Presentations and Special Recognitions
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SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00442 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 52193, adopted June 8, 2016, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish, and to execute all such sales and other documents necessary to acquire said properties and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation Resolution 3. 18-00443 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 53302, adopted December 13, 2017, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided through the Federal Emergency Management Advisory (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish, and to execute all such sales and other documents necessary to acquire said properties and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation Resolution 4. 18-00448 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Reeves, III v. City/Parish and Officer Caan Castleberry," Suit No. 647,918, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $285,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,198.75, for a total amount of $286,198.75; and appropriating $286,198.75 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Christopher W. DeAgano of the Law Offices of Spencer H. Calahan, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 5. 18-00453 A First Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Bond Resolution No. 53492; providing for the sale and issuance of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Bond Resolution; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2018 Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 6. 18-00468 Authorization to appropriate a total of $125,000 from the Airport's cash accounts Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Taxiway F (Construct) account (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0073 E 9800000073-5821000000-0000000000653100) to fund Engineering and Construction cost overrun. (BS # 008588). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 7. 18-00475 Authorizing the appropriation of $215,000 of sewer impact fees to fund Change Order #1 (Final) for the Rollins Road Regional Pump Station. (Budget Supplement No. 8453). By: Director of Environmental Services. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Budget Supplement No. 8453 8. 18-00481 Authorizing the appropriation of $500,000 in bond proceeds from the 2018 Revenue Bonds for the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 for the purpose of providing funds to construct and equip a fire station located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8633). By Pride Fire Chief and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation for Budget Supplement 8633 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 18-00454 Carolina Webb Johnson, Clinton Ray Johnson, Rosa Johnson Alexander, Roy Lee Johnson, Roosevelt Johnson, Catherine Johnson Thomas, Claudia Johnson Lawson, Barbara Ann Johnson, Joyce Marie Johnson Pinkins, Milton Johnson, Frank Johnson Jr. 14230 Glynn Rd, Lot 19 Pettit Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00455 Harold Shyrigh Hood 5675 Guice Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 8 Oak Haven Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00456 Susan Halley Kleinpeter 5329 Peerless Street, Lot 11-A, Square 35 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00457 Le Hieu Tran 5357 Annette Street, Lot 16 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 18-00458 The Estate of Joseph Roland Chenier, Charles Warner Chenier, Caesar S. Chenier, Jr. 1522 Tinga Street, Lot 4A, 4B, and 5 (Resub of Lots 4 and 5 Addition to Suburb Swart) Property Identification Number 005-6077-4 - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 18-00459 The Estate of Joseph Roland Chenier, Charles Warner Chenier, Caesar S. Chenier, Jr. 1526 Tinga Street, Lot 4A, 4B, and 5 (Resub of Lots 4 and 5 Addition to Suburb Swart) Property Identification Number 005-6078-2 - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 18-00460 Lee Bates 2186 Missouri St., Lot 67, Square 17 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 18-00461 Henry Louis Robinson 938 Louise Street, Lot 4, Square 2 Butler Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 18-00462 Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. 1314 Julia Street, Lot 4PT, Square 276 Swart Subdivision (NE ¼ of N ½ of Lot 4 Sq. 276 Suburb Swart) - Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 18-00463 Brunetta Aldridge Shamlin, Tensley Aldridge, Naomi Thornton, The Estate of Nahum Melvin Aldridge, The Estate of Ellen A. Ervin Lafayette 1818 Terrace Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 59PT Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 19. 18-00464 Lot: 10+, Square 4 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corp. Address: East Washington Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,715.30 - Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 20. 18-00465 Lot: 304 Subdivision: Greendale Applicant: Lillie Patton Address: 6242 Matthews Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 18,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,704.74 Adjudicated for 2013 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 21. 18-00466 Lot: West Half Of Lots 11 and 12, Square 206 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Peggy Bush Hawkins Address: Winnebago Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,355.37 Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 22. 18-00444 Case 1-18 1210 and 1220 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the west side of O’Neal Lane, to the north of Riverdale Avenue East, on Tract X-8-A-1-A-1 of Five L Development Corporation Property. Section 39, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 23. 18-00445 Case 17-18 7171 Highland Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the north side of Highland Road, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and Seyburn Drive, on Lot 8-A of Territo Subdivision. Section 37, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Neighborhood Office (NO) carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 24. 18-00446 Case 20-18 101 West State Street To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) on property located on the south side of West State Street, at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and West State Street, on a portion of Lot 18-A of Campanile View. Section 54, T8S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 25. 18-00447 Case 21-18 7600 Innovation Park Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the south side of Innovation Park Drive, at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Innovation Park Drive and Gulf South Parkway, on Tract Y-2-B-2-A-1-A of Baton Rouge Area Foundation Property. Section 77, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 26. 18-00449 ISPUD-2-18 Villas at Red Stick (formerly being a portion of ISPUD 4-09 Red Stick Lofts II) A proposed medium density single family residential development located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, to the east of Airline Highway, on Lots 7-22 and Parcel C of the Red Stick Lofts Subdivision, and Lot 9 of Hillcrest Acres Subdivision. Section 85 & 87, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 27. 18-00437 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Diana Graham for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, for a total amount of $18,859.88, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 28. 18-00438 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Richard Tucker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental unit, for a total amount of $32,159.99, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 29. 18-00439 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Charles Gauthier for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, for a total amount of $36,458.95, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 18-00451 Authorizes the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide community organizing and capacity-building programs in the target area funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice, Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation program. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Authorization to Execute a Professional Services Agreement 31. 18-00452 A Resolution requesting the Louisiana Local Government Facilities and Community Development Authority to convert and remarket the $92,500,000 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2013B (LIBOR Index), to a new Index Floating Rate Period pursuant to the provisions of the Trust Indenture dated as of May 1, 2013, by and between the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.; authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the conversion and remarketing of the Series 2013B Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Reoffering Memorandum relating to the conversion and remarketing of the Series 2013B Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 32. 18-00467 Approving the Gaudet/Watson Rules as the baseline for approval of Industrial Tax Exemption applications by the Metropolitan Council for projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 cover memo 33. 18-00476 Enacting an ordinance instituting a ninety (90) day moratorium prohibiting City-Parish Departments from hiring retired employees on a part-time basis when the employee seeks to return to work after retirement or after completion of their Deferred Retirement Option Plan. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Draft - Ordinance
34. 18-00015 Modern Day Management, LLC 6457 Nellie Avenue, Lot 288 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 18-00017 Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown 3130 Dalton Street (House and Carport), Lot 13, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 24, 2018 and February 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 36. 18-00139 Donald Ray Stevens 4024 Fairwoods Drive, Lot 174 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 and March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 37. 18-00283 Khanh Van Bui 4134 Joseph Street, Lot 17+, Square 2 Levera Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 38. 18-00290 Antonia Amberlyn Tezeno 2604 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 16, Square 1 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00374 Mary Langley, Orange Lang, Sr., Bailey Lee Thomas, Juanita Lang, Noah Lang, Herman Langley, Freddie Langley, Jessie Langley, Johnny Lang, Tressa Langley Hollis, Cynthia Turner Blackburn, Helen Lorraine Langley Washington, Angela Marie Langley Turner, & Bruce Langley 1322 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 18-00375 Mary Langley & Bailey Lee Thomas 1328 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 18-00376 Mary Langley & Bailey Lee Thomas 1330 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 18-00377 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 2908 Elm Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 37 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 18-00378 Michele Renee Boyle Gipson 863 North 40th Street, Lot 47, Square 3 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-00177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to permanently close North Street from the west right-of-way line of River Road which crosses the CN Railroad line to the Mississippi. By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 and March 1
18-00356 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $400,203 per year for the property located at 2080 N. Lobdell Boulevard. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2017-0384 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
18-00357 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 15, 2017 at Original 189 of Bundle 12853 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Martrell Harris" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9832 (2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2, Edgewood Lawn Subdivision). By Councilman LaMont Cole.
18-00358 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on March 19, 2018 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Regions Wholesale Battery, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9873 (3715 Plank Road (House and Rear Building); Lots 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, & N. 12.47' of 19, Square 215, Istrouma Subdivision. By Parish Attorney
18-00373 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 19, 2018 at Original 322 of Bundle 12864 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Gerald P. Coleman" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9851 (2730 Curtis Street; Lot 4, Square 10, Roosevelt Place Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00380 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Otis O'Quin, et ux. v. Sid J. Gautreaux, III, et al," Suit No.: 14-98-BAJ-ELW on the docket of the United States District Court -Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $50,000.00; and appropriating $50,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Stephen Layne Lee of Lee Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorne
18-00385 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Shannon Rodrigue v. The Baton Rouge River Center, et al," Suit No. C553645 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $712.04, for a total amount of $15,712.04, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is John J. Finckbeiner, Jr.). By Parish Attorney
18-00404 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 8 (Dangerous Buildings) so as to add Section 12.525.2, requiring a reason for rescission of a Decision and Order. By Councilman Matt Watson, Councilman Trae Welch, Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg, and Councilwoman Tara Wicker
18-00408 Approving the request of Todd Graves, 4273 Harvard Avenue, for a fence adjacent to his residence to encroach approximately 14 feet, more or less, and a distance of 338 feet into the rights of way of Harvard and Princeton Avenues, conditioned upon providing access to public utilities within said rights of way as authorized by the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
18-00409 Approving the Gaudet/Watson matrix and associated rules as the baseline for approval of Industrial Tax Exemptions by the Metropolitan Council for projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. This approval is effective immediately and will be effective for two years following adoption. By Councilman Matt Watson.
18-00381 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Bell Media to provide target marketing to track and reduce leakage in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643500-). By Interim Aviation Director
18-00382 Authorization to appropriate a total of $2,650,000 from the Airport's cash accounts Discretionary (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100006) in the amount of $1,000,000 and the Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) in the amount of $1,650,000 to be placed in the Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100) to fund Engineering and Program Management Services. By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00383 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide Preliminary Engineering Design Services to include geotechnical, topographic survey, subsurface utility engineering, real estate services, and environmental permitting for runway 13/31 safety area / RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000.00 (Account Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00384 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1, with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF Security Perimeter Road (Phase I – Northwest Section) in an amount not to exceed $10,500.00. (Account # 5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0093 E 9800000093-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00391 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services and the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into a professional service contract with Marquisha James Martin in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for contract period Janaury 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018; authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00392 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $9,000.00 for a total amount of $18,000.00 and to extend the contract period to February 28, 2019 for a contract period of March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. To provide day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00393 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $38,394.00 for the contract period March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. To review and revise Program and Quality Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00394 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $11,888.00 for a total amount of $25,010.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and realloate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00395 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $142,018.00 for a total amount of $287,035.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00396 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $232,406.00 for a total amount of $451,378.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $9,494.00 for a total amount of $23,624.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director
18-00398 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $70,668.00 for a total amount of $95,448.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00399 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $101,268.00 for a total amount of $169,093.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00400 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $17,446.00 for a total of $26,334 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00401 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $197,923.00 for a total amount of $360,578.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00402 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $51,732.00 for a total amount of $93,322 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00424 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $125,479.00 for a total amount of $246,703.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00410 Amend the 2018 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16715, dated 12/12/2017, so as to make the following changes, effective April 28, 2018. Municipal Police Appendix Item 8: Police employees designated by the Police Chief will be paid $1.50 per hour for all hours worked on various assignments. ADD: Deputy Chief of Police, Director of Community Services, Violent Crime Unit Commander, Training Services Director, and Narcotics Commander. DELETE: Chief of Staff and Commander of Administrative Services. By Chief of Police and Human Resources Director.
18-00411 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.011774, Federal Aid Project No. H011774, LA 327-S: Gardere Lane Ped Improvements. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00414 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for engineering services associated with 2012 Multiple Bridge Replacements #1, (Cuyhanga Parkway over Jones Creek and Pecos Drive over Shoe Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 12-BT-PT-019, in an amount not to exceed $ 8,877.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., in connection with the Congress Boulevard Bridge Replacement (over Dawson Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 08-BR-CI-0002, in an amount not to exceed $19,655.00 (Account No.9317100012-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00416 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., in connection with the Woodland Ridge Boulevard Bridge Replacement (over Jones Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 08-BR-CI-0025, in an amount not to exceed $25,148.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00420 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Socrata, Inc. in the amount of $24,082.32 for the Open Expenditures web application module to support the development of Open Checkbook BR. By Information Services Director.
18-00421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services contract with SSA Consultants, in the amount of $39,500, for the preparation of a total compensation study for municipal police classifications of the Baton Rouge Police Department. By Police Chief.
18-00427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Evaluative and Development Services, Inc. (referred to as "Service Provider" or "EDS"), to provide social and counseling services to fragile families to address the effects of adverse experiences and trauma on activities of daily life in the target area funded through DHDS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
18-00428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Audrey Veal Pugh (referred to as “Service Provider”), to provide program planning and implementation services for trauma-informed youth violence prevention in the Old South Baton Rouge target area funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $45,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
18-00429 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Capital Area Reentry Coalition (referred to as “Service Provider” or “CAPARC”), to provide social, outreach and referral services to formerly incarcerated individuals and their families to reduce recidivism, minimize traumatic reentry into communal life and provide connections to trauma-informed care, employment and housing in the target area funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 81. 18-00325 Lot: 3, Square 5 Subdivision: Scotland Heights Applicant: Dewey Allen Address: Pintail Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 577.96 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Dewey Allen - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep grass cut Page 14 82. 18-00326 Lot: 4, Square 5 Subdivision: Scotland Heights Applicant: Dewey Allen Address: Pintail Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 578.21 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Dewey Allen - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep grass cut 83. 18-00327 Lot: 264 Subdivision: Melrose East Applicant: Erica Jackson Address: Van Gogh Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 657.25 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: FDR Investment, Inc. - $12,000.00 Intended Use: Rental 84. 18-00328 Lot: 14+, Square 8 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Kourtney Davenport Address: Cedar Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 400.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,129.93 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Kourtney Davenport - $400.00 Intended Use: Add to my property 85. 18-00329 Lot: 13 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Jessie L. Prater, Jr. Address: Howard Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,626.42 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Jessie L. Prater, Jr. - $100.00 Intended Use: Maintain, Keep clean 86. 18-00330 Lot: 12, Square 12 Subdivision: Hollywood Applicant: Sanora Cole Address: Hollywood Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 813.61 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Sanora Cole - $100.00 Intended Use: Rental
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS INTRODUCTIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EMERGENCY ITEMS: Discussion regarding appointment of an Interim Director of Aviation. By: Councilman Trae Welch & Councilman Buddy Amoroso.
APPOINTMENTS 18-00153 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Kenneth Naquin whose term expired February 27, 2018. Mr. Naquin is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. This appointment is a six (6) year term. (Appointment must be submitted by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors) . Current Ballot Thomas L. "Lew" Love, Jr. This item was deferred from March 14, 2
18-00306 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Harold Kirby, whose term expired on February 11, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (Mr. Kirby is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. Appointment must be an experienced farmer or rancher whose name is submitted by the Farm Agent of the Parish of East Baton Rouge). Current Ballot Albert B. Andrews This item was deferred from March 14, 2
18-00352 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Kerry Duplessis. This term expires January 1, 2021. To replace member who passed away. (Must live in Gas Utility District #1) Current Ballot Nathan P. Lemoine, Sr. This item was deferred from March 28, 2018
18-00354 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Christopher Odinet in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 23, 2018. Current Ballot Leroy Davis, PhD. George E. Downing, Jr. Carla G. Fowler Cedric D. Washington, Sr. This item was deferred from March 28, 2018
18-00471 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Bernard Prezzy who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. Current Ballot Charles E. Beard Carla G. Fowler Dewitte Hall Nolan B. Johnson, III Anthony Lascaro Robert D. Ricci Augustin A. Richard, III Chase D. Tettleton Steven S. Wilfong
18-00472 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to fill the unexpired term left by Clifton Murphy who passed away. This term expires June 30, 2022. Current Ballot J. Daniels, Jr.
18-00473 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of replacing Rachel DiResto who has resigned. This term will expire on July 31, 2019. (Must be nominated by the Center for Planning Excellence) Current Ballot Haley Blakeman
18-00474 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Logan Leger in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires May 15, 2020. Current Ballot Carla G. Fowler Norma R. Hardmon Nolan B. Johnson, III Nicole Allmon-Learson
CHANGE ORDERS 95. 18-00412 Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Replacement Over Jones Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,289,813.00 Purchase Order Number: PO0160523 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/9/2016 Contractor: Baker Pile Driving & Site Work LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (final) (Extend contract for 106 days) Change Order Amount: $ (131,881.00) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,431,312.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,299,431.00 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 106 days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities, add 81 calendar days the contract time due to utility delays, tree removal, subgrade, base asphalt work, unforeseen timber pile extraction, add 25 calendar days for additional adverse weather days. This item was deferred from April 11, 2018 96. 18-00477 Flanacher Road A & B Bridge Replacement Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0020 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,501,952.80 Purchase Order Number: PO161131 Account Number: 142.7545002.652330.5303607 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Shavers-Whittle Construction LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 54 days Change Order Amount: $ 48,509.75 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,573,557.30 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,622,067.05 Description: Adjust contract to quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 54 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities, add 14 calendar days the contract time due to unstable soil conditions at bridge "B" requiring 2 feet of additional excavation and additional stone placement. Item 9900002 "Demobilization/Remobilization Asphalt paving equipment" due to unforeseen base and subgrade failures. Add 40 calendar days for additional adverse weather days. 97. 18-00478 Multiple Pump Station (Highway 61 – Plank Road) Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0035 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,520,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161012 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0048-653400 Council Award Date: 8/24/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 290,814.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,791,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 5,081,814.77 Description: New bid items for additional work due to deteriorated condition of the existing pump station. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 98. 18-00480 Airline Highway Pipelines Projects - Group B Project Number: 10-GS-MS-007B Original Estimated Cost: $ 16,000,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151342 Account Number: 80880-5443000004-SSO2RCP233-653400 Council Award Date: 11/24/2015 Contractor: Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 35,425.53 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,997,420.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 234,747.06 New Contract Amount: $ 14,267,593.09 Description: New bid items for additional work and conflict resolution. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 99. 18-00482 Highland Road Pipeline Improvements – Part A Project Number: 11-FM-MS-004A Original Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141354 Account Number: 80883-5441000004-SSO2RC0241-653400 Council Award Date: 7/23/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 891,846.13 Original Contract Amount: $ 15,633,518.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,348,132.63 New Contract Amount: $ 17,873,496.76 Description: Required additional work due to utility conflicts, unforeseen conditions, changed site conditions, make final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 100. 18-00413 Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Replacement Over Jones Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/9/2016 Contractor: Baker Pile Driving & Site Work LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,289,813.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,431,312.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (131,881.00) Final Cost: $ 1,299,431.00 Days Allocated: 286 Days Used: 481 Liquidated Damages: $ 136,500.00 This item was deferred from April 11, 2018 101. 18-00479 Flanacher Road A & B Bridge Replacement Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0020 Account Number: 142.7545002.652300.5303607 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Shavers-Whittle Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,501,952.80 Contract Amount: $ 1,573,557.30 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 48,509.75 Final Cost: $ 1,622,067.05 Days Allocated: 419 Days Used: 413 Liquidated Damages: $ None 102. 18-00483 Highland Road Pipeline Improvements – Part A Project Number: 11-FM-MS-004A Account Number: 80883-5441000004-SSO2RC0241-653400 Council Award Date: 7/23/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 15,633,518.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 2,239,978.76 Final Cost: $ 17,873,496.76 Days Allocated: 836 Days Used: 836 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 18-00441 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 532 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Michael Harbour" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9809 (10245 Airline Highway (Hotel, and Three Buildings); Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W.T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42, Inniswold Estates (P1106988). By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: To expedite the development of a previously dangerous property.
18-00469 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract 800001014 A17-0810, City-Parish Tree Maintenance and Removal Contract. Contract awarded to Bayou Tree Service, Inc. Contract to be used on an as needed basis with an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260-4). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The contract was just awarded by the purchasing department and work needs to start by May 1, 2018
18-00470 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract 800001024 A17-91873, Landscape Maintenance of City-Parish Owned Lots and FEMA Properties. Contract awarded to K3B, LLC. for an amount not to exceed $28,860.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The contract was just awarded by the purchasing department and work needs to start by May 1, 2018
18-00430 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Lloyd Benson II to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00431 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Shelton C. Dixon to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00432 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Larry Selders to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00433 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Mike Walker to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00434 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Sandra Davis to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks
18-00435 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Kenneth Pointer to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00436 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Carolyn McKnight to Visit Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
ADJOURNMENT
Apr 25, 2018 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00442 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 52193, adopted June 8, 2016, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish, and to execute all such sales and other documents necessary to acquire said properties and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation Resolution 3. 18-00443 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 53302, adopted December 13, 2017, by the Metropolitan Council, to acquire certain properties with monies provided through the Federal Emergency Management Advisory (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for East Baton Rouge Parish, and to execute all such sales and other documents necessary to acquire said properties and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation Resolution 4. 18-00448 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "John Reeves, III v. City/Parish and Officer Caan Castleberry," Suit No. 647,918, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $285,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,198.75, for a total amount of $286,198.75; and appropriating $286,198.75 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Christopher W. DeAgano of the Law Offices of Spencer H. Calahan, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 5. 18-00453 A First Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Bond Resolution No. 53492; providing for the sale and issuance of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, of the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to the Bond Resolution; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2018 Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 6. 18-00468 Authorization to appropriate a total of $125,000 from the Airport's cash accounts Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the Taxiway F (Construct) account (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0073 E 9800000073-5821000000-0000000000653100) to fund Engineering and Construction cost overrun. (BS # 008588). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 7. 18-00475 Authorizing the appropriation of $215,000 of sewer impact fees to fund Change Order #1 (Final) for the Rollins Road Regional Pump Station. (Budget Supplement No. 8453). By: Director of Environmental Services. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Budget Supplement No. 8453 8. 18-00481 Authorizing the appropriation of $500,000 in bond proceeds from the 2018 Revenue Bonds for the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 for the purpose of providing funds to construct and equip a fire station located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8633). By Pride Fire Chief and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation for Budget Supplement 8633 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 18-00454 Carolina Webb Johnson, Clinton Ray Johnson, Rosa Johnson Alexander, Roy Lee Johnson, Roosevelt Johnson, Catherine Johnson Thomas, Claudia Johnson Lawson, Barbara Ann Johnson, Joyce Marie Johnson Pinkins, Milton Johnson, Frank Johnson Jr. 14230 Glynn Rd, Lot 19 Pettit Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00455 Harold Shyrigh Hood 5675 Guice Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 8 Oak Haven Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00456 Susan Halley Kleinpeter 5329 Peerless Street, Lot 11-A, Square 35 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00457 Le Hieu Tran 5357 Annette Street, Lot 16 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 18-00458 The Estate of Joseph Roland Chenier, Charles Warner Chenier, Caesar S. Chenier, Jr. 1522 Tinga Street, Lot 4A, 4B, and 5 (Resub of Lots 4 and 5 Addition to Suburb Swart) Property Identification Number 005-6077-4 - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 18-00459 The Estate of Joseph Roland Chenier, Charles Warner Chenier, Caesar S. Chenier, Jr. 1526 Tinga Street, Lot 4A, 4B, and 5 (Resub of Lots 4 and 5 Addition to Suburb Swart) Property Identification Number 005-6078-2 - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 18-00460 Lee Bates 2186 Missouri St., Lot 67, Square 17 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 18-00461 Henry Louis Robinson 938 Louise Street, Lot 4, Square 2 Butler Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 18-00462 Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. 1314 Julia Street, Lot 4PT, Square 276 Swart Subdivision (NE ¼ of N ½ of Lot 4 Sq. 276 Suburb Swart) - Council District 10 -Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 18-00463 Brunetta Aldridge Shamlin, Tensley Aldridge, Naomi Thornton, The Estate of Nahum Melvin Aldridge, The Estate of Ellen A. Ervin Lafayette 1818 Terrace Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 59PT Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 19. 18-00464 Lot: 10+, Square 4 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: Louisiana Community Development Corp. Address: East Washington Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,715.30 - Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 20. 18-00465 Lot: 304 Subdivision: Greendale Applicant: Lillie Patton Address: 6242 Matthews Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 18,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,704.74 Adjudicated for 2013 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 21. 18-00466 Lot: West Half Of Lots 11 and 12, Square 206 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Peggy Bush Hawkins Address: Winnebago Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,355.37 Adjudicated for 2000 taxes Bids Received: 5/16/2018 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 23, 2018 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 22. 18-00444 Case 1-18 1210 and 1220 O’Neal Lane To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the west side of O’Neal Lane, to the north of Riverdale Avenue East, on Tract X-8-A-1-A-1 of Five L Development Corporation Property. Section 39, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 8 - Amoroso) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 23. 18-00445 Case 17-18 7171 Highland Road To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on property located on the north side of Highland Road, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and Seyburn Drive, on Lot 8-A of Territo Subdivision. Section 37, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve Neighborhood Office (NO) carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 24. 18-00446 Case 20-18 101 West State Street To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) on property located on the south side of West State Street, at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Highland Road and West State Street, on a portion of Lot 18-A of Campanile View. Section 54, T8S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 25. 18-00447 Case 21-18 7600 Innovation Park Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC2) on property located on the south side of Innovation Park Drive, at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Innovation Park Drive and Gulf South Parkway, on Tract Y-2-B-2-A-1-A of Baton Rouge Area Foundation Property. Section 77, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report 26. 18-00449 ISPUD-2-18 Villas at Red Stick (formerly being a portion of ISPUD 4-09 Red Stick Lofts II) A proposed medium density single family residential development located on the north side of Old Hammond Highway, to the east of Airline Highway, on Lots 7-22 and Parcel C of the Red Stick Lofts Subdivision, and Lot 9 of Hillcrest Acres Subdivision. Section 85 & 87, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 16, 2018 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 27. 18-00437 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Diana Graham for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, for a total amount of $18,859.88, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 28. 18-00438 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Richard Tucker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's rental unit, for a total amount of $32,159.99, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 29. 18-00439 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Charles Gauthier for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, for a total amount of $36,458.95, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 30. 18-00451 Authorizes the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance to provide community organizing and capacity-building programs in the target area funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice, Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation program. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Authorization to Execute a Professional Services Agreement 31. 18-00452 A Resolution requesting the Louisiana Local Government Facilities and Community Development Authority to convert and remarket the $92,500,000 Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Projects), Series 2013B (LIBOR Index), to a new Index Floating Rate Period pursuant to the provisions of the Trust Indenture dated as of May 1, 2013, by and between the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.; authorizing the execution and delivery of all documents required in connection with the conversion and remarketing of the Series 2013B Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Reoffering Memorandum relating to the conversion and remarketing of the Series 2013B Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Cover Letter 32. 18-00467 Approving the Gaudet/Watson Rules as the baseline for approval of Industrial Tax Exemption applications by the Metropolitan Council for projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Matt Watson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 cover memo 33. 18-00476 Enacting an ordinance instituting a ninety (90) day moratorium prohibiting City-Parish Departments from hiring retired employees on a part-time basis when the employee seeks to return to work after retirement or after completion of their Deferred Retirement Option Plan. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 9, 2018 Draft - Ordinance
34. 18-00015 Modern Day Management, LLC 6457 Nellie Avenue, Lot 288 Bird Station Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 35. 18-00017 Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown 3130 Dalton Street (House and Carport), Lot 13, Square B Crawford Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from January 24, 2018 and February 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 36. 18-00139 Donald Ray Stevens 4024 Fairwoods Drive, Lot 174 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 and March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 37. 18-00283 Khanh Van Bui 4134 Joseph Street, Lot 17+, Square 2 Levera Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 38. 18-00290 Antonia Amberlyn Tezeno 2604 Lobelia Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 16, Square 1 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from March 28, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00374 Mary Langley, Orange Lang, Sr., Bailey Lee Thomas, Juanita Lang, Noah Lang, Herman Langley, Freddie Langley, Jessie Langley, Johnny Lang, Tressa Langley Hollis, Cynthia Turner Blackburn, Helen Lorraine Langley Washington, Angela Marie Langley Turner, & Bruce Langley 1322 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 18-00375 Mary Langley & Bailey Lee Thomas 1328 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 18-00376 Mary Langley & Bailey Lee Thomas 1330 Central Road, Lot 63-Z, Square 63 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 18-00377 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 2908 Elm Drive (House and Rear Garage), Lot 37 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 18-00378 Michele Renee Boyle Gipson 863 North 40th Street, Lot 47, Square 3 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-00177 Authorizing the Mayor-President to permanently close North Street from the west right-of-way line of River Road which crosses the CN Railroad line to the Mississippi. By Transportation and Drainage Director. This item was deferred from February 28, 2018 and March 1
18-00356 Granting a five-year property tax abatement estimated at $400,203 per year for the property located at 2080 N. Lobdell Boulevard. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA Application #2017-0384 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
18-00357 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 15, 2017 at Original 189 of Bundle 12853 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Martrell Harris" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9832 (2241 Gayosa Street; East 1/2 of Lot 7 & 8, Square 2, Edgewood Lawn Subdivision). By Councilman LaMont Cole.
18-00358 Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on March 19, 2018 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge v. Regions Wholesale Battery, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9873 (3715 Plank Road (House and Rear Building); Lots 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, & N. 12.47' of 19, Square 215, Istrouma Subdivision. By Parish Attorney
18-00373 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 19, 2018 at Original 322 of Bundle 12864 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Gerald P. Coleman" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9851 (2730 Curtis Street; Lot 4, Square 10, Roosevelt Place Subdivision). By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00380 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Otis O'Quin, et ux. v. Sid J. Gautreaux, III, et al," Suit No.: 14-98-BAJ-ELW on the docket of the United States District Court -Middle District of Louisiana, in the amount of $50,000.00; and appropriating $50,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Stephen Layne Lee of Lee Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorne
18-00385 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Shannon Rodrigue v. The Baton Rouge River Center, et al," Suit No. C553645 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $712.04, for a total amount of $15,712.04, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is John J. Finckbeiner, Jr.). By Parish Attorney
18-00404 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 8 (Dangerous Buildings) so as to add Section 12.525.2, requiring a reason for rescission of a Decision and Order. By Councilman Matt Watson, Councilman Trae Welch, Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg, and Councilwoman Tara Wicker
18-00408 Approving the request of Todd Graves, 4273 Harvard Avenue, for a fence adjacent to his residence to encroach approximately 14 feet, more or less, and a distance of 338 feet into the rights of way of Harvard and Princeton Avenues, conditioned upon providing access to public utilities within said rights of way as authorized by the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
18-00409 Approving the Gaudet/Watson matrix and associated rules as the baseline for approval of Industrial Tax Exemptions by the Metropolitan Council for projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. This approval is effective immediately and will be effective for two years following adoption. By Councilman Matt Watson.
18-00381 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Bell Media to provide target marketing to track and reduce leakage in an amount not to exceed $72,000.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643500-). By Interim Aviation Director
18-00382 Authorization to appropriate a total of $2,650,000 from the Airport's cash accounts Discretionary (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100006) in the amount of $1,000,000 and the Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) in the amount of $1,650,000 to be placed in the Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements Account (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100) to fund Engineering and Program Management Services. By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00383 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Engineering Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide Preliminary Engineering Design Services to include geotechnical, topographic survey, subsurface utility engineering, real estate services, and environmental permitting for runway 13/31 safety area / RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000.00 (Account Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00384 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1, with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) for the ARFF Security Perimeter Road (Phase I – Northwest Section) in an amount not to exceed $10,500.00. (Account # 5821-0900-30-9010-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0093 E 9800000093-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00391 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services and the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into a professional service contract with Marquisha James Martin in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for contract period Janaury 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018; authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00392 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Clarissa J. Muse for an increase in the amount of $9,000.00 for a total amount of $18,000.00 and to extend the contract period to February 28, 2019 for a contract period of March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. To provide day to day management of the operations of the Ryan White Advisory Council; orientation and training activities; serve as primary staff for committees/ad hoc committees as assigned; and all other duties as assigned; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00393 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions in the amount of $38,394.00 for the contract period March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. To review and revise Program and Quality Management Monitoring tool; conduct Quality Management Monitoring Site Reviews; Provider Reports,Corrective Action Plans and Provider Response Follow Up; conduct Program Monitoring Visits; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00394 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Clinic for an increase in the amount of $11,888.00 for a total amount of $25,010.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and realloate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00395 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the amount of $142,018.00 for a total amount of $287,035.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00396 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $232,406.00 for a total amount of $451,378.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00397 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region 2 for an increase in the amount of $9,494.00 for a total amount of $23,624.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director
18-00398 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $70,668.00 for a total amount of $95,448.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00399 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $101,268.00 for a total amount of $169,093.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00400 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Our Lady of the Lake, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $17,446.00 for a total of $26,334 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00401 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $197,923.00 for a total amount of $360,578.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00402 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. for an increase in the amount of $51,732.00 for a total amount of $93,322 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00424 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the Capitol City Family Health Center for an increase in the amount of $125,479.00 for a total amount of $246,703.00 awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, for the grant period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00410 Amend the 2018 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16715, dated 12/12/2017, so as to make the following changes, effective April 28, 2018. Municipal Police Appendix Item 8: Police employees designated by the Police Chief will be paid $1.50 per hour for all hours worked on various assignments. ADD: Deputy Chief of Police, Director of Community Services, Violent Crime Unit Commander, Training Services Director, and Narcotics Commander. DELETE: Chief of Staff and Commander of Administrative Services. By Chief of Police and Human Resources Director.
18-00411 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.011774, Federal Aid Project No. H011774, LA 327-S: Gardere Lane Ped Improvements. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00414 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for engineering services associated with 2012 Multiple Bridge Replacements #1, (Cuyhanga Parkway over Jones Creek and Pecos Drive over Shoe Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 12-BT-PT-019, in an amount not to exceed $ 8,877.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., in connection with the Congress Boulevard Bridge Replacement (over Dawson Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 08-BR-CI-0002, in an amount not to exceed $19,655.00 (Account No.9317100012-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00416 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services Contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc., in connection with the Woodland Ridge Boulevard Bridge Replacement (over Jones Creek), being City-Parish Project No. 08-BR-CI-0025, in an amount not to exceed $25,148.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00420 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Socrata, Inc. in the amount of $24,082.32 for the Open Expenditures web application module to support the development of Open Checkbook BR. By Information Services Director.
18-00421 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional services contract with SSA Consultants, in the amount of $39,500, for the preparation of a total compensation study for municipal police classifications of the Baton Rouge Police Department. By Police Chief.
18-00427 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Evaluative and Development Services, Inc. (referred to as "Service Provider" or "EDS"), to provide social and counseling services to fragile families to address the effects of adverse experiences and trauma on activities of daily life in the target area funded through DHDS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
18-00428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Audrey Veal Pugh (referred to as “Service Provider”), to provide program planning and implementation services for trauma-informed youth violence prevention in the Old South Baton Rouge target area funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $45,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
18-00429 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Capital Area Reentry Coalition (referred to as “Service Provider” or “CAPARC”), to provide social, outreach and referral services to formerly incarcerated individuals and their families to reduce recidivism, minimize traumatic reentry into communal life and provide connections to trauma-informed care, employment and housing in the target area funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing April 1, 2018 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2018. By Mayor's Office.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 81. 18-00325 Lot: 3, Square 5 Subdivision: Scotland Heights Applicant: Dewey Allen Address: Pintail Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 577.96 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Dewey Allen - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep grass cut Page 14 82. 18-00326 Lot: 4, Square 5 Subdivision: Scotland Heights Applicant: Dewey Allen Address: Pintail Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 578.21 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Dewey Allen - $100.00 Intended Use: Keep grass cut 83. 18-00327 Lot: 264 Subdivision: Melrose East Applicant: Erica Jackson Address: Van Gogh Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 657.25 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: FDR Investment, Inc. - $12,000.00 Intended Use: Rental 84. 18-00328 Lot: 14+, Square 8 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Kourtney Davenport Address: Cedar Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 400.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,129.93 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Kourtney Davenport - $400.00 Intended Use: Add to my property 85. 18-00329 Lot: 13 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Jessie L. Prater, Jr. Address: Howard Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,626.42 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Jessie L. Prater, Jr. - $100.00 Intended Use: Maintain, Keep clean 86. 18-00330 Lot: 12, Square 12 Subdivision: Hollywood Applicant: Sanora Cole Address: Hollywood Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 813.61 Bids Received: 4/18/2018 High Bidder: Sanora Cole - $100.00 Intended Use: Rental
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS INTRODUCTIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EMERGENCY ITEMS: Discussion regarding appointment of an Interim Director of Aviation. By: Councilman Trae Welch & Councilman Buddy Amoroso.
APPOINTMENTS 18-00153 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Kenneth Naquin whose term expired February 27, 2018. Mr. Naquin is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. This appointment is a six (6) year term. (Appointment must be submitted by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors) . Current Ballot Thomas L. "Lew" Love, Jr. This item was deferred from March 14, 2
18-00306 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Harold Kirby, whose term expired on February 11, 2018. This is a three (3) year term. (Mr. Kirby is term limited and not eligible for reappointment. Appointment must be an experienced farmer or rancher whose name is submitted by the Farm Agent of the Parish of East Baton Rouge). Current Ballot Albert B. Andrews This item was deferred from March 14, 2
18-00352 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Kerry Duplessis. This term expires January 1, 2021. To replace member who passed away. (Must live in Gas Utility District #1) Current Ballot Nathan P. Lemoine, Sr. This item was deferred from March 28, 2018
18-00354 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Christopher Odinet in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires July 23, 2018. Current Ballot Leroy Davis, PhD. George E. Downing, Jr. Carla G. Fowler Cedric D. Washington, Sr. This item was deferred from March 28, 2018
18-00471 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC) Consideration of replacing Bernard Prezzy who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. Current Ballot Charles E. Beard Carla G. Fowler Dewitte Hall Nolan B. Johnson, III Anthony Lascaro Robert D. Ricci Augustin A. Richard, III Chase D. Tettleton Steven S. Wilfong
18-00472 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to fill the unexpired term left by Clifton Murphy who passed away. This term expires June 30, 2022. Current Ballot J. Daniels, Jr.
18-00473 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of replacing Rachel DiResto who has resigned. This term will expire on July 31, 2019. (Must be nominated by the Center for Planning Excellence) Current Ballot Haley Blakeman
18-00474 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Logan Leger in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires May 15, 2020. Current Ballot Carla G. Fowler Norma R. Hardmon Nolan B. Johnson, III Nicole Allmon-Learson
CHANGE ORDERS 95. 18-00412 Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Replacement Over Jones Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,289,813.00 Purchase Order Number: PO0160523 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/9/2016 Contractor: Baker Pile Driving & Site Work LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (final) (Extend contract for 106 days) Change Order Amount: $ (131,881.00) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,431,312.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,299,431.00 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 106 days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities, add 81 calendar days the contract time due to utility delays, tree removal, subgrade, base asphalt work, unforeseen timber pile extraction, add 25 calendar days for additional adverse weather days. This item was deferred from April 11, 2018 96. 18-00477 Flanacher Road A & B Bridge Replacement Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0020 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,501,952.80 Purchase Order Number: PO161131 Account Number: 142.7545002.652330.5303607 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Shavers-Whittle Construction LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 54 days Change Order Amount: $ 48,509.75 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,573,557.30 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,622,067.05 Description: Adjust contract to quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 54 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities, add 14 calendar days the contract time due to unstable soil conditions at bridge "B" requiring 2 feet of additional excavation and additional stone placement. Item 9900002 "Demobilization/Remobilization Asphalt paving equipment" due to unforeseen base and subgrade failures. Add 40 calendar days for additional adverse weather days. 97. 18-00478 Multiple Pump Station (Highway 61 – Plank Road) Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0035 Original Estimated Cost: $ 5,520,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161012 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0048-653400 Council Award Date: 8/24/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 290,814.77 Original Contract Amount: $ 4,791,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 5,081,814.77 Description: New bid items for additional work due to deteriorated condition of the existing pump station. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 98. 18-00480 Airline Highway Pipelines Projects - Group B Project Number: 10-GS-MS-007B Original Estimated Cost: $ 16,000,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 151342 Account Number: 80880-5443000004-SSO2RCP233-653400 Council Award Date: 11/24/2015 Contractor: Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 35,425.53 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,997,420.50 Net Previous Changes: $ 234,747.06 New Contract Amount: $ 14,267,593.09 Description: New bid items for additional work and conflict resolution. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 99. 18-00482 Highland Road Pipeline Improvements – Part A Project Number: 11-FM-MS-004A Original Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 141354 Account Number: 80883-5441000004-SSO2RC0241-653400 Council Award Date: 7/23/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 891,846.13 Original Contract Amount: $ 15,633,518.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,348,132.63 New Contract Amount: $ 17,873,496.76 Description: Required additional work due to utility conflicts, unforeseen conditions, changed site conditions, make final adjustment of quantities, and to closeout the project. Why Required: To facilitate closeout of the project.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 100. 18-00413 Cuyhanga Parkway Bridge Replacement Over Jones Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/9/2016 Contractor: Baker Pile Driving & Site Work LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,289,813.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,431,312.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (131,881.00) Final Cost: $ 1,299,431.00 Days Allocated: 286 Days Used: 481 Liquidated Damages: $ 136,500.00 This item was deferred from April 11, 2018 101. 18-00479 Flanacher Road A & B Bridge Replacement Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0020 Account Number: 142.7545002.652300.5303607 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Shavers-Whittle Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,501,952.80 Contract Amount: $ 1,573,557.30 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 48,509.75 Final Cost: $ 1,622,067.05 Days Allocated: 419 Days Used: 413 Liquidated Damages: $ None 102. 18-00483 Highland Road Pipeline Improvements – Part A Project Number: 11-FM-MS-004A Account Number: 80883-5441000004-SSO2RC0241-653400 Council Award Date: 7/23/2014 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 15,633,518.00 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 2,239,978.76 Final Cost: $ 17,873,496.76 Days Allocated: 836 Days Used: 836 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 18-00441 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 6, 2017 at Original 532 of Bundle 12844 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Michael Harbour" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9809 (10245 Airline Highway (Hotel, and Three Buildings); Lots 40 PT - Lot 52 W.T. Brown 9.96 Acres, Being Party of Lots 40, 41, & 42, Inniswold Estates (P1106988). By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: To expedite the development of a previously dangerous property.
18-00469 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract 800001014 A17-0810, City-Parish Tree Maintenance and Removal Contract. Contract awarded to Bayou Tree Service, Inc. Contract to be used on an as needed basis with an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260-4). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The contract was just awarded by the purchasing department and work needs to start by May 1, 2018
18-00470 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge to execute Annual Contract 800001024 A17-91873, Landscape Maintenance of City-Parish Owned Lots and FEMA Properties. Contract awarded to K3B, LLC. for an amount not to exceed $28,860.00 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-642260). By Director of Maintenance. Reason for emergency: The contract was just awarded by the purchasing department and work needs to start by May 1, 2018
18-00430 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Lloyd Benson II to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00431 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Shelton C. Dixon to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00432 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Larry Selders to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00433 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Mike Walker to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00434 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Sandra Davis to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks
18-00435 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Kenneth Pointer to the BREC Commission. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
18-00436 Discussion of the duties, functions, responsibilities, and status of Metro Council appointee, Carolyn McKnight to Visit Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
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