CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01604 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 3, 2017, Regular Council Meeting of November 8, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 7, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01598 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institute of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Quail Drive: Turn Lane at Perkins (LA 427), being State Project No. H.011496, Federal Aid Project No. H011496. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 3. 17-01602 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds to enable the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to provide a three-platoon police system in the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 10, 2018 Cover Letter 4. 17-01647 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of an eight (8) mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for increasing salaries and benefits for all employees of the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge who are members of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service System; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 10, 2018 Cover Letter 5. 17-01613 Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 23, 2017 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 12, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-01614 Adopting the revised 2018 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 23, 2017; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 12, 2017 Cover Letter 7. 17-01616 Amending the 2017 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and The Plan of Government. (Budget Supplement 8623). By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 8. 17-01640 Amending the 2017 budget so as to appropriate $4.5 million from excess General Fund Sales and Use Tax collections ($3 million), State Sales Tax Rebates dedicated for River Center improvements ($1 million), and Insurance Reserve Funds ($500,000) to be used for the purchase of public safety vehicles, additional funding to complete fire station construction, and repairs to damaged governmental buildings. (Budget Supplement 8624). By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-01648 Amending Sales and Use Tax Ordinance 10127, adopted December 14, 1994, so as to add Subsection 1.M (11), in order to exclude the amount paid by qualifying radiation therapy treatment centers for the purchase, lease, or repair of capital equipment and the purchase, lease, or repair of software used to operate capital equipment. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-01657 Amending the 2017 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $300,000 from excess sales tax collections to fund a Disparity Study. (Budget Supplement 8622). By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-01607 The Estate of Edward D. Jackson and The Estate of Helen M. Jackson 3953 Lorraine Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 12, Square 5 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01608 The Estate of Edward D. Jackson and The Estate of Helen M. Jackson 3965 Loraine Street, Lot 13, Square 5 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01609 Dwayne M. Armstrong and Cathy Ann Armstrong 2530 Laurel Street, Lot 5, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01610 Dwayne M. Armstrong and Cathy Ann Armstrong 2528 Laurel Street, Lot 4, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 15. 17-01659 Appointing a President and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of January 2018 – December 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 cover memo 16. 17-01603 A Resolution appointing the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission; and providing for other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. 17. 17-01611 Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Patricia Aguillard v. Jeremie Gregory, et al," No. 594,908, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the total amount of $702,901.21, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (1000-4700-10-0550-0000-0000-000000-644850). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Richard F. Zimmerman, III of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 18. 17-01612 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with TLG Janitorial Service, LLC for janitorial services for Baton Rouge Metro facilities. The contract term is from August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 in the amount of $79,370.36. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Cover Letter Approval of Bid Letter 19. 17-01627 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contact with OOK Janitorial Service for Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metro Facilities. The contract term is from August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 in the amount of $4,132.80. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 COVER LETTER APPROVAL OF BID LETTER 20. 17-01629 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a temporary construction servitude for a three year term in favor of Electric Depot, LLC for unused City lots underneath and adjacent to the North Boulevard Overpass in consideration of the construction of a permanent fence enclosing the property. By Director of Transportation and Drainage. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 21. 17-01630 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group to the selected contractor, K3B, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $119,610.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742- 0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 22. 17-01631 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group to the selected contractor, W.P. Enterprise, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $88,650.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710- 7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 23. 17-01633 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group to the selected contractor, Carruth Holdings LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $91,098.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710- 7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 24. 17-01635 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. to provide services for the repair or restoration of generators and automatic transfer switches in response to the August 2016 flood, resulting in a fee increase not to exceed $350,000.00 (Account No. 2704-7700-20-7710-7753-YR16-000000-647600-41002). By Environmental Services Director. 25. 17-01638 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 15 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $675,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney’s Office prior to execution. (Account No. E - 9217100029-4360 00006-0000000022-653140 ($625,000) & E - 9217100029-2331 00000-0000000000-643540 ($50,000)). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 26. 17-01639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with State Project No. H.009651, Federal Aid Project No. H009651, US 61/190; Greenwell St – Miss River Bridge to provide for replacing damaged sidewalk and installing ADA ramps at the US 190 & US 61 Interchange (Airline Highway and Scenic Highway). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 27. 17-01641 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for consideration for federal funding assistance under the Louisiana Local Road Safety Program, in connection with the Ardenwood Drive Lane ReConfiguration project, in the amount of $748,265 which is to be 100% federally funded. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 28. 17-01642 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with SJB Group, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the ADA Self Evaluation Plan for Public Rights-ofWay, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CS-CI-0020 in an amount not to exceed $189,760.00 (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-643500-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 29. 17-01643 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. for the General Retainer Contract for Special Services Related to Maintenance, Repair, Installation, and Storage of the CityParish Stationary and Portable Generators, being City-Parish Project No. 09-PS-BD0037, to provide for the renewal period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 in accordance with the contract and additional funds for the install of generators at pump stations that were not upgraded in the SSO Program, resulting in a fee increase not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7753-0000-000000- 647600 and 83600-5110000004-NCDPGIN001-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 30. 17-01645 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 15 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2018, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $6,350,000.00 (Account No. 81162- 5110000001-SSOPA00002-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. 31. 17-01649 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 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-MS0041 to provide for the final renewal period of the contract, O&M support services and the addition of a pay item for Accurate Mapping Probe Inspection and Data Delivery for an amount not to exceed $3,500,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00025-653400 and 5100-7700-7710-7740-7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 32. 17-01651 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Legal Services Agreement on a contingent fee basis with Baron & Budd, P.C., and affiliated counsel 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 The Office of the Mayor President and the Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 33. 17-01652 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 34. 17-01653 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036421 AI#4842) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 35. 17-01654 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 36. 17-01655 Amending Resolution 44563 adopted December 14, 2005 in order to adopt a new fee schedule for dumping at the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill site and providing for other matters related thereto, effective January 1, 2018. By Environmental Services Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo Draft Amendment 37. 17-01656 Awarding the contract for Vapor Phase Odor Control Operation & Maintenance Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-OC-MS-0031 to the selected vendor, Controlworx, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $400,000.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7754-0000- 000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-01658 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and River Parishes Community College to provide a basic access, industrial scaffolding class funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education for implementation of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot Program (BRP3) in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for the term commencing June 1, 2017, and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation
39. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 40. 17-01063 Annie Collins Spencer 1162 North 38th Street; Lot 8, Sq. 22 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 46. 17-01559 Annie Bell Ghoram and Eddie Ewing 1142 Jordan Street, Lot 7, Square 1 Highland Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01560 Leonidas Umana Herrera, III 8898 Greenwell Springs Road (House & Rear Garage), Tract in Sec. 49, T1E, Meas. 160 Ft. Front along South Side of Greenwell Strings Rd X 200 Ft. (Property No. 1008234) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01561 Glim L. Holmes 1976 Rice Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 249 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01562 Willie Hull and Dale Wesley Sterling 814 North 25th Street (House & Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 9, Square 6 or 306 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01563 Harvest Properties, LLC 1920 Seneca Street (Structure behind 2648 Cedar Ave.), Lot 12 & North 1/2 of Lot 13, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01564 Jonathan Young 2543 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 4 & 5, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01565 Adair Holdings, LLC 1482 & 1484 Curtis Street, Lot 32, Square 2 Moreco Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-01569 Ten 11 Properties, L.L.C. 1034 Charles T. Smith Drive, Lot 10, Square 5 (Square 210 or 5) Young Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
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.
17-01558 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Third Amendment to the Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for neighborhood rehabilitation, affordable housing and economic development associated with the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program so as to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2019. By Mayor-President and Office of Community Development.
17-01570 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Craig Hebert Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the City Hall Generator Electrical Design, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1047, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-01571 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 499 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. AAK Properties, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9778 (12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A, Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision). By Councilman Matt Watson.
17-01572 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. through December 31, 2018 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment system in the Comite Watershed of East Baton Rouge Parish and appropriating $33,280 for said purpose. This agreement will reimburse the City-Parish an additional $33,280 for the 2018 calendar year at a rate of $20.00 per hour (B.S. 8452). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01576 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Local Area Development Area 21- Employ BR Youth Services to amend the lease agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association from $66,360 annually, with monthly payments of $5,530.00, for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, to $85,560 annually, with monthly payments of $7,130, for the period of December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director.
17-01579 Authoring the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute a supplement agreement to Annual Contract A15-0340 to add an additional $23,232.74 for the Herbicide Application Program for Canals bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $411,732.74. By Director of Maintenance.
17-01582 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $18,220 from the District’s - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #42. (B.S. 8621). By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
17-01583 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with SJB Group, LLC for the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01585 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Covalent Logic for Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01586 Appointing the Metropolitan Council designee to the Mayor’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program Review Committee. By Councilman Wilson.
17-01587 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Media & Technology Management Agreement with Pervasive TV, Inc., for a period of ten (10) years to provide Entertainment Network and Video Sponsorship Platforms. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01588 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide Preliminary Design, Design and Bidding services for the South GA Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $615,561.00. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01590 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Highway Graphics, LLC for the re-striping of City and Parish Roads in the amount of $368,100.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01592 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with Federal Aid/State Project H.011363 Road Rehabilitation Project, Sherwood (Airline Hwy to Old Hammond) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01593 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with State Project No. H.011364/ Federal Aid Project No. H011364 Goodwood Blvd Rehab (Lobdell-Airline) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the International Business Machines Corporation. By Office of the Mayor-President.
17-01599 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Blight Study Committee to study blight in East Baton Rouge Parish and to formulate policy recommendations for consideration by the Metropolitan Council; and establishing the membership of the committee. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker and Councilman Matt Watson.
17-01600 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010 (b), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow a business located at 2882 Government Street to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Cole.
76. 17-01489 Lot: 43+, Square 27 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Cadillac Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,060.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,537.10 (Adjudicated for 1993 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Elliot Drewery $300.00 Intended Use: Build on it 77. 17-01490 Lot: 18, Square 3 Subdivision: White Plains Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Enterprise Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,285.49 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Elliot Drewery $300.00 Intended Use: Build on it 78. 17-01491 Lot: 10+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 2,120.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 7,987.74 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 79. 17-01492 Lot: 14+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: 2540 Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,246.11 (Adjudicated for 1997 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 80. 17-01495 Lot: Lot 25-A, Square 37 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Avenue C Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,873.92 (Adjudicated for 1990 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 81. 17-01496 Lot: 8, Square 89 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Oliver Moore, III Address: Rosenwald Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 611.54 (Adjudicated for 2004 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Oliver Moore, III $500.00 Intended Use: Build a veterans park 82. 17-01497 Lot: 29, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,291.88 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Tim McNeely, Sr. $50.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, add to my property
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
17-01514 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing James L. Llorens, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot No Information Received This item was deferred from November 8, 2017
17-01515 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in BRAC’s reappointing or replacing of Van Mayhall, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot No Information Received. This item was deferred from November 8, 2017
CHANGE ORDERS 85. 17-01617 Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station and Force Main Tie-In Project Number: 15-PS-IF-0014 Original Estimated Cost: $ 950,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160439 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082043 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 75,351.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 686,500.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 761,851.77 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 86. 17-01619 East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0041 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151046 Account Number: 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Wharton Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 22,372.82 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,325,043.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,347,416.32 Description: Adjustment to lump sums due to additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 87. 17-01621 Hooper Storage/Equalization Project Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 19,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 121300 Account Number: 433.7578633.752400.6087510; 434.7578633.752400.6087510; Council Award Date: 7/25/2012 Contractor: Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ (427,979.53) Original Contract Amount: $ 17,427,113.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 564,528.37 New Contract Amount: $ 17,563,662.19 Description: Added neutral wire and disconnects to sump pumps, utility bill reimbursement, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 88. 17-01623 Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Force Main Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $ 22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 120814 Account Number: 433.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 443.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: 4/25/2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 759,601.21 Original Contract Amount: $ 22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,757,285.19 New Contract Amount: $ 25,332,820.12 Description: Settlement agreement of all outstanding claims, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 89. 17-01625 Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0025 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160615 Account Number: 443.7578223.752400.6087375 Council Award Date: 4/13/2016 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (787,792.73) Original Contract Amount: $ 5,166,750.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 49,950.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,428,907.27 Description: New pay items for changes to construction methods, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 90. 17-01632 Group Project Sacred Heart & Old Hammond Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0026; 15-SW-HC-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 280,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO170417 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045514; 146.7210042.652360.2046315 Council Award Date: 2/8/2017 Contractor: Cecil Perry Improvements, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 12,881.25 Original Contract Amount: $ 213,056.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 225,937.34 Description: Driveways @ raised sidewalk req. additional removal to complete transition and maintain slope requirements. Plans did not account for removal of curb at new HC ramps Additionally DOTD req. removal of raised island Florida Blvd. at Connell. Additional SC req. to patch roadway on Connell at Florida Blvd. Additionally at other locations where roadway edge was in poor condition. Driveways at raised sidewalk req. additional concrete to complete transition and maintain slope requirements. Why Required: Reconciliations of Quantities 91. 17-01636 Christian Street Sidewalk Improvements (E. Lakeshore to Perkins) Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0022 Original Estimated Cost: $ 318,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161267 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045414 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises. Inc Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (16,475.52) Original Contract Amount: $ 213,915.77 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 215,440.25 Description: Reconciliation of Quantities Why Required: Reconciliation of Quantities Change Order Backup 92. 17-01644 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-11) PCC Partial Depth Patching Project Number: 16-CP-ST-0029 Original Estimated Cost: $ 500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000346 PO170506 / 481-17-cCO Account Number: Council Award Date: 2/22/2017 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc. Change Order Number: 1-Final Change Order Amount: $ 126,230.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 393,750.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 519,980.50 Description: Added items for additional work, increase contract items to reflect final quantities and costs. Why Required: Differing field conditions 93. 17-01650 Change Order No.3- MARC New Facility Construction Contract Project Number: 59083114 Original Estimated Cost: $ 7,227,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 1605909 Account Number: 336.1100004.651300.5983114 Council Award Date: 11/16/2017 Contractor: Ratcliff Construction Change Order Number: 3 Change Order Amount: $ 209,087.48 Original Contract Amount: $ 7,227.000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 520,831.03 New Contract Amount: $ 7,959,119.00 Description: To provide security systems and fencing to the facility for both Airport and Homeland Security requirements. Additional changes included drainage improvements to prevent erosion, non-corrosive materials for construction, interior handicapped systems with signage, and landscaping to comply with ordinances. These items, including rain delays that affected drainage, will extend the construction time by 191 days. Why Required: Value added engineering was added to reduce life-cycle costs and security systems were added to address Airport and Homeland Security issues. The time extension was due to summer rainfall at the site and the days needed to install the security systems.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 94. 17-01606 River Dock Shade Canopy Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1014 Account Number: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Arrighi Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 176,276.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 26,638.00 Final Cost: $ 202,914.00 Days Allocated: 193 Days Used: 191 Liquidated Damages: $ None 95. 17-01618 Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station and Force Main Tie-In Project Number: 15-PS-IF-0014 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082043 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 950,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 686,500.00 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 75,351.77 Final Cost: $ 761,851.77 Days Allocated: 561 Days Used: 561 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 96. 17-01620 East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0041 Account Number: 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 4,325,043.50 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 22,372.82 Final Cost: $ 4,347,416.32 Days Allocated: 642 Days Used: 642 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 97. 17-01622 Hooper Storage/Equalization Project Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0007 Account Number: 433.7578633.752400.6087510; 434.7578633.752400.6087510; Council Award Date: 7/25/2012 Contractor: Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 19,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 17,427,113.35 Total Change Orders: (Four): $ 136,548.84 Final Cost: $ 17,563,662.19 Days Allocated: 1752 Days Used: 1752 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 98. 17-01624 Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Force Main Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Account Number: 433.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 443.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: 4/25/2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 22,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 22,815,933.72 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 2,516,886.40 Final Cost: $ 25,332,820.12 Days Allocated: 1905 Days Used: 1905 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 99. 17-01626 Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0025 Account Number: 443.7578223.752400.6087375 Council Award Date: 4/13/2016 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 5,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 5,166,750.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ (737,842.73) Final Cost: $ 4,428,907.27 Days Allocated: 466 Days Used: 466 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 100. 17-01634 Group Proiect Sacred Heart & Old Hammond Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0026; 15-SW-HC-0027 Account Number: Council Award Date: 2/8/2017 Contractor: Cecil Perry Improvements, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 280,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 213,056.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 12,881.25 Final Cost: $ 225,937.34 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 118 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 17-01637 Christian Street Sidewalk Improvements (E. Lakeshore Dr. to Perkins Rd.) Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0022 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045414 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprise, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 318,915.77 Contract Amount: $ 231,915.77 Total Change Orders: (1): $ (16,475.52) Final Cost: $ 215,440.25 Days Allocated: 135 Days Used: 135 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup Documents 102. 17-01646 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-11) PCC Partial Depth Patching Project Number: 16-CP-ST-0029 Account Number: 800000346 PO170506 / 481-17-cCO Council Award Date: 2/22/2017 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 500,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 393,750.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 126,230.50 Final Cost: $ 519,980.50 Days Allocated: 100 Days Used: 91 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 103. 17-01615 Proposed Force Main at Devil’s Swamp Landfill Project: 10-FM-IF-003B Account: 80874 -5110000004-SSO2RCP209-653400; 80874 -5443000004-SSO2RCP209-653400 Estimate: $598,000.00 *Local **In State *Boone Services, LLC $ 291,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 295,992.89 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 379,485.80 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 402,164.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 419,239.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 571,259.96 **Spinks Construction, Inc. $ 583,560.00 104. 17-01628 LASM Glazing Replacement Project: 17-ASC-CP-1059 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Estimate: $75,000.00 *Local **In State *Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. $ 97,560.00
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
17-01118 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, DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME, AND DEFERRED FROM THE NOVEMBER 8, 2017 MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Nov 21, 2017 Metropolitan Council
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presentations and Special Recognition
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
17-01604 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 3, 2017, Regular Council Meeting of November 8, 2017 and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of November 7, 2017. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
INTRODUCTIONS SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 17-01598 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institute of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Quail Drive: Turn Lane at Perkins (LA 427), being State Project No. H.011496, Federal Aid Project No. H011496. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 3. 17-01602 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds to enable the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to provide a three-platoon police system in the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 10, 2018 Cover Letter 4. 17-01647 A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 28, 2018, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of an eight (8) mills ad valorem tax on all the property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, for a period of ten years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2027, to provide funds for increasing salaries and benefits for all employees of the Police Department of the City of Baton Rouge who are members of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service System; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this Resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and further providing in accordance with Section 8.24 of the Plan of Government, the Metropolitan Council hereby declares that an emergency exists and approves the calling of the election described above. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 10, 2018 Cover Letter 5. 17-01613 Fixing the number of employees of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and agencies to which appropriations are made; and establishing the effective date of December 23, 2017 and repealing all Ordinances in conflict herewith. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 12, 2017 Cover Letter 6. 17-01614 Adopting the revised 2018 pay plan for the classified, unclassified, non-classified, contract, Fire and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge; establishing the effective date of said plan as December 23, 2017; and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 12, 2017 Cover Letter 7. 17-01616 Amending the 2017 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and The Plan of Government. (Budget Supplement 8623). By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 8. 17-01640 Amending the 2017 budget so as to appropriate $4.5 million from excess General Fund Sales and Use Tax collections ($3 million), State Sales Tax Rebates dedicated for River Center improvements ($1 million), and Insurance Reserve Funds ($500,000) to be used for the purchase of public safety vehicles, additional funding to complete fire station construction, and repairs to damaged governmental buildings. (Budget Supplement 8624). By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 9. 17-01648 Amending Sales and Use Tax Ordinance 10127, adopted December 14, 1994, so as to add Subsection 1.M (11), in order to exclude the amount paid by qualifying radiation therapy treatment centers for the purchase, lease, or repair of capital equipment and the purchase, lease, or repair of software used to operate capital equipment. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 10. 17-01657 Amending the 2017 Annual Operating Budget so as to appropriate $300,000 from excess sales tax collections to fund a Disparity Study. (Budget Supplement 8622). By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 17-01607 The Estate of Edward D. Jackson and The Estate of Helen M. Jackson 3953 Lorraine Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 12, Square 5 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 17-01608 The Estate of Edward D. Jackson and The Estate of Helen M. Jackson 3965 Loraine Street, Lot 13, Square 5 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 17-01609 Dwayne M. Armstrong and Cathy Ann Armstrong 2530 Laurel Street, Lot 5, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 17-01610 Dwayne M. Armstrong and Cathy Ann Armstrong 2528 Laurel Street, Lot 4, Square 18 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 15. 17-01659 Appointing a President and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of January 2018 – December 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 cover memo 16. 17-01603 A Resolution appointing the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission; and providing for other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel. 17. 17-01611 Authorizing payment of the Compromised Judgment in the matter entitled "Patricia Aguillard v. Jeremie Gregory, et al," No. 594,908, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the total amount of $702,901.21, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (1000-4700-10-0550-0000-0000-000000-644850). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Attorney of record is Richard F. Zimmerman, III of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 18. 17-01612 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with TLG Janitorial Service, LLC for janitorial services for Baton Rouge Metro facilities. The contract term is from August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 in the amount of $79,370.36. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Cover Letter Approval of Bid Letter 19. 17-01627 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contact with OOK Janitorial Service for Janitorial Services for Baton Rouge Metro Facilities. The contract term is from August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018 in the amount of $4,132.80. By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 COVER LETTER APPROVAL OF BID LETTER 20. 17-01629 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a temporary construction servitude for a three year term in favor of Electric Depot, LLC for unused City lots underneath and adjacent to the North Boulevard Overpass in consideration of the construction of a permanent fence enclosing the property. By Director of Transportation and Drainage. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation 21. 17-01630 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group to the selected contractor, K3B, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $119,610.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742- 0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 22. 17-01631 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group to the selected contractor, W.P. Enterprise, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $88,650.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710- 7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 23. 17-01633 Awarding the contract for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group to the selected contractor, Carruth Holdings LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $91,098.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710- 7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 24. 17-01635 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. to provide services for the repair or restoration of generators and automatic transfer switches in response to the August 2016 flood, resulting in a fee increase not to exceed $350,000.00 (Account No. 2704-7700-20-7710-7753-YR16-000000-647600-41002). By Environmental Services Director. 25. 17-01638 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 15 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $675,000. Contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services and approval by the Parish Attorney’s Office prior to execution. (Account No. E - 9217100029-4360 00006-0000000022-653140 ($625,000) & E - 9217100029-2331 00000-0000000000-643540 ($50,000)). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 26. 17-01639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, in connection with State Project No. H.009651, Federal Aid Project No. H009651, US 61/190; Greenwell St – Miss River Bridge to provide for replacing damaged sidewalk and installing ADA ramps at the US 190 & US 61 Interchange (Airline Highway and Scenic Highway). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 27. 17-01641 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the Department of Transportation and Drainage to submit an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for consideration for federal funding assistance under the Louisiana Local Road Safety Program, in connection with the Ardenwood Drive Lane ReConfiguration project, in the amount of $748,265 which is to be 100% federally funded. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 28. 17-01642 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with SJB Group, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the ADA Self Evaluation Plan for Public Rights-ofWay, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CS-CI-0020 in an amount not to exceed $189,760.00 (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-643500-40000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 29. 17-01643 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. for the General Retainer Contract for Special Services Related to Maintenance, Repair, Installation, and Storage of the CityParish Stationary and Portable Generators, being City-Parish Project No. 09-PS-BD0037, to provide for the renewal period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 in accordance with the contract and additional funds for the install of generators at pump stations that were not upgraded in the SSO Program, resulting in a fee increase not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7753-0000-000000- 647600 and 83600-5110000004-NCDPGIN001-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 30. 17-01645 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 15 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program, and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2018, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $6,350,000.00 (Account No. 81162- 5110000001-SSOPA00002-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. 31. 17-01649 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 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-MS0041 to provide for the final renewal period of the contract, O&M support services and the addition of a pay item for Accurate Mapping Probe Inspection and Data Delivery for an amount not to exceed $3,500,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00025-653400 and 5100-7700-7710-7740-7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 32. 17-01651 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Legal Services Agreement on a contingent fee basis with Baron & Budd, P.C., and affiliated counsel 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 The Office of the Mayor President and the Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 33. 17-01652 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 34. 17-01653 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the Central Treatment Plant (LA0036421 AI#4842) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 35. 17-01654 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 36. 17-01655 Amending Resolution 44563 adopted December 14, 2005 in order to adopt a new fee schedule for dumping at the East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill site and providing for other matters related thereto, effective January 1, 2018. By Environmental Services Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo Draft Amendment 37. 17-01656 Awarding the contract for Vapor Phase Odor Control Operation & Maintenance Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-OC-MS-0031 to the selected vendor, Controlworx, LLC; and directing the execution of the contract in the amount of $400,000.00 covering such work (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7754-0000- 000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Council Memo 38. 17-01658 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and River Parishes Community College to provide a basic access, industrial scaffolding class funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education for implementation of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot Program (BRP3) in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for the term commencing June 1, 2017, and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 13, 2017 Supporting Documentation
39. 17-00635 Emil Rafael Duchene 2789 Morning Glory Avenue (House, Rear Shed & Abandoned Vehicle), Lot 7-A-1, Square 1 Belle Pointe Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg This item was deferred from May 24, 2017 and August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 40. 17-01063 Annie Collins Spencer 1162 North 38th Street; Lot 8, Sq. 22 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 23, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 42. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 43. 17-01406 Beall Properties, LLC 6373 Osborne Avenue, Lot 312 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 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 This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 17-01412 James Herbert Courtney and Nancy Baird Courtney 11789 Stan Avenue, Lot 470 Forest Oaks Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from October 25, 2017 and November 8, 2017 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 46. 17-01559 Annie Bell Ghoram and Eddie Ewing 1142 Jordan Street, Lot 7, Square 1 Highland Terrace Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 47. 17-01560 Leonidas Umana Herrera, III 8898 Greenwell Springs Road (House & Rear Garage), Tract in Sec. 49, T1E, Meas. 160 Ft. Front along South Side of Greenwell Strings Rd X 200 Ft. (Property No. 1008234) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Picture Picture Inspector's Report 48. 17-01561 Glim L. Holmes 1976 Rice Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 249 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 49. 17-01562 Willie Hull and Dale Wesley Sterling 814 North 25th Street (House & Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 9, Square 6 or 306 Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 50. 17-01563 Harvest Properties, LLC 1920 Seneca Street (Structure behind 2648 Cedar Ave.), Lot 12 & North 1/2 of Lot 13, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 51. 17-01564 Jonathan Young 2543 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 4 & 5, Square 8 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 52. 17-01565 Adair Holdings, LLC 1482 & 1484 Curtis Street, Lot 32, Square 2 Moreco Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 53. 17-01566 Carlton Hollowell 9981 & 9983 Avenue H, Lot 29-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 54. 17-01567 Carlton Hollowell 9985 & 9987 Avenue H, Lot 30-A, Square 32 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 55. 17-01568 Ann Robertson 2672 Jura Street, Lot 8, Square 7 McGrath Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 56. 17-01569 Ten 11 Properties, L.L.C. 1034 Charles T. Smith Drive, Lot 10, Square 5 (Square 210 or 5) Young Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
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.
17-01558 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Third Amendment to the Agreement with the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority for neighborhood rehabilitation, affordable housing and economic development associated with the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program so as to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2019. By Mayor-President and Office of Community Development.
17-01570 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Craig Hebert Engineering, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the City Hall Generator Electrical Design, being City-Parish Project No. 17-ASD-CP-1047, in an amount not to exceed $46,000.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
17-01571 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 499 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. AAK Properties, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9778 (12646 Jefferson Highway; Lot 21-A, Jeffaire Commercial Park Subdivision). By Councilman Matt Watson.
17-01572 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. through December 31, 2018 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment system in the Comite Watershed of East Baton Rouge Parish and appropriating $33,280 for said purpose. This agreement will reimburse the City-Parish an additional $33,280 for the 2018 calendar year at a rate of $20.00 per hour (B.S. 8452). By Environmental Services Director.
17-01576 Authorizing the Mayor-President through the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Local Area Development Area 21- Employ BR Youth Services to amend the lease agreement with McKinley High School Alumni Association from $66,360 annually, with monthly payments of $5,530.00, for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, to $85,560 annually, with monthly payments of $7,130, for the period of December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director.
17-01579 Authoring the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute a supplement agreement to Annual Contract A15-0340 to add an additional $23,232.74 for the Herbicide Application Program for Canals bringing the total of the contract to an amount not to exceed $411,732.74. By Director of Maintenance.
17-01582 Amending the 2017 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $18,220 from the District’s - Fund Balance Unassigned for the construction of Station #42. (B.S. 8621). By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
17-01583 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with SJB Group, LLC for the DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01585 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Covalent Logic for Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Services for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the period January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01586 Appointing the Metropolitan Council designee to the Mayor’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program Review Committee. By Councilman Wilson.
17-01587 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Media & Technology Management Agreement with Pervasive TV, Inc., for a period of ten (10) years to provide Entertainment Network and Video Sponsorship Platforms. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01588 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide Preliminary Design, Design and Bidding services for the South GA Apron Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $615,561.00. By Interim Aviation Director.
17-01590 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Highway Graphics, LLC for the re-striping of City and Parish Roads in the amount of $368,100.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01592 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with Federal Aid/State Project H.011363 Road Rehabilitation Project, Sherwood (Airline Hwy to Old Hammond) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01593 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Metropolitan Planning Organization in association with State Project No. H.011364/ Federal Aid Project No. H011364 Goodwood Blvd Rehab (Lobdell-Airline) (Account No. 147.7210012.647100.2010). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
17-01594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development, the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and the International Business Machines Corporation. By Office of the Mayor-President.
17-01599 Creating an East Baton Rouge Parish Blight Study Committee to study blight in East Baton Rouge Parish and to formulate policy recommendations for consideration by the Metropolitan Council; and establishing the membership of the committee. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker and Councilman Matt Watson.
17-01600 Waiving the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulations of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1010 (b), regarding the 300 feet distance requirement, so as to allow a business located at 2882 Government Street to apply for an alcohol license. By Councilman Cole.
76. 17-01489 Lot: 43+, Square 27 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Cadillac Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,060.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,537.10 (Adjudicated for 1993 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Elliot Drewery $300.00 Intended Use: Build on it 77. 17-01490 Lot: 18, Square 3 Subdivision: White Plains Applicant: Elliot Drewery Address: Enterprise Street Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 300.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 9,800.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,285.49 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Elliot Drewery $300.00 Intended Use: Build on it 78. 17-01491 Lot: 10+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 2,120.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 7,987.74 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 79. 17-01492 Lot: 14+, Square 16 Subdivision: Scotland Addition Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: 2540 Plover Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,246.11 (Adjudicated for 1997 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 80. 17-01495 Lot: Lot 25-A, Square 37 Subdivision: University Place Applicant: Robert and Sharon Florida Address: Avenue C Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,873.92 (Adjudicated for 1990 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Robert and Sharon Florida $200.00 Intended Use: Add to my property, keep it clean 81. 17-01496 Lot: 8, Square 89 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Oliver Moore, III Address: Rosenwald Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 780.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 611.54 (Adjudicated for 2004 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Oliver Moore, III $500.00 Intended Use: Build a veterans park 82. 17-01497 Lot: 29, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,291.88 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 11/15/2017 High Bidder: Tim McNeely, Sr. $50.00 Intended Use: Keep clean, add to my property
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
17-01514 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing James L. Llorens, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot No Information Received This item was deferred from November 8, 2017
17-01515 EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Concurring in BRAC’s reappointing or replacing of Van Mayhall, whose term expires December 31, 2017, effective January 1, 2018. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot No Information Received. This item was deferred from November 8, 2017
CHANGE ORDERS 85. 17-01617 Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station and Force Main Tie-In Project Number: 15-PS-IF-0014 Original Estimated Cost: $ 950,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160439 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082043 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 75,351.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 686,500.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 761,851.77 Description: Provide for additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 86. 17-01619 East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0041 Original Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151046 Account Number: 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Wharton Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 22,372.82 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,325,043.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,347,416.32 Description: Adjustment to lump sums due to additional work, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 87. 17-01621 Hooper Storage/Equalization Project Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0007 Original Estimated Cost: $ 19,100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 121300 Account Number: 433.7578633.752400.6087510; 434.7578633.752400.6087510; Council Award Date: 7/25/2012 Contractor: Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ (427,979.53) Original Contract Amount: $ 17,427,113.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 564,528.37 New Contract Amount: $ 17,563,662.19 Description: Added neutral wire and disconnects to sump pumps, utility bill reimbursement, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 88. 17-01623 Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Force Main Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Original Estimated Cost: $ 22,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 120814 Account Number: 433.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 443.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: 4/25/2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 759,601.21 Original Contract Amount: $ 22,815,933.72 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,757,285.19 New Contract Amount: $ 25,332,820.12 Description: Settlement agreement of all outstanding claims, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. 89. 17-01625 Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0025 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160615 Account Number: 443.7578223.752400.6087375 Council Award Date: 4/13/2016 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (787,792.73) Original Contract Amount: $ 5,166,750.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 49,950.00 New Contract Amount: $ 4,428,907.27 Description: New pay items for changes to construction methods, final adjustment of quantities and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project. Council Memo 90. 17-01632 Group Project Sacred Heart & Old Hammond Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0026; 15-SW-HC-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 280,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO170417 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045514; 146.7210042.652360.2046315 Council Award Date: 2/8/2017 Contractor: Cecil Perry Improvements, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 12,881.25 Original Contract Amount: $ 213,056.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 225,937.34 Description: Driveways @ raised sidewalk req. additional removal to complete transition and maintain slope requirements. Plans did not account for removal of curb at new HC ramps Additionally DOTD req. removal of raised island Florida Blvd. at Connell. Additional SC req. to patch roadway on Connell at Florida Blvd. Additionally at other locations where roadway edge was in poor condition. Driveways at raised sidewalk req. additional concrete to complete transition and maintain slope requirements. Why Required: Reconciliations of Quantities 91. 17-01636 Christian Street Sidewalk Improvements (E. Lakeshore to Perkins) Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0022 Original Estimated Cost: $ 318,000.00 Purchase Order Number: PO161267 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045414 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises. Inc Change Order Number: 1 (Final) Change Order Amount: $ (16,475.52) Original Contract Amount: $ 213,915.77 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 215,440.25 Description: Reconciliation of Quantities Why Required: Reconciliation of Quantities Change Order Backup 92. 17-01644 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-11) PCC Partial Depth Patching Project Number: 16-CP-ST-0029 Original Estimated Cost: $ 500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000346 PO170506 / 481-17-cCO Account Number: Council Award Date: 2/22/2017 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc. Change Order Number: 1-Final Change Order Amount: $ 126,230.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 393,750.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 519,980.50 Description: Added items for additional work, increase contract items to reflect final quantities and costs. Why Required: Differing field conditions 93. 17-01650 Change Order No.3- MARC New Facility Construction Contract Project Number: 59083114 Original Estimated Cost: $ 7,227,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 1605909 Account Number: 336.1100004.651300.5983114 Council Award Date: 11/16/2017 Contractor: Ratcliff Construction Change Order Number: 3 Change Order Amount: $ 209,087.48 Original Contract Amount: $ 7,227.000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 520,831.03 New Contract Amount: $ 7,959,119.00 Description: To provide security systems and fencing to the facility for both Airport and Homeland Security requirements. Additional changes included drainage improvements to prevent erosion, non-corrosive materials for construction, interior handicapped systems with signage, and landscaping to comply with ordinances. These items, including rain delays that affected drainage, will extend the construction time by 191 days. Why Required: Value added engineering was added to reduce life-cycle costs and security systems were added to address Airport and Homeland Security issues. The time extension was due to summer rainfall at the site and the days needed to install the security systems.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 94. 17-01606 River Dock Shade Canopy Project Number: 16-ASC-CP-1014 Account Number: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Arrighi Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 200,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 176,276.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 26,638.00 Final Cost: $ 202,914.00 Days Allocated: 193 Days Used: 191 Liquidated Damages: $ None 95. 17-01618 Pointe-Marie Regional Pump Station and Force Main Tie-In Project Number: 15-PS-IF-0014 Account Number: 412.7570931.752400.7082043 Council Award Date: 2/24/2016 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 950,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 686,500.00 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 75,351.77 Final Cost: $ 761,851.77 Days Allocated: 561 Days Used: 561 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 96. 17-01620 East Boulevard/Government Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project Project Number: 12-AR-MS-0041 Account Number: 440.7578123.752400.6077227; 441.7578123.752400.6077227; 443.7578123.752400.6077227 Council Award Date: 8/12/2015 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 4,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 4,325,043.50 Total Change Orders: (One): $ 22,372.82 Final Cost: $ 4,347,416.32 Days Allocated: 642 Days Used: 642 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 97. 17-01622 Hooper Storage/Equalization Project Project Number: 09-PS-UF-0007 Account Number: 433.7578633.752400.6087510; 434.7578633.752400.6087510; Council Award Date: 7/25/2012 Contractor: Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 19,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 17,427,113.35 Total Change Orders: (Four): $ 136,548.84 Final Cost: $ 17,563,662.19 Days Allocated: 1752 Days Used: 1752 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 98. 17-01624 Group Project 1B, Metro Airport Area Pump Stations and Force Main Upgrades Project Number: 08-PS-UF-0054 Account Number: 433.7578433.752400.6087352; 434.7578433.752400.6087352; 411.7578433.752400.6087352; 441.7578433.752400.6087352; 442.7578433.752400.6087352; 443.7578433.752400.6087352 Council Award Date: 4/25/2012 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 22,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 22,815,933.72 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 2,516,886.40 Final Cost: $ 25,332,820.12 Days Allocated: 1905 Days Used: 1905 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 99. 17-01626 Oak Villa Boulevard-Monterrey Boulevard Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0025 Account Number: 443.7578223.752400.6087375 Council Award Date: 4/13/2016 Contractor: Command Construction Industries, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 5,400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 5,166,750.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ (737,842.73) Final Cost: $ 4,428,907.27 Days Allocated: 466 Days Used: 466 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 Council Memo 100. 17-01634 Group Proiect Sacred Heart & Old Hammond Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0026; 15-SW-HC-0027 Account Number: Council Award Date: 2/8/2017 Contractor: Cecil Perry Improvements, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 280,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 213,056.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 12,881.25 Final Cost: $ 225,937.34 Days Allocated: 120 Days Used: 118 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 17-01637 Christian Street Sidewalk Improvements (E. Lakeshore Dr. to Perkins Rd.) Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0022 Account Number: 146.7210042.652360.2045414 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Industrial Enterprise, Inc Estimated Cost: $ 318,915.77 Contract Amount: $ 231,915.77 Total Change Orders: (1): $ (16,475.52) Final Cost: $ 215,440.25 Days Allocated: 135 Days Used: 135 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup Documents 102. 17-01646 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (15-11) PCC Partial Depth Patching Project Number: 16-CP-ST-0029 Account Number: 800000346 PO170506 / 481-17-cCO Council Award Date: 2/22/2017 Contractor: Forby Contracting, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 500,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 393,750.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 126,230.50 Final Cost: $ 519,980.50 Days Allocated: 100 Days Used: 91 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 103. 17-01615 Proposed Force Main at Devil’s Swamp Landfill Project: 10-FM-IF-003B Account: 80874 -5110000004-SSO2RCP209-653400; 80874 -5443000004-SSO2RCP209-653400 Estimate: $598,000.00 *Local **In State *Boone Services, LLC $ 291,000.00 *Industrial Enterprises Inc. $ 295,992.89 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 379,485.80 *Magnolia Construction Company, LLC $ 402,164.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 419,239.00 *NCMC, LLC $ 571,259.96 **Spinks Construction, Inc. $ 583,560.00 104. 17-01628 LASM Glazing Replacement Project: 17-ASC-CP-1059 Account: 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Estimate: $75,000.00 *Local **In State *Cangelosi Ward General Contractors, L.L.C. $ 97,560.00
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
17-01118 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, DEFERRED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TIME, AND DEFERRED FROM THE NOVEMBER 8, 2017 MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT