expiration of time. Cover Letter - ride along
107. 17-00867 Receiving an update as to the timing Recycling bins are picked up and discussing the issues as to why they are not being picked up according to the schedule. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time. recycling 108. 17-00868 Receiving an update on why Trash and Debris are not being picked up on a more timely basis. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from the June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time. debris
17-01046 Receiving an update from the Mayor-President on the item deleted at the February 22, 2017 Metropolitan Council meeting to amend the contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE program and receiving a report of all contracts given on the BRAVE program since January 1, 2017. By Councilman Amoroso. report
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-01044 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a sub-recipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $147,296.00 for a total amount not to exceed $228,783.00 total funding awarded 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 sub-recipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the sub-recipient 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. Reason for emergency: This item was omitted from the July 26, 2017 Council agenda in error. A duplicate item for the Ryan White VOA contract amendment for Part A funds was mistakenly input into the agenda system. There should have been two separate contract amendments items for the VOA Ryan White funds. One for Part A funds and one for MAI funds. This item is an emergency item because the contract amendment needs to be approved along with the other Ryan White contract amendments to ensure that all funds remain on the same schedule and are dispensed to the sub-recipients for services they provide to the Baton Rouge Transitional grant area clients. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01075 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to that certain HOME Program/Housing Loan Program Agreement authorized by the Metropolitan Council Resolution 51837, which agreement was entered into between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (hereinafter referred to as City-Parish) and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Mid City) for the development of the 24th Street Project, said amendment to allow Mid City to use $110,028.00 in additional HOME funds for the project, to use project funds for property acquisition and property rehabilitation, and to substitute a revised budget consistent with said changes, subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Contract Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Reason for emergency: In order to prevent the potential loss of funding and expeditiously proceed with development of the 24th Street Project, Mid City is requesting authorization from the Council to use $110,028.00 in additional HOME funds for the project, to use project funds for property acquisition and property rehabilitation, and to substitute a revised budget consistent with said changes. The additional funding and additional authorized uses will substantially enhance the ability of Mid City to complete the 24th Street Project. Exhibit A Supporting Documentation
17-01081 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with C-K Associates, LLC for professional services in connection with the MS4 Self Assessment as required by LDEQ for an amount not to exceed $49,500.00 (Account No. 410.7070103.643550.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: LDEQ notified the City-Parish of this requirement on August 2, 2017 and only allowed 30 days for a response. Council Memo
17-01046 Receiving an update from the Mayor-President on the item deleted at the February 22, 2017 Metropolitan Council meeting to amend the contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE program and receiving a report of all contracts given on the BRAVE program since January 1, 2017. By Councilman Amoroso. report
17-01053 Requesting a report from the Finance Department regarding the utilization of the Industrial Tax Exemption Program in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Lamont Cole. cover memo ADJOURNMENT
Aug 09, 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. 17-01071 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of July 19, 2017, Regular Council Meeting of July 26, 2017 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission meeting of August 1, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01058 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $10,000 from the Waterford III Entergy Operations, Inc. - 2016. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 3. 17-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President to prepare and submit a hazard mitigation grant application under the reallocation of program funding from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike (DR-1786 and DR-1792). This funding requires a 25% non-federal cost share. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 5. 17-01079 Amending the 2017 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $23,000.00 for the purpose of establishing a special revenue fund budget entitled "19th Judicial District Court - Off-Duty Police Witness Fees" for the purpose of paying witness fees to offduty law enforcement officers, in accordance with La. R.S. 15:255. By 19th Judicial District Court. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Supporting Documentation - BS 8595 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 17-01060 Bonnie Nobu Bourg and Troy Daniel Becker 1062 Sparrow Street; Lot 16, Sq. 10, Scotland Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 17-01061 TAMS, INC. 3522 Fairwoods Drive; Lot 30 Fairwoods Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 17-01062 Bertha McCoy 6137 St. Katherine Ave; Lot 394 (House and rear shed) Brookstown Place Sudivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 17-01063 Annie Collins Spencer 1162 North 38th Street; Lot 8, Sq. 22 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 17-01064 The Estate of Mary Early Winding 828 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive (House & Rear Shed); N ½ of Lot 38, Sq. 240 Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 17-01065 The Estate of Louisa Mae Antwine Scott 990 Bayberry Avenue; Lot 296 Park Vista Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 12. 17-01043 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission in the amount of $675,024.00. This grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department the opportunity to participate in overtime programs targeting impaired driving, speed enforcement, occupant protection, and underage drinking, along with obtaining law enforcement equipment. This grant is 100% state funded with no matching funds. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 13. 17-01047 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of providing advocacy within the operation of the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $14,400.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - Victim Advocate Application Award Letter Grant Budget 14. 17-01048 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in the amount of $47,200.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - BIP Application Grant Budget Award Letter 15. 17-01049 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LaJuan Brown Delmore in the amount of $55,800.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence BIP Interventionist for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, grant funded by Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and cash match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter - L. Delmore Contract - L. Delmore 16. 17-01050 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with J.R. “John” Campbell in the amount of $15,000.00 so as to provide services as Domestic Violence Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, grant funded by Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and cash match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Contract - J. Campbell Contract - J. Campbell 17. 17-01054 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on July 26, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Stanley Dixon, Sr. and Darius Dixon - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9750 (10310 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot L, Square 8; Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 18. 17-01055 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on July 26, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Joshua C. White, Christian Michael White, Nakeya L. White, and Laneisha White - Condemnation Proceeding No.9751 (9797 Avenue B; Lot 30, Square 17; University Place Subdivision)). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 19. 17-01056 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 16, 2017 at Original 515 of Bundle 12813 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Joyce N. Leduff” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9716 (1973 Kentucky Street; Lot 34; Square 15, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 20. 17-01057 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 791 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Sidney Joseph Fremin”- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9729 (2049 Jasper Avenue; Lot 187, Broussard Plaza Subdivision). By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 21. 17-01045 Appointing Ashley Beck as Council Administrator-Treasurer effective November 25, 2017 at Step 8 of pay range 2370. By Councilmembers Banks and Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 resolution 22. 17-01067 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the investigation by the Louisiana Department of Justice into the July 5, 2016 shooting of Alton Sterling to be conducted and concluded as expeditiously as possible. By Councilmembers Buddy Amoroso, Lamont Cole, Donna Collins-Lewis, Barbara Freiberg, Erika Green, Dwight Hudson, Matt Watson, Trae Welch, & Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Cover Letter 23. 17-01069 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with Professional Sewer Rehabilitation, Inc. for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning Project, being Project No. 15-PC-WC-0034, resulting in an increase in contract of $202,250.00. (Account No. 410.7070603.647610.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo 24. 17-01076 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Shread-Kuyrkedal & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Port Hickey Road at Drainage Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. 16-BRUS-0019 in an amount not to exceed $127,586.76. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 25. 17-01077 Amending resolution 52831, adopted April 26, 2017, which authorized the MayorPresident to execute a contract for professional engineering services for the Cal Road and Moss Side Lane Bridge Replacements project, being City-Parish Project No. 16-BRUS-0021, so as to reflect the contract amount not to exceed $320,565.62 and amend Section 2 to reflect a cost of $217,889.93 for the Cal Road Bridge Replacement. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 26. 17-01078 Amending resolution 52242, adopted June 22, 2016 which authorized the MayorPresident to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to a contract with Liacia Baaheth, LLC to provide right-of-way acquisition services in association with the Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Rd to McClelland Drive) improvement project, being city-parish project no. 12-CS-HC-0047, to provide for the vendor's proper name, being Lacy Baaheth, LLC. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 27. 17-01080 Fixing and Establishing the Annual Compensation of the City Constable for the term commencing January 1, 2019, in accordance with Section 11.05 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 23, 2017 cover letter Pay Information and Previous Ordinance
CONDEMNATIONS 28. 16-00539 MARILYN TA AND THE HA THANH DINH TESTAMENTARY TRUST FOR MARY ANN DIEM HA DINH 3255 Choctaw Drive, Lots 8, 9, & E. 1/2 of 10, Square 15 Baton Rouge Terrace Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 9, 2016, January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, and June 14, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 29. 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 This item was deferred from June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 30. 17-00925 Houston Penn, Jr. South of 17140 Charlton Road, Part of Ben Millican & Mary Squares Millican Estates, 37.47 Acres Millican, Ben Estate - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 31. 17-00926 Tam Thi Nguyen and The Estate of Toan Nguyen 14283 Firethorn Drive, Lot 81 Donwood Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 32. 17-00927 MMO Group LLC Behind 4428 North Blvd. (Trailer and Rear Shed), Lot 2 Bozeman Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 33. 17-00928 Melvina Coleman Carr, Lekeisa M. Coleman, and Terry James Coleman 3695 Chippewa Street, A certain lot being a portion of the Nellie Dougherty Prescott property being the Eastern ½ of said lot meas. 50 ft. along front on the North side of Chippewa St. x 101.17 ft. along the West side of North 38th St., Being Property No. 000-6213-8 Prescott, Nellie Dougherty Tract - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00765 Designating Jones Creek Road as part of the “Purple Heart Trail” in Louisiana; directing the director of the Department of Transportation to erect signs at appropriate locations designating Jones Creek Road as the “Purple Heart Trail". By Councilman Buddy Amoroso. This item was deferred from the June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time, and deferred from the July 26, 2017 Council Meeting. Legislation Proposed resolution
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. This item was deferred from June 28, 2017 Legislation Updated proposed ordinance REDLINE DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17 CLEAN DRAFT w page numbers Updated 6-16-17
17-00823 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
17-00863 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a fifteen (15) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Bond Counsel. Cover Letter
17-00869 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE CITY JUDGES FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11.04 OF THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Legislation Draft Ordinance Cover Letter Ordinance 15128
17-00912 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF BATON ROUGE CITY COURT TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANGELA ANDERS LANDRY SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF HOURS OF SERVICES FROM 840 HOURS TO 900 HOURS, AND TO INCREASE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT FROM “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $42,000.00” TO “THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00”, FUNDED BY BATON ROUGE CITY COURTS APPROVED GRANT WITH THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Legislation Cover Letter Contract Amendment
39. 17-00908 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter 40. 17-00909 Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,603,462 for the grant period of March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
41. 17-00910 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 22, 2017 at Original 632 of Bundle 12821 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Tower Credit, Inc. and The Estate of Clara McCoy Veal”-Condemnation Proceeding No. 9734 (3448 Canonicus Street; Lot B, Square 101, Istrouma Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Legislation Supporting Documentation 42. 17-00911 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on June 14, 2017, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Sarah Joyce Atkins and Florence Marie Bonton - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9737 (982 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 1, Square 47, Greenville Extension Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-00913 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $3,800,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00914 To amend the 2017 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $475,000 from Medicaid Supplemental Payments for operations vehicles, Handtevy system, and modifications to stations bay doors. $380,000 will be for operations vehicles, $15,000 for the Handtevy system, and $80,000 for modifications to station bay doors. By Emergency Medical Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00930 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Stephen Baum v. Academy, Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports, et al,” Suit No.: 3:14-CV-006-JJB-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $25,000; and appropriating $25,000 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Andre P. LaPlace). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
47. 17-00936 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $1,044,147 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter 48. 17-00937 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $10,205,760 to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program continuation grant budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, for services to 1,502 children and families; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By DHDS Director. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00938 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Head Start Program, with the Louisiana Department of Education/Office of Nutrition Services, for a Child and Adult Care Food Program grant in the amount of $1,344,450; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00939 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a lease-contract agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program, with the Congregation of St. Francis Xavier's Roman Catholic Church, for the facility located at 1145 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, in the amount of $25,000 for the budget period 8/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00940 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services with the local board of Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency shelter funds in the amount of $15,000 for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00941 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application and accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,426,640, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00942 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 Police Department as follows, effective August 10, 2017. Police Department Add: (2) Police Evidence Technician, job code 114225. By Human Resources Director and Chief of Police. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00943 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services Program with Capital Area United Way as the Office of Social Services will be paid an amount not to exceed $16,000 provided the Office of Social Services submits a minimum of 1,155 IRS accepted 2017 income tax returns. If the goal of 1,100 accepted returns is not reached, Capital Area United Way has agreed to pay the Office of Social Services $12,000 for at least 900 accepted returns or less or $13,000 for at least 1,000 accepted returns. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00944 Authorizing the Mayor-President to file an application on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with Louisiana Housing Corporation or its representative, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $329,960; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00945 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into and accept 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) continuation grant in the amount of $343,750 for the budget period 10/01/2017 through 9/30/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
57. 17-00947 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $25,395.00 for a total amount not to exceed $49,501.00 total funding awarded 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 58. 17-00948 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $38,335.00 for a total amount not to exceed $63,152.00 total funding awarded 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 59. 17-00949 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $18,535.00 for a total amount not to exceed $35,895.00 total funding awarded 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 60. 17-00950 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $431,906.00 for a total amount not to exceed $766,108.00 total funding awarded 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 61. 17-00951 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc for an increase in the amount of $228,435.00 for a total amount not to exceed $420,847.00 total funding awarded 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 62. 17-00952 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $90,874.00 for a total amount not to exceed $140,000.00 total funding awarded 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 63. 17-00953 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $543,143.00 for a total amount not to exceed $967,758.00 total funding awarded 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 64. 17-00954 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $324,636.00 for a total amount not to exceed $605,844.00 total funding awarded 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 65. 17-00955 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $335,723.00 for a total amount not to exceed $635,055.00 total funding awarded 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
17-00956 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $41,704.00 for a total amount not to exceed $115,363.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To develop the FY2018 Ryan White Grant Application; Priority Setting and Resource Allocations; and conduct Quality Management Monitoring Visits; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00957 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $16,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $31,000.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00958 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Thomas J. Hickey for an increase in the amount of $12,900.00 for a total amount not to exceed $22,900.00 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018. To conduct a unit cost reconciliation analysis, conduct Fiscal Monitoring Site Reviews; and provide technical assistance for Ryan White Program needs; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00960 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and the execution of all documents in connection therewith, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21, from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, referred to as (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program in the amount of $3,691,585. The grant period is from April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00963 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to file an application with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, for a grant in the amount of $27,500 to fund the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) and Race Equity & Inclusion (REI) Project on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services, accept award and sign all documents as required in connection therewith. By Juvenile Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00964 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Crescentview, LLC/Multivista for photographic documentation of the construction of the new River Center Branch Library in the amount of $25,984 for 24 months of coverage. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council Contract
17-00965 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO NAME THE TEEN TECHNOLOGY LAB AT THE NEW RIVER CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY AT THE CORNER OF ST. LOUIS AND NORTH BOULEVARD IN RECOGNITION OF A DONATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council Proposed Resolution Wording
17-00966 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bid received by Baton Rouge Jet Center, LLC and to execute a lease agreement for the hangar and land located at 9210 C.E. Woolman Drive, Baton Rouge La. 70807 at a rental rate of $73,200 per year for a period of ten (10) years. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00967 Authorization to appropriate $194,000 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Discretionary Account (481.0000000.100006.) to the ARFF/Security Road Project Account (482.0986002.652310.8860051) and $170,866 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments for Capital Improvement Account (481.0000000.100009.0000000) to the South GA Apron Connector Taxiway Project (482.0989002.652310.8890018) to fund the design and program management services (BS#. 008518). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00968 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1 – Northwest Section) for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $134,041.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00969 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project for Preliminary Design, Design, and Construction Services in an amount not to exceed $108,866.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00970 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the South GA Apron Taxiway Connector; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $954,270.00; State $106,030.00; Total $1,060,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00971 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the ARFF/Security Perimeter Road (Phase 1- Northwest section); and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding source: Federal $1,388,970.00; State $154,330.00; Total $1,543,300.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00972 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 100% funding in the amount of $3,790,000.00 to Rehabilitate the South GA Apron – Phase I; and authorization to accept and execute any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source – 100% State $3,790,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00973 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Work Authorization No. 2 to the contract with Airport Management Group, LLC (AMG) for Program Management Services at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 in amount not to exceed $2,438,696.84. (contingent on adequate funding). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00974 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Brilliant Beginnings Child Development and Learning Center, LLC., to lease a two (2) acre tract of land located on Harding Boulevard, for a period of ten (10) years, with one (1), five (5) year mutual option to renew at a rental rate of $13,939.20 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00976 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00977 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, in association with W. Flanacher Road Repairs. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-00980 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Premier Production & Sound Services for the management of the mobile stage for the Live After Five Fall 2017 Series. In an amount not to exceed $17,760.00. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00981 Authorizing the Mayor-President to allocate the recaptured money in the amount of $575,600.40 to other eligible HOME Program projects in accordance with applicable federal regulatory requirements. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00983 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY-PARISH AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER BATON ROUGE, INC. FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTIES WHEREBY HABITAT WILL TRANSFER LOTS 79 AND 81 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY-PARISH AND, IN EXCHANGE, THE CITYPARISH WILL TRANSFER LOTS 85 AND 87 OF COLONIAL HILLS SUBDIVISION TO HABITAT, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL INCLUDE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS SIMILAR TO THE AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE ORIGINAL TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES, WHICH RESTRICTIONS SHALL BE BINDING UPON LOTS 85 AND 87. By Community Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-00984 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with TLG Janitorial Services LLC for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $166,962.38. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00985 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract Amendment with OOK Janitorial Inc for services at Public Safety Facilities. In an amount not to exceed $10,739.70. By Buildings and Grounds Director and BRPD Chief of Police. Legislation Memo to Council with Back Up Documentation
17-00986 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contractual agreement with Layer 8 Training, Inc. to provide training to the Library's computer division staff (6 employees) on installing, configuring, and maximizing the use of the Citrix software that will operate the Library's virtual desktop interface, at a cost of $21,600. By Library Director. Legislation Cover Letter to Metro Council - signed
17-00994 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve a 3 foot encroachment on the City-Parish Right-of Way for a security fence on Runnymede Drive pending a filed hold harmless agreement by the Runnymede Homeowner's Association. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents Map for Council Backup
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 17-00920 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination by the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition. This term expires on July 31, 2021. Current Ballot Lawrence Lambert This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 appointment letter
17-01082 Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Civil Service Board Consideration of reappointing or replacing Greg Allen whose term expires September 29, 2017, effective September 30, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Todd Campbell
17-01083 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Gordon LeBlanc whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Gordon LeBlanc appointment request
17-01084 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointing or replacing Scott Hensgens whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Scott Hensgens appointmnet request
17-01085 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Cheryl McCormick whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Cheryl McCormick appointment request
17-01086 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Melanie Montanaro whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Melanie Montanaro appointment request
17-01087 Downtown Development District Concurring in the Mayor-President's reappointment or replacing Eric Dexter whose term expires September 12, 2017, effective September 13, 2017. The appointment is for a 3 year term. Current Ballot Eric Dexter appointment request
ITEMS CHANGE ORDERS 98. 17-01068 Flannery Road/Florida Boulevard Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Phase I Project Number: 14-AR-MS-0033 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160102 Account Number: 411.7578143.752400.6077228; 433.7578143.752400.6077228 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 478,080.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,674,811.16 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 5,152,891.16 Description: Additional repairs that were identified and added to the project during construction and repairs added due to conflict resolution. Why Required: To provide for additional work added to the contract. Council Memo 99. 17-01070 Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,920,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141239 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (196,336.25) Original Contract Amount: $ 2,698,601.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 523,276.70 New Contract Amount: $ 3,025,541.45 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 100. 17-01073 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 150440 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ (227,274.00) Original Contract Amount: $ 5,889,475.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 2,875,912.59 New Contract Amount: $ 8,538,113.59 Description: Final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 101. 17-01051 Exterior Renovations for Fire Station #12 Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1002 Account Number: 336.7510591.651300.5983415 Council Award Date: 6/22/2016 Contractor: Facilities Maintenance Management, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 630,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 645,000.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 44,756.40 Final Cost: $ 689,756.40 Days Allocated: 282 Days Used: 282 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 102. 17-01052 Library Branch Exterior Restoration Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1013 Account Number: 111.1200015.647200.0 Council Award Date: 8/24/2016 Contractor: TASCH, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 405,610.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 64,912.00 Final Cost: $ 470,522.00 Days Allocated: 274 Days Used: 230 Liquidated Damages: $ None Legislation Cover Letter Other 103. 17-01072 Long Farm Regional Pump Station & Force Main Project Number: 13-PS-IF-0031 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082042 Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 2,920,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 2,698,601.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 326,940.45 Final Cost: $ 3,025,541.45 Days Allocated: 1054 Days Used: 1054 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 104. 17-01074 South Basin Coordination Project Project Number: 14-FM-MS-0012 Account Number: 411.7578383.752400.6087383; 441.7578383.752400.6087383; Council Award Date: 1/14/2015 Contractor: Hemphill Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 5,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 5,889,475.00 Total Change Orders: (Four): $ 2,648,638.59 Final Cost: $ 8,538,113.59 Days Allocated: 735 Days Used: 735 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo
OTHER ITEMS 17-00583 Receiving a 120 day report from Dr. Carlo A. Musso of CorrectHealth East Baton Rouge, LLC on health care delivery for inmates at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. By Councilwoman Banks and Councilwoman Green. This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 and the June 28, 2017 Council Meetings due to the expiration of time. Receiving a report
17-00778 Receiving a report from the Baton Rouge Film Commission on "Ride Along" TV program which will begin filming soon in Baton Rouge. By Councilman Watson. This item was deferred from the June 14, 2017 and the June 28, 2017 Council Meetings due to the expiration of time. Cover Letter - ride along
107. 17-00867 Receiving an update as to the timing Recycling bins are picked up and discussing the issues as to why they are not being picked up according to the schedule. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time. recycling 108. 17-00868 Receiving an update on why Trash and Debris are not being picked up on a more timely basis. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from the June 28, 2017 Council Meeting due to the expiration of time. debris
17-01046 Receiving an update from the Mayor-President on the item deleted at the February 22, 2017 Metropolitan Council meeting to amend the contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE program and receiving a report of all contracts given on the BRAVE program since January 1, 2017. By Councilman Amoroso. report
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 17-01044 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a sub-recipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $147,296.00 for a total amount not to exceed $228,783.00 total funding awarded 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 sub-recipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the sub-recipient 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. Reason for emergency: This item was omitted from the July 26, 2017 Council agenda in error. A duplicate item for the Ryan White VOA contract amendment for Part A funds was mistakenly input into the agenda system. There should have been two separate contract amendments items for the VOA Ryan White funds. One for Part A funds and one for MAI funds. This item is an emergency item because the contract amendment needs to be approved along with the other Ryan White contract amendments to ensure that all funds remain on the same schedule and are dispensed to the sub-recipients for services they provide to the Baton Rouge Transitional grant area clients. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01075 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to that certain HOME Program/Housing Loan Program Agreement authorized by the Metropolitan Council Resolution 51837, which agreement was entered into between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge (hereinafter referred to as City-Parish) and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Mid City) for the development of the 24th Street Project, said amendment to allow Mid City to use $110,028.00 in additional HOME funds for the project, to use project funds for property acquisition and property rehabilitation, and to substitute a revised budget consistent with said changes, subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Contract Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Reason for emergency: In order to prevent the potential loss of funding and expeditiously proceed with development of the 24th Street Project, Mid City is requesting authorization from the Council to use $110,028.00 in additional HOME funds for the project, to use project funds for property acquisition and property rehabilitation, and to substitute a revised budget consistent with said changes. The additional funding and additional authorized uses will substantially enhance the ability of Mid City to complete the 24th Street Project. Exhibit A Supporting Documentation
17-01081 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with C-K Associates, LLC for professional services in connection with the MS4 Self Assessment as required by LDEQ for an amount not to exceed $49,500.00 (Account No. 410.7070103.643550.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Reason for emergency: LDEQ notified the City-Parish of this requirement on August 2, 2017 and only allowed 30 days for a response. Council Memo
17-01046 Receiving an update from the Mayor-President on the item deleted at the February 22, 2017 Metropolitan Council meeting to amend the contractual agreement with the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University to coordinate all research activities for the BRAVE program and receiving a report of all contracts given on the BRAVE program since January 1, 2017. By Councilman Amoroso. report
17-01053 Requesting a report from the Finance Department regarding the utilization of the Industrial Tax Exemption Program in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Lamont Cole. cover memo ADJOURNMENT