Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01271 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 23, 2017 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 5, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01265 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Downtown Development District to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Tilt, LLC. in the amount of $29,925.00 to provide web design and content management services for the Downtown Development District website. By Downtown Development District Director. Proposal from Tilt, LLC. for the redesign of the DDD website. Cover letter to Metro-Council on item 3. 17-01266 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the U S Forest Service, administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District, to purchase firefighting equipment, gear, pagers, and thermal cameras, in the total amount of $11,800. This grant is a 50/50 cost sharing grant with $5,900 in Federal funds and $5,900 to be matched by the Pride FPD. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter - Pride FPD 2017 VFA GRANT 4. 17-01270 Repealing Ordinance 15914, Adopted March 25, 2015 and codified as Section 1:233 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said repeal shall be effective midnight on December 31, 2018. By Council Budget Officer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Repeal Longevity for Designated Elected Officials 5. 17-01272 Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to add Chapter 8 regarding Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights of Way of East Baton Rouge Parish; providing for permitting of small wireless facilities; and providing for other related matters. By Councilman Amoroso, Councilman Cole, & Mayor-President Broome. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 memo to Council re small cell facilities ordinance 6. 17-01274 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Legal Services Agreement on a contingent fee basis with Baron & Budd, P.C., Law Firm to represent the City-Parish in prosecuting a claim for public nuisance and damages against those in the chain of distribution of prescription opiates. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 7. 17-01276 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2018. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 8. 17-01205 City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive (Units 1-4, 7-14, 16-55, 57, 59-60, 62-64, 66-82, 84-87, 89-96, 98- 99, 101-103, 105, 108, 110-115, 117-119, 121-134, 136-142, 144, 147-152, 169-190, 192, 194-195, 197-200, 202, 204-213, 215-224, 233-234, 236-245, 247-248, 251-252, 259-270, 272-273, 284-294, 296-298) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 9. 17-01206 Jenette T. LeBlanc and Gynelda L. Anderson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 5 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 10. 17-01207 Katrina D. Richardson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 6 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 11. 17-01208 Kenneth M. Prescott 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 15 & 83 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 12. 17-01209 CHC Industries, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 56 & 58 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01210 The Estate of Nelwyn Templet Fisher 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 61 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01211 Martha Sam 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 65 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-01212 Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 88, 203, 214, 271, & 295 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 16. 17-01213 Laura Guillot 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 97 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-01214 Rosemarie Anne Kamerer 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 100 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-01215 Juan Manuel Garcia and Islas Marie Loera 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 104 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-01216 The Estate of Anne Elizabeth Flavell 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 106 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-01217 Entrust Administration, Inc. FBO Gwendolyn L. Thomas 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 107 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-01218 The Estate of Dolly M. Negrotto 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 109 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-01219 The Dennis Briscoe and Sandra Briscoe Living Trust 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 116 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 23. 17-01220 Lydia Rodriguez Navarrete 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 120 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 24. 17-01221 Marquee Acquisitions, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 135 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 17-01222 Evelyn W. Lafleur and the Estate of Francis Robert Lafleur 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 143 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 17-01223 Cheryl A. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 145 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 27. 17-01224 Frank A. Clemons and Selena T. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 146 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 17-01225 Ramona Williams Collins 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 191 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 29. 17-01226 Sherwood Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive (Club House & Sheds) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 30. 17-01250 Theresa S. Wallace 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 193 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 31. 17-01251 Lesley L. Paul 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 196 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 32. 17-01252 The Estate of Dorothy K. Riley 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 201 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 33. 17-01253 Betty C. Hood 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 235 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 34. 17-01254 Renate Kromczynski Odum 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 246 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 35. 17-01255 Lorenzo Greeen and Rita Williams Green 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 274 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 36. 17-01256 Lloyd Gregory Laurent, Jr., Phyllis Laurent Duhe, Lawrence J. Laurent, Patricia Mcgehee and Geneva Richard Laurent 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 283 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 37. 17-01260 Michael Harbour 10245 Airline Highway (Hotel and Three Buildings);Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W. T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42 Inniswold Estates (P1106988) - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 38. 17-01261 Robert Fred Weimer 419 Croydon Avenue; Lot 15, Square 7 North Goodwood Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 39. 17-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2017 in the amount of $93,987.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 40. 17-01237 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation letter from assessor 41. 17-01258 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Christopher R. Sonnier-Sonnier Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 42. 17-01262 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Rhea Davis v. City of Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office,” Suit No.:16-297-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $37,500.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is G. Karl Bernard-The Law Offices of G. Karl Bernard and Associates). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 43. 17-01263 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 794 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. BAWLD Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC)” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9731 (2344 & 2344 ½ Cherry Street; Lot 24, (House and Rear Building), Square 3, Lawndale Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 44. 17-01264 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $16,882 per year for the property located at 212 South 14th Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the city of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1642 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter 45. 17-01267 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for the relocation of electrical distribution facilities and upgrade facility utility transformers associated with the NWWTP Master Plan Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, for a fee not to exceed $133,973.18 (Account No. 411.7579223.752400.6140601). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo 46. 17-01273 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan Council all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Proposed Resolution 47. 17-01275 Naming the Comite River Bridge on the Central Thruway the "Joseph 'Joe' Greco Memorial Bridge". By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 proposed resolution 48. 17-01278 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office Of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), whereby EBRPHA will enter into an Interagency Managmenet Agreement related to the management of the lease, sale, and/or donation of any real occupied property currently managed by OCD. The agreement shall also provide that OCD agrees to compensate EBRPHA for all expenses connected with the management of the properties. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 49. 17-01280 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide for $25,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 50. 17-01281 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction, through the Transportation Enhancement Program in connection with the North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, North Boulevard, being State Project No. H.007440 and Federal Aid Project No. H007440. Funding for the project will be a 95% Federal and 5% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum cost of $2,000,000, and a 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for costs in excess of $2,000,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. This agreement shall supersede the Agreement entered into on September 30, 2010 in accordance with Council Resolution 47627. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 51. 17-01285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement - changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010661, North Flannery Road Bridge/Lively Bayou in an amount not to exceed $54,321.96 (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 52. 17-01286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement- changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010660, Tucker Road Bridge/Drainage Bayou Site 1 & Dyer Road Bridge/Blackwater Bayou Site 2 in an amount not to exceed $32,341.10. (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 53. 17-01287 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) to provide for $25,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 54. 17-01288 Authorize the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 “Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K),” in connection with the replacement of the Chevelle Drive over Lateral to Branch of Ward Creek and Sarasota Drive over Depot Canal, with the commitment that the estimated 30%+/- local cost share required for the estimated $2,774,057 total project cost which will be available through the parish transportation fund (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX. If the funding request is approved the 2019, 2020, and 2021 budgets include the required 20% funding commitment, which is estimated to be $826,000. The funding allocation shall come from designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 55. 17-01290 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Council Memo and Backup Documents 56. 17-01292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a temporary management agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), to provide for management of the OCD Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Mayor-President shall also be authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with EBRPHA to the effect that, within approximately one year after the execution of this agreement, the vouchers provided by OCD may be used to establish a Moving To Opportunity Pilot Program. The execution of these agreements shall be 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. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 57. 17-01294 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017 and the Red Stick Revelry Event on December 31, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $34,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 58. 17-01295 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 59. 17-01296 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to a Subrecipient agreement executed on October 1, 2016, by and between The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for the utilization of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend the term of the contract for an additional 6 months from the original expiration date of September 30, 2017, to a new expiration date of March 31, 2018. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation
CONDEMNATIONS 60. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, and June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 61. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 and June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 62. 17-01124 Willie J. Arrington 2325 Willow Street; Lot 6+: Lots 6 & 7, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 17-01125 Morrise Mason Price Plain 4766 Sherwood Street; Lot 10 PT +: East 1/2 of Lots 10 & 11, Square 12 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 64. 17-01126 David E. Yeates 2119 Alabama Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 54+: Lots 54 & 56, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 17-01127 Susie Ross Lewis 1827 Spanish Town Road; Lot 3 PT, Square 27 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 17-01128 Good Deeds, LLC 2714 Wenonah Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 34; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 17-01129 Corey A. Howard 2271 Tennessee Street; Lot 16, Square 38 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 17-01130 AAK Properties, LLC 12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 69. 17-01131 Anthony Leon Gauthier, Betty Gauthier Smith, Alice Gauthier Raby, Brenda Gauthier Ethron, and Raymond Gauthier, Jr. 2547 Barber Street; Lot 52+, Square 17 Pitcher Place Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 70. 17-01133 Anthanette Marie Wallace 7135 Poinsettia Drive (House and Rear Shed); Lot 13 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 71. 17-01134 Thomas Edison Tonguis and Francis Blanche Territo Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed); Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 72. 17-01136 Robin Anthony Nesbitt and Michelle Ponds Nesbitt 845 North Foster Drive; Lot B-L Blouin, Phillips & Keener Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 73. 17-01138 The Estate of Arthur L. Kelley 1315 North 35th Street; Lot 41, Square 11 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 74. 17-01139 The Estate of Linda Hawkins Griffin 1575 North 44th Street; Lot 9, Square 24 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 75. 17-01140 Aristide Ferrer Sagarra 218 North 25th Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 8, Square 1 Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 76. 17-01141 Willie Hare and Goldie Berry Hare 215 Sonora Street; Lot 7, Square 22 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 77. 17-01142 Robert Berry, Jr. 2323 Brownlee Street (House, Rear Shed & Garage); Lot P-1, Square 12 Balis Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 78. 17-01143 Vernon A. Huey & Olivia C. Huey 229 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive; Portion of Lot 50, Square 1 Bonnecaze Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 79. 17-01144 Samuel D. Davis, Jr., Alvin Davis, Richard Davis, Emma Davis Collins, Rudolph Davis, Lutisher Davis Collins, Robert R. Davis, Thelma Davis Holmes, Juliette Davis Williams, Joyce Davis Green, Mary L. Davis Turner, Julius Davis, Willie Davis, Pearl Davis Gilmore, Ann Davis, Albert Davis, Jr., Marie Richardson Lee, Pearlie Richardson Baldwin, Willie Richardson, Rose Richardson Forward, John Richardson, The Estate of Joyce Davis, and The Estate of Emma Jean R. Shepard Wells Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 48-A, Sq. 4 Wells Place (Property No. 585211) - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 80. 17-01145 Rosa Lee Clark Stewart 181 Port Hudson-Plains Road; 1.00-Acre Portion of Griffith Plantation on the North Side of Plains-Port Hudson Road, Bound North by Grant D. Thomas, East by Grant D. Thomas, South by Plains-Port Hudson Road, and West by Freddie Dixon. 1952. Less R/W to State. Portion of Griffith Plantation (Property No. 1185632) - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 81. 17-01151 Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. 1957 Bahm Street (House and Side Carport); Lot 20 & East ½ of Lot 21 , Square 10 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00989 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, (1) for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to repair and improve existing public roads and widen and improve existing public roads within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (2) for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a period of thirty years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2047, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the BTR Plan dated September 13, 2017 and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority, (b) improving existing corridors with increased mobility including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, (c) constructing community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches or drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (d) improving the Advanced Traffic Management Center, and authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baker, the City of Zachary and the City of Central to fund the proceeds of the ad valorem tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, September 13, 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 Mayor-President. supporting memo
17-00864 A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 LCDA appointment
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. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter Resolution Letter recommending Pay Pay comparison
85. 17-01092 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 3, 2017 at Original 862 of Bundle 12823 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ibrahim Khoder and Gerry Susan Carr Khoder” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9744 (6485 Renoir Avenue; Lot 514; Melrose East Subdivision). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Supporting Documentation 86. 17-01109 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 6, 2016 at Original 951 of Bundle 12776 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Alex Carter” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9631 (235 New Rafe Mayer Road; Lot 4, Square 32, Shady Acres Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Supporting Documentation 87. 17-01110 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 6, 2016 at Original 948 of Bundle 12776 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Aslee Smith, Estalla Smith Woods and The Estate of Samuel Smith, Jr.” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9628 (820 Scenic Hwy; Lot 3 and 4, Square 39, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 88. 17-01123 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 279 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Paul Brown, Robert Brown, Jr., Troy Brown & Ruby O’Conner” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9402 (1591 Utah Street & Rear Shed; Lots 12 & 13, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01114 Amending Title 14 (Animals), Chapter 5 (Animal Cruelty Prohibited), Section 14:502 (Seizure and Disposition of Animal Cruelly Treated) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide for the posting of a bond for the care of animal seized when a person is charged with animal cruelty. By Director Animal Control and Rescue Center. proposed ordinance DRAFT DRAFT Resolution CLEAN
17-01147 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $58,870.26 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2017 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. EMPG is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01149 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a nationally competitive Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2017 Grant Program. Federal funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01150 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) 2017 Grant Program. Federal funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01152 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Donna Roman for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $14,410.18 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01153 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the Estate of Cheney Joseph for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $11,840.06. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Mary Terrell Joseph-McGlinchey Stafford). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01154 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Equian o/b/o Safe Auto Insurance Company as Subrogee of Luevaller Jenkins for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $15,212.20. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by Equian o/b/o Safe Auto Insurance Company). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01159 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “April Overman v. City of East Baton Rouge, et al,” Suit No.: 3:13-CV-00614-EWD on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $148,944.19; and appropriating $148,944.19 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is John-Michael Lawrence). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01157 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 $21,876 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
17-01161 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services (General Retainer Contract) being Project No. 15-PI-MS- 0041 to continue providing O&M support services for the first one year renewal period for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070713.647660.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-01167 Amending the 2017 current expense and capital budgets so as to increase appropriations for the August 2016 flood recovery effort from $65,501,000 to an amount not to exceed $69,501,000. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Other
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01176 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Nicholson Drive Segment 1. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $21,200,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide full-service comprehensive Liability Claims Management program as a Third- Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning October 1, 2017. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01179 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Perkins Rd Segment 1. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $26,500,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01180 Amending Resolution 51645 so as to add Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg to the Body Camera Study Committee. By Councilman Amoroso & Councilwoman Wicker. Legislation proposed resolution
17-01181 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Old Hammond Hwy Seg 2. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $19,000,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01182 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Forte and Tablada, Inc. Contract for Design and Construction Administration Services for the North General Aviation Development Project in an amount not to exceed $113,808 (Account #482.0989002.652310.8490506). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01184 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with AT &T Louisiana for modification to their utility facility on Green Light Plan Project Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive) C-P Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047, for a maximum compensation of $46,781.57. ( Account No. 339.7260542.652310.5925712). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01185 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the Dijon Extension Project Phase 2. With the commitment that the local cost share required for the estimated $7,5000,000 total project cost will be met through in-kind rights-of-way donations. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01186 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to enter into a contract for grant management services and related activities with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for Community Planning and Development grant programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. By Mayor-President. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01187 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with ECM Consulting, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Port Hudson Pride Road at Copper Mill Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. l 6-BR-US-0020 in an amount not to exceed $139,232.68. (Account No. 145. 7545002.652330.5304613). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BenaTerra Resources, LLC for the right to conduct a two year scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property to determine the economic and financial feasibility of commercially processing the spent bauxite stockpiles, and granting BenaTerra Resources, LLC, the exclusive right to enter into a spent bauxite stockpile processing agreement, on terms and conditions to be determined at the conclusion of the scoping study. By Director of Environmental Services. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01191 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Services to participate in the AmeriCorps VISTA program that will provide eight fellows to help lead and coordinate the effort to strengthen communities in underserved, impoverished areas. The total grant budget is $228,196. The local matching requirement will be met through in-kind services of $57,000 ,and cash match of $27,124. By Office of the Mayor-President. Legislation Council Memo
17-01192 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement with the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. to participate in the National PAL Mentoring Initiative that will implement youth mentoring programs that strengthen and expand mentoring services to at-risk/high-risk youth populations and youth with enlisted parents. The total grant budget is $36,000. By Office of the Mayor-President. Legislation Council Memo
17-01198 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement No.1 for Professional Services with RCL Architecture, LLC in connection with the new facility construction for the EBRP Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District. The amount of the Professional Services Contract will not exceed $32,205, and the contract will be extended for three (3) months (Account No. 336.7520314.651300.598314). By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Supplement Agreement-RCL Architecture, LLC Supplement Agreement- RCL Architecture, LLC
17-01199 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement no. 1 for Professional Services with Beard International Services & Technologies, LLC in connection with the new facility construction for the EBRP Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District. The amount of the Professional Services Contract will not exceed $104,700, and the contract will be extended to March 31, 2018 (Account No. 336.7520314.651300.598314). By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Cover Letter Beard International Services & Technologies Beard International Services & Technologies
17-01200 Appointing the members of the Plan of Government Amendment Committee established by Resolution 52932 and providing for the meetings of the Committee and reporting by the Committee. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. proposed resolution
17-01204 Amending the 2017 Head Start Budget so as to appropriate $34,000 received from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and to further authorize the payment of stipends to eligible participating Head Start employees for the CLASS Pilot: Enhancing Instruction for Special Learners Program. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
CHANGE ORDERS 119. 17-01277 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project--Phase V Project Number: 06-WC-IF-014E Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,850,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151072 Account Number: 441.7578703.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 8/26/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 132,878.15 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,597,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 110,114.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,839,992.15 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 120. 17-01282 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 435,559.55 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,504,419.63 New Contract Amount: $ 21,518,744.18 Description: New lump sum items for additional work; required bypass pumping. Why Required: To increase quantities and facilitate the project. Council Memo 121. 17-01291 Paulat Boulevard, Phase 1 Project Number: 12-CS-HC-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $ 790,877.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161289 Account Number: 376.7260442.652310.5924406 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc Change Order Number: One (1) (Final)(Extend contract for 19 days) Change Order Amount: $ (25,464.74) Original Contract Amount: $ 563,679.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 538,214.92 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add nineteen (19) calendar days to contract time. Why Required: To make final adjustment and calendar days. Change Order Backup
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 122. 17-01279 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project--Phase V Project Number: 06-WC-IF-014E Account Number: 441.7578703.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 8/26/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 1,850,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,597,000.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 242,992.15 Final Cost: $ 1,839,992.15 Days Allocated: 525 Days Used: 525 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 123. 17-01293 Paulat Boulevard Phase 1 Project Number: 12-CS-HC-0043 Account Number: 376.7260442.652310.5924406 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 790,877.00 Contract Amount: $ 563,679.66 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (25,464.74) Final Cost: $ 538,241.92 Days Allocated: 79 Days Used: 79 Liquidated Damages: $ None Cover Letter
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 124. 17-01268 South Air Carrier Apron Repairs Project: 647900 Account: 481.0920002.647900 Estimate: $131,056.00 *Local **In State Command Construction $ 139,650.00 Barber Brothers Construction $ 148,710.00 Cover Letter 125. 17-01269 ARFF Security Perimeter Road (Phase I - Northwest Section) Project: 8860051 Account: 482.0986002.652310.8860051 Estimate: $1,000,000.00 *Local **In State Hendrick Construction, Inc. $ 929,590.00 Magee Excavation & Development, LLC $ 969,000.00 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 1,132,212.00 Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,191,902.68 Cover Letter 126. 17-01283 Terrace Street Drainage Pumping Station Renovations 1184 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Project: 16-DR-CI-0003 Account: 337.7530622.652300.5984415 Estimate: $1,560,000.00 *Local **In State Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc. $ 1,445,000.00 Cascade Pump Company $ 1,643,060.00 Associated Pump & Supply $ 1,752,730.12 Patterson Pump Company $ 1,962,222.48 Council Memo and Backup Documents 127. 17-01284 Water Campus Roadway Improvements, Phase 1 (Oklahoma Street to Water Street) Project: 16-CS-CI-0035 Account: 341.7548892.652310.0487800 Estimate: $5,000,000.00 *Local **In State **Hard Rock Construction, L.L.C. $ 4,723,927.13 **Kort’s Construction Services Inc. $ 4,913,924.60 *Boone Services LLC $ 4,943,101.72 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $ 5,085,803.03 *JB James Construction, L.L.C. $ 5,957,584.53 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 7,210,075.25 Council Memo and Backup Documents 128. 17-01289 CAL ROAD SIDEWALK & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT (BLUEBONNET BOULEVARD TO IDLEWOOD DRIVE (15-SW-HC-0021) Project: 15-SW-HC-0021 Account: 146.7210042.652360.20 Estimate: $287,000.00 *Local **In State **MAGEE EXCAVATION & DEVELOPMENT LLC. $ 212,342.50 (Recommended) **WARNER TRUCKING INC. $ 235,773.00 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC. $ 259,186.38 *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 261,910.00 **KORT’S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INXC. $ 265,355.00 **COMMAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, LLC. $ 278,888.00 *BROWN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION LLC. $ 282,872.00 **SPINKS CONSTRUCTION INC. $ 331,300.00 Council Memo and Backup Documents
OTHER ITEMS 129. 17-01118 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the required return of $1.3 million – $1.5 million in federal funds and the source of those funds. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 130. 17-01119 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the expenditure of the $11 million in HUD grant funds that were allocated to the City-Parish and then delegated to the State of Louisiana, including a report on the time-line of the transfer, the qualifications of victims to receive funds, and the amount that has been paid to flood victims. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 131. 17-01120 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the structure of the department, including a list and description of the grants received from 2014- 2017 by the department, the current fund balances, and the programs that the department operates. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 132. 17-01121 Requesting a report by the Office of Community Development of the job titles of all current employees, including years of service. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 133. 17-01259 Requesting the Planning Commission and the Department of Development to study possible amendments to Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) to revise the standards for storm water facilities and protection from flooding. By Councilman Amoroso. Reason for emergency: Because of the recent flood events, the issue needs to be studied immediately and a report needs to be issued to the Metropolitan Council on proposed changes. proposed resolution ADJOURNMENT
Sep 13, 2017 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01271 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 23, 2017 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of September 5, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01265 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Downtown Development District to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Tilt, LLC. in the amount of $29,925.00 to provide web design and content management services for the Downtown Development District website. By Downtown Development District Director. Proposal from Tilt, LLC. for the redesign of the DDD website. Cover letter to Metro-Council on item 3. 17-01266 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from the U S Forest Service, administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District, to purchase firefighting equipment, gear, pagers, and thermal cameras, in the total amount of $11,800. This grant is a 50/50 cost sharing grant with $5,900 in Federal funds and $5,900 to be matched by the Pride FPD. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter - Pride FPD 2017 VFA GRANT 4. 17-01270 Repealing Ordinance 15914, Adopted March 25, 2015 and codified as Section 1:233 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, said repeal shall be effective midnight on December 31, 2018. By Council Budget Officer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Repeal Longevity for Designated Elected Officials 5. 17-01272 Amending Title 2 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Battures, and Sewers) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to add Chapter 8 regarding Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights of Way of East Baton Rouge Parish; providing for permitting of small wireless facilities; and providing for other related matters. By Councilman Amoroso, Councilman Cole, & Mayor-President Broome. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 memo to Council re small cell facilities ordinance 6. 17-01274 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Legal Services Agreement on a contingent fee basis with Baron & Budd, P.C., Law Firm to represent the City-Parish in prosecuting a claim for public nuisance and damages against those in the chain of distribution of prescription opiates. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 7. 17-01276 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2018. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 8. 17-01205 City Holdings, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive (Units 1-4, 7-14, 16-55, 57, 59-60, 62-64, 66-82, 84-87, 89-96, 98- 99, 101-103, 105, 108, 110-115, 117-119, 121-134, 136-142, 144, 147-152, 169-190, 192, 194-195, 197-200, 202, 204-213, 215-224, 233-234, 236-245, 247-248, 251-252, 259-270, 272-273, 284-294, 296-298) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 9. 17-01206 Jenette T. LeBlanc and Gynelda L. Anderson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 5 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 10. 17-01207 Katrina D. Richardson 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 6 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 11. 17-01208 Kenneth M. Prescott 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 15 & 83 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 12. 17-01209 CHC Industries, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 56 & 58 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01210 The Estate of Nelwyn Templet Fisher 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 61 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01211 Martha Sam 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 65 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-01212 Worthy's Rental Investment Group, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 88, 203, 214, 271, & 295 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report Inspector's Report 16. 17-01213 Laura Guillot 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 97 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-01214 Rosemarie Anne Kamerer 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 100 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-01215 Juan Manuel Garcia and Islas Marie Loera 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 104 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-01216 The Estate of Anne Elizabeth Flavell 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 106 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-01217 Entrust Administration, Inc. FBO Gwendolyn L. Thomas 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 107 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-01218 The Estate of Dolly M. Negrotto 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 109 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-01219 The Dennis Briscoe and Sandra Briscoe Living Trust 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 116 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 23. 17-01220 Lydia Rodriguez Navarrete 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 120 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 24. 17-01221 Marquee Acquisitions, LLC 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 135 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 17-01222 Evelyn W. Lafleur and the Estate of Francis Robert Lafleur 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 143 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 17-01223 Cheryl A. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 145 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 27. 17-01224 Frank A. Clemons and Selena T. Clemons 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 146 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 17-01225 Ramona Williams Collins 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 191 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 29. 17-01226 Sherwood Oaks Condominium Association, Inc. 10950 Darryl Drive (Club House & Sheds) Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 30. 17-01250 Theresa S. Wallace 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 193 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Inspector's Report Picture Picture 31. 17-01251 Lesley L. Paul 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 196 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 32. 17-01252 The Estate of Dorothy K. Riley 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 201 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 33. 17-01253 Betty C. Hood 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 235 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 34. 17-01254 Renate Kromczynski Odum 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 246 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 35. 17-01255 Lorenzo Greeen and Rita Williams Green 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 274 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 36. 17-01256 Lloyd Gregory Laurent, Jr., Phyllis Laurent Duhe, Lawrence J. Laurent, Patricia Mcgehee and Geneva Richard Laurent 10950 Darryl Drive, Unit 283 Brandywine Condominiums - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 37. 17-01260 Michael Harbour 10245 Airline Highway (Hotel and Three Buildings);Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W. T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42 Inniswold Estates (P1106988) - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 38. 17-01261 Robert Fred Weimer 419 Croydon Avenue; Lot 15, Square 7 North Goodwood Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 39. 17-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) 2017 in the amount of $93,987.00 to allow the Baton Rouge Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office is the grantee and the Baton Rouge Police Department is the subgrantee. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation Cover Letter 40. 17-01237 Metropolitan Council sitting as the Board of Review on Parish Assessments. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation letter from assessor 41. 17-01258 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Danielle Keath for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Christopher R. Sonnier-Sonnier Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 42. 17-01262 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Rhea Davis v. City of Baton Rouge City Constable’s Office,” Suit No.:16-297-BAJ-RLB on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $37,500.00 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is G. Karl Bernard-The Law Offices of G. Karl Bernard and Associates). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 43. 17-01263 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 1, 2017 at Original 794 of Bundle 12816 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. BAWLD Guy Note Fund, LLC (BGNF Group, LLC)” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9731 (2344 & 2344 ½ Cherry Street; Lot 24, (House and Rear Building), Square 3, Lawndale Subdivision). By Councilman Lamont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 44. 17-01264 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $16,882 per year for the property located at 212 South 14th Street, Baton Rouge. This application is referred by the Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the city of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2016-1642 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Cover Letter 45. 17-01267 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Articles of Agreement - Changes to Utility Facilities with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for the relocation of electrical distribution facilities and upgrade facility utility transformers associated with the NWWTP Master Plan Project, being Project No. 13-TP-MS-0047, for a fee not to exceed $133,973.18 (Account No. 411.7579223.752400.6140601). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo 46. 17-01273 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan Council all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Proposed Resolution 47. 17-01275 Naming the Comite River Bridge on the Central Thruway the "Joseph 'Joe' Greco Memorial Bridge". By Councilman Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 proposed resolution 48. 17-01278 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office Of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), whereby EBRPHA will enter into an Interagency Managmenet Agreement related to the management of the lease, sale, and/or donation of any real occupied property currently managed by OCD. The agreement shall also provide that OCD agrees to compensate EBRPHA for all expenses connected with the management of the properties. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 49. 17-01280 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide for $25,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 50. 17-01281 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the construction, through the Transportation Enhancement Program in connection with the North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements, North Boulevard, being State Project No. H.007440 and Federal Aid Project No. H007440. Funding for the project will be a 95% Federal and 5% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum cost of $2,000,000, and a 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for costs in excess of $2,000,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. This agreement shall supersede the Agreement entered into on September 30, 2010 in accordance with Council Resolution 47627. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 51. 17-01285 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement - changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010661, North Flannery Road Bridge/Lively Bayou in an amount not to exceed $54,321.96 (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 52. 17-01286 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement- changes to utility facilities with DEMCO for the removal, relocation, adjustment and upgrade of electrical distribution facilities associated with State Project No. H.010660, Tucker Road Bridge/Drainage Bayou Site 1 & Dyer Road Bridge/Blackwater Bayou Site 2 in an amount not to exceed $32,341.10. (Account No. 152.7523026.643540.5230009). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 53. 17-01287 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) to provide for $25,711.50 in Community Housing Development Organization operating support. The execution of this agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon review and final approval by the Grants Review Committee and the Office of the Parish Attorney. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 54. 17-01288 Authorize the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 “Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K),” in connection with the replacement of the Chevelle Drive over Lateral to Branch of Ward Creek and Sarasota Drive over Depot Canal, with the commitment that the estimated 30%+/- local cost share required for the estimated $2,774,057 total project cost which will be available through the parish transportation fund (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX. If the funding request is approved the 2019, 2020, and 2021 budgets include the required 20% funding commitment, which is estimated to be $826,000. The funding allocation shall come from designated bridge funds available through the Parish Transportation Fund). (Account No. 145.7545002.652330.XXXXX). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 55. 17-01290 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents Council Memo and Backup Documents 56. 17-01292 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a temporary management agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, acting through the Office of Community Development, (referred to herein as OCD) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (referred to herein as EBRPHA), to provide for management of the OCD Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Mayor-President shall also be authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with EBRPHA to the effect that, within approximately one year after the execution of this agreement, the vouchers provided by OCD may be used to establish a Moving To Opportunity Pilot Program. The execution of these agreements shall be 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. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation 57. 17-01294 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Company to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Fireworks Displays during the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017 and the Red Stick Revelry Event on December 31, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $34,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 58. 17-01295 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide Consulting, Labor and Equipment for the Festival of Lights Event on December 1, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (Account No. 012.7702002.648600). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Council Memo and Backup Documents 59. 17-01296 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Amendment to a Subrecipient agreement executed on October 1, 2016, by and between The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Mid City Redevelopment Alliance for the utilization of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend the term of the contract for an additional 6 months from the original expiration date of September 30, 2017, to a new expiration date of March 31, 2018. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on September 27, 2017 Supporting Documentation
CONDEMNATIONS 60. 16-00788 Ingrid Johnson and The Estate of Clara Johnson 4051 Fairwoods Avenue, Lot 184 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 11, 2017, April 12, 2017, and June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 61. 17-00525 Curtis Lee Bell 6072 Landis Drive, Lot 210 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 10, 2017 and June 14, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 62. 17-01124 Willie J. Arrington 2325 Willow Street; Lot 6+: Lots 6 & 7, Square 3 Lawndale Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 17-01125 Morrise Mason Price Plain 4766 Sherwood Street; Lot 10 PT +: East 1/2 of Lots 10 & 11, Square 12 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 64. 17-01126 David E. Yeates 2119 Alabama Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 54+: Lots 54 & 56, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 17-01127 Susie Ross Lewis 1827 Spanish Town Road; Lot 3 PT, Square 27 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 17-01128 Good Deeds, LLC 2714 Wenonah Street; Lots 7 & 8, Square 34; Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 17-01129 Corey A. Howard 2271 Tennessee Street; Lot 16, Square 38 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 17-01130 AAK Properties, LLC 12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Picture Picture Inspector's Report 69. 17-01131 Anthony Leon Gauthier, Betty Gauthier Smith, Alice Gauthier Raby, Brenda Gauthier Ethron, and Raymond Gauthier, Jr. 2547 Barber Street; Lot 52+, Square 17 Pitcher Place Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report 70. 17-01133 Anthanette Marie Wallace 7135 Poinsettia Drive (House and Rear Shed); Lot 13 Fairlane Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 71. 17-01134 Thomas Edison Tonguis and Francis Blanche Territo Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed); Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 72. 17-01136 Robin Anthony Nesbitt and Michelle Ponds Nesbitt 845 North Foster Drive; Lot B-L Blouin, Phillips & Keener Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 73. 17-01138 The Estate of Arthur L. Kelley 1315 North 35th Street; Lot 41, Square 11 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 74. 17-01139 The Estate of Linda Hawkins Griffin 1575 North 44th Street; Lot 9, Square 24 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 75. 17-01140 Aristide Ferrer Sagarra 218 North 25th Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 8, Square 1 Lincoln Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 76. 17-01141 Willie Hare and Goldie Berry Hare 215 Sonora Street; Lot 7, Square 22 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 77. 17-01142 Robert Berry, Jr. 2323 Brownlee Street (House, Rear Shed & Garage); Lot P-1, Square 12 Balis Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 78. 17-01143 Vernon A. Huey & Olivia C. Huey 229 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive; Portion of Lot 50, Square 1 Bonnecaze Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 79. 17-01144 Samuel D. Davis, Jr., Alvin Davis, Richard Davis, Emma Davis Collins, Rudolph Davis, Lutisher Davis Collins, Robert R. Davis, Thelma Davis Holmes, Juliette Davis Williams, Joyce Davis Green, Mary L. Davis Turner, Julius Davis, Willie Davis, Pearl Davis Gilmore, Ann Davis, Albert Davis, Jr., Marie Richardson Lee, Pearlie Richardson Baldwin, Willie Richardson, Rose Richardson Forward, John Richardson, The Estate of Joyce Davis, and The Estate of Emma Jean R. Shepard Wells Street (House and Rear Shed); Lot 48-A, Sq. 4 Wells Place (Property No. 585211) - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Picture Inspector's Report 80. 17-01145 Rosa Lee Clark Stewart 181 Port Hudson-Plains Road; 1.00-Acre Portion of Griffith Plantation on the North Side of Plains-Port Hudson Road, Bound North by Grant D. Thomas, East by Grant D. Thomas, South by Plains-Port Hudson Road, and West by Freddie Dixon. 1952. Less R/W to State. Portion of Griffith Plantation (Property No. 1185632) - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 81. 17-01151 Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. 1957 Bahm Street (House and Side Carport); Lot 20 & East ½ of Lot 21 , Square 10 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
17-00989 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on November 18, 2017, (1) for the purpose of authorizing the rededication of a portion of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax authorized to be levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge through December 31, 2030, remaining after satisfaction of all requirements in the General Sales Tax Bond Resolution dated February 8, 2006, including payment of bonds issued thereunder and satisfaction of coverage requirements thereunder, effective January 1, 2019, and thereafter, to be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to repair and improve existing public roads and widen and improve existing public roads within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (2) for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 5.0 mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a period of thirty years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2047, for the purpose of providing funds (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the tax) to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of (a) constructing new public roads, within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge as described in the BTR Plan dated September 13, 2017 and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis determined by the applicable governing authority, (b) improving existing corridors with increased mobility including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, (c) constructing community enhancement road projects, including road repairs, ditches or drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks within the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge and within the cities of Baker, Zachary and Central, on a priority basis as determined by the applicable governing authority, and (d) improving the Advanced Traffic Management Center, and authorizing the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baker, the City of Zachary and the City of Central to fund the proceeds of the ad valorem tax into bonds; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, September 13, 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 Mayor-President. supporting memo
17-00864 A resolution appointing a representative of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to the board of directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Bond Counsel. This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 and August 23, 2017 LCDA appointment
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. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter Resolution Letter recommending Pay Pay comparison
85. 17-01092 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 3, 2017 at Original 862 of Bundle 12823 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ibrahim Khoder and Gerry Susan Carr Khoder” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9744 (6485 Renoir Avenue; Lot 514; Melrose East Subdivision). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Supporting Documentation 86. 17-01109 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 6, 2016 at Original 951 of Bundle 12776 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. The Estate of Alex Carter” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9631 (235 New Rafe Mayer Road; Lot 4, Square 32, Shady Acres Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Supporting Documentation 87. 17-01110 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on December 6, 2016 at Original 948 of Bundle 12776 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Aslee Smith, Estalla Smith Woods and The Estate of Samuel Smith, Jr.” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9628 (820 Scenic Hwy; Lot 3 and 4, Square 39, Gracie Subdivision). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation 88. 17-01123 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 29, 2015 at Original 279 of Bundle 12685 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Paul Brown, Robert Brown, Jr., Troy Brown & Ruby O’Conner” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9402 (1591 Utah Street & Rear Shed; Lots 12 & 13, Square 2, Butler Place Subdivision). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01114 Amending Title 14 (Animals), Chapter 5 (Animal Cruelty Prohibited), Section 14:502 (Seizure and Disposition of Animal Cruelly Treated) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to provide for the posting of a bond for the care of animal seized when a person is charged with animal cruelty. By Director Animal Control and Rescue Center. proposed ordinance DRAFT DRAFT Resolution CLEAN
17-01147 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $58,870.26 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2017 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. EMPG is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01149 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for a nationally competitive Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 2017 Grant Program. Federal funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01150 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) 2017 Grant Program. Federal funding is available for up to 75% of the eligible activity costs. By Kellie McGaha, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Interim Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01152 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Donna Roman for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant’s home, for a total amount of $14,410.18 which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance –General Liability" (012.4630000.644100). * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01153 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the Estate of Cheney Joseph for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $11,840.06. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Mary Terrell Joseph-McGlinchey Stafford). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01154 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Equian o/b/o Safe Auto Insurance Company as Subrogee of Luevaller Jenkins for damages resulting from an automobile accident, in the amount of $15,212.20. Amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance – Auto Liability” (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Represented by Equian o/b/o Safe Auto Insurance Company). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01159 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “April Overman v. City of East Baton Rouge, et al,” Suit No.: 3:13-CV-00614-EWD on the docket of the United States District Court- Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $148,944.19; and appropriating $148,944.19 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is John-Michael Lawrence). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
17-01157 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 $21,876 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
17-01161 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services (General Retainer Contract) being Project No. 15-PI-MS- 0041 to continue providing O&M support services for the first one year renewal period for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Account No. 410.7070713.647660.0000000). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
17-01167 Amending the 2017 current expense and capital budgets so as to increase appropriations for the August 2016 flood recovery effort from $65,501,000 to an amount not to exceed $69,501,000. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation Other
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01176 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Nicholson Drive Segment 1. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $21,200,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide full-service comprehensive Liability Claims Management program as a Third- Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning October 1, 2017. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01179 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Perkins Rd Segment 1. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $26,500,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01180 Amending Resolution 51645 so as to add Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg to the Body Camera Study Committee. By Councilman Amoroso & Councilwoman Wicker. Legislation proposed resolution
17-01181 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the GLP project Old Hammond Hwy Seg 2. With the commitment that the estimated 30%+ local cost share required for the estimated $19,000,000 total project cost which will be available through the 1/2 Cents Sales Tax Transportation and Street Improvements Program- Green Light Plan. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01182 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Forte and Tablada, Inc. Contract for Design and Construction Administration Services for the North General Aviation Development Project in an amount not to exceed $113,808 (Account #482.0989002.652310.8490506). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01184 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with AT &T Louisiana for modification to their utility facility on Green Light Plan Project Glen Oaks Drive (Plank Road to McClelland Drive) C-P Project No. 12-CS-HC-0047, for a maximum compensation of $46,781.57. ( Account No. 339.7260542.652310.5925712). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01185 Authorizing the Mayor President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit a System Preservation Project to the Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) for consideration of federal funding assistance under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, 2021, and 2022 "Call for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) Project Funds for Urban Areas Greater than 200,000 Population (STBG>200K)," in connection with the Dijon Extension Project Phase 2. With the commitment that the local cost share required for the estimated $7,5000,000 total project cost will be met through in-kind rights-of-way donations. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01186 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to enter into a contract for grant management services and related activities with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for Community Planning and Development grant programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. By Mayor-President. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01175 Amend the 2017 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified and Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16403, dated 12/13/2016, so as to make the following changes, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development Add: Grant Monitor (uncl), job code 300600, pay grade 2190 ($35,516-$60,464). By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01174 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 Office of Community Development as follows, effective September 30, 2017, contingent upon execution of interagency professional service contracts. Office of Community Development General Administration Add: (1) Executive Assistant, jc 108540 Add: (1) Grant Monitor, jc 300600 (uncl) Delete: (1) Senior Administrative Specialist, jc 110630 Compliance and Administration Division - Administrative Services Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (1) Senior Fiscal Specialist, jc 111130 Compliance and Administration Division - Planning and Reporting Delete: (1) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Operations and Management Division – Housing Services Delete: (1) Assistant Urban Development Director, jc 101570 Delete: (4) Carpenter, jc 151215 Delete: (2) Intake Specialist, jc 105672 Delete: (3) Program Specialist, jc 105662 Delete: (1) Senior Program Analyst, jc 105670 Delete: (2) Senior Program Specialist, jc 105665 Delete: (1) Trades Technician, jc 151090 Delete: (1) Tradeswork Supervisor, jc 151130 Operations and Management Division – Program and Project Management Delete: (1) Community Development Division Manager, jc105660 Delete: (3) Program Analyst, jc 105668 Delete: (3) Senior Housing Inspector, jc 107520. By Human Resources Director and Urban Development Director. Legislation Cover Letter
17-01187 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with ECM Consulting, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Port Hudson Pride Road at Copper Mill Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. l 6-BR-US-0020 in an amount not to exceed $139,232.68. (Account No. 145. 7545002.652330.5304613). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo and Backup Documents
17-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BenaTerra Resources, LLC for the right to conduct a two year scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property to determine the economic and financial feasibility of commercially processing the spent bauxite stockpiles, and granting BenaTerra Resources, LLC, the exclusive right to enter into a spent bauxite stockpile processing agreement, on terms and conditions to be determined at the conclusion of the scoping study. By Director of Environmental Services. Legislation Supporting Documentation
17-01191 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Services to participate in the AmeriCorps VISTA program that will provide eight fellows to help lead and coordinate the effort to strengthen communities in underserved, impoverished areas. The total grant budget is $228,196. The local matching requirement will be met through in-kind services of $57,000 ,and cash match of $27,124. By Office of the Mayor-President. Legislation Council Memo
17-01192 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement with the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. to participate in the National PAL Mentoring Initiative that will implement youth mentoring programs that strengthen and expand mentoring services to at-risk/high-risk youth populations and youth with enlisted parents. The total grant budget is $36,000. By Office of the Mayor-President. Legislation Council Memo
17-01198 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement No.1 for Professional Services with RCL Architecture, LLC in connection with the new facility construction for the EBRP Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District. The amount of the Professional Services Contract will not exceed $32,205, and the contract will be extended for three (3) months (Account No. 336.7520314.651300.598314). By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Supplement Agreement-RCL Architecture, LLC Supplement Agreement- RCL Architecture, LLC
17-01199 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a supplemental agreement no. 1 for Professional Services with Beard International Services & Technologies, LLC in connection with the new facility construction for the EBRP Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District. The amount of the Professional Services Contract will not exceed $104,700, and the contract will be extended to March 31, 2018 (Account No. 336.7520314.651300.598314). By Mosquito and Rodent Control Director. Legislation Cover Letter Beard International Services & Technologies Beard International Services & Technologies
17-01200 Appointing the members of the Plan of Government Amendment Committee established by Resolution 52932 and providing for the meetings of the Committee and reporting by the Committee. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. proposed resolution
17-01204 Amending the 2017 Head Start Budget so as to appropriate $34,000 received from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, and to further authorize the payment of stipends to eligible participating Head Start employees for the CLASS Pilot: Enhancing Instruction for Special Learners Program. By Human Services Director. Legislation Cover Letter
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CHANGE ORDERS 119. 17-01277 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project--Phase V Project Number: 06-WC-IF-014E Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,850,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151072 Account Number: 441.7578703.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 8/26/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 132,878.15 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,597,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 110,114.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,839,992.15 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 120. 17-01282 Multiple Pump Stations - Highland Road - Kenilworth Parkway Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0009 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141281 Account Number: 441.7578323.752400.6087366; 443.7578323.752400.6087366; Council Award Date: 6/25/2014 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 435,559.55 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,578,765.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,504,419.63 New Contract Amount: $ 21,518,744.18 Description: New lump sum items for additional work; required bypass pumping. Why Required: To increase quantities and facilitate the project. Council Memo 121. 17-01291 Paulat Boulevard, Phase 1 Project Number: 12-CS-HC-0043 Original Estimated Cost: $ 790,877.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161289 Account Number: 376.7260442.652310.5924406 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc Change Order Number: One (1) (Final)(Extend contract for 19 days) Change Order Amount: $ (25,464.74) Original Contract Amount: $ 563,679.66 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 538,214.92 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add nineteen (19) calendar days to contract time. Why Required: To make final adjustment and calendar days. Change Order Backup
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 122. 17-01279 Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project--Phase V Project Number: 06-WC-IF-014E Account Number: 441.7578703.752400.6087340 Council Award Date: 8/26/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 1,850,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,597,000.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 242,992.15 Final Cost: $ 1,839,992.15 Days Allocated: 525 Days Used: 525 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 123. 17-01293 Paulat Boulevard Phase 1 Project Number: 12-CS-HC-0043 Account Number: 376.7260442.652310.5924406 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 790,877.00 Contract Amount: $ 563,679.66 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (25,464.74) Final Cost: $ 538,241.92 Days Allocated: 79 Days Used: 79 Liquidated Damages: $ None Cover Letter
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 124. 17-01268 South Air Carrier Apron Repairs Project: 647900 Account: 481.0920002.647900 Estimate: $131,056.00 *Local **In State Command Construction $ 139,650.00 Barber Brothers Construction $ 148,710.00 Cover Letter 125. 17-01269 ARFF Security Perimeter Road (Phase I - Northwest Section) Project: 8860051 Account: 482.0986002.652310.8860051 Estimate: $1,000,000.00 *Local **In State Hendrick Construction, Inc. $ 929,590.00 Magee Excavation & Development, LLC $ 969,000.00 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 1,132,212.00 Industrial Enterprises, Inc. $ 1,191,902.68 Cover Letter 126. 17-01283 Terrace Street Drainage Pumping Station Renovations 1184 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Project: 16-DR-CI-0003 Account: 337.7530622.652300.5984415 Estimate: $1,560,000.00 *Local **In State Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc. $ 1,445,000.00 Cascade Pump Company $ 1,643,060.00 Associated Pump & Supply $ 1,752,730.12 Patterson Pump Company $ 1,962,222.48 Council Memo and Backup Documents 127. 17-01284 Water Campus Roadway Improvements, Phase 1 (Oklahoma Street to Water Street) Project: 16-CS-CI-0035 Account: 341.7548892.652310.0487800 Estimate: $5,000,000.00 *Local **In State **Hard Rock Construction, L.L.C. $ 4,723,927.13 **Kort’s Construction Services Inc. $ 4,913,924.60 *Boone Services LLC $ 4,943,101.72 *Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. $ 5,085,803.03 *JB James Construction, L.L.C. $ 5,957,584.53 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 7,210,075.25 Council Memo and Backup Documents 128. 17-01289 CAL ROAD SIDEWALK & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT (BLUEBONNET BOULEVARD TO IDLEWOOD DRIVE (15-SW-HC-0021) Project: 15-SW-HC-0021 Account: 146.7210042.652360.20 Estimate: $287,000.00 *Local **In State **MAGEE EXCAVATION & DEVELOPMENT LLC. $ 212,342.50 (Recommended) **WARNER TRUCKING INC. $ 235,773.00 *INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES INC. $ 259,186.38 *GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION CO. LLC. $ 261,910.00 **KORT’S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INXC. $ 265,355.00 **COMMAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, LLC. $ 278,888.00 *BROWN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION LLC. $ 282,872.00 **SPINKS CONSTRUCTION INC. $ 331,300.00 Council Memo and Backup Documents
OTHER ITEMS 129. 17-01118 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the required return of $1.3 million – $1.5 million in federal funds and the source of those funds. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 130. 17-01119 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the expenditure of the $11 million in HUD grant funds that were allocated to the City-Parish and then delegated to the State of Louisiana, including a report on the time-line of the transfer, the qualifications of victims to receive funds, and the amount that has been paid to flood victims. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 131. 17-01120 Requesting a report from the Office of Community Development on the structure of the department, including a list and description of the grants received from 2014- 2017 by the department, the current fund balances, and the programs that the department operates. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter 132. 17-01121 Requesting a report by the Office of Community Development of the job titles of all current employees, including years of service. By Councilwoman Banks. This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 cover letter
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 133. 17-01259 Requesting the Planning Commission and the Department of Development to study possible amendments to Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) to revise the standards for storm water facilities and protection from flooding. By Councilman Amoroso. Reason for emergency: Because of the recent flood events, the issue needs to be studied immediately and a report needs to be issued to the Metropolitan Council on proposed changes. proposed resolution ADJOURNMENT