Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
1. 18-01222 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 26, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-01164 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2019 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2019 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8455). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 DES Cover Letter and Budget Supplement 8455 3. 18-01188 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal Of Garbage and Other Waste Matter), Part I Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter (City Only) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend Section 6:375 so as to add the definition of “Central Business District” and to add Section 6:396 relative to Collection of Garbage and Other Waste Matter from Commercial Establishments within the boundaries of the Central Business District. By Downtown Development District. By Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Other Cover Letter 4. 18-01192 Authorizing a declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that lot number eight (8), block or square seven (7), North Baton Rouge Subdivision, owned by Chicken Mart, Inc. / Philly Tax Group, LLC, adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge in 2009, is needed for a public purpose for the expansion and use of Scotlandville Plaza and authorizing the Mayor-President, pursuant to LA. R.S. 47:2235, to execute an act declaring a public servitude by destination on said property. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Memo Declaration of Servitude Picture Picture Picture Recorded Documents 5. 18-01224 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the following taxing jurisdictions on all taxable property (except that the millage rate for the Downtown Development District shall be levied on real property only) to be levied during the year 2019. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.32 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.03 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax 0.87 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and 1.12 Rodent Control District East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) 1.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 11.10 East Baton Rouge Council on Aging 2.25 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 2.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 (additional) 15.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 2019 Property Tax Ordinance CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 18-01193 Willie Rowe 16510 Charlton Road, Lot B taken from 101 acre tract on Charlton Road Parcel No. 1404261 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-01194 Jacqueline Y. Robertson 16715 Charlton Road (House & Rear Trailer), Lot A-1 Earline W. Davis Tract, Parcel No. 3069842 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-01195 Charles Lewis, Tanya M. Cruz, Patricia L. Gordon, Gertrude L. Kelso, Henry Lewis, Jr., Richard F. Lewis, Jr., Beatrice L. Lynch, Mary L. Robinson, Linda Stokes, Jacqueline G. Cruz, and Elizabeth Wheeler 17078 Charlton Road (Trailer & Shed), Tract A Green Dyer Estates, Parcel No. 164585 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-01196 Eddie White Chapman, Evelyn C. Albert, Harold Chapman, Lucious Chapman, Ruther Chapman, Sarah J. Chapman, Gladys C. Scott, and Emmit S. Chapman 10073 Avenue A (House & Rear Shed), Lots 36 and 37, Square 39 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-01198 Laura Williams 4162 Trinity Lane (House & Rear Shed), Lot 16 Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-01199 Irma Lloyd, Nolan Lloyd, Betty J. Fountain, Wanda Sims, Bertina Lloyd, Alvin Lloyd, Wilda Bryant, Gregory Lloyd, Loretta Bethley, Katrina Perkins, Beulah Guice, Carlon Black, Anthony Black, Justin Black, and Brenden T. Willis 2035 and 2037 North 17th Street, Lot 7, Square 5 Northdale Section 2 Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 18-01210 Lot: 63 Subdivision: South Dayton Applicant: Jonathan K. Hardy Address: Winbourne Avenue (5152) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 13,900.02 Adjudicated for 1985 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 14. 18-01211 Lot: 7, Square 7 Subdivision: Jordan Terrace Applicant: Patricia and Emery Ealy Address: Oriole Street (1590) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 425.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 454.30 - Adjudicated for 2007 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 15. 18-01212 Lot: 3, Square 1 Subdivision: Smiley Heights Applicant: Robert Stevens Address: Greenwell Springs Road (6428) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 405.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 2,932.65 - Adjudicated for 1990 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 16. 18-01213 Lot: B, Square 9 Subdivision: Abramson Applicant: Arvin F. Jones Address: North 27th Street (912) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 405.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 3,635.69 Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 17. 18-01165 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #1 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $35,950.00 from $17,450 to an amount not to exceed $53,400. This amendment will raise the hourly rate for inspection services to $25.00 per hour for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 DES Cover Letter for Andrew Boatner Amendment 19. 18-01166 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 14, 2018 at Original 435 of Bundle 12913 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Young Johnson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9940 (3416 Fairfields Avenue; Lot 155, Belfort Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Miscommunication at prior Council meeting). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 20. 18-01167 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 044 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alternative Lifestyles Solutions, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9819 (4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17, Prosperity Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 21. 18-01168 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 048 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. James A. Johns" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9822 (3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8, Roppolo Villa Addition). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 22. 18-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development which will provide for reimbursement in the amount of $138,225.67 from the state to the City-Parish for maintenance performed on traffic signals and equipment located on federal aid eligible routes that were damaged during the 2016 Flood. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 council backup document 23. 18-01191 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development which will provide for reimbursement in the amount of $74,903.41 from the state to the City-Parish for maintenance performed on traffic signals and equipment located on federal aid eligible routes that were damaged during the 2016 Flood. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 council backup document 24. 18-01203 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay funding for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the General Aviation Development Project (Utility/Infrastructure) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 25. 18-01204 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $55,556 for the Runway 4L/22R Rehabilitation project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $500,000; State Trust Fund $55,556; Total: $555,556). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 26. 18-01205 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $22,222 for the Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE); and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $200,000; State Trust Fund: $22,222; Total: $222,222.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 27. 18-01206 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $50,000 for the Cell Phone Lot; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $450,000; State Trust Fund: $50,000; Total $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 28. 18-01207 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase II Project in the amount of $9,575,556.00; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $5,900,000; State: $3,655,556; Airport $20,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 29. 18-01218 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into contract with Dana Campbell in the amount of $25,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the contract period November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2019. To provide services for Local Workforce Development Board 21 and Employ BR, an American Job Center, for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 30. 18-01220 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum relating to the use by said Fire Museum of the building and accessory property situated on Laurel Street, commonly referred to as the "Old Robert A. Bogan Fire Station". By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 31. 18-01223 Requesting that the Planning Commission study the creation of zoning that allows for marijuana grow operations. By Councilman Trae Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 32. 18-01225 Requesting that the Planning Commission study the creation of an overlay district in the zone of influence around the City of Zachary. By Councilman Trae Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018
33. 18-00957 Mitchel Grant, Jr. and Letha Vernett B. Grant 857 New Rafe Mayer Road (House and Rear Garage), Lot 74 Lincoln Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from September 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 34. 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 This item was deferred from June 27, 2018 and September 26, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 35. 18-01104 Kelvin T. Fisher 979 New Rafe Mayer Road, Lots 1 & 2 Lincoln Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 18-01105 Mary Price Anderson, Seimone Anderson Kleinpeter, Nekesha D. Anderson, & Joseph T. Anderson 5360 Stearns Street, Lots 30 & 31, Square 33 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-01106 Patsy Rankins 1866 North Foster Drive, Lot 1, Square 9 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 38. 18-01107 Husam Mahmoud & Linda A. Mahmoud 4057 Tuscarora Street, Lot 11, Square 14 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-01108 John Du Nguyen & Loan P. Nguyen 2131 Main Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 21 Gallisville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 40. 18-01109 Tina Bolds Millon 1934 Spanish Town Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot G, Square 30 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 18-01110 Hooshang Jabbari 1936 Spanish Town Road, Lot F, Square 30 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 42. 18-01111 Aslee Smith, Estella Smith Woods, and The Estate of Samuel Smith, Jr. 820 Scenic Highway, Lots 3 & 4, Square 39 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 18-01112 BC Property Group, Inc. 2832 Illinois Street, Lot C PT, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Property No. 864218 - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 18-01113 The Estate of David Walker, Jr. 2546 Thomas H. Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 18-01114 The Estate of Fannie Margaret Matthews Lemon 268 Van Buren Street, Lot 16, Square 22 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture
18-01100 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 10, 2018 at Original 289 of Bundle 12906 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Donnovan Cummings" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9923 (2522 Thomas Delpit Drive; Lot 31, Square 47, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Owner plans to reconstruct as a residence). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
18-01122 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an act or acts of rescission of two adjudicated property sales to Ellen Simmons and Cynthia Simmons and to refund unto Ellen Simmons and Cynthia Simmons their respective sales price and consideration paid for these sales, less and except the amounts paid and disbursed to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff associated with these sales and properties for ad valorem parish property taxes. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
18-01121 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Baton Rouge Bikeshare with Gotcha Bike, LLC to provide for the design, launch, operation, and maintenance of a bike share program, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CI-US-0028, State Project No. H.013024, Federal Aid No. H013024, in an amount not to exceed $801,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council memo
18-01154 Approving the application for an Industrial Tax Exemption by Exxon Mobil Corporation (Polyoefins) as approved by the Board of Commerce and Industry for the project located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01101 Accepting the recommendation of the Aviation Director Search Committee to appoint Mr. Austin Futch, who is the remaining candidate from the list of top three candidates, as the Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District at step 11 of pay grade 2380. By Councilman Dwight Hudson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Legislation Cover Letter
51. 18-01141 Appointing J. Michael Edwards, Interim Director of Aviation, as the Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, effective October 11, 2018. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso and Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation Cover Letter 52. 18-01142 Supporting Mike Edwards in the current interim leadership role at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Greater Baton Rouge Airport District Board of Commissioners. Legislation Cover Letter
53. 18-01102 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of 166,720.93 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY 2017 for East Baton Rouge Parish. SHSP is 100% federally funded. 75% of the funds are allocated to Public Safety and 25% of the funds are allocated to the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). By Clay Rives, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01123 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $167,979.27 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2018 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. SHSP is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01125 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $58,145.46 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2018 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. EMPG is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01145 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 51516, adopted June 10, 2015, by the Metropolitan Council, to accept $4,830,231.00 and acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and to execute all such sales and documents necessary to acquire said properties, and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01134 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 16 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $255,000 (GLP $155,000 and GLP3 $100,000). (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($155,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($100,000)). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01143 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the Second Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01144 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the Licensing Agreement with Harveston Wastewater District, LLC. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
60. 18-01147 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 61. 18-01148 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01151 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Contract with United Rentals for training of Public Works Employees on the operation of various pieces mechanicalized equipment, and various safety procedures for an amount not to exceed $47,870.00. By Office of Business Operations- Workforce Development. Legislation Professional Services Agreement council backup document outline of courses
18-01150 Waiving the provisions of Title 2, Chapter 1, Part II, Section 2:50(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in order to allow Broadmoor United Methodist Church to apply for a permit from the Director of Development to erect a pole sign 24" high by 30" wide within the right of way of Goodwood Boulevard at Sharp Road; and, further providing that this waiver is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development pursuant to Section 2:68 of the Code of Ordinances for compliance with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Draft - Resolution
18-01153 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the communities of Alsen and St. Irma Lee and further expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council for the re-permitting application for Ronaldson Field, LLC, to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for the landfill operating at 1500 Rafe Mayer Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01155 Establishing guidelines for the approval or disapproval by the Metropolitan Council for Industrial Tax Exemption applications submitted to LED for projects located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01158 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a third amended and restated Cooperative Endeavor and Intergovernmental Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") for the transfer of adjudicated properties from time to time, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further ratifying all actions taken under any previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Authority; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Legislation Memo Contract
18-01159 Designating certain areas to be targeted areas for redevelopment and tasking the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") with developing redevelopment plans for each area; and further providing for the designation and/or transfer of properties within the City-Parish's control to the Authority upon receipt of written notice from time to time, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Legislation Exhibit A
18-01160 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Transfer of Interest in Property(s) Without Warranty of Any Nature or Kind between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") for the transfer of adjudicated properties from time to time, as approved by the Metro Council, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further ratifying all actions taken under any previously executed agreement with the Authority; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority.
18-01161 Authorization to appropriate $20,000 from the Airport's cash account - Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the South GA Apron Rehab account (5821-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-132100- A0095 E 9800000095-5821000000-0000000000-651300) for construction. (BS 008651). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
ADJOURNMENT
Oct 10, 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
1. 18-01222 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 26, 2018. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 18-01164 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2019 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2019 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8455). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 DES Cover Letter and Budget Supplement 8455 3. 18-01188 Amending Title 6 (Public Health), Chapter 4 (Disposal Of Garbage and Other Waste Matter), Part I Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Other Waste Matter (City Only) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to amend Section 6:375 so as to add the definition of “Central Business District” and to add Section 6:396 relative to Collection of Garbage and Other Waste Matter from Commercial Establishments within the boundaries of the Central Business District. By Downtown Development District. By Downtown Development District Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Other Cover Letter 4. 18-01192 Authorizing a declaration by the Parish of East Baton Rouge that lot number eight (8), block or square seven (7), North Baton Rouge Subdivision, owned by Chicken Mart, Inc. / Philly Tax Group, LLC, adjudicated to the Parish of East Baton Rouge in 2009, is needed for a public purpose for the expansion and use of Scotlandville Plaza and authorizing the Mayor-President, pursuant to LA. R.S. 47:2235, to execute an act declaring a public servitude by destination on said property. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Memo Declaration of Servitude Picture Picture Picture Recorded Documents 5. 18-01224 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the following taxing jurisdictions on all taxable property (except that the millage rate for the Downtown Development District shall be levied on real property only) to be levied during the year 2019. MILLAGE East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.32 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.03 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax 0.87 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and 1.12 Rodent Control District East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) 1.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 11.10 East Baton Rouge Council on Aging 2.25 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 2.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 (additional) 15.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 28, 2018 Supporting Documentation 2019 Property Tax Ordinance CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 18-01193 Willie Rowe 16510 Charlton Road, Lot B taken from 101 acre tract on Charlton Road Parcel No. 1404261 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 18-01194 Jacqueline Y. Robertson 16715 Charlton Road (House & Rear Trailer), Lot A-1 Earline W. Davis Tract, Parcel No. 3069842 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 18-01195 Charles Lewis, Tanya M. Cruz, Patricia L. Gordon, Gertrude L. Kelso, Henry Lewis, Jr., Richard F. Lewis, Jr., Beatrice L. Lynch, Mary L. Robinson, Linda Stokes, Jacqueline G. Cruz, and Elizabeth Wheeler 17078 Charlton Road (Trailer & Shed), Tract A Green Dyer Estates, Parcel No. 164585 - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 18-01196 Eddie White Chapman, Evelyn C. Albert, Harold Chapman, Lucious Chapman, Ruther Chapman, Sarah J. Chapman, Gladys C. Scott, and Emmit S. Chapman 10073 Avenue A (House & Rear Shed), Lots 36 and 37, Square 39 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 18-01198 Laura Williams 4162 Trinity Lane (House & Rear Shed), Lot 16 Arlington Plantation Subdivision - Council District 3 - Loupe Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 18-01199 Irma Lloyd, Nolan Lloyd, Betty J. Fountain, Wanda Sims, Bertina Lloyd, Alvin Lloyd, Wilda Bryant, Gregory Lloyd, Loretta Bethley, Katrina Perkins, Beulah Guice, Carlon Black, Anthony Black, Justin Black, and Brenden T. Willis 2035 and 2037 North 17th Street, Lot 7, Square 5 Northdale Section 2 Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 18-01210 Lot: 63 Subdivision: South Dayton Applicant: Jonathan K. Hardy Address: Winbourne Avenue (5152) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 13,900.02 Adjudicated for 1985 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 14. 18-01211 Lot: 7, Square 7 Subdivision: Jordan Terrace Applicant: Patricia and Emery Ealy Address: Oriole Street (1590) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 425.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 454.30 - Adjudicated for 2007 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 15. 18-01212 Lot: 3, Square 1 Subdivision: Smiley Heights Applicant: Robert Stevens Address: Greenwell Springs Road (6428) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 405.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 2,932.65 - Adjudicated for 1990 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 16. 18-01213 Lot: B, Square 9 Subdivision: Abramson Applicant: Arvin F. Jones Address: North 27th Street (912) - MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 405.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 3,635.69 Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 17. 18-01165 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #1 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $35,950.00 from $17,450 to an amount not to exceed $53,400. This amendment will raise the hourly rate for inspection services to $25.00 per hour for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 DES Cover Letter for Andrew Boatner Amendment 19. 18-01166 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on September 14, 2018 at Original 435 of Bundle 12913 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Mary Young Johnson" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9940 (3416 Fairfields Avenue; Lot 155, Belfort Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Miscommunication at prior Council meeting). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 20. 18-01167 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 044 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Alternative Lifestyles Solutions, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9819 (4041 Uncas Street; Lot 13, Square 17, Prosperity Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 21. 18-01168 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 18, 2017 at Original 048 of Bundle 12847 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. James A. Johns" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9822 (3275 Anna Street; Lot 14, Square 8, Roppolo Villa Addition). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property was sold and the new owner will repair). By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 22. 18-01190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development which will provide for reimbursement in the amount of $138,225.67 from the state to the City-Parish for maintenance performed on traffic signals and equipment located on federal aid eligible routes that were damaged during the 2016 Flood. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 council backup document 23. 18-01191 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana State Department of Transportation & Development which will provide for reimbursement in the amount of $74,903.41 from the state to the City-Parish for maintenance performed on traffic signals and equipment located on federal aid eligible routes that were damaged during the 2016 Flood. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 council backup document 24. 18-01203 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay funding for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the General Aviation Development Project (Utility/Infrastructure) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 25. 18-01204 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $55,556 for the Runway 4L/22R Rehabilitation project; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $500,000; State Trust Fund $55,556; Total: $555,556). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 26. 18-01205 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $22,222 for the Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE); and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $200,000; State Trust Fund: $22,222; Total: $222,222.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 27. 18-01206 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% State Match in the amount of $50,000 for the Cell Phone Lot; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $450,000; State Trust Fund: $50,000; Total $500,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 28. 18-01207 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase II Project in the amount of $9,575,556.00; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $5,900,000; State: $3,655,556; Airport $20,000.00). By Interim Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 29. 18-01218 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into contract with Dana Campbell in the amount of $25,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the contract period November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2019. To provide services for Local Workforce Development Board 21 and Employ BR, an American Job Center, for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 30. 18-01220 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Robert A. Bogan Baton Rouge Fire Museum relating to the use by said Fire Museum of the building and accessory property situated on Laurel Street, commonly referred to as the "Old Robert A. Bogan Fire Station". By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Supporting Documentation 31. 18-01223 Requesting that the Planning Commission study the creation of zoning that allows for marijuana grow operations. By Councilman Trae Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018 Cover Letter 32. 18-01225 Requesting that the Planning Commission study the creation of an overlay district in the zone of influence around the City of Zachary. By Councilman Trae Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 24, 2018
33. 18-00957 Mitchel Grant, Jr. and Letha Vernett B. Grant 857 New Rafe Mayer Road (House and Rear Garage), Lot 74 Lincoln Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from September 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 34. 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 This item was deferred from June 27, 2018 and September 26, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 35. 18-01104 Kelvin T. Fisher 979 New Rafe Mayer Road, Lots 1 & 2 Lincoln Heights Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 36. 18-01105 Mary Price Anderson, Seimone Anderson Kleinpeter, Nekesha D. Anderson, & Joseph T. Anderson 5360 Stearns Street, Lots 30 & 31, Square 33 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 37. 18-01106 Patsy Rankins 1866 North Foster Drive, Lot 1, Square 9 East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 38. 18-01107 Husam Mahmoud & Linda A. Mahmoud 4057 Tuscarora Street, Lot 11, Square 14 Prosperity Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 39. 18-01108 John Du Nguyen & Loan P. Nguyen 2131 Main Street (Rear Building Only), Lot 21 Gallisville Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 40. 18-01109 Tina Bolds Millon 1934 Spanish Town Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot G, Square 30 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 41. 18-01110 Hooshang Jabbari 1936 Spanish Town Road, Lot F, Square 30 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 42. 18-01111 Aslee Smith, Estella Smith Woods, and The Estate of Samuel Smith, Jr. 820 Scenic Highway, Lots 3 & 4, Square 39 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 43. 18-01112 BC Property Group, Inc. 2832 Illinois Street, Lot C PT, Square 164 South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Property No. 864218 - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 44. 18-01113 The Estate of David Walker, Jr. 2546 Thomas H. Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 47 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 45. 18-01114 The Estate of Fannie Margaret Matthews Lemon 268 Van Buren Street, Lot 16, Square 22 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture
18-01100 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 10, 2018 at Original 289 of Bundle 12906 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Donnovan Cummings" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9923 (2522 Thomas Delpit Drive; Lot 31, Square 47, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Owner plans to reconstruct as a residence). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation Supporting Documentation
18-01122 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an act or acts of rescission of two adjudicated property sales to Ellen Simmons and Cynthia Simmons and to refund unto Ellen Simmons and Cynthia Simmons their respective sales price and consideration paid for these sales, less and except the amounts paid and disbursed to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff associated with these sales and properties for ad valorem parish property taxes. By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation
18-01121 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Baton Rouge Bikeshare with Gotcha Bike, LLC to provide for the design, launch, operation, and maintenance of a bike share program, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CI-US-0028, State Project No. H.013024, Federal Aid No. H013024, in an amount not to exceed $801,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council memo
18-01154 Approving the application for an Industrial Tax Exemption by Exxon Mobil Corporation (Polyoefins) as approved by the Board of Commerce and Industry for the project located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01101 Accepting the recommendation of the Aviation Director Search Committee to appoint Mr. Austin Futch, who is the remaining candidate from the list of top three candidates, as the Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District at step 11 of pay grade 2380. By Councilman Dwight Hudson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Legislation Cover Letter
51. 18-01141 Appointing J. Michael Edwards, Interim Director of Aviation, as the Director of Aviation for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, effective October 11, 2018. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso and Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation Cover Letter 52. 18-01142 Supporting Mike Edwards in the current interim leadership role at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Greater Baton Rouge Airport District Board of Commissioners. Legislation Cover Letter
53. 18-01102 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of 166,720.93 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY 2017 for East Baton Rouge Parish. SHSP is 100% federally funded. 75% of the funds are allocated to Public Safety and 25% of the funds are allocated to the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). By Clay Rives, Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01123 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $167,979.27 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2018 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. SHSP is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01125 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $58,145.46 under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), FY2018 Program for East Baton Rouge Parish. EMPG is a 100% federally funded grant program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01145 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge, in accordance with Resolution Number 51516, adopted June 10, 2015, by the Metropolitan Council, to accept $4,830,231.00 and acquire certain properties with monies provided under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and to execute all such sales and documents necessary to acquire said properties, and to comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions required under the aforementioned Grant. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01134 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 16 with CSRS, Inc. to provide program management services in association with the Green Light Plan Roadway and Beautification Improvements Programs for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in a supplemental amount not to exceed $255,000 (GLP $155,000 and GLP3 $100,000). (Account No. 339.7262002.652100.5920006 ($155,000) & 146.7210042.643540.5920006 ($100,000)). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01143 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the Second Amendment to the Waste Water Treatment Operational Agreement with Harveston. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01144 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute the Licensing Agreement with Harveston Wastewater District, LLC. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
60. 18-01147 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 61. 18-01148 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
18-01151 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Contract with United Rentals for training of Public Works Employees on the operation of various pieces mechanicalized equipment, and various safety procedures for an amount not to exceed $47,870.00. By Office of Business Operations- Workforce Development. Legislation Professional Services Agreement council backup document outline of courses
18-01150 Waiving the provisions of Title 2, Chapter 1, Part II, Section 2:50(A) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in order to allow Broadmoor United Methodist Church to apply for a permit from the Director of Development to erect a pole sign 24" high by 30" wide within the right of way of Goodwood Boulevard at Sharp Road; and, further providing that this waiver is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development pursuant to Section 2:68 of the Code of Ordinances for compliance with all other applicable ordinances and requirements of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Legislation Draft - Resolution
18-01153 Expressing the support of the Metropolitan Council for the communities of Alsen and St. Irma Lee and further expressing the opposition of the Metropolitan Council for the re-permitting application for Ronaldson Field, LLC, to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for the landfill operating at 1500 Rafe Mayer Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01155 Establishing guidelines for the approval or disapproval by the Metropolitan Council for Industrial Tax Exemption applications submitted to LED for projects located in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Legislation Cover Letter
18-01158 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a third amended and restated Cooperative Endeavor and Intergovernmental Agreement between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") for the transfer of adjudicated properties from time to time, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further ratifying all actions taken under any previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Authority; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Legislation Memo Contract
18-01159 Designating certain areas to be targeted areas for redevelopment and tasking the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") with developing redevelopment plans for each area; and further providing for the designation and/or transfer of properties within the City-Parish's control to the Authority upon receipt of written notice from time to time, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority. Legislation Exhibit A
18-01160 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Transfer of Interest in Property(s) Without Warranty of Any Nature or Kind between the City-Parish and the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority ("Authority") for the transfer of adjudicated properties from time to time, as approved by the Metro Council, for the purposes of returning said properties to productive use; and further ratifying all actions taken under any previously executed agreement with the Authority; and further authorizing the Mayor-President to execute any and all documents necessary and proper as may be appropriate to further the purposes of the Authority. By East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority.
18-01161 Authorization to appropriate $20,000 from the Airport's cash account - Capital Improvements (5810-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009) to be placed in the South GA Apron Rehab account (5821-0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-132100- A0095 E 9800000095-5821000000-0000000000-651300) for construction. (BS 008651). By Interim Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
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