Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01430 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of September 20, 2017, The Regular Council Meeting of September 27, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of October 3, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01387 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2017, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-01422 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2018. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax - 3.32 mills; City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax - 6.03 mills; City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax - .87 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District - 1.12 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) - 1.00 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Library - 11.10 mills; East Baton Rouge Council on Aging - 2.25 mills; Emergency Medical Services - 3.13 mills; Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits - 6.00 mills; Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 - 2.00 mills; Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 - 10.00 mills; Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) - 5.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 - 10.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 5.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 10.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 10.00 mills; Downtown Development District - 10.00 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 - 9.00 mills; Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 - 10.00 mills; Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 - 10.00 mills; Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) - 10.00 mills. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution 4. 17-01391 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jurran Wyman, et al v. Corporal Hilton Riley, et al,” Suit No.: 601,116, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $69.00 for a total amount of $32,569.00; and appropriating $32,569.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Donald R. Dobbins of Donald R. Dobbins & Associates, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 5. 17-01394 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “William Gladney, Jr., et al vs. Aaron Lyons, et al”, Suit No. 645,823, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $893.34, for a total amount of $100,893.34; and appropriating $100,893.34 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Don Deboisblanc of The Law Offices of Donald F. Deboisblanc & Associates and Steve Lozes of Lozes & Lozes). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 6. 17-01426 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violations of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Watson and Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 proposed ordinance 7. 17-01429 Amending Chapter 15 (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to require new developments to plan for a twenty-five year storm and to increase floodplain storage by 10%. By Councilman Hudson and Councilwoman Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 cover memo 8. 17-01437 Authorization to appropriate $118,800 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments/Maintenance & Operations Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000— 000000-100005 - to be placed in the Terminal Building Bathroom Renovations Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-01441 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,450,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,832,000, extend the contract time through March 31, 2018, and appropriating $382,000 for said purpose. By Finance Director and Transportation & Drainage Director . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-01453 Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 16101, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 28, 2015 so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) effective January 1, 2018; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By Finance & Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-01397 Willie Johnson, Alonzo Johnson, Sr., Ida J. Smith, Alvin Johnson, and Freddie Johnson 1092 East Buchanan Street, Lot 24+, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01400 Emerson Jerome Bennett, Jr., Quentin Thomas Ellis, Wilson V. Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, Pearl Ellis, Lula Ellis Webster, and the Estate of Samuel Claiborne Ellis 16935 Charlton Road, Lot C-1 Hunt, T. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01401 Gordon Wayne Musson, Thomas Glen Musson, Paul Allen Musson, and Sidney Eugene Musson 23632 Edwards Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01402 Thomas Glen Musson 23642 Edwards Road, Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-01404 Puro M. Cabrera and Araceli R. Cabrera 4632 Ritterman Avenue (House, Rear Garage, & Front Carport), Lot 23 Foster Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-01405 Ruth Brown Cannon, Lula H. Wilson, Mary H. Wilson, Lillie P. Marion, Richard Knighten, Shedrick Holloman, Connis Holloman, John Harrell Holloman, Woodrow Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Edith Staples 1707 North 44th Street, Lot 1, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-01407 Nyokee Butler Crawford 1164 West Roosevelt Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 16, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-01408 Charles Leo Cook and Joan D. Cook 1005 Arcadia Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 201 Mayfair Park Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-01409 The Estate of Mary Belle Henderson Neylon 559 Elmer Avenue, Pt. of Lot 123 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-01410 Joe Livous, Jr. and Nola Mae Bizzie Livous 1923 75th Avenue, Lot 3+ and East 1/2 of 2, Square 28 Bank Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 23. 17-01411 Bennie James Robertson, Arthur Leon Robertson, Jr., Leroy Robertson, Elvis Robertson, and Larry Robertson 9812 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Portion of Lot 12 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 24. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 17-01414 Milk Products LLC 4743 Florida Boulevard, Lot: Sec 3, Square: WD 1, 2.07 Acres (Property ID No. 528943) - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 17-01415 Lloyd Baptiste and Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste 3647 Webb Drive, Lot 19, Square 1 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 27. 17-01416 Samuel Butler 1787 North 48th Street, Lot 27, Square 30 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 17-01417 Ben Ross, Jr. 2835 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 4, Square 15 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 29. 17-01418 Lillie H. Womack 6539 Village Street, Lot 3+ (Lots 3 & 4 Resub of Lot 20) Monte Sano Highland Farms - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 30. 17-01383 Appointing Ralph Hennessy as Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District. By Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Legislation cover letter 31. 17-01384 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the License and Naming Agreement with Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, to clarify responsibilities with regard to signage and to increase the initial term of the agreement by one year. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 32. 17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 proposed resolution 33. 17-01395 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Pauline Brown vs. Randall Cunningham, et al”, Suit No. 646,907, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $316.00, for a total amount of $34,316.00, 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 Carl E. Babin of Carl E. Babin, APLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 34. 17-01413 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $380,123 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children aged 3 to 5 years old; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-01419 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and other related transfer documents with Ochsner Clinic Foundation, to accept the transfer of property, servitudes and services and to transfer property in return in exchange for the granting of transferable sewer impact fee credits. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 36. 17-01421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston Wastewater Treatment District to allow for temporary or permanent connection to the City-Parish and East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission facilities, provide for the payment of sewer impact and sewer user fees and other related matters. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 37. 17-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with National Alliance Security Agency, Inc. for security guard services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, in the amount of $90,000 for a twelve month period beginning November 1, 2017 and ending October 31, 2018. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council-signed version to be emailed directly to council members next week 38. 17-01431 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the update of the closure/post closure cost estimate and useful life of the North Landfill for a fee not to exceed $41,813.96 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 39. 17-01432 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Baton Rouge BikeShare Program project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US0028. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $593,904 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 337.7520362.653500.5985116). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-01433 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide Worker's Compensation Claims Administration and Case Management Services as a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning January 1, 2018. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 cover letter 41. 17-01434 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Downtown Greenway Louisiana Connector project, being City-Parish Project No. 17- SW-US-0026. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $100,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 345.7546025.652300.8080300). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 42. 17-01438 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements Phase I in the amount of $6,555,556.00; and Authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: (Federal - $5,900,000; State - $655,556.00; Total $6,555,556.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 43. 17-01439 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the General Aviation Development Project (Airport Aviation Business Park Planning & Construction) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 44. 17-01440 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $20,985.00 for the Public Access Drive South End Project. (Funding Source: Local - $188,864.00; State - 10% $20,985.00; Total - $209,849.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 45. 17-01442 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $74,380.00 for the Terminal Building Restroom Renovation Project. (Funding Source: Local - $669,420.00; State - 10% $74,380.00; Total $743,800.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 46. 17-01443 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $50,000 for a Cell Phone Lot. (Funding Source: Local $450,000; State: 10% $50,000.00; Total: $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 47. 17-01444 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the lease agreement with Gulfwide Aviation, LLC, to extend the lease term twelve (12) years from November 30, 2017 to September 30, 2029, contingent on tenant constructing at least $150,000 - $200,000 worth of improvements to the facility. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 48. 17-01445 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to lease a building and 4.08 acres of land located at 8686 General Chennault Drive, for a period of twenty (20) years, with one (1), ten (10) year mutual option to renew, at a rental rate of $36,000.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 49. 17-01451 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $530,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 50. 17-01452 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Elm Grove Garden Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $500,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. GLP3 funding for the local cost share will be included in the 2019 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 51. 17-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute two five year extensions to the contract with Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC, for operation and maintenance of the North Landfill, with effective date of February 1, 2019. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 52. 17-01455 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with BFI Waste Services, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units and governmental agencies at the rate of $13.45 per unit with an annual increase of 2% per year beginning in year two of the contract and collection, processing and marketing of curbside recyclables for residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $3.09 per household with an annual increase of 2.5% per year beginning in year two of the contract. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation
CONDEMNATIONS 54. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 and September 27, 2017 55. 17-01309 Baker Residential Properties, LLC 4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt Lutschg Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch 56. 17-01310 Joshua A. Lloyd,IV, Ronald Bryant, Jr., Anthony Bryant, A'Lexus D'Necia James, and Jazzmin Kei-Airra James 1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2 Airport Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 57. 17-01311 The Church of God in Christ 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 58. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 59. 17-01313 Sam Sun Cheng 5513 Plank Road; Lot 27; Square 18 Hollywood Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 60. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 61. 17-01315 Abdallah Shehadeh, d/b/a Brother's Coin Laundry, and Ahmad Shehadeh 1435 South Street (Sheds Only); Lot 26-A, Square 7 or 347 Suburb Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 62. 17-01316 Michael J. Lee, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr., Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell, Jerry Bell, Felton Bell, and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street; Lot 21, Square 104 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 63. 17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 64. 17-01319 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey Mae W. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue; Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 65. 17-01321 Edna Baker Mason 1611 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 13, Square 27 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole 67. 17-01323 Dwayne W. Robinson 19974 Thad Cain Lane (House & Shed); Lot E; Cain, Thad Tract - Council District 9 - Hudson 68. 17-01324 Alternative Lifestyle Solutions, LLC 4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 69. 17-01325 The Estate of Alex McFadden and The Estate of Bertha H. McFadden 1939 Louisiana Avenue (House & Rear Shed); Lot 15, Square 11 or 227 Fuqua Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 70. 17-01326 Willie Johnson and Mary W. Johnson 2343 Georgia Street (House & Rear Shed); Lot 28, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 71. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson 72. 17-01328 Flamingo Jackson 1102 North 36th Street; Lot 1, Square 24 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 73. 17-01329 James A. Johns 3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
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. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
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. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01297 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $29,615.30 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01298 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $38,076.87 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01299 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $29,615.30 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01300 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Vashonda K. Posey (STEP Caseworker-Intern) in the amount not to exceed $19,711.47 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01305 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the location of Amazon's second headquarters in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Mayor-President Broome, Councilmembers Welch, Banks, Collins-Lewis, Cole, Amoroso, Hudson, Wicker, & Freiberg. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01306 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Angela Anders Landry in the amount of $42,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece Landry in the amount of $24,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01308 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to contingently execute a grant award from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01338 Imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance and approval of preliminary subdivision plats, rezoning for planned developments (PUD, SPUD, ISPUD, or TND), and site plans greater than 50,000 square feet in areas of special flood hazard in East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding the cities of Baker, Central, and Zachary, for a period of six months in order to provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and Department of Development to study and revise Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code regarding development permits in areas of special flood hazard. By Councilman Amoroso.
17-01339 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 Mayor-President’s Office as follows, effective October 14, 2017. Mayor-President’s Office Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (RECAST) Grant Add: (1) Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager (Unclassified), jc 300180 (1) Administrative Specialist II (Unclassified), jc 300003. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director.
17-01340 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 October 14, 2017. Add: Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager job code 300180 Pay Grade 2230 ($43,171 - $73,303). By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director.
17-01349 Authorization to appropriate $865,584 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments, Capital Improvements Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Airport’s South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project, Streets & Roads, Account (5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094-5821000000-0000000000-653100). This appropriation of funds will be reimbursed from the FAA and State for this project. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01351 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for architectural services with Domain Architecture in connection with the New Lab Facility at the SWWTP not to exceed $48,917.95. By Environmental Services Director.
89. 17-01160 Lot: 3, Part Subdivision: Alphonse Robinson Tract Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Robinson Road Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 137,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,266.77 (Adjudicated for 2003 taxes) Bids Received: 9/20/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $45,000.00 Intended Use: Farm 90. 17-01162 Lot: 22+, Square 28 Subdivision: Zion City Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Ford Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,340.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,684.96 (Adjudicated for 1996 taxes) Bids Received: 9/20/2017 High Bidder: Anna M. Etuk - $200.00 Intended Use: Build a Homestead.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
17-01088 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Wesley Tucker (Received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01089 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing N. Pierre Rizan whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Pierre Rizan (Received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01090 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing Thomas Cobb whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Thomas Cobb (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01353 Planning and Zoning Commission Consideration of replacing Kathryn Juneau who resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2017. (City Appointment) Current Ballot Andy Allen Aaron Brocksmith THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01435 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor President's replacement of William Hart. This is a four year term effective August 26, 2017 (Home Builder Association) Current Ballot Greg Flores
CHANGE ORDERS 96. 17-01345 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking for East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Original Estimated Cost: $ 220,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151292 Account Number: 012.7123002.643550.0000000 Council Award Date: 10/14/2015 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final)(Extend contract for 81 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (4,533.20) Original Contract Amount: $ 220,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 215,666.80 Description: Delete item: 9051100: 2,192 raised pavement markers @7.00 each or $15,344.00 and add items: 9051504: 9,185 linear feet if 4" -90mil thermoplastic pavement markings @0.68 per linear foot or $6,245.80; 9052102: 3,652 square foot or $4,565.00. Total of deleted items: (15,344.00); total of added items: $10,810.80. Total of the deleted and added items: ($4,533.20). Why Required: To adjust contract quantities to reflect installed quantities. 97. 17-01423 O’Neal Lane Force Main & Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-FM-MS-008A Original Estimated Cost: $ 12,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 131520 Account Number: 412.7578931.752400.6087362; 434.7578223.752400.6087362; 442.7578223.752400.6087362 Council Award Date: 8/14/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 525,418.10 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,894,001.60 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 14,419,419.70 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 98. 17-01436 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr, Brookstown Dr, Annette Dr, St. Gerard Ave, St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St, Robin St, Thelma St & Sara Pkwy Project Number: 16-AO-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161228 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: Three (3) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (132,866.15) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Net Previous Changes: $ 52,014.72 New Contract Amount: $ 1,238,105.31 Description: Added items for additional work, increase/decrease contract items to reflect final quantities and costs. Why Required: Differing field conditions
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 99. 17-01320 Remediation and Demolition of Municipal & Public Defender Buildings Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0853 Account Number: 012.7805000.643560.4000000 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Gulf Services Contracting, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 924,800.00 Contract Amount: $ 629,053.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 629,053.00 Days Allocated: 462 Days Used: 462 Liquidated Damages: $ None 100. 17-01350 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Account Number: 012.7123002.643550.0000000 Council Award Date: 10/14/2015 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 220,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 220,000.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (4,533.20) Final Cost: $ 215,666.80 Days Allocated: 333 Days Used: 333 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 17-01424 O’Neal Lane Force Main & Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-FM-MS-008A Account Number: 412.7578931.752400.6087362; 434.7578223.752400.6087362; 442.7578223.752400.6087362 Council Award Date: 8/14/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 12,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,894,001.60 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 525,418.10 Final Cost: $ 14,419,419.70 Days Allocated: 935 Days Used: 935 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 102. 17-01448 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr, Brookstown Dr, Annette Dr, St. Gerard Ave, St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St, Robin St, Thelma St & Sara Pkwy Project Number: 16-AO-ST-0023 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Total Change Orders: (Three): $ (80,851.43) Final Cost: $ 1,238,105.31 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 141 Liquidated Damages: $ None
103. 17-01347 Acadian Thruway/N Acadian Thruway Ovly East Baton Rouge Parish Project: City-Parish Project No. 12-CR-ST-0031, State Project No. H.010648, & Federal Aid Project No. H010648 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2011013 Estimate: $3,881,205.60 *Local **In State Forby Contracting, Inc. $ 2,885,999.45 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 3,232,632.96 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 3,293,777.41 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 3,869,024.05 104. 17-01388 NORTH BOULEVARD TOWN SQUARE BEACON SCREENS Project: RQ041145 FILE: A17-02516 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200 Estimate: $160,000.00 *Local **In State GRAHAM HOLDINGS LLC DBA THOMPSON ELECTRIC SIGN $ 160,000.00 105. 17-01398 Fire Station #5 Emergency Renovation Project: 17-ASC-CP-1061 Account: 176.5140001.647200.0119516 Estimate: $110,000.00 *Local **In State **Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. $ 138,000.00 *Luster Group, LLC, The $ 145,000.00 **Merritt McDonald Construction, Inc. $ 196,750.00 *Facilities Management Maintenance, LLC $ 214,500.00 106. 17-01425 Interior Renovations for Permits and Inspection Division Project: 17-ASC-CP-1063 Account: 012.7310001.647200.4 Estimate: $120,000.00 *Local **In State **Bokas Building Designs LLC $ 108,037.00 107. 17-01428 Long Farm Regional Gravity Sewer Extension Project: 16-GS-UF-0014 Account: 411.7570883.750120.7084101 Estimate: $1,350,000.00 *Local **In State *Boone Services, LLC $ 725,551.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 776,161.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 880,932.46 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 995,739.00 **Command Construction, LLC $ 1,162,698.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 1,219,428.88 108. 17-01446 Pond Renovation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: 643500 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500) Estimate: $125,000.00 *Local **In State L. King Company, L.L.C. $ 127,220.00 Law Industries, L.L.C. $ 178,000.00 109. 17-01447 Mowing of Lots and Fields at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: A17-0795 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500 Estimate: $130,000.00 *Local **In State W. P. Enterprises, LLC $ 136,814.91 HNO Investments, LLC $ 143,493.19 Corporate Green DBA Green Seasons $ 181,174.08 Deville’s Lawn Service II, LLC $ 220,786.37 Brothers Service, Inc. $ 244,822.51 Rotolo Consultants Inc $ 261,677.16 Crescent City Facilities Maintenance, LLC $ 268,655.85 Vegetation Management Specialist Inc. $ 401,508.90 110. 17-01450 South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project: 653100 Account: 5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094-5821000000-0000000000-653100 Estimate: $640,085.00 *Local **In State Hendrick Construction, Inc. $ 755,583.54 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 815,120.10 Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 827,470.50 Command Construction Industries $ 899,106.0
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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
112. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 113. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 114. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2O17 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-00168 To provide the 2017 third quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01317 Receiving a report from STAC on a Pilot Project to address challenges and opportunities for improved walking, bicycling and transit usage in the parish and to invite members of the council to participate in a tour of the potential area for implementation of the pilot project. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01352 Receiving a report from Columbia Telecommunications Corporation on the results of the development of a strategic fiber plan. By Information Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01396 Requesting a report from the Interim Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department regarding the extra duty policy for Baton Rouge Police officers on Administrative Leave. Specifically related to Blaine Salamoni working extra duty. By Councilwoman Banks.
17-01386 Amending Resolution 53081, adopted August 23, 2017, awarding the contract for East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Fire Alarm System Replacement, being project No. RQ041238, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder being Allied Systems; and amend Section 2 to reflect a cost of $134,600.00. By Purchasing Director. By Purchasing Director. Reason for emergency: Expedite the issuance of a contract to begin work ADJOURNMENT
17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
ADJOURNMENT
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 17-01430 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Council Zoning Meeting of September 20, 2017, The Regular Council Meeting of September 27, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of October 3, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01387 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $4,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2017, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 3. 17-01422 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates for the year 2018. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax - 3.32 mills; City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax - 6.03 mills; City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax - .87 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District - 1.12 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) - 1.00 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Library - 11.10 mills; East Baton Rouge Council on Aging - 2.25 mills; Emergency Medical Services - 3.13 mills; Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits - 6.00 mills; Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 - 2.00 mills; Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 - 10.00 mills; Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) - 5.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 - 10.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 5.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 10.00 mills; Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) - 10.00 mills; Downtown Development District - 10.00 mills; East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 - 9.00 mills; Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 - 10.00 mills; Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 - 10.00 mills; Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) - 10.00 mills. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 21, 2017 Supporting Documentation Proposed Resolution 4. 17-01391 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Jurran Wyman, et al v. Corporal Hilton Riley, et al,” Suit No.: 601,116, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $69.00 for a total amount of $32,569.00; and appropriating $32,569.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Donald R. Dobbins of Donald R. Dobbins & Associates, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 5. 17-01394 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “William Gladney, Jr., et al vs. Aaron Lyons, et al”, Suit No. 645,823, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $893.34, for a total amount of $100,893.34; and appropriating $100,893.34 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of Record is Don Deboisblanc of The Law Offices of Donald F. Deboisblanc & Associates and Steve Lozes of Lozes & Lozes). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 6. 17-01426 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter) of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend the penalties for violations of the sections prohibiting the accumulation of junk, trash, and debris. By Councilman Watson and Councilman Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 proposed ordinance 7. 17-01429 Amending Chapter 15 (Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Water Quality) of the Unified Development Code of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to require new developments to plan for a twenty-five year storm and to increase floodplain storage by 10%. By Councilman Hudson and Councilwoman Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 cover memo 8. 17-01437 Authorization to appropriate $118,800 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments/Maintenance & Operations Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000— 000000-100005 - to be placed in the Terminal Building Bathroom Renovations Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647200-A0052). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 9. 17-01441 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,450,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,832,000, extend the contract time through March 31, 2018, and appropriating $382,000 for said purpose. By Finance Director and Transportation & Drainage Director . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-01453 Amending and re-adopting Ordinance 16101, known as the solid waste user fee ordinance, adopted October 28, 2015 so as to amend Section III (User Fees For Collection and Disposal-Established) effective January 1, 2018; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith and to provide the effect thereof. By Finance & Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-01397 Willie Johnson, Alonzo Johnson, Sr., Ida J. Smith, Alvin Johnson, and Freddie Johnson 1092 East Buchanan Street, Lot 24+, Square 45 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01400 Emerson Jerome Bennett, Jr., Quentin Thomas Ellis, Wilson V. Ellis, Jennifer Ellis, Pearl Ellis, Lula Ellis Webster, and the Estate of Samuel Claiborne Ellis 16935 Charlton Road, Lot C-1 Hunt, T. Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01401 Gordon Wayne Musson, Thomas Glen Musson, Paul Allen Musson, and Sidney Eugene Musson 23632 Edwards Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01402 Thomas Glen Musson 23642 Edwards Road, Lot 4-A Brown, George Tract - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 17-01403 Gerald P. Coleman 2730 Curtis Street, Lot 4, Square 10 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 17-01404 Puro M. Cabrera and Araceli R. Cabrera 4632 Ritterman Avenue (House, Rear Garage, & Front Carport), Lot 23 Foster Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 17-01405 Ruth Brown Cannon, Lula H. Wilson, Mary H. Wilson, Lillie P. Marion, Richard Knighten, Shedrick Holloman, Connis Holloman, John Harrell Holloman, Woodrow Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Edith Staples 1707 North 44th Street, Lot 1, Square 25 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 19. 17-01407 Nyokee Butler Crawford 1164 West Roosevelt Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 16, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 20. 17-01408 Charles Leo Cook and Joan D. Cook 1005 Arcadia Drive (Rear Shed Only), Lot 201 Mayfair Park Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 21. 17-01409 The Estate of Mary Belle Henderson Neylon 559 Elmer Avenue, Pt. of Lot 123 Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 22. 17-01410 Joe Livous, Jr. and Nola Mae Bizzie Livous 1923 75th Avenue, Lot 3+ and East 1/2 of 2, Square 28 Bank Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 23. 17-01411 Bennie James Robertson, Arthur Leon Robertson, Jr., Leroy Robertson, Elvis Robertson, and Larry Robertson 9812 Elm Grove Garden Drive, Portion of Lot 12 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 24. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 25. 17-01414 Milk Products LLC 4743 Florida Boulevard, Lot: Sec 3, Square: WD 1, 2.07 Acres (Property ID No. 528943) - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 26. 17-01415 Lloyd Baptiste and Mary Veronica Spencer Baptiste 3647 Webb Drive, Lot 19, Square 1 Babin Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 27. 17-01416 Samuel Butler 1787 North 48th Street, Lot 27, Square 30 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 28. 17-01417 Ben Ross, Jr. 2835 Jefferson Avenue, Lot 4, Square 15 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 29. 17-01418 Lillie H. Womack 6539 Village Street, Lot 3+ (Lots 3 & 4 Resub of Lot 20) Monte Sano Highland Farms - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 30. 17-01383 Appointing Ralph Hennessy as Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District. By Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Legislation cover letter 31. 17-01384 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the License and Naming Agreement with Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, to clarify responsibilities with regard to signage and to increase the initial term of the agreement by one year. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Legislation Supporting Documentation 32. 17-01385 Establishing a committee and appointing members to conduct a national search for the Director of Aviation and to report to the Metropolitan all qualified applicants with a recommendation by the committee of at least three applicants. By Councilwoman Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 proposed resolution 33. 17-01395 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled “Pauline Brown vs. Randall Cunningham, et al”, Suit No. 646,907, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $34,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $316.00, for a total amount of $34,316.00, 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 Carl E. Babin of Carl E. Babin, APLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 34. 17-01413 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $380,123 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2017 through 12/31/2017, for services to 1,502 children aged 3 to 5 years old; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 35. 17-01419 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and other related transfer documents with Ochsner Clinic Foundation, to accept the transfer of property, servitudes and services and to transfer property in return in exchange for the granting of transferable sewer impact fee credits. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 36. 17-01421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston Wastewater Treatment District to allow for temporary or permanent connection to the City-Parish and East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission facilities, provide for the payment of sewer impact and sewer user fees and other related matters. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 37. 17-01427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services agreement with National Alliance Security Agency, Inc. for security guard services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, in the amount of $90,000 for a twelve month period beginning November 1, 2017 and ending October 31, 2018. By Library Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter to Metro Council-signed version to be emailed directly to council members next week 38. 17-01431 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract for engineering services with Bonton Associates LLC in connection with the update of the closure/post closure cost estimate and useful life of the North Landfill for a fee not to exceed $41,813.96 (Account No. 461.7060423.643540). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 39. 17-01432 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Baton Rouge BikeShare Program project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US0028. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $593,904 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 337.7520362.653500.5985116). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 40. 17-01433 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with York Risk Services to provide Worker's Compensation Claims Administration and Case Management Services as a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana employees beginning January 1, 2018. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 cover letter 41. 17-01434 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Downtown Greenway Louisiana Connector project, being City-Parish Project No. 17- SW-US-0026. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $100,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. (Account No. 345.7546025.652300.8080300). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 42. 17-01438 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements Phase I in the amount of $6,555,556.00; and Authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: (Federal - $5,900,000; State - $655,556.00; Total $6,555,556.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 43. 17-01439 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the General Aviation Development Project (Airport Aviation Business Park Planning & Construction) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 44. 17-01440 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $20,985.00 for the Public Access Drive South End Project. (Funding Source: Local - $188,864.00; State - 10% $20,985.00; Total - $209,849.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 45. 17-01442 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $74,380.00 for the Terminal Building Restroom Renovation Project. (Funding Source: Local - $669,420.00; State - 10% $74,380.00; Total $743,800.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 46. 17-01443 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, for 10% state match in the amount of $50,000 for a Cell Phone Lot. (Funding Source: Local $450,000; State: 10% $50,000.00; Total: $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 47. 17-01444 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the lease agreement with Gulfwide Aviation, LLC, to extend the lease term twelve (12) years from November 30, 2017 to September 30, 2029, contingent on tenant constructing at least $150,000 - $200,000 worth of improvements to the facility. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 48. 17-01445 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to lease a building and 4.08 acres of land located at 8686 General Chennault Drive, for a period of twenty (20) years, with one (1), ten (10) year mutual option to renew, at a rental rate of $36,000.00 per year. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Cover Letter 49. 17-01451 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with HNTB, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Stormwater Master Plan project, being City-Parish Project No. 1-DR-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $530,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-647900-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 50. 17-01452 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with the Elm Grove Garden Dr. Pedestrian Improvements project, being City-Parish Project No. 17-SW-US-0029. Funding for the project, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will be through an 80% Federal and 20% Local cost share for project construction up to a maximum federal share of $500,000 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The parish will assume full responsibility for the required 20% local match; for the design engineering; for construction administration and testing; for managing and maintaining the project; and for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project. GLP3 funding for the local cost share will be included in the 2019 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Council Memo 51. 17-01454 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute two five year extensions to the contract with Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC, for operation and maintenance of the North Landfill, with effective date of February 1, 2019. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation 52. 17-01455 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a five year time contract commencing March 1, 2018 with BFI Waste Services, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Baton Rouge, for collection and transportation of garbage, trash, and other waste materials from residential dwellings, multi-family units and governmental agencies at the rate of $13.45 per unit with an annual increase of 2% per year beginning in year two of the contract and collection, processing and marketing of curbside recyclables for residential dwellings within East Baton Rouge Parish at the rate of $3.09 per household with an annual increase of 2.5% per year beginning in year two of the contract. By Director of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 25, 2017 Supporting Documentation
CONDEMNATIONS 54. 17-00835 Alan W. Juderjahn 5633 Douglas Avenue (House and Garage), Lot 178 Legion Village Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from July 26, 2017 and September 27, 2017 55. 17-01309 Baker Residential Properties, LLC 4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt Lutschg Subdivision - Council District 1 - Welch 56. 17-01310 Joshua A. Lloyd,IV, Ronald Bryant, Jr., Anthony Bryant, A'Lexus D'Necia James, and Jazzmin Kei-Airra James 1706 Curtis Street; Lot 8-A, Square 2 Airport Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 57. 17-01311 The Church of God in Christ 2749 Curtis Street, Lot 16, Square 9 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 58. 17-01312 Irene Collins and The Estate of William T. Collins 10625 Elm Grove Garden Drive; Lot K, Square 6 Elm Grove Garden Farms Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks 59. 17-01313 Sam Sun Cheng 5513 Plank Road; Lot 27; Square 18 Hollywood Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 60. 17-01314 Martrell Harris 2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2 Edgewood Lawn Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 61. 17-01315 Abdallah Shehadeh, d/b/a Brother's Coin Laundry, and Ahmad Shehadeh 1435 South Street (Sheds Only); Lot 26-A, Square 7 or 347 Suburb Favrot Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 62. 17-01316 Michael J. Lee, Barbara J. Bell, Ernest Bell, Sr., Charleston T. Jackson, Lester Bell, Robert Bell, Ethel M. Anderson, Rosevelt Bell, Irma L. Bell Coleman, Roy Bell, Joyce M. Jacque, Melvin Bell, Glen Bell, Jerry Bell, Felton Bell, and Willie M. Landry 455 West Buchanan Street; Lot 21, Square 104 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 63. 17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 64. 17-01319 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey Mae W. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue; Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 65. 17-01321 Edna Baker Mason 1611 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 13, Square 27 Greenville Extension - Council District 7 - Cole 67. 17-01323 Dwayne W. Robinson 19974 Thad Cain Lane (House & Shed); Lot E; Cain, Thad Tract - Council District 9 - Hudson 68. 17-01324 Alternative Lifestyle Solutions, LLC 4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 69. 17-01325 The Estate of Alex McFadden and The Estate of Bertha H. McFadden 1939 Louisiana Avenue (House & Rear Shed); Lot 15, Square 11 or 227 Fuqua Lamon Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 70. 17-01326 Willie Johnson and Mary W. Johnson 2343 Georgia Street (House & Rear Shed); Lot 28, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker 71. 17-01327 Associated Investors of Baton Rouge, LLC 2069 Cedarcrest Avenue (House Damaged by Vehicle); Lot 261-A Cedarcrest Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson 72. 17-01328 Flamingo Jackson 1102 North 36th Street; Lot 1, Square 24 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 73. 17-01329 James A. Johns 3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8 Roppolo Villa Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
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. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
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. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01297 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Christopher Huddleston (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $29,615.30 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01298 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Jay Colar (STEP Coordinator) in the amount not to exceed $38,076.87 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01299 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Marvin Anderson (STEP Case Manager) in the amount not to exceed $29,615.30 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01300 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services/STEP Program to amend a contract with Vashonda K. Posey (STEP Caseworker-Intern) in the amount not to exceed $19,711.47 for the contract period March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01305 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the location of Amazon's second headquarters in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Mayor-President Broome, Councilmembers Welch, Banks, Collins-Lewis, Cole, Amoroso, Hudson, Wicker, & Freiberg. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01306 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Angela Anders Landry in the amount of $42,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01307 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Treniece Landry in the amount of $24,000.00 so as to provide services as Substance Abuse Counseling for the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, contingently grant funded by Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01308 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to contingently execute a grant award from Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the purpose of operating the Baton Rouge City Court Sobriety Court, in the amount of $85,000.00, and further authorizing the Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements and /or necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
17-01338 Imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance and approval of preliminary subdivision plats, rezoning for planned developments (PUD, SPUD, ISPUD, or TND), and site plans greater than 50,000 square feet in areas of special flood hazard in East Baton Rouge Parish, excluding the cities of Baker, Central, and Zachary, for a period of six months in order to provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and Department of Development to study and revise Chapter 15 of the Unified Development Code regarding development permits in areas of special flood hazard. By Councilman Amoroso.
17-01339 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 Mayor-President’s Office as follows, effective October 14, 2017. Mayor-President’s Office Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (RECAST) Grant Add: (1) Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager (Unclassified), jc 300180 (1) Administrative Specialist II (Unclassified), jc 300003. By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director.
17-01340 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 October 14, 2017. Add: Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program Manager job code 300180 Pay Grade 2230 ($43,171 - $73,303). By Mayor-President and Human Resources Director.
17-01349 Authorization to appropriate $865,584 from the Airport’s Cash & Investments, Capital Improvements Account (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Airport’s South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project, Streets & Roads, Account (5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094-5821000000-0000000000-653100). This appropriation of funds will be reimbursed from the FAA and State for this project. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01351 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a contract for architectural services with Domain Architecture in connection with the New Lab Facility at the SWWTP not to exceed $48,917.95. By Environmental Services Director.
89. 17-01160 Lot: 3, Part Subdivision: Alphonse Robinson Tract Applicant: Dewanna R. Trask Address: Robinson Road Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 3,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 137,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,266.77 (Adjudicated for 2003 taxes) Bids Received: 9/20/2017 High Bidder: Thanh Hoang - $45,000.00 Intended Use: Farm 90. 17-01162 Lot: 22+, Square 28 Subdivision: Zion City Applicant: Anna M. Etuk Address: Ford Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,340.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,684.96 (Adjudicated for 1996 taxes) Bids Received: 9/20/2017 High Bidder: Anna M. Etuk - $200.00 Intended Use: Build a Homestead.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
17-01088 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Wesley Tucker (Received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01089 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing N. Pierre Rizan whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Pierre Rizan (Received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01090 Volunteer Fire Department Fire District No. 8 Consideration of reappointing or replacing Thomas Cobb whose term expires November 26, 2017, effective November 27, 2017. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Thomas Cobb (received letter requesting reappointment)
17-01353 Planning and Zoning Commission Consideration of replacing Kathryn Juneau who resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2017. (City Appointment) Current Ballot Andy Allen Aaron Brocksmith THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01435 Board of Appeal Concurring in the Mayor President's replacement of William Hart. This is a four year term effective August 26, 2017 (Home Builder Association) Current Ballot Greg Flores
CHANGE ORDERS 96. 17-01345 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking for East Baton Rouge Parish Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Original Estimated Cost: $ 220,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151292 Account Number: 012.7123002.643550.0000000 Council Award Date: 10/14/2015 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final)(Extend contract for 81 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (4,533.20) Original Contract Amount: $ 220,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 215,666.80 Description: Delete item: 9051100: 2,192 raised pavement markers @7.00 each or $15,344.00 and add items: 9051504: 9,185 linear feet if 4" -90mil thermoplastic pavement markings @0.68 per linear foot or $6,245.80; 9052102: 3,652 square foot or $4,565.00. Total of deleted items: (15,344.00); total of added items: $10,810.80. Total of the deleted and added items: ($4,533.20). Why Required: To adjust contract quantities to reflect installed quantities. 97. 17-01423 O’Neal Lane Force Main & Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-FM-MS-008A Original Estimated Cost: $ 12,200,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 131520 Account Number: 412.7578931.752400.6087362; 434.7578223.752400.6087362; 442.7578223.752400.6087362 Council Award Date: 8/14/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 525,418.10 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,894,001.60 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 14,419,419.70 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 98. 17-01436 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr, Brookstown Dr, Annette Dr, St. Gerard Ave, St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St, Robin St, Thelma St & Sara Pkwy Project Number: 16-AO-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161228 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Change Order Number: Three (3) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (132,866.15) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Net Previous Changes: $ 52,014.72 New Contract Amount: $ 1,238,105.31 Description: Added items for additional work, increase/decrease contract items to reflect final quantities and costs. Why Required: Differing field conditions
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 99. 17-01320 Remediation and Demolition of Municipal & Public Defender Buildings Project Number: 15-ASC-CP-0853 Account Number: 012.7805000.643560.4000000 Council Award Date: 12/9/2015 Contractor: Gulf Services Contracting, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 924,800.00 Contract Amount: $ 629,053.00 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 0.00 Final Cost: $ 629,053.00 Days Allocated: 462 Days Used: 462 Liquidated Damages: $ None 100. 17-01350 Parish Wide Pavement Re-Marking Project Number: 15-TS-CI-0029 Account Number: 012.7123002.643550.0000000 Council Award Date: 10/14/2015 Contractor: Highway Graphics, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 220,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 220,000.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (4,533.20) Final Cost: $ 215,666.80 Days Allocated: 333 Days Used: 333 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 17-01424 O’Neal Lane Force Main & Gravity Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-FM-MS-008A Account Number: 412.7578931.752400.6087362; 434.7578223.752400.6087362; 442.7578223.752400.6087362 Council Award Date: 8/14/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 12,200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,894,001.60 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 525,418.10 Final Cost: $ 14,419,419.70 Days Allocated: 935 Days Used: 935 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 102. 17-01448 Sales Tax Street And Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-05) Elm Dr, Brookstown Dr, Annette Dr, St. Gerard Ave, St. Katherine, Central Rd, Elmer Ave, Wilbur Rd, Snipe St, Robin St, Thelma St & Sara Pkwy Project Number: 16-AO-ST-0023 Account Number: 147.7210012.647100.2025215 Council Award Date: 10/26/2016 Contractor: Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,600,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,318,956.74 Total Change Orders: (Three): $ (80,851.43) Final Cost: $ 1,238,105.31 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 141 Liquidated Damages: $ None
103. 17-01347 Acadian Thruway/N Acadian Thruway Ovly East Baton Rouge Parish Project: City-Parish Project No. 12-CR-ST-0031, State Project No. H.010648, & Federal Aid Project No. H010648 Account: 147.7210012.647100.2011013 Estimate: $3,881,205.60 *Local **In State Forby Contracting, Inc. $ 2,885,999.45 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 3,232,632.96 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 3,293,777.41 *Coastal Bridge Co., LLC $ 3,869,024.05 104. 17-01388 NORTH BOULEVARD TOWN SQUARE BEACON SCREENS Project: RQ041145 FILE: A17-02516 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200 Estimate: $160,000.00 *Local **In State GRAHAM HOLDINGS LLC DBA THOMPSON ELECTRIC SIGN $ 160,000.00 105. 17-01398 Fire Station #5 Emergency Renovation Project: 17-ASC-CP-1061 Account: 176.5140001.647200.0119516 Estimate: $110,000.00 *Local **In State **Blount General Contractors, L.L.C. $ 138,000.00 *Luster Group, LLC, The $ 145,000.00 **Merritt McDonald Construction, Inc. $ 196,750.00 *Facilities Management Maintenance, LLC $ 214,500.00 106. 17-01425 Interior Renovations for Permits and Inspection Division Project: 17-ASC-CP-1063 Account: 012.7310001.647200.4 Estimate: $120,000.00 *Local **In State **Bokas Building Designs LLC $ 108,037.00 107. 17-01428 Long Farm Regional Gravity Sewer Extension Project: 16-GS-UF-0014 Account: 411.7570883.750120.7084101 Estimate: $1,350,000.00 *Local **In State *Boone Services, LLC $ 725,551.00 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 776,161.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 880,932.46 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 995,739.00 **Command Construction, LLC $ 1,162,698.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 1,219,428.88 108. 17-01446 Pond Renovation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: 643500 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500) Estimate: $125,000.00 *Local **In State L. King Company, L.L.C. $ 127,220.00 Law Industries, L.L.C. $ 178,000.00 109. 17-01447 Mowing of Lots and Fields at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Project: A17-0795 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500 Estimate: $130,000.00 *Local **In State W. P. Enterprises, LLC $ 136,814.91 HNO Investments, LLC $ 143,493.19 Corporate Green DBA Green Seasons $ 181,174.08 Deville’s Lawn Service II, LLC $ 220,786.37 Brothers Service, Inc. $ 244,822.51 Rotolo Consultants Inc $ 261,677.16 Crescent City Facilities Maintenance, LLC $ 268,655.85 Vegetation Management Specialist Inc. $ 401,508.90 110. 17-01450 South GA Apron Taxiway Connector Project: 653100 Account: 5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A-0094 -E - 9800000094-5821000000-0000000000-653100 Estimate: $640,085.00 *Local **In State Hendrick Construction, Inc. $ 755,583.54 Barber Brothers Contracting Company, LLC $ 815,120.10 Coastal Bridge Company, LLC $ 827,470.50 Command Construction Industries $ 899,106.0
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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
112. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 113. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME 114. 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 THE AUGUST 23, 2017 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2O17 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-00168 To provide the 2017 third quarter update report on the East Baton Rouge Head Start/Early Head Start program. By Human Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01317 Receiving a report from STAC on a Pilot Project to address challenges and opportunities for improved walking, bicycling and transit usage in the parish and to invite members of the council to participate in a tour of the potential area for implementation of the pilot project. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01352 Receiving a report from Columbia Telecommunications Corporation on the results of the development of a strategic fiber plan. By Information Services Director. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME
17-01396 Requesting a report from the Interim Chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department regarding the extra duty policy for Baton Rouge Police officers on Administrative Leave. Specifically related to Blaine Salamoni working extra duty. By Councilwoman Banks.
17-01386 Amending Resolution 53081, adopted August 23, 2017, awarding the contract for East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Fire Alarm System Replacement, being project No. RQ041238, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder being Allied Systems; and amend Section 2 to reflect a cost of $134,600.00. By Purchasing Director. By Purchasing Director. Reason for emergency: Expedite the issuance of a contract to begin work ADJOURNMENT
17-01318 Larmie Freeman and Susannah Roberts Freeman 464 West Buchanan Street; Lot 18, Square 105 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
ADJOURNMENT