Presentations And Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Adoption And Approval Of Minutes
18-00633 Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of May 16, 2018 and the Metropolitan Council Meeting of May 23, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 5, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00634 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 11 (Traffic Law), Section 11:103, "Turning Movements and Required Signals" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to delete language from Subsection (a); and amend language in Subsection (b). By City Prosecutor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 3. 18-00696 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with ArchitectniX, for additional professional services in connection with the design of the New Chaneyville Volunteer Fire Station, being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0021, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. (Account No. 4610-1000-20-1007-0000-YR13-000000-652000-92001). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-00673 Joseph Geder & Delores Geder 3025 Ontario Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 21+, Square 2 Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-00674 Carl M. Dabney 3045 Bogan Walk (Tree on House), Lot 16, Square 10 Bogan Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-00675 Charles B. Haney 3419 Prescott Road, Lot 18 Roppolo Villa Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-00676 Chanel Wells 3475 Prescott Road, Lot 3PT Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-00677 James Pascol Cutrer, Jr. 3575 Government Street, Lot B, Square 10 Ogden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-00678 Ingrid D. Johnson 4012 Fairwoods Drive (Tree on House), Lot 175 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00679 Ingrid D. Knox 4025 Fairwoods Drive, Lot 182 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00680 Robert Charles Duhe' & Thomas P. Duhe' 5044 Clayton Street (House and Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 5+, Square 19 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00681 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 5056 Clayton Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 7+, Square 19 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 18-00682 Dalton Brown, Sr. 344 Louise Street, Lot 6 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 18-00683 Charles Arthur Williams, Sr. & Reginald Wayne Farmer 403 East McKinley Street, Lot 22, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 18-00684 New Prospects Missionary Baptist Church 1349 McCalop Street, Lot 16, Square 39 Addition to Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 18-00685 Paul Warren Sterling & William Sterling, Jr. 1445 South 17th Street, Lot C, Resub of Lot 55 & N. 18 1/2 ft. of Lot 54 Addition to Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 18-00686 Thelma Lanus Brown 3155 Sherwood Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 31, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 18-00631 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services in the amount of $39,000.00 with Ross A. Dooley, Attorney at Law, to represent the Chief of Police on matters before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation Draft - Resolution 19. 18-00632 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $97,530.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By Alcoholic Beverage Control. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Draft - Resolution 20. 18-00635 Authorizing the Mayor President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. R. “John” Campbell so as to continue providing services as the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended amount of $24,800 to continue through December 31, 2018. Funded from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Cash Match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Memo Contract 21. 18-00659 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Articles of Agreement with Entergy Corporation L.L.C. in connection with City-Parish Project No. 12-BR-PT-0019 Pecos Avenue Bridge over Shoe Creek. (Account No. 9317100020-4630-00000-0000000000- 653300). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 22. 18-00665 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge for Road Transfer Phase I. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 23. 18-00666 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge for Road Transfer Phase II. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 24. 18-00670 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant award in the amount of $8,419.00, on behalf of the City Constable's Office, from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice's Criminal Records Improvement grant program for the purpose of purchasing five laptop computers and one all-in-one printer for the Constables' office. This grant is funded 100% by the state with federal funds. By City Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Other 25. 18-00671 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for funding under The BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program (DOT BUILD). The DOT BUILD is a grant opportunity from The Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, DOT. "The 2018 Appropriations Act" awarded DOT funding for National Infrastructure Investments. DOT intends to award a greater share of BUILD grant funding to projects located in rural areas that align well with the grant guidance. However, funds for the FY 2018 DOT BUILD grant are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge intends to apply for projects to enhance existing transportation within rural areas of the Parish. The maximum grant award is $25 million, and no more than $150 million can be awarded to a single state. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter for Application Only DOT BUILD 26. 18-00672 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for funding under The FY 2018 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the notice of funding opportunity for FY 2018 PSGP. The FY 2018 PSGP represents one part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, the PSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. This grant funding is provided to port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies for activities associated with implementing Area Maritime Security Plans (AMSPs), facility security plans and other port-wide risk management efforts. The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge intends to apply for projects that align with the FY 2018 PSGP priorities and investment strategies which focus on: strengthening governance integration; enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA); Enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities within the maritime domain; enhancing cybersecurity capabilities; completing maritime security risk mitigation projects that support port resilience and recovery capabilities; conducting training and exercises; and implementing physical security projects. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 2018 PSGP Council Cover Letter 27. 18-00687 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Johnita Evans for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $20,634.60, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Erik R. Miller of Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 28. 18-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., concerning certain personnel matters for the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security so as to increase the allowable compensation by $8,500.00 to a sum not to exceed $166,000.00. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation Draft - Resolution 29. 18-00692 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2018-2019 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter 30. 18-00693 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Taremup, LLC d/b/a Roly Poly Sandwiches for a period of six (6) months, with two (2), one (1) year options to renew at a rental rate of $750.00 per month or 10% of gross monthly revenues whichever is greater. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter 31. 18-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with the RDA for the administration of funds granted by the Louisiana Recovery Authority ("LRA") through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program ("CDBG") for the purpose of providing Disaster CDBG assistance in order to develop the first phase of a mixed-income development with affordable rental residential units in a designated low to moderate income area known as Ardendale and for the purpose of assisting with other CDBG eligible activities in North Baton Rouge. In the amount to exceed ($2,084,980.94) from its CDBG Disaster Recovery award to the RDA to carry out the activities. By Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Contract 32. 18-00698 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center as a result of a refund request for sales tax remitted on medical devices purchased for Medicare patients for the period of January 1, 2008 through May 31, 2018, of which $488,353 will be charged against the Protest Payments Escrow Fund and the remaining balance of $322,688 will be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation 33. 18-00669 To urge and request the City-Parish Government of East Baton Rouge Parish to name Baton Rouge Fire Department Fire Station 14 located at 4121 Harding Blvd. in honor of former Fire Chief Thomas Woods. By Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Application Cover Letter 34. 18-00699 Authorizes the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Beacon Light Baptist Church (Beacon Light) for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant from SAMHSA-DHH in the amount of $18,000. By Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee
35. 18-00204 Wilbert Rogers & Gloria J. Rogers 5065 Victoria Drive, Portion of Lot 40 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from March 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 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 This item was deferred from May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-00519 Anne Harris Shields 3145 Toronto Drive, Lot 169 Village Cote Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 38. 18-00525 Vernan Wayne Roberson 1420 North 46th Street, Lot 9, Square 54 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00528 Lugene Realty 3686 Brady Street, Lot 69, Square 285 Highland Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 18-00582 Charles N. Ward 4653 Clayton Drive, Lot 41, Square 10 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 18-00584 Rachel Walker and Susanna Sims 2010 Kansas Street, Lot 41, Square 9 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 18-00585 Donovan Cummings 2522 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 31, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 18-00586 Benjamin R. Taylor, II & Brigette D. Taylor 2045 Ellerslie Drive, Lot 3, Square 1 Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 18-00587 Mary Edwards Cotton, Edward Cotton, & Prince A. Cotton 2321 & 2323 Georgia Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 22+, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-00534 An ordinance authorizing an 0.87 ad valorem tax millage rate (Three-Platoon Police System) within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge on all taxable property therein to be levied during the calendar year 2018; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
18-00440 Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in accordance with La. R.S. 43:141 (A). By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
18-00551 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1005 (Special and Temporary Business or Organizational Permits) so as to add a section to create an on premise after hours permit. By Councilman LaMont Cole. This item was deferred from May 23, 2018
18-00559 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Fire Department to execute an act of donation to the Crowley Service Area Fire Protection District 11 for a 1994 HME pumper which has been taken out of service by the Baton Rouge Fire Department. By Fire Chief.
18-00560 Authorizing the Mayor-President to request carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $212,122 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs to support the East Baton Rouge Head Start Program grant for budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00561 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with Perry Davis in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to provide training and technical assistance as needed on finance, facilities, and specific performance standards as needed to ensure compliance requirements for the period June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00562 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 030 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Baker Residential Properties, L.L.C." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9811 (4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt., Lutschg Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-00563 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 3, 2018 at Original 823 of Bundle 12879 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. John H. Thomas, III" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9883 (1930 Carolina Street; Lot 25, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
18-00564 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 16, 2018 at Original 406 of Bundle 12882 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ibrahim K. Khoder" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9884 (8060 & 8062 Skysail Avenue; Lot 62, Willow View Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been secured. By Councilman Chandler Loupe.
18-00565 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 20, 2016 at Original 744 of Bundle 12757 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Brandon Lloyd Newman and Angeline Rosemary Newman" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9548 (9967 South River Oaks Drive (Rear Shed Only); Lot 144 North Broadmoor Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-00581 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 955 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Modern Day Management, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9596 (5226 Enterprise Street; Lot 192, Brookstown Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been repaired. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
18-00592 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Barbara Austin for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $17,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Christina R. Valdes of Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney.
18-00566 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute an Inter-agency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS Program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. By Juvenile Services Director.
18-00591 Amending the 2018 current expense budget so as to appropriate $600,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance Assigned for Police to fund drug law enforcement overtime within the Police Department. (Budget Supplement 8638). By Police Chief.
18-00598 Amending the 2018 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $19,000.00 for the special revenue fund budget entitled “19th Judicial District Court – Off-Duty Police Witness Fees” for the purpose of paying witness fees to off-duty law enforcement officers, in accordance with La. R.S. 15:255. (B.S. 8637). By 19th Judicial District Court.
18-00616 Amending the 2018 capital budget so as to appropriate $350,000 for improvements to the Riverfront Plaza Refurbishment funded from state sales tax rebates on hotel/motel rooms dedicated for Riverfront Improvements (Budget Supplement No. 8639). By Mayor-President.
18-00626 Amending the 2018 current expense for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $70,000 for operational needs and fire fighter equipment funded from revenues dedicated to the district. By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
18-00605 Authorization to appropriate a total of $700,000 from the Airport’s cash account Maintenance & Operations 5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100005 to be placed in the EMAS Repairs Account 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900- A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900 to fund the replacement of blocks. By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00606 Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By Finance Director.
18-00619 Requesting the Planning Commission to study possible amendments to Chapter 3 of the Unified Development Code, specifically those provisions regarding the Board of Adjustment. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
18-00620 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Sheriff for the purpose of building a road for the Pistol Range located at the North Landfill, and appropriating $320,000. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00625 Initiating an amendment in accordance with Section 19.1 of the Unified Development Code to the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge of June 1976, as contained in and made part of the "Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for 1958" as amended, so as to rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on property located on the north side of Highland Road, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highland Rad and Seyburn Drive, on Lot 8-A of Territo Subdivision, Section 37, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA, recommending such rezoning as an item for public hearing at the July 16, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
18-00628 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2018 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,436,477 plus $893,000 estimated program income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2018 at the appropriate time; and Authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By Community Development .
18-00694 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of replacing Mickey Parenton who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. (Must be nominated by: Preserve Louisiana -The Foundation of Historical Louisiana) Current Ballot Claude Reynaud
69. 18-00660 Multiple Bridge Replacement 2013-04 (Albert Drive Bridge, Mollylea Drive and Claycut Road Bridge) Project Number: 2013-04 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,000,749.78 Purchase Order Number: PO160560 Account Number: 152.7523056.652330.523009; 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/23/2016 Contractor: Diamond B. Construction Co. LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final) (Extend contract for 67 days) Change Order Amount: $ 40,300.88 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,036,371.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 46,218.28 New Contract Amount: $ 2,122,890.56 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the following items: ad 67 total calendars days to contract time and add item 990004 additional bridge pedestrian rails at a lump sum of $4,676.00. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities: add 67 total calendar days to contract as follow: add 53 calendar days for increased scope of work and add 14 calendar days for additional weather days (see attached weather and working day report summary and additional bridge hand-rail was required at four (4) corners of bridge to accommodate pedestrian safety. 70. 18-00661 O'neal Lane Improvements (George O'Neal Rd to South Harrell's Ferry Rd) Project Number: 02-CS-HC-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,986,769.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151141 Account Number: 376.7260142.652310.5921402; 373.7260142.652310.5921402 Council Award Date: 9/9/2015 Contractor: GLF Construction Corporation Change Order Number: Two (2) (Final) (Extend contract for 18 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 38,545.51 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,757,343.24 Net Previous Changes: $ 118,357.41 New Contract Amount: $ 14,914,246.16 Description: adjust contract quantities to as-built quantities Why Required: to make payment for final field-measured quantities. 71. 18-00662 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program 15-10 Crack Sealing 15/2 Project Number: 16-CS-ST-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $ 297,505.60 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 9237100049-2341-00000-0000000000-413000 Council Award Date: 1/10/2018 Contractor: Material Resources, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 92,920.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 297,505.60 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 390,425.60 Description: Increase in quantities Why Required: Added areas anticipated receiving asphaltic surface treatment.
72. 18-00663 Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-04 (Albert Drive Bridge,, Mollylea Drive, Claycut Road Bridge) Project Number: 2013-04 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009; 152.7523056.652330.523009 Council Award Date: 3/23/2016 Contractor: Diamond B. Construction Co. LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,000,749.78 Contract Amount: $ 2,036,371.40 Total Change Orders: (Two (2)): $ 86,519.16 Final Cost: $ 2,122,890.56 Days Allocated: 479 Days Used: 473 Liquidated Damages: $ None 73. 18-00664 O'Neal Lane Improvements (George O'Neal Road to South Harrell's Ferry Rd) Project Number: 02-CS-HC-0004 Account Number: 376.7260142.652310.5921402; 373.7260142.652310.5921402 Council Award Date: 9/9/2015 Contractor: GLF Construction Corporations Estimated Cost: $ 15,986,769.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,757,343.24 Total Change Orders: (Two (2)): $ 156,902.92 Final Cost: $ 14,914,246.16 Days Allocated: 702 Days Used: 697 Liquidated Damages: $ None
74. 18-00636 Riverfront Plaza Phase 1 Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Account: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Estimate: $400,000.00 *Local **In State **Rotolo Consultants, Inc. $ 722,000.00 **Twin Shores Landscape and Construction Services, Inc. $ 743,000.00 *Arrighi Construction LLC $ 858,300.00 75. 18-00667 North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project: State Project No. H.007440; Federal Project No. H007440 Account: 341.7548602.652310.0486400 (95%Federal Funds ); 339.7250172.652310.5921702 (5% Local Funds) Estimate: 1,709,898.75(DOTD) *Local **In State **Gulf States Contractors, LLC $ 2,466,401.59 76. 18-00689 Annual Parishwide Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning Project Project: 18-PC-WC-0002 Account: 5100-7700-40-7710-7751-0000-000000-647600 Estimate: $1,000,000.00 *Local **In State *Professional Sewer Rehabilitation, LLC $ 871,750.00 *SEMS, Inc. $ 971,750.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 982,585.00 The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however, the contract amount is hereby authorized for the $1,000,000.00 annual budget. This an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2019, with an option to extend for up to two additional oneyear periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties.
18-00668 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional service agreement with Exponent, Inc. of Delaware to increase the maximum compensation under the contract to sixty-seven thousand five hundred dollars for the professional services rendered to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library through the Office of the Parish Attorney. By East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Parish Attorney. Reason for emergency: The Library and the Parish Attorney’s office are asking that this be considered an emergency, waiving the requirement for introduction, to insure continuing service under the contract.
18-00688 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development which will provide reimbursement to the City-Parish of up to $824,308 to reimburse the City-Parish for expenditures associated with the 2017 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championship Tournament. By Mayor-President. Reason for emergency: The Louisiana Department of Economic Development is requiring that the C-P submit the executed agreement and expense documentation prior to June 30, 2018, the end of the State fiscal year.
18-00691 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation d/b/a Zodiac Arresting Systems (“ZASA”) to provide on-site oversight/supervision to repair 110 EMAS blocks and one (1) shield kit in an amount not to exceed $66,297.00. (EMAS Repairs Account 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000- 000000-647900-A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900). By Interim Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: Zodiac Aerospace announced that they are permanently ceasing production of EMAS blocks and that they have a limited capacity remaining and only for a limited time. Contract approval is required to move forward with installation of said blocks that must occur during a time sensitive period.
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Jun 13, 2018 Metropolitan Council
Presentations And Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption And Approval Of Minutes
18-00633 Approval and adoption of the minutes of the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of May 16, 2018 and the Metropolitan Council Meeting of May 23, 2018 and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of June 5, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-00634 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 11 (Traffic Law), Section 11:103, "Turning Movements and Required Signals" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to delete language from Subsection (a); and amend language in Subsection (b). By City Prosecutor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 3. 18-00696 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with ArchitectniX, for additional professional services in connection with the design of the New Chaneyville Volunteer Fire Station, being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0021, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. (Account No. 4610-1000-20-1007-0000-YR13-000000-652000-92001). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 4. 18-00673 Joseph Geder & Delores Geder 3025 Ontario Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 21+, Square 2 Victory Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 18-00674 Carl M. Dabney 3045 Bogan Walk (Tree on House), Lot 16, Square 10 Bogan Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 18-00675 Charles B. Haney 3419 Prescott Road, Lot 18 Roppolo Villa Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-00676 Chanel Wells 3475 Prescott Road, Lot 3PT Plank Road Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-00677 James Pascol Cutrer, Jr. 3575 Government Street, Lot B, Square 10 Ogden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-00678 Ingrid D. Johnson 4012 Fairwoods Drive (Tree on House), Lot 175 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-00679 Ingrid D. Knox 4025 Fairwoods Drive, Lot 182 East Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-00680 Robert Charles Duhe' & Thomas P. Duhe' 5044 Clayton Street (House and Rear Garage Apt.), Lot 5+, Square 19 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-00681 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 5056 Clayton Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 7+, Square 19 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 18-00682 Dalton Brown, Sr. 344 Louise Street, Lot 6 Swart Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 18-00683 Charles Arthur Williams, Sr. & Reginald Wayne Farmer 403 East McKinley Street, Lot 22, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 18-00684 New Prospects Missionary Baptist Church 1349 McCalop Street, Lot 16, Square 39 Addition to Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 18-00685 Paul Warren Sterling & William Sterling, Jr. 1445 South 17th Street, Lot C, Resub of Lot 55 & N. 18 1/2 ft. of Lot 54 Addition to Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 18-00686 Thelma Lanus Brown 3155 Sherwood Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 31, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 18. 18-00631 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services in the amount of $39,000.00 with Ross A. Dooley, Attorney at Law, to represent the Chief of Police on matters before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation Draft - Resolution 19. 18-00632 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $97,530.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By Alcoholic Beverage Control. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Draft - Resolution 20. 18-00635 Authorizing the Mayor President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with J. R. “John” Campbell so as to continue providing services as the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitator for the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, for a total amended amount of $24,800 to continue through December 31, 2018. Funded from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Cash Match. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Memo Contract 21. 18-00659 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Articles of Agreement with Entergy Corporation L.L.C. in connection with City-Parish Project No. 12-BR-PT-0019 Pecos Avenue Bridge over Shoe Creek. (Account No. 9317100020-4630-00000-0000000000- 653300). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 22. 18-00665 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge for Road Transfer Phase I. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 23. 18-00666 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana State Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge for Road Transfer Phase II. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Council Back up Documents 24. 18-00670 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant award in the amount of $8,419.00, on behalf of the City Constable's Office, from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice's Criminal Records Improvement grant program for the purpose of purchasing five laptop computers and one all-in-one printer for the Constables' office. This grant is funded 100% by the state with federal funds. By City Constable. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Other 25. 18-00671 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for funding under The BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program (DOT BUILD). The DOT BUILD is a grant opportunity from The Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, DOT. "The 2018 Appropriations Act" awarded DOT funding for National Infrastructure Investments. DOT intends to award a greater share of BUILD grant funding to projects located in rural areas that align well with the grant guidance. However, funds for the FY 2018 DOT BUILD grant are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge intends to apply for projects to enhance existing transportation within rural areas of the Parish. The maximum grant award is $25 million, and no more than $150 million can be awarded to a single state. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter for Application Only DOT BUILD 26. 18-00672 Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for funding under The FY 2018 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the notice of funding opportunity for FY 2018 PSGP. The FY 2018 PSGP represents one part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, the PSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. This grant funding is provided to port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies for activities associated with implementing Area Maritime Security Plans (AMSPs), facility security plans and other port-wide risk management efforts. The City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge intends to apply for projects that align with the FY 2018 PSGP priorities and investment strategies which focus on: strengthening governance integration; enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA); Enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities within the maritime domain; enhancing cybersecurity capabilities; completing maritime security risk mitigation projects that support port resilience and recovery capabilities; conducting training and exercises; and implementing physical security projects. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 2018 PSGP Council Cover Letter 27. 18-00687 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Johnita Evans for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $20,634.60, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Erik R. Miller of Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 28. 18-00690 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Murphy J. Foster of Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., concerning certain personnel matters for the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security so as to increase the allowable compensation by $8,500.00 to a sum not to exceed $166,000.00. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation Draft - Resolution 29. 18-00692 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the storage of buses in the event of an emergency during the 2018-2019 hurricane season at a rental rate of $250.00 per day or $2500.00 per month. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter 30. 18-00693 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with Taremup, LLC d/b/a Roly Poly Sandwiches for a period of six (6) months, with two (2), one (1) year options to renew at a rental rate of $750.00 per month or 10% of gross monthly revenues whichever is greater. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Cover Letter 31. 18-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with the RDA for the administration of funds granted by the Louisiana Recovery Authority ("LRA") through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program ("CDBG") for the purpose of providing Disaster CDBG assistance in order to develop the first phase of a mixed-income development with affordable rental residential units in a designated low to moderate income area known as Ardendale and for the purpose of assisting with other CDBG eligible activities in North Baton Rouge. In the amount to exceed ($2,084,980.94) from its CDBG Disaster Recovery award to the RDA to carry out the activities. By Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Contract 32. 18-00698 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center as a result of a refund request for sales tax remitted on medical devices purchased for Medicare patients for the period of January 1, 2008 through May 31, 2018, of which $488,353 will be charged against the Protest Payments Escrow Fund and the remaining balance of $322,688 will be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Supporting Documentation 33. 18-00669 To urge and request the City-Parish Government of East Baton Rouge Parish to name Baton Rouge Fire Department Fire Station 14 located at 4121 Harding Blvd. in honor of former Fire Chief Thomas Woods. By Fire Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Application Cover Letter 34. 18-00699 Authorizes the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Beacon Light Baptist Church (Beacon Light) for social services rendered to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant from SAMHSA-DHH in the amount of $18,000. By Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on June 27, 2018 Memo, Agenda Item Request, PSA approved by Contracts Review Committee
35. 18-00204 Wilbert Rogers & Gloria J. Rogers 5065 Victoria Drive, Portion of Lot 40 Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from March 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 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 This item was deferred from May 9, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-00519 Anne Harris Shields 3145 Toronto Drive, Lot 169 Village Cote Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 38. 18-00525 Vernan Wayne Roberson 1420 North 46th Street, Lot 9, Square 54 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-00528 Lugene Realty 3686 Brady Street, Lot 69, Square 285 Highland Gardens Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from May 23, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 40. 18-00582 Charles N. Ward 4653 Clayton Drive, Lot 41, Square 10 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 41. 18-00584 Rachel Walker and Susanna Sims 2010 Kansas Street, Lot 41, Square 9 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 42. 18-00585 Donovan Cummings 2522 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 31, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 43. 18-00586 Benjamin R. Taylor, II & Brigette D. Taylor 2045 Ellerslie Drive, Lot 3, Square 1 Ellerslie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 44. 18-00587 Mary Edwards Cotton, Edward Cotton, & Prince A. Cotton 2321 & 2323 Georgia Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 22+, Square 39 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-00534 An ordinance authorizing an 0.87 ad valorem tax millage rate (Three-Platoon Police System) within the boundaries of the City of Baton Rouge on all taxable property therein to be levied during the calendar year 2018; providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. in the Metropolitan Council Chambers at 222 Saint Louis Street, Third Floor, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
18-00440 Authorizing and approving the selection of the Advocate as the official journal of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in accordance with La. R.S. 43:141 (A). By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
18-00551 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades and Occupations), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor), Section 9:1005 (Special and Temporary Business or Organizational Permits) so as to add a section to create an on premise after hours permit. By Councilman LaMont Cole. This item was deferred from May 23, 2018
18-00559 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Fire Department to execute an act of donation to the Crowley Service Area Fire Protection District 11 for a 1994 HME pumper which has been taken out of service by the Baton Rouge Fire Department. By Fire Chief.
18-00560 Authorizing the Mayor-President to request carry forward balance of 2016 grant year funds on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $212,122 to provide for equipment, supplies and repairs to support the East Baton Rouge Head Start Program grant for budget period 1/01/2018 through 12/31/2018, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00561 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services, East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with Perry Davis in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 to provide training and technical assistance as needed on finance, facilities, and specific performance standards as needed to ensure compliance requirements for the period June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
18-00562 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 030 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Baker Residential Properties, L.L.C." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9811 (4901 Hillcrest Drive; South 1/2 of Lot 1 Pt., Lutschg Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilman Trae Welch.
18-00563 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 3, 2018 at Original 823 of Bundle 12879 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. John H. Thomas, III" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9883 (1930 Carolina Street; Lot 25, Square 18, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
18-00564 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 16, 2018 at Original 406 of Bundle 12882 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Ibrahim K. Khoder" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9884 (8060 & 8062 Skysail Avenue; Lot 62, Willow View Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been secured. By Councilman Chandler Loupe.
18-00565 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 20, 2016 at Original 744 of Bundle 12757 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Brandon Lloyd Newman and Angeline Rosemary Newman" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9548 (9967 South River Oaks Drive (Rear Shed Only); Lot 144 North Broadmoor Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property is being sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
18-00581 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 3, 2016 at Original 955 of Bundle 12768 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Modern Day Management, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9596 (5226 Enterprise Street; Lot 192, Brookstown Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been repaired. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
18-00592 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Barbara Austin for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $17,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Christina R. Valdes of Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney.
18-00566 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute an Inter-agency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS Program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. By Juvenile Services Director.
18-00591 Amending the 2018 current expense budget so as to appropriate $600,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance Assigned for Police to fund drug law enforcement overtime within the Police Department. (Budget Supplement 8638). By Police Chief.
18-00598 Amending the 2018 Current Expense Budget so as to appropriate $19,000.00 for the special revenue fund budget entitled “19th Judicial District Court – Off-Duty Police Witness Fees” for the purpose of paying witness fees to off-duty law enforcement officers, in accordance with La. R.S. 15:255. (B.S. 8637). By 19th Judicial District Court.
18-00616 Amending the 2018 capital budget so as to appropriate $350,000 for improvements to the Riverfront Plaza Refurbishment funded from state sales tax rebates on hotel/motel rooms dedicated for Riverfront Improvements (Budget Supplement No. 8639). By Mayor-President.
18-00626 Amending the 2018 current expense for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $70,000 for operational needs and fire fighter equipment funded from revenues dedicated to the district. By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
18-00605 Authorization to appropriate a total of $700,000 from the Airport’s cash account Maintenance & Operations 5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100005 to be placed in the EMAS Repairs Account 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900- A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900 to fund the replacement of blocks. By Interim Aviation Director.
18-00606 Approving the annual certification required for the Parish Transportation Fund and authorizing the Mayor-President Pro Tempore to sign such certification. By Finance Director.
18-00619 Requesting the Planning Commission to study possible amendments to Chapter 3 of the Unified Development Code, specifically those provisions regarding the Board of Adjustment. By Councilwoman Freiberg.
18-00620 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Sheriff for the purpose of building a road for the Pistol Range located at the North Landfill, and appropriating $320,000. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
18-00625 Initiating an amendment in accordance with Section 19.1 of the Unified Development Code to the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge of June 1976, as contained in and made part of the "Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for 1958" as amended, so as to rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on property located on the north side of Highland Road, at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highland Rad and Seyburn Drive, on Lot 8-A of Territo Subdivision, Section 37, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA, recommending such rezoning as an item for public hearing at the July 16, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. By Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
18-00628 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2018 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,436,477 plus $893,000 estimated program income); Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2018 at the appropriate time; and Authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related community development contracts. By Community Development .
18-00694 VISIT BATON ROUGE Consideration of replacing Mickey Parenton who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2018. (Must be nominated by: Preserve Louisiana -The Foundation of Historical Louisiana) Current Ballot Claude Reynaud
69. 18-00660 Multiple Bridge Replacement 2013-04 (Albert Drive Bridge, Mollylea Drive and Claycut Road Bridge) Project Number: 2013-04 Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,000,749.78 Purchase Order Number: PO160560 Account Number: 152.7523056.652330.523009; 152.7523066.652330.5230009 Council Award Date: 3/23/2016 Contractor: Diamond B. Construction Co. LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final) (Extend contract for 67 days) Change Order Amount: $ 40,300.88 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,036,371.40 Net Previous Changes: $ 46,218.28 New Contract Amount: $ 2,122,890.56 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the following items: ad 67 total calendars days to contract time and add item 990004 additional bridge pedestrian rails at a lump sum of $4,676.00. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities: add 67 total calendar days to contract as follow: add 53 calendar days for increased scope of work and add 14 calendar days for additional weather days (see attached weather and working day report summary and additional bridge hand-rail was required at four (4) corners of bridge to accommodate pedestrian safety. 70. 18-00661 O'neal Lane Improvements (George O'Neal Rd to South Harrell's Ferry Rd) Project Number: 02-CS-HC-0001 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,986,769.00 Purchase Order Number: PO151141 Account Number: 376.7260142.652310.5921402; 373.7260142.652310.5921402 Council Award Date: 9/9/2015 Contractor: GLF Construction Corporation Change Order Number: Two (2) (Final) (Extend contract for 18 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 38,545.51 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,757,343.24 Net Previous Changes: $ 118,357.41 New Contract Amount: $ 14,914,246.16 Description: adjust contract quantities to as-built quantities Why Required: to make payment for final field-measured quantities. 71. 18-00662 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program 15-10 Crack Sealing 15/2 Project Number: 16-CS-ST-0028 Original Estimated Cost: $ 297,505.60 Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 9237100049-2341-00000-0000000000-413000 Council Award Date: 1/10/2018 Contractor: Material Resources, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) Change Order Amount: $ 92,920.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 297,505.60 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 390,425.60 Description: Increase in quantities Why Required: Added areas anticipated receiving asphaltic surface treatment.
72. 18-00663 Multiple Bridge Replacements 2013-04 (Albert Drive Bridge,, Mollylea Drive, Claycut Road Bridge) Project Number: 2013-04 Account Number: 152.7523066.652330.5230009; 152.7523056.652330.523009 Council Award Date: 3/23/2016 Contractor: Diamond B. Construction Co. LLC Estimated Cost: $ 2,000,749.78 Contract Amount: $ 2,036,371.40 Total Change Orders: (Two (2)): $ 86,519.16 Final Cost: $ 2,122,890.56 Days Allocated: 479 Days Used: 473 Liquidated Damages: $ None 73. 18-00664 O'Neal Lane Improvements (George O'Neal Road to South Harrell's Ferry Rd) Project Number: 02-CS-HC-0004 Account Number: 376.7260142.652310.5921402; 373.7260142.652310.5921402 Council Award Date: 9/9/2015 Contractor: GLF Construction Corporations Estimated Cost: $ 15,986,769.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,757,343.24 Total Change Orders: (Two (2)): $ 156,902.92 Final Cost: $ 14,914,246.16 Days Allocated: 702 Days Used: 697 Liquidated Damages: $ None
74. 18-00636 Riverfront Plaza Phase 1 Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Account: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Estimate: $400,000.00 *Local **In State **Rotolo Consultants, Inc. $ 722,000.00 **Twin Shores Landscape and Construction Services, Inc. $ 743,000.00 *Arrighi Construction LLC $ 858,300.00 75. 18-00667 North Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project: State Project No. H.007440; Federal Project No. H007440 Account: 341.7548602.652310.0486400 (95%Federal Funds ); 339.7250172.652310.5921702 (5% Local Funds) Estimate: 1,709,898.75(DOTD) *Local **In State **Gulf States Contractors, LLC $ 2,466,401.59 76. 18-00689 Annual Parishwide Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning Project Project: 18-PC-WC-0002 Account: 5100-7700-40-7710-7751-0000-000000-647600 Estimate: $1,000,000.00 *Local **In State *Professional Sewer Rehabilitation, LLC $ 871,750.00 *SEMS, Inc. $ 971,750.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 982,585.00 The low bids are accepted as the basis of award of the contract; however, the contract amount is hereby authorized for the $1,000,000.00 annual budget. This an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2019, with an option to extend for up to two additional oneyear periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties.
18-00668 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional service agreement with Exponent, Inc. of Delaware to increase the maximum compensation under the contract to sixty-seven thousand five hundred dollars for the professional services rendered to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library through the Office of the Parish Attorney. By East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Parish Attorney. Reason for emergency: The Library and the Parish Attorney’s office are asking that this be considered an emergency, waiving the requirement for introduction, to insure continuing service under the contract.
18-00688 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Economic Development which will provide reimbursement to the City-Parish of up to $824,308 to reimburse the City-Parish for expenditures associated with the 2017 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championship Tournament. By Mayor-President. Reason for emergency: The Louisiana Department of Economic Development is requiring that the C-P submit the executed agreement and expense documentation prior to June 30, 2018, the end of the State fiscal year.
18-00691 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Contract with Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation d/b/a Zodiac Arresting Systems (“ZASA”) to provide on-site oversight/supervision to repair 110 EMAS blocks and one (1) shield kit in an amount not to exceed $66,297.00. (EMAS Repairs Account 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000- 000000-647900-A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900). By Interim Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: Zodiac Aerospace announced that they are permanently ceasing production of EMAS blocks and that they have a limited capacity remaining and only for a limited time. Contract approval is required to move forward with installation of said blocks that must occur during a time sensitive period.
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