Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-00708 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of June 12, 2019, and Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of June 19, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00663 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award amendment in the amount of $100,000.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This project amendment is to complete the City Hall Generator Project due to a change order; the grant was approved by Metro Council on 08-12-15 via Resolution #51607. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 3. 19-00664 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $214,955.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-Hurricane Creek at Plank Road Stream Bank Stabilization Phase 1. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 4. 19-00673 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $417,312.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-52 Port Hudson Pride Road Streambank Stabilization Phase I. This project will fund Phase I activities such as studies, design, and scope of work to submit for Phase II construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 5. 19-00695 Amending and re-enacting Title 8, Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to increase the commercial plan review fee and the commercial / residential permit fees. By Department of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Draft - Ordinance CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-00680 Kimberly R. Belt 23212 Pony Drive, Lot 39-B Pleasant Park Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-00683 Laverne Mitchell Jones, Sheryl Demolle Gray, Barbara Mitchell Brown, Nellie Encalade Perkins, Patricia Encalade Buie, Adam Encalade, Edward Encalade, Calvin Encalade, Mary G. Harvey, Richard Encalade, Phyllis Encalade, and Dianah Encalade Hobbs 3466 Conley Avenue, Lot 133 Victoria Gardens Subdivision (3rd Filing) - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-00684 Joseph Sidney Coner, Jr. 1144 North 39th Street, Lot 6-A, Square 6 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 10. 19-00679 Lot: 5, Square 19 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Rakiyyah Donkor Address: Gus Young Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,771.40 - Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 11. 19-00682 Lot: 2, Square 1 Subdivision: Jordan Terrace Applicant: Clark Clark Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 961.70 - Adjudicated for 2001 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 12. 19-00685 Lot: 25+, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,715.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,264.83 - Adjudicated for 1991 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 13. 19-00686 Lot: 3-B Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Thomas Delpit Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,768.66 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 14. 19-00687 Lot: 17, Square 1 Subdivision: Lehmann Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Lehmann Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,393.08 - Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 15. 19-00688 Lot: 20, Square 354 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Bruce Alley Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 811.74 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 16. 19-00689 Lot: 14, Square 355 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4.728.07 - Adjudicated for 2014 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24 17. 19-00690 Lot: 7/8 pt., Square 356 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 12,890.97 - Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 18. 19-00691 Lot: 7 pt., Square 356 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,145.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,630.71 - Adjudicated for 2011 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 19. 19-00692 Lot: F-2-B-1, Square 32 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Liso Terrell Thomas Address: Progress Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,633.70 - Adjudicated for 2013 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 20. 19-00671 RV-10-19 Normandy Acres Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 10 foot servitude, located on the south side of LaSalle Avenue and east of Carter Avenue, on Lots 1, C-1 and C-2 of Normandy Acres Subdivision (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 LONO from Dept of Development Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map LONO from Dept of Transportation and Drainage 21. 19-00672 RV-11-19 Kimbleton Estates Revocation A request to revoke a 30 foot drainage servitude and 10 foot servitude, located east of the end of Kimbleton Avenue, on Tracts A-1 and A-2 of Kimbleton Estates, 2nd Filing (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 LONO from Dept of Development LONO from Dept of Transportation and Drainage Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map 22. 19-00674 TA-15-19 Section 8.4.8.F, General Airport (GA) District This amendment repeals Sections 8.301 through 8.306, Airport Zoning, and replaces it with a new Section 8.4.8.F, General Airport (GA) District. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, the need to simplify the Unified Development Code, and Council direction COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Staff Report 23. 19-00675 Case 38-19 15500 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Rural to Commercial Warehousing One (CW1) on the property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard, west of Gloria Drive, on Lot 2-A-1-A of River Oaks Subdivision. Section 73, T7S R2E GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 24. 19-00676 Case 39-19 2110 71st Avenue, 2100-2300 UND 70th Avenue To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Single Family Residential (A2) on the property located on the north side of 70th Avenue, and south side of 71st Avenue, to the east of Goode Street, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 46, 47 and 48, all of Block 31, Bank Addition Subdivision. Section 37, T6S R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 25. 19-00677 Case 41-19 5407 Cadillac Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on the property located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Cadillac Street and Apperson Street to the south of Sterns Street, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 40 of Fortune Addition. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 26. 19-00678 Case 42-19 1509 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (LC3) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) on the property located on the north side of Government Street, to the west of South 17th Street, on Lot GSU-1 being a portion of Magnesiaville Subdivision. Section 49, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 27. 19-00666 BRAC 2019 Economic Development presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 BRAC 28. 19-00669 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales tax to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in the amount of $226,195.12 for sales tax remitted to East Baton Rouge Parish on product shipped outside the state for the audit period of November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 29. 19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 30. 19-00665 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21 from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program (EmployBR) in the amount of $3,841,965 and execute all documents in connection therewith for a grant period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 31. 19-00667 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services to enter into contract with CaseWorthy Inc. in the amount not to exceed $95,600 to provide a comprehensive Human Services Case Management software solution and authorizing execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 32. 19-00668 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 3, 2017 at Original 866 of Bundle 12823 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9746 (229 Mary Street, Portion of Lot 8, Square 1, Johnstown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Property owner would like to obtain a permit to renovate the house. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 33. 19-00693 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund sales tax to First Transit, Inc., in accordance with a judgment in the amount of $566,035.98 for remitting sales tax on the purchase and/or registration of school buses for the period of July 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 34. 19-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting (FBAC), LLC in the amount of $196,000 to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective July 25, 2019 for a period of five years, with the option of two, one-year extensions thereafter. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 35. 19-00698 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to the contract with HNTB Corporation to provide professional engineering services in association with the Bus Rapid Transit Improvement Project (formerly TramlinkBR), being City-Parish Project No. 16-CI-US-0032, in an amount not to exceed $429,168.00 (Account No. 9217100043-463000000-0000000000-643500). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document 36. 19-00714 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Verma Systems Professional Services Contract to cover additional Wi-Fi access points, maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $13,000.00. (Account No. 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 37. 19-00719 Receiving the final report from the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 supporting documentation to follow 38. 19-00720 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering to conduct a Pavement Strength Report (PCN), Phase II in an amount not to exceed $37,922.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 39. 19-00723 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17023, adopted March 13, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 1, 9, 60A, 60B, 76, 89, 90A, and 90B, and Ward 3, Precincts 41A, 41B, 65, 70A, and 70B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 July polling locations change chart 40. 19-00722 Appointing a Parish Attorney for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Cover Letter
41. 19-00278 MWSL Enterprises, LLC 7868 Governor Wickliffe Avenue (House and 2 Rear Sheds), Lot 289 Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from March 27, 2019 42. 19-00283 James Hayes 3352 Zion Street, Lot 22, Square 6 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 27, 2019 43. 19-00608 Open Succession of Joseph Clark and Colleen Spears Clark 4908 Glen Oaks Drive, Lot 30 Glen Oaks Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 44. 19-00623 Charles Edward Bowers 7522 Maplewood Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 272 Greendale Subdivision (1st Sec 2nd Filing) - Council District 5 - Green 45. 19-00624 Sabra Desiree Pope 5566 George Street, Lot 5 Fairfax Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
19-00595 Directing the Bond Services Committee and the Purchasing Department to formulate and issue an RFP for a legal firm to perform exclusive bond counsel duties. By Councilman Dwight Hudson
46. 19-00594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an exclusive contract with Butler Snow LLP for bond counsel services for a term of two years with an option to renew the contract for one year. By Councilman Dwight Hudson. 48. 19-00596 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services with Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., for services as comprehensive Bond Counsel for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00597 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 10, 2019 at Original 938 of Bundle 12956 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Eloisa Sanchez" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10036 (7688 Maplewood Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 76, East Glen Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Work is in progress. By Councilwoman Erika Green
19-00599 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 29, 2019 at Original 106 of Bundle 12949 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Sandra J. Ortega, Alicia Rivera, and Silvino Rivera" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10018 (11370 East Black Oak Drive, Lot 196, Forest Oaks Subdivision (Fifth Filing)). Reason for rescission: Property owner needs an updated permit in order to make repairs. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
19-00629 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 136 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Timothy Benard Holland and Shaneka Lynell Holland" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9683 (Rear of 1241 North 44th Street, Lots 18 and 19, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The owners are selling the property, and the new owners have plans to renovate. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00636 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Charlita Key for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $17,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Carlton J. Allen of The Law Office of C. Jack Allen). By Parish Attorney.
19-00644 Amending Title 10. - Transportation; so as to add Chapter 5, "Use of Baton Rouge City Dock", Section 10:300, "Docking of Vessels at Baton Rouge City Dock". By Mayor's Office.
19-00603 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with Degan, Blanchard, and Nash for legal assistance for a Health Care Compliance Review with Medicare, Medicare Secondary Payor, Medicaid, Tricare and Insurers for Transport Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00592 Authorizing the Mayor President, on behalf of the Department of Buildings and Grounds to execute a supplemental agreement to the Operational Service Contract 2019, with Johnson Controls Inc. Preventive maintenance on various building equipment and annual testing for fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinkle systems for the 19th Judicial Court building in the amount of $45,000.00 to cover increased cost. By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00598 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $97,517.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By Parish Attorney.
19-00600 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with ADG Baton Rouge, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the Main Central Plant Boiler Replacement Design, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1156, in an amount not to exceed $28,700.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00601 To amend the 2019 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $7,000,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program ($5,000,000), construction of EM-9 that will be built on the Baton Rouge Police Department property located at 9000 Airline Hwy ($2,000,000). By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00602 To amend the 2019 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $845,000 from the Medicaid Supplemental Payments for projects the department is requesting. By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00625 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the District 1 Volunteer Fire Protection District to appropriate $127,949.65 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide funding for contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2018. (Budget Supplement 8714). By District 1 Fire Protection District.
19-00628 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate $800,000 to provide funding for building repairs and improvements at the Raising Cane’s River Center. (BS No. 8716). By Finance Director.
19-00626 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment and Assumption of the Lease Agreement from PAI Aero Incorporated to CNAK Consulting, L.L.C., and its assignee, Dawson Management, L.L.C., and its sub-lessee, Dawson Aero, L.L.C. By Aviation Director.
19-00627 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Forte & Tablada Engineering Services Agreement for additional surveying services associated with the North General Aviation Development Project in an amount not to exceed $26,656.15. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0919-0000-000000-653000-A0076 E 9800000076-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
19-00633 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Ralph’s Pharmacy, II in the amount of $167,274.74 for remitting duplicate sales taxes on prescription drugs for the audit period of April 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
19-00634 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the East Baton Rouge Parish CDBG-DR Gustav/Ike Recovery Proposal. The amendment allocates the current $2,074,980.84 in unallocated Gustav/Ike Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to the following new programs: healthy food retail initiative $795,000.00 and Ardendale Housing Development $1,279,980.84. By Mayor's Office.
19-00635 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Hope Enterprise Corporation of the Mid-South, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, for purposes of instituting a Healthy Food Retail Initiative (HFRI) program to increase access to fresh foods in traditionally underserved neighborhoods in the City-Parish, provide quality employment opportunities in such neighborhoods, and serve as a catalyst for revitalization of such neighborhoods. By Mayor's Office.
19-00637 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute an Inter-agency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS Program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. By Juvenile Services Director.
19-00638 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $189,010.05 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By Juvenile Services Director.
19-00617 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start and Early Start Program to submit a supplemental budget to the Administration of Children & Families in the amount of $921,753 for Head Start and $183,868 for Early Head Start for facilities improvement, equipment replacements and supplies as result of the most recent implementation of the Preventative Maintenance System as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and to sign all document connected therewith. By Human Services Director.
19-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Louisiana State University (referred to as "Service Provider" or "LSU") to extend the term of service through September 30, 2019; and, to increase the compensation to an amount not to exceed $418,092.00.". By Mayor's Office.
19-00640 Authorize the Director of Transportation and Drainage to issue a permit to Locale Provisions, LLC, d/b/a Cocha Restaurant for the installation of a temporary platform and furnishings to create a Parklet on a portion of the 400 block of North 6th Street, subject to the provisions of Section 2:50 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00643 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and BREC for the construction of a temporary detour road in the Forest Park Recreation Area. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00657 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, LLC / Owen & White, Inc., A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with Central Consolidation PS 42 Forcemain, being Project No. 09-FM-MS-0036, for a fee not to exceed $325,516.16 and extending the contract time through December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80877-5110000003-SSO2RCP120-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
19-00632 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a transfer of all interest in the property described on Exhibit A attached hereto without warranty of any nature or kind, said transfer being from the EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION (the Commission) and to the Bank of Zachary (the Bank), to include a revocation of all servitudes contained in the SALE AND SERVITUDE AGREEMENT recorded in the office of the clerk as original 679 of bundle 10341, as the property and the servitudes are no longer needed for a public purpose. By Councilman Trae Welch.
19-00658 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for the design of sewer and construction of landfill infrastructure improvements by authorizing a local match appropriation of $583,334.00 for said agreement (Account Nos. 9007700004-5510 00000-0000000000-653400 and 80401-5110000003- NCDPSATP01-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
19-00659 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the Environmental Services Director to hire (1) Chief of Engineering & Technology/Wastewater, job code 1050, Pay Grade 2330 ($70,320 – $117,517) at step 12 ($97,340), effective June 27, 2019. By Human Resources Director & Environmental Services Director.
77. 19-00660 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with CSRS, Inc. to provide professional program management services in association with the MovEBR New Capacity Improvement Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-0001, in an amount not to exceed $7,467,736.00 (Account No. 9217100062-4370000000- 0000000000-653140). By Transportation and Drainage Director. 78. 19-00661 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional program management services in association with the MovEBR Community Enhancement, Improving Existing Corridors, and Traffic Management Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-0005, in an amount not to exceed $5,602,447.00 (Account No. 9217100062-4370000000-0000000000- 653140). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00662 To recognize and reaffirm that under federal and state law, all Louisiana residents with potential discrimination claims are afforded legal remedies, and to express that the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council finds discrimination of any kind abhorrent and contrary to what our nation, state, and parish stand for; and further that the Metropolitan Council finds prudent and vital that all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish be aware of their protections under applicable and current state and federal law and applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rulings. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 80. 19-00543 Lot: Sec. 3, Square WD2, Subdivision: .50 acres near Zachary Applicant: Angela A. Brown Address: Old Slaughter Road (4804) Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,130.18 Adjudicted for 2009 taxes Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: REDEEMED 81. 19-00544 Lot: 36, Square 2 Subdivision: Babin Applicant: Sherdrick Ridgley Address: Webb Drive (3748) Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,246.30 (Adjudicated for 2013 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Sherdrick Ridgley - $22,500.00 Intended Use: Rental property 82. 19-00545 Lot: 5, Square 23 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Lots-A-Lots, LLC Address: Linwood Street (2743) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 800.00 Appraised Value: $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,480.64 (Adjudicated for 2012 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Huang Nguyen - $7,000.00 Intended Use: Rental property 83. 19-00546 Lot: 8, Square 16 Subdivision: East Fairfields Applicant: Prince Ajala Address: Fairfields Avenue (5337) Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,250.73 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Prince Ajala - $6,800.00 Intended Use: Rental property 84. 19-00547 Lot: 54+, Square 4 Subdivision: Eaton Place Applicant: Mamba Group, LLC Address: Mission Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,210.00 Appraised Value: $ 13,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,109.76 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: FDR Investment - $8,500.00 Intended Use: Investment 85. 19-00548 Lot: 196-A Subdivision: Melrose East Applicant: Lovance G. Poydras Address: Harry Drive Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,813.46 (Adjudicated for 2011 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Lovance Poydras - $7,300.00 Intended Use: Storage
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-00724 Amending Resolution 54244 Section 3 so as to authorize the Mayor-President to transfer the property upon completion of the improvements to the property and upon the payment by EBRCOA of the difference between the $580,000 and the appraised value of the building as completed. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 19-00713 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH Consideration of reappointing or replacing Al B. Barron, whose term expires on July 23, 2019, effective July 24, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Al B. Barron (Received letter requesting reappointment Justin Gaudet Timothy D. Moore
19-00716 MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Press Robinson, whose term expires on July 26 2019, effective July 27, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Southern University Appointment) Current Ballot
19-00717 MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires on July 23 2019, effective July 24, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Louisiana State University Appointment) Current Ballot Jennifer Carville Brandon Williams Two nominations submitted by LSU in accordance with La. R.S. 33:2476 (C) (2) (b). The Metropolitan Council shall make one appointments from the two nominations submitted by LSU.
CHANGE ORDERS 89. 19-00694 Central Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0041 Original Estimated Cost: $ 66,000. 00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001648 Account Number: 2018-2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000- 65300 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 1,650.88 Original Contract Amount: $ 58,294.28 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 59,945.16 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities Legislation Change Order Backup 90. 19-00699 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161279 Account Number: 80872-5120COCE04-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (70,157.05) Original Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,650,000.00 New Contract Amount: $ 15,335,564.30 Description: New lump sum items for required survey work, additional work due to utility obstructions, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Page 17 Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-00700 Joor Road/Greenwell Springs Road Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 7,970,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161277 Account Number: 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0046-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (301,315.96) Original Contract Amount: $ 6,300,680.11 Net Previous Changes: $ 40,593.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,039,957.15 Description: Provide for downtime due to running sands, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-00701 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140169 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0039-653400; 80872- 5433000004-SSO2RC0039-653400 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 546,298.09 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 998,872.30 New Contract Amount: $ 16,030,782.39 Description: Additional bypass pumping, additional work due to conflict resolution, and make final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 93. 19-00702 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161223 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ 325,058.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,586,343.69 New Contract Amount: $ 21,408,402.19 Description: New lump sum items for expedited contractor work, additional work due to plan changes, and changes to the gravity sewer at PS 31 and PS 50. Why Required: To facilitate the project. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-00703 Hooper Road Pump Station Project Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0048 Original Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160959 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 7/27/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 129,866.64 Original Contract Amount: $ 12,957,610.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,065,259.69 New Contract Amount: $ 14,152,736.33 Description: New items for additional scope and final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 95. 19-00710 South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements Project Number: 08-FM-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 20,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 110570 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872- 5120000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5140000004- SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5432000004-SSO2RC0016- 653400; 80872-5442000004-SSO2RC0016-653400 Council Award Date: 1/12/2011 Contractor: Racon Inc. Change Order Number: Eight Change Order Amount: $ (664,538.23) Original Contract Amount: $ 20,591,067.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,842,638.20 New Contract Amount: $ 21,769,166.97 Description: To make final adjustment of quantities and close out the project. Why Required: To finalize the project.
19-00718 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: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 6/13/2018 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: 5 - Final Change Order Amount: $ (43,020.38) Original Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 140,764.30 New Contract Amount: $ 819,743.47 Description: Deductive Change Order to remove the Maintenance Agreement from the contract and add 45 Days to the Contract Time due to weather delays and additional work items. Why Required: To issue Final Acceptance.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 97. 19-00696 Central Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0041 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-307120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 66,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 58,294.28 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 1,650.88 Final Cost: $ 59,945. 16 Days Allocated: 59 Days Used: 59 Liquidated Damages: $ None 98. 19-00704 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Account Number: 80872-5120COCE04-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 1,579,842.95 Final Cost: $ 15,335,564.30 Days Allocated: 754 Days Used: 754 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 99. 19-00705 Joor Road/Greenwell Springs Road Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0023 Account Number: 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0046-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 7,970,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 6,300,680.11 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ (260,722.96) Final Cost: $ 6,039,957.15 Days Allocated: 726 Days Used: 726 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 100. 19-00706 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0039-653400; 80872-5433000004- SSO2RC0039-653400 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Total Change Orders: (Three): $ 1,545,170.39 Final Cost: $ 16,030,782.39 Days Allocated: 1408 Days Used: 1408 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 101. 19-00707 Hooper Road Pump Station Project Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0048 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 7/27/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 12,957,610.00 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 1,195,126.33 Final Cost: $ 14,152,736.33 Days Allocated: 876 Days Used: 876 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 102. 19-00711 South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements Project Number: 08-FM-ST-0023 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5120000004- SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5140000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5432000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5442000004- SSO2RC0016-653400 Council Award Date: 1/12/2011 Contractor: Racon Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 20,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 20,591,067.00 Total Change Orders: (Eight): $ 1,178,099.97 Final Cost: $ 21,769,166.97 Days Allocated: 689 Days Used: 689 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-00715 Airfield Markings Baton Rouge Metro Airport Project: RQ 5346 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500- Estimate: $100,000.00 *Local **In State Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC $ 74,450.00 Hasco, Inc. $ 151,150.00
19-00651 A discussion regarding security in the City Hall building. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00721 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Jefferson Place/Bocage Property Owners' Association in accordance with the terms set forth; and permitting the construction of a subdivision entryway sign. By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: To expedite permitting of the sign.
19-00650 A discussion regarding illegal dumping in East Baton Rouge Parish, including the criminal and civil penalties for illegal dumping and the City-Parish responsibility for removing illegally dumped materials. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
19-00652 A discussion regarding small cell/5G cell towers in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Trae Welch. ADJOURNMENT
Jun 26, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-00708 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of June 12, 2019, and Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of June 19, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00663 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award amendment in the amount of $100,000.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This project amendment is to complete the City Hall Generator Project due to a change order; the grant was approved by Metro Council on 08-12-15 via Resolution #51607. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 3. 19-00664 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $214,955.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-Hurricane Creek at Plank Road Stream Bank Stabilization Phase 1. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 4. 19-00673 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $417,312.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-52 Port Hudson Pride Road Streambank Stabilization Phase I. This project will fund Phase I activities such as studies, design, and scope of work to submit for Phase II construction approval. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 5. 19-00695 Amending and re-enacting Title 8, Chapter 1 (Building Code), Part I, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to increase the commercial plan review fee and the commercial / residential permit fees. By Department of Public Works. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Draft - Ordinance CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-00680 Kimberly R. Belt 23212 Pony Drive, Lot 39-B Pleasant Park Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 1 - Welch Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-00683 Laverne Mitchell Jones, Sheryl Demolle Gray, Barbara Mitchell Brown, Nellie Encalade Perkins, Patricia Encalade Buie, Adam Encalade, Edward Encalade, Calvin Encalade, Mary G. Harvey, Richard Encalade, Phyllis Encalade, and Dianah Encalade Hobbs 3466 Conley Avenue, Lot 133 Victoria Gardens Subdivision (3rd Filing) - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-00684 Joseph Sidney Coner, Jr. 1144 North 39th Street, Lot 6-A, Square 6 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 10. 19-00679 Lot: 5, Square 19 Subdivision: Greenville Extension Applicant: Rakiyyah Donkor Address: Gus Young Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,771.40 - Adjudicated for 1994 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 11. 19-00682 Lot: 2, Square 1 Subdivision: Jordan Terrace Applicant: Clark Clark Address: Fairchild Street Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 961.70 - Adjudicated for 2001 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 12. 19-00685 Lot: 25+, Square 44 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Tim McNeely, Sr. Address: Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,715.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,264.83 - Adjudicated for 1991 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 13. 19-00686 Lot: 3-B Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Thomas Delpit Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 4,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,768.66 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 14. 19-00687 Lot: 17, Square 1 Subdivision: Lehmann Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Lehmann Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,393.08 - Adjudicated for 1999 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 15. 19-00688 Lot: 20, Square 354 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: Bruce Alley Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 811.74 - Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 16. 19-00689 Lot: 14, Square 355 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 4.728.07 - Adjudicated for 2014 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24 17. 19-00690 Lot: 7/8 pt., Square 356 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 12,890.97 - Adjudicated for 1987 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 18. 19-00691 Lot: 7 pt., Square 356 Subdivision: Dickerson Place Applicant: Equatorial Development Organization Address: South 16th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,145.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,630.71 - Adjudicated for 2011 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 19. 19-00692 Lot: F-2-B-1, Square 32 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Liso Terrell Thomas Address: Progress Road Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 6,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,633.70 - Adjudicated for 2013 taxes Bids Received: 7/17/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 20. 19-00671 RV-10-19 Normandy Acres Revocation A request to revoke a portion of a 10 foot servitude, located on the south side of LaSalle Avenue and east of Carter Avenue, on Lots 1, C-1 and C-2 of Normandy Acres Subdivision (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 LONO from Dept of Development Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map LONO from Dept of Transportation and Drainage 21. 19-00672 RV-11-19 Kimbleton Estates Revocation A request to revoke a 30 foot drainage servitude and 10 foot servitude, located east of the end of Kimbleton Avenue, on Tracts A-1 and A-2 of Kimbleton Estates, 2nd Filing (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Planning Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the UDC COMMISSION ACTION: No hearing before the Planning Commission required, per UDC Section 3.6.3 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 LONO from Dept of Development LONO from Dept of Transportation and Drainage Exhibit Zoning Map Aerial Map 22. 19-00674 TA-15-19 Section 8.4.8.F, General Airport (GA) District This amendment repeals Sections 8.301 through 8.306, Airport Zoning, and replaces it with a new Section 8.4.8.F, General Airport (GA) District. PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Approval is recommended, based on consistency with the comprehensive plan, the need to simplify the Unified Development Code, and Council direction COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Staff Report 23. 19-00675 Case 38-19 15500 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Rural to Commercial Warehousing One (CW1) on the property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard, west of Gloria Drive, on Lot 2-A-1-A of River Oaks Subdivision. Section 73, T7S R2E GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 24. 19-00676 Case 39-19 2110 71st Avenue, 2100-2300 UND 70th Avenue To rezone from Light Industrial (M1) to Single Family Residential (A2) on the property located on the north side of 70th Avenue, and south side of 71st Avenue, to the east of Goode Street, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 46, 47 and 48, all of Block 31, Bank Addition Subdivision. Section 37, T6S R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 25. 19-00677 Case 41-19 5407 Cadillac Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) on the property located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Cadillac Street and Apperson Street to the south of Sterns Street, on Lots 1 and 2, Block 40 of Fortune Addition. Section 96, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report 26. 19-00678 Case 42-19 1509 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (LC3) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) on the property located on the north side of Government Street, to the west of South 17th Street, on Lot GSU-1 being a portion of Magnesiaville Subdivision. Section 49, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 17, 2019 Application Staff Report OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 27. 19-00666 BRAC 2019 Economic Development presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 BRAC 28. 19-00669 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales tax to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in the amount of $226,195.12 for sales tax remitted to East Baton Rouge Parish on product shipped outside the state for the audit period of November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 29. 19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 30. 19-00665 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services-Local Workforce Development Area 21 from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, (LWC) to administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program (EmployBR) in the amount of $3,841,965 and execute all documents in connection therewith for a grant period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 31. 19-00667 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services to enter into contract with CaseWorthy Inc. in the amount not to exceed $95,600 to provide a comprehensive Human Services Case Management software solution and authorizing execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 32. 19-00668 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on July 3, 2017 at Original 866 of Bundle 12823 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Patrick Donnell Parker and Tressa Danielle Parker" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9746 (229 Mary Street, Portion of Lot 8, Square 1, Johnstown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Property owner would like to obtain a permit to renovate the house. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 33. 19-00693 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund sales tax to First Transit, Inc., in accordance with a judgment in the amount of $566,035.98 for remitting sales tax on the purchase and/or registration of school buses for the period of July 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Supporting Documentation 34. 19-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Fontenot Benefits & Actuarial Consulting (FBAC), LLC in the amount of $196,000 to provide consulting services for City-Parish Employee Benefits, effective July 25, 2019 for a period of five years, with the option of two, one-year extensions thereafter. By Human Resources Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 35. 19-00698 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to the contract with HNTB Corporation to provide professional engineering services in association with the Bus Rapid Transit Improvement Project (formerly TramlinkBR), being City-Parish Project No. 16-CI-US-0032, in an amount not to exceed $429,168.00 (Account No. 9217100043-463000000-0000000000-643500). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Council Backup Memo Council Backup Document 36. 19-00714 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Verma Systems Professional Services Contract to cover additional Wi-Fi access points, maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $13,000.00. (Account No. 5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 37. 19-00719 Receiving the final report from the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 supporting documentation to follow 38. 19-00720 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering to conduct a Pavement Strength Report (PCN), Phase II in an amount not to exceed $37,922.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Cover Letter 39. 19-00723 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17023, adopted March 13, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, and 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 1, 9, 60A, 60B, 76, 89, 90A, and 90B, and Ward 3, Precincts 41A, 41B, 65, 70A, and 70B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 July polling locations change chart 40. 19-00722 Appointing a Parish Attorney for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Cover Letter
41. 19-00278 MWSL Enterprises, LLC 7868 Governor Wickliffe Avenue (House and 2 Rear Sheds), Lot 289 Pleasant Hills Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from March 27, 2019 42. 19-00283 James Hayes 3352 Zion Street, Lot 22, Square 6 Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 27, 2019 43. 19-00608 Open Succession of Joseph Clark and Colleen Spears Clark 4908 Glen Oaks Drive, Lot 30 Glen Oaks Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 44. 19-00623 Charles Edward Bowers 7522 Maplewood Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 272 Greendale Subdivision (1st Sec 2nd Filing) - Council District 5 - Green 45. 19-00624 Sabra Desiree Pope 5566 George Street, Lot 5 Fairfax Heights Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
19-00595 Directing the Bond Services Committee and the Purchasing Department to formulate and issue an RFP for a legal firm to perform exclusive bond counsel duties. By Councilman Dwight Hudson
46. 19-00594 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an exclusive contract with Butler Snow LLP for bond counsel services for a term of two years with an option to renew the contract for one year. By Councilman Dwight Hudson. 48. 19-00596 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal services with Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, L.L.P., for services as comprehensive Bond Counsel for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00597 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 10, 2019 at Original 938 of Bundle 12956 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Eloisa Sanchez" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10036 (7688 Maplewood Drive (House and Rear Shed), Lot 76, East Glen Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Work is in progress. By Councilwoman Erika Green
19-00599 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 29, 2019 at Original 106 of Bundle 12949 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Sandra J. Ortega, Alicia Rivera, and Silvino Rivera" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10018 (11370 East Black Oak Drive, Lot 196, Forest Oaks Subdivision (Fifth Filing)). Reason for rescission: Property owner needs an updated permit in order to make repairs. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
19-00629 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 22, 2017 at Original 136 of Bundle 12801 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Timothy Benard Holland and Shaneka Lynell Holland" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9683 (Rear of 1241 North 44th Street, Lots 18 and 19, Square 34, Greenville Extension Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The owners are selling the property, and the new owners have plans to renovate. By Councilman LaMont Cole.
19-00636 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Charlita Key for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $17,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Carlton J. Allen of The Law Office of C. Jack Allen). By Parish Attorney.
19-00644 Amending Title 10. - Transportation; so as to add Chapter 5, "Use of Baton Rouge City Dock", Section 10:300, "Docking of Vessels at Baton Rouge City Dock". By Mayor's Office.
19-00603 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with Degan, Blanchard, and Nash for legal assistance for a Health Care Compliance Review with Medicare, Medicare Secondary Payor, Medicaid, Tricare and Insurers for Transport Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00592 Authorizing the Mayor President, on behalf of the Department of Buildings and Grounds to execute a supplemental agreement to the Operational Service Contract 2019, with Johnson Controls Inc. Preventive maintenance on various building equipment and annual testing for fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and sprinkle systems for the 19th Judicial Court building in the amount of $45,000.00 to cover increased cost. By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00598 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute and file an application with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, for a grant in the amount of $97,517.00, to provide funding for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; approving the line item budget for the Juvenile and Underage Drinking Enforcement (JUDE) Task Force; and authorizing execution of all documents required in connection therewith. By Parish Attorney.
19-00600 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with ADG Baton Rouge, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the Main Central Plant Boiler Replacement Design, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1156, in an amount not to exceed $28,700.00. (Account No. 1000-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-00601 To amend the 2019 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $7,000,000 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program ($5,000,000), construction of EM-9 that will be built on the Baton Rouge Police Department property located at 9000 Airline Hwy ($2,000,000). By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00602 To amend the 2019 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $845,000 from the Medicaid Supplemental Payments for projects the department is requesting. By Emergency Medical Services Director.
19-00625 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the District 1 Volunteer Fire Protection District to appropriate $127,949.65 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide funding for contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2018. (Budget Supplement 8714). By District 1 Fire Protection District.
19-00628 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate $800,000 to provide funding for building repairs and improvements at the Raising Cane’s River Center. (BS No. 8716). By Finance Director.
19-00626 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Consent to Assignment and Assumption of the Lease Agreement from PAI Aero Incorporated to CNAK Consulting, L.L.C., and its assignee, Dawson Management, L.L.C., and its sub-lessee, Dawson Aero, L.L.C. By Aviation Director.
19-00627 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Forte & Tablada Engineering Services Agreement for additional surveying services associated with the North General Aviation Development Project in an amount not to exceed $26,656.15. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0919-0000-000000-653000-A0076 E 9800000076-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Aviation Director.
19-00633 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Ralph’s Pharmacy, II in the amount of $167,274.74 for remitting duplicate sales taxes on prescription drugs for the audit period of April 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
19-00634 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the East Baton Rouge Parish CDBG-DR Gustav/Ike Recovery Proposal. The amendment allocates the current $2,074,980.84 in unallocated Gustav/Ike Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to the following new programs: healthy food retail initiative $795,000.00 and Ardendale Housing Development $1,279,980.84. By Mayor's Office.
19-00635 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Hope Enterprise Corporation of the Mid-South, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, for purposes of instituting a Healthy Food Retail Initiative (HFRI) program to increase access to fresh foods in traditionally underserved neighborhoods in the City-Parish, provide quality employment opportunities in such neighborhoods, and serve as a catalyst for revitalization of such neighborhoods. By Mayor's Office.
19-00637 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute an Inter-agency Agreement/Contract with the Juvenile Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, in the amount of $63,468.00, to continue to offset the cost associated with operating the FINS Program for the Department of Juvenile Services for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. By Juvenile Services Director.
19-00638 Amending the Title IV-E reimbursement fund budget so as to appropriate $189,010.05 received from the state Office of Juvenile Justice, representing reimbursements for certain expenditures eligible under the federal foster care reimbursement program (social security act, as amended, title IV-E, section 470, et seq.). These funds will be used for needs of the Department of Juvenile Services including personnel costs, fiscal management fees, and other associated costs. By Juvenile Services Director.
19-00617 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development & Services, EBRP Head Start and Early Start Program to submit a supplemental budget to the Administration of Children & Families in the amount of $921,753 for Head Start and $183,868 for Early Head Start for facilities improvement, equipment replacements and supplies as result of the most recent implementation of the Preventative Maintenance System as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and to sign all document connected therewith. By Human Services Director.
19-00639 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Louisiana State University (referred to as "Service Provider" or "LSU") to extend the term of service through September 30, 2019; and, to increase the compensation to an amount not to exceed $418,092.00.". By Mayor's Office.
19-00640 Authorize the Director of Transportation and Drainage to issue a permit to Locale Provisions, LLC, d/b/a Cocha Restaurant for the installation of a temporary platform and furnishings to create a Parklet on a portion of the 400 block of North 6th Street, subject to the provisions of Section 2:50 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00643 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge and BREC for the construction of a temporary detour road in the Forest Park Recreation Area. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00657 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Contract for Engineering Services with SJB Group, LLC / Owen & White, Inc., A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with Central Consolidation PS 42 Forcemain, being Project No. 09-FM-MS-0036, for a fee not to exceed $325,516.16 and extending the contract time through December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80877-5110000003-SSO2RCP120-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
19-00632 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a transfer of all interest in the property described on Exhibit A attached hereto without warranty of any nature or kind, said transfer being from the EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION (the Commission) and to the Bank of Zachary (the Bank), to include a revocation of all servitudes contained in the SALE AND SERVITUDE AGREEMENT recorded in the office of the clerk as original 679 of bundle 10341, as the property and the servitudes are no longer needed for a public purpose. By Councilman Trae Welch.
19-00658 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, for the design of sewer and construction of landfill infrastructure improvements by authorizing a local match appropriation of $583,334.00 for said agreement (Account Nos. 9007700004-5510 00000-0000000000-653400 and 80401-5110000003- NCDPSATP01-653250). By Environmental Services Director.
19-00659 Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the Environmental Services Director to hire (1) Chief of Engineering & Technology/Wastewater, job code 1050, Pay Grade 2330 ($70,320 – $117,517) at step 12 ($97,340), effective June 27, 2019. By Human Resources Director & Environmental Services Director.
77. 19-00660 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with CSRS, Inc. to provide professional program management services in association with the MovEBR New Capacity Improvement Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-0001, in an amount not to exceed $7,467,736.00 (Account No. 9217100062-4370000000- 0000000000-653140). By Transportation and Drainage Director. 78. 19-00661 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional program management services in association with the MovEBR Community Enhancement, Improving Existing Corridors, and Traffic Management Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CS-HC-0005, in an amount not to exceed $5,602,447.00 (Account No. 9217100062-4370000000-0000000000- 653140). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-00662 To recognize and reaffirm that under federal and state law, all Louisiana residents with potential discrimination claims are afforded legal remedies, and to express that the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council finds discrimination of any kind abhorrent and contrary to what our nation, state, and parish stand for; and further that the Metropolitan Council finds prudent and vital that all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish be aware of their protections under applicable and current state and federal law and applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rulings. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 80. 19-00543 Lot: Sec. 3, Square WD2, Subdivision: .50 acres near Zachary Applicant: Angela A. Brown Address: Old Slaughter Road (4804) Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 730.00 Appraised Value: $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,130.18 Adjudicted for 2009 taxes Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: REDEEMED 81. 19-00544 Lot: 36, Square 2 Subdivision: Babin Applicant: Sherdrick Ridgley Address: Webb Drive (3748) Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 20,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,246.30 (Adjudicated for 2013 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Sherdrick Ridgley - $22,500.00 Intended Use: Rental property 82. 19-00545 Lot: 5, Square 23 Subdivision: Standard Heights Applicant: Lots-A-Lots, LLC Address: Linwood Street (2743) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 800.00 Appraised Value: $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,480.64 (Adjudicated for 2012 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Huang Nguyen - $7,000.00 Intended Use: Rental property 83. 19-00546 Lot: 8, Square 16 Subdivision: East Fairfields Applicant: Prince Ajala Address: Fairfields Avenue (5337) Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 725.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,250.73 (Adjudicated for 2009 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Prince Ajala - $6,800.00 Intended Use: Rental property 84. 19-00547 Lot: 54+, Square 4 Subdivision: Eaton Place Applicant: Mamba Group, LLC Address: Mission Drive Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,210.00 Appraised Value: $ 13,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,109.76 (Adjudicated for 1989 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: FDR Investment - $8,500.00 Intended Use: Investment 85. 19-00548 Lot: 196-A Subdivision: Melrose East Applicant: Lovance G. Poydras Address: Harry Drive Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 11,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,813.46 (Adjudicated for 2011 taxes) Bids Received: 6/19/2019 High Bidder: Lovance Poydras - $7,300.00 Intended Use: Storage
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-00724 Amending Resolution 54244 Section 3 so as to authorize the Mayor-President to transfer the property upon completion of the improvements to the property and upon the payment by EBRCOA of the difference between the $580,000 and the appraised value of the building as completed. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on July 24, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS 19-00713 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH Consideration of reappointing or replacing Al B. Barron, whose term expires on July 23, 2019, effective July 24, 2019. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Al B. Barron (Received letter requesting reappointment Justin Gaudet Timothy D. Moore
19-00716 MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Press Robinson, whose term expires on July 26 2019, effective July 27, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Southern University Appointment) Current Ballot
19-00717 MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires on July 23 2019, effective July 24, 2019. This is a three (3) year term. (Louisiana State University Appointment) Current Ballot Jennifer Carville Brandon Williams Two nominations submitted by LSU in accordance with La. R.S. 33:2476 (C) (2) (b). The Metropolitan Council shall make one appointments from the two nominations submitted by LSU.
CHANGE ORDERS 89. 19-00694 Central Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0041 Original Estimated Cost: $ 66,000. 00 Purchase Order Number: 8000001648 Account Number: 2018-2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000- 65300 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) Change Order Amount: $ 1,650.88 Original Contract Amount: $ 58,294.28 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 59,945.16 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities Legislation Change Order Backup 90. 19-00699 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161279 Account Number: 80872-5120COCE04-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (70,157.05) Original Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,650,000.00 New Contract Amount: $ 15,335,564.30 Description: New lump sum items for required survey work, additional work due to utility obstructions, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Page 17 Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-00700 Joor Road/Greenwell Springs Road Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 7,970,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161277 Account Number: 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0046-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ (301,315.96) Original Contract Amount: $ 6,300,680.11 Net Previous Changes: $ 40,593.00 New Contract Amount: $ 6,039,957.15 Description: Provide for downtime due to running sands, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-00701 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Original Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 140169 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0039-653400; 80872- 5433000004-SSO2RC0039-653400 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Three Change Order Amount: $ 546,298.09 Original Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 998,872.30 New Contract Amount: $ 16,030,782.39 Description: Additional bypass pumping, additional work due to conflict resolution, and make final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 93. 19-00702 Florida Boulevard Pump Station Improvements Project Number: 11-PS-MS-0003 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161223 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 10/12/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Four Change Order Amount: $ 325,058.50 Original Contract Amount: $ 19,497,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,586,343.69 New Contract Amount: $ 21,408,402.19 Description: New lump sum items for expedited contractor work, additional work due to plan changes, and changes to the gravity sewer at PS 31 and PS 50. Why Required: To facilitate the project. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-00703 Hooper Road Pump Station Project Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0048 Original Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 160959 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 7/27/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 129,866.64 Original Contract Amount: $ 12,957,610.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,065,259.69 New Contract Amount: $ 14,152,736.33 Description: New items for additional scope and final adjustment of quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project. Legislation Council Memo 95. 19-00710 South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements Project Number: 08-FM-ST-0023 Original Estimated Cost: $ 20,700,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 110570 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872- 5120000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5140000004- SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5432000004-SSO2RC0016- 653400; 80872-5442000004-SSO2RC0016-653400 Council Award Date: 1/12/2011 Contractor: Racon Inc. Change Order Number: Eight Change Order Amount: $ (664,538.23) Original Contract Amount: $ 20,591,067.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,842,638.20 New Contract Amount: $ 21,769,166.97 Description: To make final adjustment of quantities and close out the project. Why Required: To finalize the project.
19-00718 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: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 6/13/2018 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Change Order Number: 5 - Final Change Order Amount: $ (43,020.38) Original Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 140,764.30 New Contract Amount: $ 819,743.47 Description: Deductive Change Order to remove the Maintenance Agreement from the contract and add 45 Days to the Contract Time due to weather delays and additional work items. Why Required: To issue Final Acceptance.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 97. 19-00696 Central Road Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 16-SW-HC-0041 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-307120-7130-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/9/2019 Contractor: Industrial Enterprises Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 66,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 58,294.28 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 1,650.88 Final Cost: $ 59,945. 16 Days Allocated: 59 Days Used: 59 Liquidated Damages: $ None 98. 19-00704 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Account Number: 80872-5120COCE04-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ 1,579,842.95 Final Cost: $ 15,335,564.30 Days Allocated: 754 Days Used: 754 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 99. 19-00705 Joor Road/Greenwell Springs Road Sewer Area Upgrades Project Number: 11-FM-MS-0023 Account Number: 80872-5441000004-SSO2RC0046-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 7,970,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 6,300,680.11 Total Change Orders: (Two): $ (260,722.96) Final Cost: $ 6,039,957.15 Days Allocated: 726 Days Used: 726 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 100. 19-00706 O'Neal Lane Pump Stations Improvements (Group A) Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0050 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0039-653400; 80872-5433000004- SSO2RC0039-653400 Council Award Date: 11/26/2013 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 15,090,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 14,485,612.00 Total Change Orders: (Three): $ 1,545,170.39 Final Cost: $ 16,030,782.39 Days Allocated: 1408 Days Used: 1408 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 101. 19-00707 Hooper Road Pump Station Project Project Number: 10-PS-MS-0048 Account Number: 80872-5443000004-SSO2RC0037-653400 Council Award Date: 7/27/2016 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 11,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 12,957,610.00 Total Change Orders: (Five): $ 1,195,126.33 Final Cost: $ 14,152,736.33 Days Allocated: 876 Days Used: 876 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 102. 19-00711 South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements Project Number: 08-FM-ST-0023 Account Number: 80872-5110000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5120000004- SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5140000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5432000004-SSO2RC0016-653400; 80872-5442000004- SSO2RC0016-653400 Council Award Date: 1/12/2011 Contractor: Racon Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 20,700,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 20,591,067.00 Total Change Orders: (Eight): $ 1,178,099.97 Final Cost: $ 21,769,166.97 Days Allocated: 689 Days Used: 689 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-00715 Airfield Markings Baton Rouge Metro Airport Project: RQ 5346 Account: 5810-0900-30-0920-0000-0000-000000-643500- Estimate: $100,000.00 *Local **In State Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC $ 74,450.00 Hasco, Inc. $ 151,150.00
19-00651 A discussion regarding security in the City Hall building. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00721 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Jefferson Place/Bocage Property Owners' Association in accordance with the terms set forth; and permitting the construction of a subdivision entryway sign. By Councilman Matt Watson. Reason for emergency: To expedite permitting of the sign.
19-00650 A discussion regarding illegal dumping in East Baton Rouge Parish, including the criminal and civil penalties for illegal dumping and the City-Parish responsibility for removing illegally dumped materials. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
19-00652 A discussion regarding small cell/5G cell towers in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilman Trae Welch. ADJOURNMENT