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SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00177 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Bryce Kennedy v. Taylor DeRousselle, et al," Suit No. C633,294, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $2,504.00, for a total amount of $52,504.00; and appropriating $52,504.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Kris A. Perret of the Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 3. 19-00166 William Norbert Tipler and the Estate of Bobbie Jean Archer Tipler 7780 Pettit Road (2 Trailers), Lot 2 Country Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 4.19-00167 William Middleton Reed, III 16625 Webster Drive, Lot 142 Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 19-00168 Nevada Systems, Inc. Undetermined House Number on Clayton Drive 4600 Block, Lot 42, Square 10, Parcel ID No. 470139 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 19-00169 BC Property Group, Inc. 5227 Enterprise Street, Lot 151 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-00170 Tameka Mitchell 5256 Enterprise Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 189 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-00171 Liz Hayes-Roberson 4032 Shelley Street, Lot 181 PT+ (Lots 181,182,183) North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-00172 George E. Gilmore, Sr. 3040 Midway Avenue (House and Rear Garage), Lot 14, Square 3 Midway Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 19-00173 Leonard Alvin Robinson and Leonard Alvin Robinson 1684 North 40th Street, Lot 74, Parcel ID No. 406422 Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 19-00174 The Estate of Pinkie Washington 814 North 44th Street, Lot 34, Square 46 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 12. 19-00149 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services EBRP Head Start Program to apply for the Cost-Of-Living (COLA) increase through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $183,231 to support the EBRP Head Start Program for budget period 1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 13. 19-00150 Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant 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 $18,517 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 14. 19-00152 Cancelling and rescheduling certain Metropolitan Council meetings and calling for a Special Meeting for 2019. Cancelling the July 10, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting, rescheduling the November 27, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting to Tuesday, November 26, 2019, and the December 18, 2019 Council Zoning meeting to December 4, 2019, cancelling the December 25, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting and calling for a Special Metropolitan Council meeting on December 10, 2019 for the purpose of considering the 2020 City-Parish budget and items related to the 2020 budget. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 15. 19-00153 Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 1006 of the Code of Ordinances to allow for extended hours of operation for all Class A and R license holders in East Baton Rouge Parish (with the exception of Baker, Central and Zachary) in conjunction with Bayou Country Superfest, for two hours from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on May 27, 2019. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 SUPP DOC BCS 16. 19-00151 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 26, 2018 at Original 255 of Bundle 12866 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Kerry Richard Benton and Sharon T. Benton" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9858 (2812 Evangeline Street; Lot 1-Pt+, Square 8, Delmont Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property will be used as a refurbished rental property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation 17. 19-00156 Authorizing an increase in the annual compensation of the City Judges of Baton Rouge City Court so that their overall annual salary is equivalent to the salary of the East Baton Rouge Parish District Judges in accordance with Ordinance 16612, adopted August 9, 2017. Annual compensation from the City General Fund will increase from $103,803.96 to $104,623.67. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter Letter 18. 19-00179 Granting special permission as required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to United Rentals located at 5592 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 for the construction or installation and maintenance of an electric fence. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Draft - Resolution 19. 19-00178 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joseph Sylvester for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, in the amount of $17,682.00, 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 Benjamin T. Lowe of Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 20. 19-00180 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Orders recorded on October 6, 2017 at Originals 501-526 and 528-530 of Bundle 12844 - Condemnation Proceeding Nos. 9780-9808 (10950 Darryl Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 - Brandywine Condominiums). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Purchaser has obtained funding and will begin to demolition and rebuild). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation 21. 19-00183 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Picardy-Perkins Connector, being City- Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $43,391.35. Contract number 800000657. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Council Back up Documents 22. 19-00185 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services with Ross A. Dooley of Roedell Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, A.L.C. with regard to representation of the Chief of Police for matters before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00. By Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Draft - Resolution 23. 19-00186 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the Dow Chemical Lease Agreement to add 16,736 sq. ft. of land to provide for additional parking at a rental rate of $2,677.76 per year, with terms and conditions to run concurrent with the original lease. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 24. 19-00187 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bids received for the Operation of Automobile Rental Concessions at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport; and authorization to execute a lease agreement with all bidders for a period of five (5) years, for payment of a Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) or 10% of gross revenues, whichever is greater and include rent for counter space, service center, parking spaces and booths. Minimum Annual Guarantee $175,000 per year. Bidders Bid Amount Hertz $316,160 EAN (National) $306,945 EAN (Enterprise) $306,944 Avis $296,423 Budget $176,235. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 25. 19-00189 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a technical assistance agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and MetroMorphosis to provide website development, training and consulting services to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing March 1, 2019 and terminating August 30, 2019. By Mayor's Office . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Memo, Agenda Item Request, Proposed Resolution and Technical Assistance Agreement Cover Letter 26. 19-00190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to that certain Subrecipient Agreement (and ancillary documents), which agreement was entered into between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Inc. with an effective date of June 1, 2012, to convert the remaining balance on the repayable loan to a forgivable loan. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation
27. 18-00794 Andrew Dalcourt, John Lathan, William Lathan, Jr., Viola Lathan Butler, Wen Trey, Emily Lathan Martin, William Lathan, Michael Lathan, Cynthia Lathan, Joyce Lacen, Johnny Lacen, Jr., Catherine Lacen, Anthony Lacen, Earline Lathan, Eddie James Lathan, Jeanette Lathan, Melba Theresa Lathan Williams, Charles Stewart, Annette Lathan Thomas, Beverly Lacen, Mattie Lathan Horns, and Joyce Marie Frazier 3026 Jackson Ave., Lot 22+, Square 27 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 8, 2018 and November 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 28. 18-01264 J & P Production, Inc. 528 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 1 & P, Square 4 Georgetown Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 29. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 24, 2018 and December 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 30. 18-01472 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey M. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue, Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 31. 18-00732 Homer Jack Still, Jr. 3150 Elm Drive, Lot 50 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from July 25, 2018, October 24, 2018, and January 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 32. 18-01386 Cetrick Carl Jenkins 12320 & 12322 Warfield Avenue, Lot 106-A and 106-B Ashley Subdivision (First Filing) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from December 12, 2018 and January 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 33. 19-00094 Willie Mackey and The Estate of Easter S. Mackey 10736 Kingfisher Ave., Lot 21, Square A Brown Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 34. 19-00095 Collins Realty Ventures, LLC 4511 Wildwood Pkwy., Lot 184+ North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 35. 19-00096 Mei Choi Cheung 6166 Florida Boulevard, Lot 3 Nick Manisco Tract Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 36. 19-00097 The Estate of Thelma Lanus Brown 3155 Sherwood Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 31, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 37. 19-00098 Patricia E. Baranco 1210 Maximillian Street, Lot 1 PT and Lot 2 PT, Square 264 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 38. 19-00099 Frank W. Green, Jr. a.k.a Willie Frank Green, Jr. / Dr. Franks Auto Repair 2701 Scenic Hwy., Lots 2 and 3, Square 2, (Parcel Nos. 330353 & 330361) Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 39. 19-00101 Willie Robertson and Mary Bell Wilson Robertson 2036 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 47, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 19-00102 Francis J. Louque and Frances Underwood Louque 925 Highland Park Drive, Lot 66 Highland Park Heights Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-01412 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 15 (Miscellaneous), so as to add Chapter 7. - Landlord Retaliation Prohibited. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from December 12, 2018
19-00019 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of 1.50 mills within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property for the calendar year 2019 for the purpose of operating and maintaining a treatment center that will provide mental health and substance abuse services; and further providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 4:00pm at the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director.
19-00030 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of a one-half of one percent sales and use tax within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District for a period of 30 years, commencing on April 1, 2019, to and including March 31, 2049, for the purpose of providing funds to be used (A) (i) to construct or improve public roads and streets, including the necessary engineering services and related improvements, and including drainage projects and traffic signal synchronization and aesthetic improvements; (ii) to construct road and street community enhancement projects, including ditches and drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks; and (iii) to improve existing corridors to increase mobility, including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, all within the cities of Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary, and the Parish of East Baton Rouge; and (B) to improve the Advance Traffic Management Center; and further providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of the ordinance levying the tax by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 4:00 pm at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director.
18-01550 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) in the amount of $651,020.00 set to begin October 1, 2018 through September 30,2018. The grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in overtime enforcement of speeding, DWI, seatbeat, and underage drinking. This is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
19-00003 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Roedell Parson Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, ALC that provides legal representation for the Chief of Police before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board not to exceed the amount of $64,000 through December 31, 2018. By Police Chief. This item was deferred from January 23, 2019
19-00081 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 16, 2018 at Original 061 of Bundle 12926 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Gerald Charlet" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9975 (5346 Enterprise Street, Lot 184, Brookstown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been repaired. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
19-00082 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 15, 2018 at Original 612 of Bundle 12919 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Hooshang Jabbari" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9954 (1936 Spanish Town Road; Lot F, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner is committed to repairing and maintaining). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
19-00085 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jason Reynolds v. Justin Becnel, individually, and in capacity as a Baton Rouge Police Officer, F.A. Richard & Associates, Inc., and City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana through its Mayor, Melvin "Kip" Holden," Suit No. 651,990 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $45,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $89.50, for a total amount of $45,089.50, 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 Kenneth Willis of the Willis Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00087 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Isanisha Picot v. Randy Horn and City/Parish," Suit No. 646,477 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $417.90, for a total amount of $15,417.90, 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 Kelly E. Balfour of the Balfour Law Group, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00092 Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Blake Huval v. Officer Troy McCreary, Officer Ory Holmes, and the City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge," No. 16-CV-0553-BAJ-RLB, on the docket of the United States District Court - Middle District of Louisiana, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $5,640.50, for a total amount of $45,640.50, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (1000-4700-10-0550-0000-0000- 000000-644850). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (The Attorney of record is Justin Alsterberg of Quinn Alsterberg). By Parish Attorney.
19-00093 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Alecia and Alfredia Watson for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, in the amount of $31,087.00, 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 Aaron Hurd of Morris Bart, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00084 Authorizing the approval of the Notice of Owner of Cancellation and Termination of Contract with Bokas Building Designs, LLC and the City of Baton Rouge and/or the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Awarded on October 11, 2017 (Resolution 53176), for Interior Renovations for Permits and Inspection Division, City-Parish Project No. 17- ASC-CP-1063, and acceptance of all work performed to date, deemed more economical to discontinue the project until such time construction plans can be properly identified and vetted. By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00089 Extending the contract for LEED certified janitorial services for the EBRP Main Library at the same terms, conditions, and prices for an additional twelve month period effective as of January 15th, 2019 through January 14th, 2020, with TLG Janitorial Services, for $116,950. By Library Director.
19-00090 Authorizing an increase to the professional services contract with The Baton Rouge Water Works Company and Parish Water Company, Inc., in the amount of $19,000 from $2,542,810 to $2,561,810, to provide for payment for actual units served in calendar year 2018. By Finance Director.
19-00106 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) to provide acquisition and relocation services for Dijon Drive Extension (LA 306 to LA 1248 Phase I) City Parish Project No. 15-CS-US-0043, State Project No. H. 012233 in the amount of $8,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00109 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with SJB Group, LLC to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Intersection Improvements (College Drive at Westdale Drive) project, City Parish Project No. 18-CS-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $24,965.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00110 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,832,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,932,000, extend the contract time through June 30, 2019, and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. (B.S. #8706). By Finance Director.
19-00121 Amend the 2019 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16954, dated 12/11/2018, so as to make the following changes, effective February 16, 2019. DELETE: Crime Statistician, job code 1484, pay grade 2180 ($33,825 - $57,585). ADD: Crime Statistician, job code 5227, pay grade 3120 ($34,404 - $58,570). ADD: Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Operator Trainee (40 hours/week), job code 1227, pay grade 1120 ($25,246 - $42,971). CHANGE: Community Outreach Coordinator, job code 2328 / 3616 from Exempt to Executive Exempt, pay grade 2240. By Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor- President & Human Resources Director.
19-00126 Amend the 2019 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16953, dated 12/11/2018, so as to change the allotment of the Departments of Development, Juvenile Services, Metropolitan Council, and Police as follows, effective February 16, 2019. DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024 ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512 JUVENILE SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024 ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - JEWEL J. NEWMAN COMMUNITY CENTER DELETE: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 2234 DELETE: (1) Family Service Worker (Uncl), job code 3600 ADD: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Uncl), job code 3602 ADD: (1) Family Service Worker, job code 2306 POLICE DELETE: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 1484 ADD: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 5227 (Municipal Police Job Classification). By Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor-President & Human Resources Director.
19-00122 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Pride Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $41,000 for the expansion of fire protection services funded from revenues dedicated to the district. (Budget Supplement 8707). By Pride Fire Chief.
19-00145 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $80,000 from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of funding final construction cost for Station #42. (B.S. 8708). By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
19-00125 A resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District of an annual fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) on each improved residential parcel and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) on each improved commercial parcel in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2020, for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9097.4. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
19-00132 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that agreement with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Louisiana for video services within the City and Parish to extend the term through December 31, 2027, all other terms and conditions to remain the same. By Office of the Mayor-President.
19-00135 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Volkert Inc., to provide Final Design and Bidding Services for the Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $514,863.00. (Account No. (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000- 653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
19-00142 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with G.E.C., Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the Chevelle Drive and Sarasota Drive Bridge Replacements project, being City-Parish Project. No. 18-BR-US-0016 in an amount not to exceed $319,708.05. (Account No. 9317100036-4620-00000-0000000000-591000; 9317100036-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00143 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc to provide professional engineering services for the Alphonse Forbes Road over Sandy Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. 18-BR-PT-0017 in an amount not to exceed $116,491.72 (Account No. 9317100034-4620-00000- 0000000000-591000; 9317100034-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00144 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. for administrative support services to assist the City-Parish with Prolog and the Web Invoicing Tool, for an amount not to exceed $49,903.20 (Account No. 5100-7700- 40-7710-7710-0000-000000-643500). By Environmental Services Director.
CHANGE ORDERS 68. 19-00091 Chaneyville Volunteer Fire Station 42 - Phase 1 Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1108 Original Estimated Cost: $ 260,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001347 Account Number: 4610-1000-20-1007-0000-YR13-000000-652000-92001 Council Award Date: 8/8/2018 Contractor: The Luster Group, LLC Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 142,574.39 (Extend contract time 150 days) Original Contract Amount: $ 229,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 371,574.39 Description: Complete scope of work to finalize project (Phase II). Why Required: Additional work required to complete the project now that User Agency has obtained funds to do so. 69. 19-00181 Cal Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021 Original Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000487 Account Number: 9227-10013-2331-10000-0000000000-65334 Council Award Date: 9/13/2017 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC Change Order Number: 1 (final) (extend contract for 12 days) Change Order Amount: $ 21,066.86 Original Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 233,409.36 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 12 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 10 days to the contract time due to adverse weather and 2 days to complete Cal Road culvert cross drain. 70. 19-00184 Riverfront Plaza Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Original Estimated Cost: $ 400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001274 Account Number: 9245500014-4752-00000-0000000000-653900 Council Award Date: Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: 4 Change Order Amount: $ 35,604.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 105,161.00 New Contract Amount: $ 862,765.00 Description: Additional Audio Equipment and Light Fixtures and extend contract time by twelve (12) days. Why Required: User Agency Requested.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 19-00182 Cal Road Sidewalk & Drainage Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021 Account Number: 9227-10000-2331-10000-0000000000-65334 Council Award Date: 9/13/2017 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 21,066.86 Final Cost: $ 233,409.36 Days Allocated: 147 Days Used: 141 Liquidated Damages: $ -0-
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-00154 Fence/Gate and Miscellaneous Site Work Project Contract 800000929 Supplemental Agreement #4 Project: 9101100000-4610 00000-0000000000-653240 Account: 461-1100-50-1110-0000-0000-000000-653000 Estimate: $550,464.00 *Local **In State L. King Company, LLC $ 542,202 Deumite Construction $ 524,700 (deemed non-responsive) U.S. Fenced and Gate $ 764,286
19-00175 Demolition of Existing Playground Foundation and Equipment and Furnish and Install New Playground Equipment and Poured-in-place Surfacing Material. City-Parish Project Requisition 11923. Progress Road 1 Head Start Center Playground Equipment Project: 6022100018 Account: 6022100018-G064122- CARRY FWD -654210 Estimate: $91,208.00 *Local **In State **Hahn Enterprises, Inc. $ 88,093.00 **Bliss Products and Services, Inc. $ 94,800.00 **Planet Recess $ 118,208.00 *Taramar Construction, LLC $ 125,000.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00188 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 Corporation to provide One (1) field strength test and semi-annual EMAS bed inspections in an amount not to exceed $46,346.00. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900-A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900). By Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: The Field Strength Test must be completed to meet an FAA imposed deadline.
OTHER ITEMS 19-00004 Receiving a report from the Office of the Mayor-President regarding the implementation of the 1.5 mill ad valorem tax for the operation and maintenance of a mental health treatment center, the status of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for operation of the facility, and the makeup of the board of directors of the non-profit entity that will operate the facility. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis and Councilwoman Erika Green. This item was deferred from January 23, 2019
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Feb 13, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00177 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Bryce Kennedy v. Taylor DeRousselle, et al," Suit No. C633,294, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $2,504.00, for a total amount of $52,504.00; and appropriating $52,504.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Kris A. Perret of the Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 3. 19-00166 William Norbert Tipler and the Estate of Bobbie Jean Archer Tipler 7780 Pettit Road (2 Trailers), Lot 2 Country Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 4.19-00167 William Middleton Reed, III 16625 Webster Drive, Lot 142 Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 5. 19-00168 Nevada Systems, Inc. Undetermined House Number on Clayton Drive 4600 Block, Lot 42, Square 10, Parcel ID No. 470139 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 6. 19-00169 BC Property Group, Inc. 5227 Enterprise Street, Lot 151 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-00170 Tameka Mitchell 5256 Enterprise Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 189 Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-00171 Liz Hayes-Roberson 4032 Shelley Street, Lot 181 PT+ (Lots 181,182,183) North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-00172 George E. Gilmore, Sr. 3040 Midway Avenue (House and Rear Garage), Lot 14, Square 3 Midway Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 19-00173 Leonard Alvin Robinson and Leonard Alvin Robinson 1684 North 40th Street, Lot 74, Parcel ID No. 406422 Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 19-00174 The Estate of Pinkie Washington 814 North 44th Street, Lot 34, Square 46 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 12. 19-00149 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services EBRP Head Start Program to apply for the Cost-Of-Living (COLA) increase through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $183,231 to support the EBRP Head Start Program for budget period 1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 13. 19-00150 Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant 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 $18,517 to provide for a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start grant for budget period 1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, for services to 72 infants and toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 14. 19-00152 Cancelling and rescheduling certain Metropolitan Council meetings and calling for a Special Meeting for 2019. Cancelling the July 10, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting, rescheduling the November 27, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting to Tuesday, November 26, 2019, and the December 18, 2019 Council Zoning meeting to December 4, 2019, cancelling the December 25, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting and calling for a Special Metropolitan Council meeting on December 10, 2019 for the purpose of considering the 2020 City-Parish budget and items related to the 2020 budget. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 15. 19-00153 Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 1006 of the Code of Ordinances to allow for extended hours of operation for all Class A and R license holders in East Baton Rouge Parish (with the exception of Baker, Central and Zachary) in conjunction with Bayou Country Superfest, for two hours from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on May 27, 2019. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 SUPP DOC BCS 16. 19-00151 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 26, 2018 at Original 255 of Bundle 12866 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Kerry Richard Benton and Sharon T. Benton" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9858 (2812 Evangeline Street; Lot 1-Pt+, Square 8, Delmont Place Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The property will be used as a refurbished rental property). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation 17. 19-00156 Authorizing an increase in the annual compensation of the City Judges of Baton Rouge City Court so that their overall annual salary is equivalent to the salary of the East Baton Rouge Parish District Judges in accordance with Ordinance 16612, adopted August 9, 2017. Annual compensation from the City General Fund will increase from $103,803.96 to $104,623.67. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter Letter 18. 19-00179 Granting special permission as required under Section 8:400 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to United Rentals located at 5592 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 for the construction or installation and maintenance of an electric fence. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Draft - Resolution 19. 19-00178 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joseph Sylvester for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, in the amount of $17,682.00, 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 Benjamin T. Lowe of Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 20. 19-00180 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Orders recorded on October 6, 2017 at Originals 501-526 and 528-530 of Bundle 12844 - Condemnation Proceeding Nos. 9780-9808 (10950 Darryl Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 - Brandywine Condominiums). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (Purchaser has obtained funding and will begin to demolition and rebuild). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation 21. 19-00183 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Picardy-Perkins Connector, being City- Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $43,391.35. Contract number 800000657. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Council Back up Documents 22. 19-00185 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services with Ross A. Dooley of Roedell Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, A.L.C. with regard to representation of the Chief of Police for matters before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00. By Chief of Police. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Draft - Resolution 23. 19-00186 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the Dow Chemical Lease Agreement to add 16,736 sq. ft. of land to provide for additional parking at a rental rate of $2,677.76 per year, with terms and conditions to run concurrent with the original lease. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 24. 19-00187 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to accept the bids received for the Operation of Automobile Rental Concessions at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport; and authorization to execute a lease agreement with all bidders for a period of five (5) years, for payment of a Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) or 10% of gross revenues, whichever is greater and include rent for counter space, service center, parking spaces and booths. Minimum Annual Guarantee $175,000 per year. Bidders Bid Amount Hertz $316,160 EAN (National) $306,945 EAN (Enterprise) $306,944 Avis $296,423 Budget $176,235. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Cover Letter 25. 19-00189 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a technical assistance agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and MetroMorphosis to provide website development, training and consulting services to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing March 1, 2019 and terminating August 30, 2019. By Mayor's Office . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Memo, Agenda Item Request, Proposed Resolution and Technical Assistance Agreement Cover Letter 26. 19-00190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to that certain Subrecipient Agreement (and ancillary documents), which agreement was entered into between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Inc. with an effective date of June 1, 2012, to convert the remaining balance on the repayable loan to a forgivable loan. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019 Supporting Documentation
27. 18-00794 Andrew Dalcourt, John Lathan, William Lathan, Jr., Viola Lathan Butler, Wen Trey, Emily Lathan Martin, William Lathan, Michael Lathan, Cynthia Lathan, Joyce Lacen, Johnny Lacen, Jr., Catherine Lacen, Anthony Lacen, Earline Lathan, Eddie James Lathan, Jeanette Lathan, Melba Theresa Lathan Williams, Charles Stewart, Annette Lathan Thomas, Beverly Lacen, Mattie Lathan Horns, and Joyce Marie Frazier 3026 Jackson Ave., Lot 22+, Square 27 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 8, 2018 and November 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 28. 18-01264 J & P Production, Inc. 528 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 1 & P, Square 4 Georgetown Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from November 14, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 29. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis 654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2 University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from October 24, 2018 and December 12, 2018 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 30. 18-01472 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey M. Jacobs 4840 Monarch Avenue, Lot 9, Square 12 Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from January 9, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 31. 18-00732 Homer Jack Still, Jr. 3150 Elm Drive, Lot 50 South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from July 25, 2018, October 24, 2018, and January 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 32. 18-01386 Cetrick Carl Jenkins 12320 & 12322 Warfield Avenue, Lot 106-A and 106-B Ashley Subdivision (First Filing) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis This item was deferred from December 12, 2018 and January 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 33. 19-00094 Willie Mackey and The Estate of Easter S. Mackey 10736 Kingfisher Ave., Lot 21, Square A Brown Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 34. 19-00095 Collins Realty Ventures, LLC 4511 Wildwood Pkwy., Lot 184+ North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 35. 19-00096 Mei Choi Cheung 6166 Florida Boulevard, Lot 3 Nick Manisco Tract Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 36. 19-00097 The Estate of Thelma Lanus Brown 3155 Sherwood Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 31, Square 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 37. 19-00098 Patricia E. Baranco 1210 Maximillian Street, Lot 1 PT and Lot 2 PT, Square 264 Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 38. 19-00099 Frank W. Green, Jr. a.k.a Willie Frank Green, Jr. / Dr. Franks Auto Repair 2701 Scenic Hwy., Lots 2 and 3, Square 2, (Parcel Nos. 330353 & 330361) Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 39. 19-00101 Willie Robertson and Mary Bell Wilson Robertson 2036 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 47, Square 11 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 40. 19-00102 Francis J. Louque and Frances Underwood Louque 925 Highland Park Drive, Lot 66 Highland Park Heights Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg Picture Picture Inspector's Report
18-01412 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Title 15 (Miscellaneous), so as to add Chapter 7. - Landlord Retaliation Prohibited. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. This item was deferred from December 12, 2018
19-00019 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of 1.50 mills within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property for the calendar year 2019 for the purpose of operating and maintaining a treatment center that will provide mental health and substance abuse services; and further providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 4:00pm at the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director.
19-00030 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of a one-half of one percent sales and use tax within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District for a period of 30 years, commencing on April 1, 2019, to and including March 31, 2049, for the purpose of providing funds to be used (A) (i) to construct or improve public roads and streets, including the necessary engineering services and related improvements, and including drainage projects and traffic signal synchronization and aesthetic improvements; (ii) to construct road and street community enhancement projects, including ditches and drainage, lights, curbs, landscaping and sidewalks; and (iii) to improve existing corridors to increase mobility, including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, all within the cities of Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary, and the Parish of East Baton Rouge; and (B) to improve the Advance Traffic Management Center; and further providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of the ordinance levying the tax by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 4:00 pm at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director.
18-01550 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) in the amount of $651,020.00 set to begin October 1, 2018 through September 30,2018. The grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in overtime enforcement of speeding, DWI, seatbeat, and underage drinking. This is a continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief.
19-00003 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Roedell Parson Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister, ALC that provides legal representation for the Chief of Police before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board not to exceed the amount of $64,000 through December 31, 2018. By Police Chief. This item was deferred from January 23, 2019
19-00081 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on November 16, 2018 at Original 061 of Bundle 12926 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Gerald Charlet" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9975 (5346 Enterprise Street, Lot 184, Brookstown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been repaired. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
19-00082 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 15, 2018 at Original 612 of Bundle 12919 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Hooshang Jabbari" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9954 (1936 Spanish Town Road; Lot F, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner is committed to repairing and maintaining). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.
19-00085 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jason Reynolds v. Justin Becnel, individually, and in capacity as a Baton Rouge Police Officer, F.A. Richard & Associates, Inc., and City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana through its Mayor, Melvin "Kip" Holden," Suit No. 651,990 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $45,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $89.50, for a total amount of $45,089.50, 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 Kenneth Willis of the Willis Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00087 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Isanisha Picot v. Randy Horn and City/Parish," Suit No. 646,477 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $417.90, for a total amount of $15,417.90, 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 Kelly E. Balfour of the Balfour Law Group, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00092 Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Blake Huval v. Officer Troy McCreary, Officer Ory Holmes, and the City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge," No. 16-CV-0553-BAJ-RLB, on the docket of the United States District Court - Middle District of Louisiana, in accordance with the payment procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on November 25, 2003, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $5,640.50, for a total amount of $45,640.50, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Compromised Judgment" (1000-4700-10-0550-0000-0000- 000000-644850). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (The Attorney of record is Justin Alsterberg of Quinn Alsterberg). By Parish Attorney.
19-00093 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Alecia and Alfredia Watson for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, in the amount of $31,087.00, 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 Aaron Hurd of Morris Bart, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
19-00084 Authorizing the approval of the Notice of Owner of Cancellation and Termination of Contract with Bokas Building Designs, LLC and the City of Baton Rouge and/or the Parish of East Baton Rouge, Awarded on October 11, 2017 (Resolution 53176), for Interior Renovations for Permits and Inspection Division, City-Parish Project No. 17- ASC-CP-1063, and acceptance of all work performed to date, deemed more economical to discontinue the project until such time construction plans can be properly identified and vetted. By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00089 Extending the contract for LEED certified janitorial services for the EBRP Main Library at the same terms, conditions, and prices for an additional twelve month period effective as of January 15th, 2019 through January 14th, 2020, with TLG Janitorial Services, for $116,950. By Library Director.
19-00090 Authorizing an increase to the professional services contract with The Baton Rouge Water Works Company and Parish Water Company, Inc., in the amount of $19,000 from $2,542,810 to $2,561,810, to provide for payment for actual units served in calendar year 2018. By Finance Director.
19-00106 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) to provide acquisition and relocation services for Dijon Drive Extension (LA 306 to LA 1248 Phase I) City Parish Project No. 15-CS-US-0043, State Project No. H. 012233 in the amount of $8,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00109 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with SJB Group, LLC to provide surveys and design services for the construction of the Intersection Improvements (College Drive at Westdale Drive) project, City Parish Project No. 18-CS-CI-0022 in an amount not to exceed $24,965.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00110 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,832,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,932,000, extend the contract time through June 30, 2019, and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. (B.S. #8706). By Finance Director.
19-00121 Amend the 2019 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16954, dated 12/11/2018, so as to make the following changes, effective February 16, 2019. DELETE: Crime Statistician, job code 1484, pay grade 2180 ($33,825 - $57,585). ADD: Crime Statistician, job code 5227, pay grade 3120 ($34,404 - $58,570). ADD: Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Operator Trainee (40 hours/week), job code 1227, pay grade 1120 ($25,246 - $42,971). CHANGE: Community Outreach Coordinator, job code 2328 / 3616 from Exempt to Executive Exempt, pay grade 2240. By Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor- President & Human Resources Director.
19-00126 Amend the 2019 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16953, dated 12/11/2018, so as to change the allotment of the Departments of Development, Juvenile Services, Metropolitan Council, and Police as follows, effective February 16, 2019. DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024 ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512 JUVENILE SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024 ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - JEWEL J. NEWMAN COMMUNITY CENTER DELETE: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 2234 DELETE: (1) Family Service Worker (Uncl), job code 3600 ADD: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Uncl), job code 3602 ADD: (1) Family Service Worker, job code 2306 POLICE DELETE: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 1484 ADD: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 5227 (Municipal Police Job Classification). By Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor-President & Human Resources Director.
19-00122 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Pride Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $41,000 for the expansion of fire protection services funded from revenues dedicated to the district. (Budget Supplement 8707). By Pride Fire Chief.
19-00145 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $80,000 from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned for the purpose of funding final construction cost for Station #42. (B.S. 8708). By Chaneyville Fire Chief.
19-00125 A resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Melrose Place Crime Prevention District of an annual fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) on each improved residential parcel and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) on each improved commercial parcel in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2020, for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of the District residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the District in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9097.4. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
19-00132 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that agreement with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Louisiana for video services within the City and Parish to extend the term through December 31, 2027, all other terms and conditions to remain the same. By Office of the Mayor-President.
19-00135 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Volkert Inc., to provide Final Design and Bidding Services for the Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements in an amount not to exceed $514,863.00. (Account No. (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000- 653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
19-00142 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with G.E.C., Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the Chevelle Drive and Sarasota Drive Bridge Replacements project, being City-Parish Project. No. 18-BR-US-0016 in an amount not to exceed $319,708.05. (Account No. 9317100036-4620-00000-0000000000-591000; 9317100036-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00143 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc to provide professional engineering services for the Alphonse Forbes Road over Sandy Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. 18-BR-PT-0017 in an amount not to exceed $116,491.72 (Account No. 9317100034-4620-00000- 0000000000-591000; 9317100034-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00144 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Sigma Consulting Group, Inc. for administrative support services to assist the City-Parish with Prolog and the Web Invoicing Tool, for an amount not to exceed $49,903.20 (Account No. 5100-7700- 40-7710-7710-0000-000000-643500). By Environmental Services Director.
CHANGE ORDERS 68. 19-00091 Chaneyville Volunteer Fire Station 42 - Phase 1 Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1108 Original Estimated Cost: $ 260,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001347 Account Number: 4610-1000-20-1007-0000-YR13-000000-652000-92001 Council Award Date: 8/8/2018 Contractor: The Luster Group, LLC Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 142,574.39 (Extend contract time 150 days) Original Contract Amount: $ 229,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 371,574.39 Description: Complete scope of work to finalize project (Phase II). Why Required: Additional work required to complete the project now that User Agency has obtained funds to do so. 69. 19-00181 Cal Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021 Original Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000487 Account Number: 9227-10013-2331-10000-0000000000-65334 Council Award Date: 9/13/2017 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC Change Order Number: 1 (final) (extend contract for 12 days) Change Order Amount: $ 21,066.86 Original Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 233,409.36 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 12 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 10 days to the contract time due to adverse weather and 2 days to complete Cal Road culvert cross drain. 70. 19-00184 Riverfront Plaza Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Original Estimated Cost: $ 400,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001274 Account Number: 9245500014-4752-00000-0000000000-653900 Council Award Date: Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: 4 Change Order Amount: $ 35,604.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 105,161.00 New Contract Amount: $ 862,765.00 Description: Additional Audio Equipment and Light Fixtures and extend contract time by twelve (12) days. Why Required: User Agency Requested.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 19-00182 Cal Road Sidewalk & Drainage Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021 Account Number: 9227-10000-2331-10000-0000000000-65334 Council Award Date: 9/13/2017 Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 21,066.86 Final Cost: $ 233,409.36 Days Allocated: 147 Days Used: 141 Liquidated Damages: $ -0-
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-00154 Fence/Gate and Miscellaneous Site Work Project Contract 800000929 Supplemental Agreement #4 Project: 9101100000-4610 00000-0000000000-653240 Account: 461-1100-50-1110-0000-0000-000000-653000 Estimate: $550,464.00 *Local **In State L. King Company, LLC $ 542,202 Deumite Construction $ 524,700 (deemed non-responsive) U.S. Fenced and Gate $ 764,286
19-00175 Demolition of Existing Playground Foundation and Equipment and Furnish and Install New Playground Equipment and Poured-in-place Surfacing Material. City-Parish Project Requisition 11923. Progress Road 1 Head Start Center Playground Equipment Project: 6022100018 Account: 6022100018-G064122- CARRY FWD -654210 Estimate: $91,208.00 *Local **In State **Hahn Enterprises, Inc. $ 88,093.00 **Bliss Products and Services, Inc. $ 94,800.00 **Planet Recess $ 118,208.00 *Taramar Construction, LLC $ 125,000.00
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00188 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 Corporation to provide One (1) field strength test and semi-annual EMAS bed inspections in an amount not to exceed $46,346.00. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900-A0097 E 9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900). By Aviation Director. Reason for emergency: The Field Strength Test must be completed to meet an FAA imposed deadline.
OTHER ITEMS 19-00004 Receiving a report from the Office of the Mayor-President regarding the implementation of the 1.5 mill ad valorem tax for the operation and maintenance of a mental health treatment center, the status of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for operation of the facility, and the makeup of the board of directors of the non-profit entity that will operate the facility. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis and Councilwoman Erika Green. This item was deferred from January 23, 2019
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