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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-00775 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of June 26, 2019, the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of July 9, 2019 and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of July 17, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00730 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "J.J.Y. v. Isaac Bolden, et al," Suit No. 636,699, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $445.62, for a total amount of $30,445.62; and appropriating $30,445.62 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Carl E. Babin). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 3. 19-00771 A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue (a) not to exceed $350,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund, or defease, all of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B (Taxable Direct Pay Build America Bonds) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2019A Refunding Bonds; and (b) not to exceed $90,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to current refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to pay the termination payment in connection with the termination of the Swap Transaction between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Deutsche Bank, and to pay the cost of issuance of the series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 4. 19-00776 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Alsen/St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $338,111 for the purchase of a new fire truck and rescue tools from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement 8717). By Alsen/St. Irma Lee Fire Chief . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Agenda Item Budget Supplement 8717 5. 19-00793 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and River Parishes Community College to provide a basic access, industrial scaffolding class funded through the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education for implementation of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot Program (BRP3) in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00, for the term commencing June 1, 2019, and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, Proposed Resolution 6. 19-00794 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $60,000 for the purchase of a rescue boat, a new service truck, a generator for Station 42, a storage building, and to also provide funding to repair a fire truck. This will be funded from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement 8718). By Chaneyville Fire Chief & Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Agenda Space Request Budget Supplement 7. 19-00801 Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Title 1 Municipal and Parish Organization, Chapter 3 Personnel, Part IV Employees' Retirement System, Subpart 2 Pension Plan, Section 1.264 Method of Financing so as to enact (1) Subsection F Withdrawal Liability Payments to establish a method for computing and allocating withdrawal liability payments to the Retirement System for any geographical area successfully removing itself from the management of the City-Parish, and (2) Subsection G to establish a method for the collection of withdrawal liability payments owed to the Retirement System. By Retirement Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter to Council Retirement Bd's Attorney Opinion Proposed Retirement Ord Withdrawal Liab 8. 19-00815 Consideration of approval of an application for Industrial Tax Exemption for a project in East Baton Rouge Parish by Stupp Bros., Inc. dba Stupp Corporation Project Name: 2019-2021 Capital Upgrades / Expansion. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Application 9. 19-00817 Consideration of approval of an application for Industrial Tax Exemption for a project in East Baton Rouge Parish by International Mezzo Technologies, Inc. Project Name: 2018 Additions. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Application 10. 19-00831 Authorizing the appropriation of $1,600,000.00 from Net Position-Unrestricted, in the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Fund, to fund contracts for debris disposal and monitoring with DRC Emergency Services, LLC and Thompson Consulting Services, respectively. The cost is based on an estimated amount of 100,000 cubic yards of debris resulting from Tropical Storm Barry. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Request for Budget Supplement CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-00753 Brown Hien Nguyen 4643 Airline Highway Tract B, C.W. Lemar Tract, 0.39 of an acre on the North Side of Airline Highway, as designated on a map by A.G Mundinger, dated September 27, 1946 (Parcel ID #362506) - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 19-00754 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 3965 Sycamore Street, Lot 16, Square 7 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 19-00755 Gerald Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed), Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 19-00756 Anderson Lee White House on North 44th Street, Either Lot 30 or the North ½ of Lot 31, Square 35 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 19-00757 Lizzie Marshall Governor and The Estate of James Joseph Governor 1918 Martin Avenue, Lot 535 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 19-00758 Virginia Robertson 1347 North 31st Street (House and Two Rear Sheds), Lot 80, Square 1 Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 19-00759 Falcolm Exoe Hull and Donnie Faye Hull 2303 North Boulevard, Lot 5, Square 23 Hickey Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 19-00760 Felicia D. Williams and Nicholas Jordan 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 19. 19-00781 Lot: 33+ Subdivision: Villa Ashley Applicant: Christopher Robins Address: Villa Ashley Drive (6426) Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,450.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 34,072.59 (Adjudicated for 1992 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 20. 19-00782 Lot: 89 Subdivision: Belfort Applicant: Brenda J. Lamb Address: Madison Avenue (3535) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,724.69 (Adjudicated for 2012 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 21. 19-00783 Lot: 12 Subdivision: JJ Burke Estate Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Hart Alley Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,054.61 (Adjudicated for 1999 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 22. 19-00784 Lot: 1, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,029.96 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 23. 19-00785 Lot: 2, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 3,244.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,155.13 (Adjudicated for 2008 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 24. 19-00786 Lot: 3, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,139.53 (Adjudicated for 2007 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 25. 19-00787 Lot: 5, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South 12th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,002.05 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 26. 19-00788 Lot: 10-A, Square 273 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Julia Street (1219) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,449.27 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 27. 19-00789 Lot: 12, Square 274 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 3,205.50 Appraised Value: $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,517.47 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 28. 19-00790 Lot: 11 pt., Square 274 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,504.86 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 29. 19-00791 Lot: 3 pt., Square 276 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Julia 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: $ 1,176.94 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 30. 19-00792 Lot: 4-B Subdivision: Hector Young Tract Applicant: Antowin Woodall Address: Heck Young Road Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 130,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,669.40 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 31. 19-00761 PA-9-19 10500- 12800 UND Burbank To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Commercial to Residential Neighborhood on the property located on the south side of Burbank Drive, to the east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on a portion of Tract Y-2-A-1 of the property of Longwood and Burtville. Section 51, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Related to Case 48-19 Application Staff Report 32. 19-00762 Case 48-19 10500- 12800 UND Burbank To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the south side of Burbank Drive, to the east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on a portion of Tract Y-2-A-1 of the property of Longwood and Burtville. Section 51, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Relate to PA-9-19 Application Staff Report 33. 19-00763 Case 43-19 166 West Chimes Street and 185 West State Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and lounges) (C-AB-2) on property located on the north side of West Chimes Street, and the south side of West State Street, west of Highland Road, on Lot 8 and a portion of Lot 24, Block 1 of Campanile View Subdivision. Section, 54, 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 34. 19-00764 Case 44-19 9162, 9174, 9186 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on the property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Fleet Drive and east of Chelsea Drive, on Lots 130, 131, and 132 of Westminster Place Subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to August 19 carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application 35. 19-00765 Case 45-19 598, 599 Warbler Crossing Avenue To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the north side of Burbank Drive, to the south of Highland Road, on Tract M-2-1 and a portion of Tract M-2-2 of Willows at Bayou Fountain Subdivision. Section 50, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 36. 19-00766 Case 46-19 3135 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and lounges)(C-AB-2) on the property located on the north side of Government Street to the west of Beverly Drive, on a portion Lots 2 and 3, Block 7 of Odgen Park Subdivision. Section 81, T7S R1E, 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 37. 19-00767 Case 47-19 6463 Moss Side Lane To rezone from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located at the northeast intersection of Moss Side Lane and Quail Drive, on Lot 1-A of Moss Side Place Subdivision. Section 42, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 38. 19-00768 Case 49-19 14500-15000 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located on the south side of Airline Highway, to the east of Barringer Foreman Road, on a portion of Lot B-2-C-1-A-1 of the Daniel W. Barringer Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 39. 19-00769 ISPUD-6-19 The Vue on Parker Proposed multi-family residential development with parking structure located south of Gourrier Avenue, northeast of Janet Avenue, and northwest of West Parker Boulevard, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the University View Homesites Subdivision. Section 66, T7S, R1W GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report Plans 40. 19-00770 RV-9-19 Gayosa Street Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot right-of-way between North 14th and North 15th Streets. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 41. 19-00749 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $17,500 from the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation within the Office of Cultural Development. The funds from this grant will allow the Planning Commission to develop design guidelines and update the standing structures survey for Beauregard Town in preparation for potential designation as a local historic district. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Memo Draft Legislation 42. 19-00751 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 $104,623.80 to $105,931.46. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Supreme Court Memos - Judges Salary 43. 19-00725 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 24, 2019 at Original 517 of Bundle 12959 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Lester Paul Galt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10044 (2701 Boyd Avenue, Lot 7-A, Square 10, Suburb Abramson Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property has been sold. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 44. 19-00726 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 6, 2019 at Original 377 of Bundle 12944 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Manna Outreach Foundation" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10007 (2127 Sherwood Meadow Drive, Lot 9, Sherwood Meadow Subdivision). Reason for rescission: There is a potential transfer of ownership, and the new owner has plans to rehab the structure. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 45. 19-00739 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 14, 2019 at Original 520 of Bundle 12963 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jerry Lee Woodall" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10051 (3311 Wenonah Street, Lot 9, Square 90, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property owner would like to renovate the property and use it as rental property. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 46. 19-00750 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with ADG Baton Rouge, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the Delmont Branch Library Mechanical Improvements Design, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1163, in an amount not to exceed $21,500.00. (Account No. 2002-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Other 47. 19-00774 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with Big Buddy Program for the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative in the amount of $168,000 for the 2019 calendar year. By Mayor's Office. This item will be deleted if the emergency item on the 07/24/2019 agenda is approved (Legislation ID R-19-00752). Legislation Big Buddy Amendment Big Buddy 2019 CEA Big Buddy Agenda Item 48. 19-00772 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $38,052 for the annual maintenance and support of the Open Data BR platform. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo to Council 49. 19-00777 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Justin Nugent for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $10,930.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 50. 19-00778 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the MetLife Insurance Company as Subrogee of Allison Aaron for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,664.24, 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. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 51. 19-00780 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into contract with Tierra Small not to exceed $30,000.00 annually for the period beginning September 1, 2019 until terminated pursuant to the terms of the contract. To provide services for Local Workforce Development Board 21 and Employ BR, an American Job Center Network Partner, for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 52. 19-00802 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development in connection with State Project No. H.013073, Federal Aid Project No. H013073, LA 37 & Wooddale Blvd: Ped Imp (BR), being City-Parish project number 19-SW-US-0009. Funding for construction of this project will be at a 68.8% Federal, 31.2% local cost share, subject to inclusion in the FY2020 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document 53. 19-00803 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), in an amount not to exceed $416,028.14. (Account No. 4650-7100-30-7120-X-X-653000-92019). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Document 54. 19-00804 Authorize the Mayor-President to grant approval to the Director of Transportation and Drainage to submit certification to the Louisiana Office Of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit to provide for funding under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Program (CDBG-DR) for urgent funding needs for bridge replacements in association with Hurricane Gustav. (Account No. 93171000-17-4630-00000-0000000000-653300 / 4630-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Council Backup Document 55. 19-00805 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Gulf Safety Products/Pavement Markings, for a contract in the amount of $220,000 for the restriping of city and parish roads. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7140-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Memo 56. 19-00809 Amending Resolution 54275/EBROSCO Resolution 8389 adopted on May 22, 2019 to revise Section 2 of the resolution to read as follows: The lowest bid of Grady Crawford Construction Company Inc. of Baton Rouge, in the sum of $2,260,215.00, for Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, being Project No. 19-ER-WC-0006, is hereby accepted as the basis for award of the contract; however, the maximum amount is hereby authorized for the $2,000,000.00 annual budget. This is an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2020, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7752-0000-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Original Council Memo 57. 19-00810 Authorizing the Director of Transportation and Drainage to issue a permit to First United Methodist Church, for the installation of a canopy on T.J. Jemison Blvd., subject to the provisions of Section 2:50 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Document 58. 19-00811 Amending Resolution 54276/EBROSCO Resolution 8390 adopted on May 22, 2019 to revise Section 2 of the resolution to read as follows: The lowest bid of J&W Contractors, Inc., in the sum of $584,000.00, for Annual Parishwide Homeowners Sewage Pump Installation and Maintenance Project, being Project No. 19-LP-WC-0007, is hereby accepted as the basis for award of the contract; however, the maximum amount is hereby authorized for the $500,000.00 annual budget. This is an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2020, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties (Account No. 80704-5110000004-NCDPGP0001-653400; 5100-7700-40-7710-7755-0000-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Original Council Memo 59. 19-00812 A resolution appointing a representative on behalf of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sewerage Commission to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 60. 19-00813 A resolution appointing a representative on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 61. 19-00814 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Faith, Hope & Love Worship Center (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Faith, Hope & Love Worship Center”), to offer a mentoring and peer support program to promote healing and resilience in zip code 70805 by assisting 100 high risk and vulnerable youth and 25-50 families using a SAMHSA-approved curriculum to help minimize and/or alleviate negative emotions that induce anger, violence, anxiety, and depression, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) program in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Introduction, Resolution 62. 19-00816 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and A Kingdom Connection Changing Lives (referred to as “Service Provider” or “AKCCL”), to operate a Math and Reading Boot Camp, July 1, 2019 through July 29, 2018, servicing children kindergarten through 8th grade, to keep children and youth out of trouble and engaged in educational activities to fight regression, and provide a safe environment conductive to positive social and emotional growth, that is performance-based; will implement trauma informed, community-based services focusing on education, social emotional development with special emphasis on youth and family exposed to traumatic experiences, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 63. 19-00818 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Big Screen Melodies (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Big Screen Melodies”), to operate a “Say It with Music” Recording and Music Camp that incorporates a technology and music engineering component from the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum as a therapeutic means of engaging school aged middle, high school and college students, ages 9-18, in self-expression writing and recording their very own song (topics may include “Changing the Narrative”, “Resilience in the Face of Trauma,” “Baton Rouge Strong”, “Community and Working Together” and “No to Violence) to engage youth and deter violence, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $47,992.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 64. 19-00819 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Capital Area Human Services District (referred to as “Service Provider” or “CAHSD”) to 1) develop a culturally sensitive educational Trauma 101 digital media toolkit, with sharable multimedia (videos and podcasts), especially designed for use by faith-based organizations, that addresses issues specific to the Baton Rouge area, promotes trauma-informed faith communities, and helps faith leaders facilitate linkages to trauma-informed behavioral health services for high-risk youth and families; 2) create a campaign website that would provide the platform for distribution, outreach, and engagement to extend the lifespan of the resilience message beyond the grant period, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $34,850.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 65. 19-00820 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Humanities Amped (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Humanities Amped”), to pilot the first phase of Amplified Classrooms by 1) developing a curriculum that provides 30 pre-and in-service middle and high school humanities teachers in EBRPSS with a framework for implementing youth-led civic engagement and promoting trauma-informed wellness in school settings; 2) publishing the curriculum as an on-line resource that can be freely and readily accessed by instructors, and 3) collaborating with educators to pilot curriculum, receive supplemental services in their classrooms for implementation while adding new materials on-line, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $25,901.80 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 66. 19-00821 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and SU Center for Social Research (referred to as “Service Provider” or “SU Center for Social Research”), to target youth, ages 18-24, to 1) utilize classroom-based presentations, campus-wide forums and activities to promote community conversations around “Changing the Narrative” regarding youth violence prevention and its traumatic impact; 2) will offer an academic program –using the TARGET (Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy) model – an educational and therapeutic approach for the prevention and treatment of complex PTSD while providing youth development, mentoring, leadership and peer support activities; and 3) will increase access to community resources and health care options that address behavioral health and trauma reduction for college students at Southern University and A&M College, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $29,613.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 67. 19-00822 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and The Bridge Agency, Inc. (referred to as “Service Provider” or “The Bridge Agency, Inc.”), to work with faith-based leaders and others, within crime “hot spots” in zip codes 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70810 and 70812, to expand its services to include trauma informed approaches utilizing the four “R” approach, i.e., 1) to Realize the prevalence and impact of trauma on youth, families, communities and systems; 2) to Recognize the signs of trauma in those they serve; 3) to Respond by integrating knowledge of trauma into policies, procedures and practices; and 4) to Resist re-traumatizing youth and families by creating environments that mimic past trauma, cause additional trauma and compromise resilience, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 68. 19-00823 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and YMCA of the Capital Area (referred to as “Service Provider” or “YMCA of the Capital Area”), to develop and engage an additional 275 youth –and their families within high need communities (zip codes 70802, 70807 and 70806), in mentorship, youth development and safety programs, specifically: the Character Development Leadership Institute (CDLI), Young Achievers Programs and water safety programs at A.C. Lewis YMCA, the Baranco-Clark YMCA and the Exxon Mobile YMCA branches, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $34,690.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 69. 19-00824 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and YWCA Greater Baton Rouge (referred to as “Service Provider” or “YWCA”), to 1) implement a pilot program that will address trauma through the provision of counseling to parents, children and family members; and 2) launch a community campaign to educate and inform the public on the adverse impact of children of incarcerated parents, such as depression, withdrawal, acting out in school, peer pressure, involvement in illegal activity and drug use, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 70. 19-00825 A discussion of the proposed amendments to Chapter s 1- 4 of the Plan of Government by the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation proposed amendments Chapter 1- Chapter 4 71. 19-00826 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Airport Bridge Company, Incorporated Contract to provide for additional maintenance and repairs to the jet bridges in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-647600). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 72. 19-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Nearmap US Inc. in the amount of $25,792.35 for aerial imagery of East Baton Rouge Parish. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo to Council 73. 19-00828 Concurring in the recommendation of the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board of Commissioners to appoint Randy Vaeth as the Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 74. 19-00829 Directing the bond services committee and the Purchasing Department to formulate and issue an RFQ for bond counsel services to the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman Dwight Hudson, Councilman Matt Watson, and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 75. 19-00830 To provide a quarterly update, as required in the Third Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor and Intergovernmental Agreement adopted October 24, 2018, on the current status of Build Baton Rouge, the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority’s Land Bank and efforts related to target areas of redevelopment. By Build Baton Rouge. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
76. 19-00204 One Hundred Fold II, LLC (Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr. - Agent) 3958 Sherwood Street, Lot 246 North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 13, 2019 and April 10, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 77. 19-00303 James B. Hamilton and Verna Wade Hamilton 2624 Fairchild Street, Lot 9, Square 7 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 10, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 78. 19-00375 Loyetta Z. Collins 2769 Cedar Avenue, Lot 7, Square 10 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from April 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 79. 19-00420 Tony Hamilton 1874 Rosenwald Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 86-A, Square 86 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from May 8, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 80. 19-00463 Jackie Jerome Putnam 4612 Byron Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 2-3-A, Square 8 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 22, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 81. 19-00508 Provincial Properties, LLC 2127 Sherwood Meadow Drive, Lot 9 Sherwood Meadow Subdivision - Council District 8 - Amoroso This item was deferred from May 22, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 82. 19-00680 Kimberly R. Belt 23212 Pony Drive, Lot 39-B Pleasant Park Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 83. 19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 84. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 85. 19-00684 Joseph Sidney Coner, Jr. 1144 North 39th Street, Lot 6-A, Square 6 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 103. 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 High Bidder: Rakiyyah Donkor - $500.00 Intended Use: Maintain and keep clean 104. 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 High Bidder: Clark Clark - $200.00 Intended Use: Add to existing lot 105. 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 High Bidder: Tim McNeely, Sr. - $200.00 Intended Use: Maintain property, keep clean 106. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 107. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 108. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 109. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 110. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 111. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 112. 19-00692 Lot: F-2-B-1, Square 32 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Liso Terrell Thomas, Sr. 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 High Bidder: Liso Terrell Thomas, Sr. - $100.00 Intended Use: Maintain and keep clean
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-00832 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Huval & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in association with the S. Flannery Road over Lively Bayou (Recall No. 800611) – Bridge Repair project, being City-Parish Project No. 19-BR-CI-0024, in an amount not to exceed $28,500.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Memo B. 19-00833 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with LAZ Parking in the amount of $764,920.28 per year to provide garage management services as outlined in RFP No. 20008-19 – Parking garage Management. These management services are to be effective September 1, 2019 for a period of 3 years, with the option of one 2-year extension for an initial contractual period of not more than five (5) years. The contract may be extended an additional five (5) years (taken individually or in multiple years) with additional Council approval; however, the total term of the contract shall not exceed ten (10) years. By Department of Business Operations. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document C. 19-00834 Requesting the designation of Census Tract 36.01, Block Group 3 in lieu of Census Tract 36.01, Block Group 1, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation map draft resolution ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS 19-00795 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker. This is a Council Appointment (Citizen member, does not have to a Council member), whose term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Tara Wicker (Received letter requesting re-appointment)
114. 19-00796 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Planning Director or his designee. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Vance Baldwin (designee) (Received letter requesting appointment) 115. 19-00797 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Jonathan LeMaire (received letter requesting appointment) 116. 19-00798 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the AARP. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term Current Ballot Dr. Jeanne George (Received letter requesting reappointment) 117. 19-00799 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Center for Planning Excellence. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ryan Benton (Received letter requesting appointment) 118. 19-00800 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Candace Temple (Received letter requesting re-appointment)
CHANGE ORDERS 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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
19-00712 Riverfront Plaza Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Account Number: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 6/13/2018 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Total Change Orders: (5): $ 97,743.47 Final Cost: $ 819,743.47 Days Allocated: 241 Days Used: 241 Liquidated Damages: $ None This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks
121. 19-00727 EBR Parish Prison Fire Alarm System Project Number: RQ41238 Account Number: 1000-3000-20-3020-0000-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 5/25/2018 Contractor: Allied Systems Estimated Cost: $ 134,600.00 Contract Amount: $ 134,600.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 88,320.00 Final Cost: $ 222,920.00 Days Allocated: 28 Days Used: 28 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 122. 19-00773 Public Safety Complex Generator Installation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1039 Account Number: 2018 2500-5400-20-5400-0000-YR14-000000-654000-54002; 2018 100-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 7/24/2019 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 1,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,086,000.00 Total Change Orders: (1 (One)): $ 45,691.14 Final Cost: $ 1,131,691.14 Days Allocated: 440 Days Used: 440 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 123. 19-00806 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (16-11) Parishwide Asphaltic Surface Treatment/Crack Seal Project: 19-AS-ST-0013 Account: 9237100064-2341 00001-190AS0ST13-647100 Estimate: $2,568,000.00 *Local **In State **Material Resources $ 2,251,305.27 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 3,859,379.60 124. 19-00807 SWWTP Primary Settling Tanks Protective Coating Project: 18-TP-MS-0023 Account: 80502-5443000004-NCDPSTP003-653400; 80502-5433000004-NCDPSTP003-653400; 80502-5110000004-NCDPSTP003-653400 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 1,767,000.00 *Spinks Construction, Inc. $ 2,200,084.00
19-00808 Annual Parishwide Manhole Rehabilitation Project: 19-MH-UF-0010 Account: 80702-5110000004-CD01R00034-653400 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 1,522,655.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 1,634,865.00 Gulf Coast Underground, LLC $ 1,647,297.40 DNA Underground, LLC $ 1,721,120.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 1,773,985.00
OTHER ITEMS 19-00666 BRAC 2019 Economic Development presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson.
19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
19-00719 Receiving the final report from the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00752 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with Big Buddy Program for the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative in the amount of $168,000 for the 2019 calendar year. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite additional funding to the Big Buddy Program for Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative that will be engaging youths during the summer. Funding for this item is provided for in the existing appropriations within the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program budget.
19-00779 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the 5 year Consolidated Plan for 2019-2023 to include the Action Plan 2019 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,290,783.00 plus 858,723.31 estimated program income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2019 at the appropriate time; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Community Development contracts. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: The request for an emergency introduction and approval is due the HUD deadline for submission. The item will need approval in order to meet the deadline for compliance.
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Jul 24, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-00775 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of June 26, 2019, the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of July 9, 2019 and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of July 17, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-00730 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "J.J.Y. v. Isaac Bolden, et al," Suit No. 636,699, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $445.62, for a total amount of $30,445.62; and appropriating $30,445.62 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Carl E. Babin). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 3. 19-00771 A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue (a) not to exceed $350,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to refund, or defease, all of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B (Taxable Direct Pay Build America Bonds) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2019A Refunding Bonds; and (b) not to exceed $90,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing funds to current refund a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A (LIBOR Index) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to pay the termination payment in connection with the termination of the Swap Transaction between the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and Deutsche Bank, and to pay the cost of issuance of the series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Series 2019A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 4. 19-00776 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Alsen/St. Irma Lee Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $338,111 for the purchase of a new fire truck and rescue tools from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement 8717). By Alsen/St. Irma Lee Fire Chief . Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Agenda Item Budget Supplement 8717 5. 19-00793 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge and River Parishes Community College to provide a basic access, industrial scaffolding class funded through the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education for implementation of the Baton Rouge Performance Partnership Pilot Program (BRP3) in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00, for the term commencing June 1, 2019, and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 30, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo, Agenda Item Request, Proposed Resolution 6. 19-00794 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection District so as to appropriate $60,000 for the purchase of a rescue boat, a new service truck, a generator for Station 42, a storage building, and to also provide funding to repair a fire truck. This will be funded from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned. (Budget Supplement 8718). By Chaneyville Fire Chief & Councilman Welch. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Agenda Space Request Budget Supplement 7. 19-00801 Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Title 1 Municipal and Parish Organization, Chapter 3 Personnel, Part IV Employees' Retirement System, Subpart 2 Pension Plan, Section 1.264 Method of Financing so as to enact (1) Subsection F Withdrawal Liability Payments to establish a method for computing and allocating withdrawal liability payments to the Retirement System for any geographical area successfully removing itself from the management of the City-Parish, and (2) Subsection G to establish a method for the collection of withdrawal liability payments owed to the Retirement System. By Retirement Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter to Council Retirement Bd's Attorney Opinion Proposed Retirement Ord Withdrawal Liab 8. 19-00815 Consideration of approval of an application for Industrial Tax Exemption for a project in East Baton Rouge Parish by Stupp Bros., Inc. dba Stupp Corporation Project Name: 2019-2021 Capital Upgrades / Expansion. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Application 9. 19-00817 Consideration of approval of an application for Industrial Tax Exemption for a project in East Baton Rouge Parish by International Mezzo Technologies, Inc. Project Name: 2018 Additions. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Application 10. 19-00831 Authorizing the appropriation of $1,600,000.00 from Net Position-Unrestricted, in the Solid Waste Disposal Facility Fund, to fund contracts for debris disposal and monitoring with DRC Emergency Services, LLC and Thompson Consulting Services, respectively. The cost is based on an estimated amount of 100,000 cubic yards of debris resulting from Tropical Storm Barry. By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Request for Budget Supplement CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-00753 Brown Hien Nguyen 4643 Airline Highway Tract B, C.W. Lemar Tract, 0.39 of an acre on the North Side of Airline Highway, as designated on a map by A.G Mundinger, dated September 27, 1946 (Parcel ID #362506) - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 19-00754 One Hundred Fold II, LLC 3965 Sycamore Street, Lot 16, Square 7 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 13. 19-00755 Gerald Tonguis 10566 Red Oak Drive (House, Carport, and Shed), Lot 39 Red Oak Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 14. 19-00756 Anderson Lee White House on North 44th Street, Either Lot 30 or the North ½ of Lot 31, Square 35 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 15. 19-00757 Lizzie Marshall Governor and The Estate of James Joseph Governor 1918 Martin Avenue, Lot 535 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 16. 19-00758 Virginia Robertson 1347 North 31st Street (House and Two Rear Sheds), Lot 80, Square 1 Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 17. 19-00759 Falcolm Exoe Hull and Donnie Faye Hull 2303 North Boulevard, Lot 5, Square 23 Hickey Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 18. 19-00760 Felicia D. Williams and Nicholas Jordan 1469 Monte Sano Avenue, Lot 34, Square 60 Monte Sano Highland Farms Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 19. 19-00781 Lot: 33+ Subdivision: Villa Ashley Applicant: Christopher Robins Address: Villa Ashley Drive (6426) Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,450.00 Appraised Value: $ 10,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 34,072.59 (Adjudicated for 1992 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 20. 19-00782 Lot: 89 Subdivision: Belfort Applicant: Brenda J. Lamb Address: Madison Avenue (3535) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,724.69 (Adjudicated for 2012 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 21. 19-00783 Lot: 12 Subdivision: JJ Burke Estate Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Hart Alley Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 2,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,054.61 (Adjudicated for 1999 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 22. 19-00784 Lot: 1, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,029.96 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 23. 19-00785 Lot: 2, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 3,244.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,155.13 (Adjudicated for 2008 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 24. 19-00786 Lot: 3, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South Boulevard Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,139.53 (Adjudicated for 2007 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 25. 19-00787 Lot: 5, Square 1 Subdivision: Hart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: South 12th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,002.05 (Adjudicated for 1987 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 26. 19-00788 Lot: 10-A, Square 273 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Julia Street (1219) Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 7,500.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,449.27 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 27. 19-00789 Lot: 12, Square 274 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 3,205.50 Appraised Value: $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,517.47 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 28. 19-00790 Lot: 11 pt., Square 274 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Eddie Robinson Drive Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 850.00 Appraised Value: $ 1,200.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,504.86 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 29. 19-00791 Lot: 3 pt., Square 276 Subdivision: Swart Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development Address: Julia 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: $ 1,176.94 (Adjudicated for 2010 taxes) Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 30. 19-00792 Lot: 4-B Subdivision: Hector Young Tract Applicant: Antowin Woodall Address: Heck Young Road Metro Council District: 1 - Welch Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 130,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,669.40 Bids Received: 8/21/2019 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 28, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 31. 19-00761 PA-9-19 10500- 12800 UND Burbank To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Commercial to Residential Neighborhood on the property located on the south side of Burbank Drive, to the east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on a portion of Tract Y-2-A-1 of the property of Longwood and Burtville. Section 51, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Related to Case 48-19 Application Staff Report 32. 19-00762 Case 48-19 10500- 12800 UND Burbank To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the south side of Burbank Drive, to the east of Bluebonnet Boulevard, on a portion of Tract Y-2-A-1 of the property of Longwood and Burtville. Section 51, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Relate to PA-9-19 Application Staff Report 33. 19-00763 Case 43-19 166 West Chimes Street and 185 West State Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and lounges) (C-AB-2) on property located on the north side of West Chimes Street, and the south side of West State Street, west of Highland Road, on Lot 8 and a portion of Lot 24, Block 1 of Campanile View Subdivision. Section, 54, 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 34. 19-00764 Case 44-19 9162, 9174, 9186 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Neighborhood Office (NO) on the property located on the south side of Jefferson Highway, to the west of Fleet Drive and east of Chelsea Drive, on Lots 130, 131, and 132 of Westminster Place Subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to defer to August 19 carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application 35. 19-00765 Case 45-19 598, 599 Warbler Crossing Avenue To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the north side of Burbank Drive, to the south of Highland Road, on Tract M-2-1 and a portion of Tract M-2-2 of Willows at Bayou Fountain Subdivision. Section 50, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 3 - Loupe) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 36. 19-00766 Case 46-19 3135 Government Street To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and lounges)(C-AB-2) on the property located on the north side of Government Street to the west of Beverly Drive, on a portion Lots 2 and 3, Block 7 of Odgen Park Subdivision. Section 81, T7S R1E, 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 37. 19-00767 Case 47-19 6463 Moss Side Lane To rezone from Transition (B1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located at the northeast intersection of Moss Side Lane and Quail Drive, on Lot 1-A of Moss Side Place Subdivision. Section 42, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being 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 August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 38. 19-00768 Case 49-19 14500-15000 UND Airline Highway To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located on the south side of Airline Highway, to the east of Barringer Foreman Road, on a portion of Lot B-2-C-1-A-1 of the Daniel W. Barringer Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) 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, 7-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report 39. 19-00769 ISPUD-6-19 The Vue on Parker Proposed multi-family residential development with parking structure located south of Gourrier Avenue, northeast of Janet Avenue, and northwest of West Parker Boulevard, on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the University View Homesites Subdivision. Section 66, T7S, R1W GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report Plans 40. 19-00770 RV-9-19 Gayosa Street Revocation of a portion of a 50 foot right-of-way between North 14th and North 15th Streets. (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 21, 2019 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 41. 19-00749 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $17,500 from the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation within the Office of Cultural Development. The funds from this grant will allow the Planning Commission to develop design guidelines and update the standing structures survey for Beauregard Town in preparation for potential designation as a local historic district. By Planning Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Memo Draft Legislation 42. 19-00751 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 $104,623.80 to $105,931.46. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Supreme Court Memos - Judges Salary 43. 19-00725 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 24, 2019 at Original 517 of Bundle 12959 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Lester Paul Galt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10044 (2701 Boyd Avenue, Lot 7-A, Square 10, Suburb Abramson Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property has been sold. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 44. 19-00726 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on March 6, 2019 at Original 377 of Bundle 12944 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Manna Outreach Foundation" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10007 (2127 Sherwood Meadow Drive, Lot 9, Sherwood Meadow Subdivision). Reason for rescission: There is a potential transfer of ownership, and the new owner has plans to rehab the structure. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 45. 19-00739 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 14, 2019 at Original 520 of Bundle 12963 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Jerry Lee Woodall" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10051 (3311 Wenonah Street, Lot 9, Square 90, Suburb Istrouma Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property owner would like to renovate the property and use it as rental property. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation 46. 19-00750 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with ADG Baton Rouge, LLC, for Professional Services in connection with the Delmont Branch Library Mechanical Improvements Design, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1163, in an amount not to exceed $21,500.00. (Account No. 2002-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-643540). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Other 47. 19-00774 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with Big Buddy Program for the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative in the amount of $168,000 for the 2019 calendar year. By Mayor's Office. This item will be deleted if the emergency item on the 07/24/2019 agenda is approved (Legislation ID R-19-00752). Legislation Big Buddy Amendment Big Buddy 2019 CEA Big Buddy Agenda Item 48. 19-00772 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $38,052 for the annual maintenance and support of the Open Data BR platform. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo to Council 49. 19-00777 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Justin Nugent for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $10,930.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 50. 19-00778 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the MetLife Insurance Company as Subrogee of Allison Aaron for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $12,664.24, 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. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 51. 19-00780 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into contract with Tierra Small not to exceed $30,000.00 annually for the period beginning September 1, 2019 until terminated pursuant to the terms of the contract. To provide services for Local Workforce Development Board 21 and Employ BR, an American Job Center Network Partner, for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Workforce Investment Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 52. 19-00802 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development in connection with State Project No. H.013073, Federal Aid Project No. H013073, LA 37 & Wooddale Blvd: Ped Imp (BR), being City-Parish project number 19-SW-US-0009. Funding for construction of this project will be at a 68.8% Federal, 31.2% local cost share, subject to inclusion in the FY2020 budget. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document 53. 19-00803 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with Green Light Project Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange, being City-Parish Project No. 09-CS-US-0041, RFQ No. 09-ES-US-021, State Project (DOTD) No. H.004104, Federal Aid No. IM-1709(507), in an amount not to exceed $416,028.14. (Account No. 4650-7100-30-7120-X-X-653000-92019). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Document 54. 19-00804 Authorize the Mayor-President to grant approval to the Director of Transportation and Drainage to submit certification to the Louisiana Office Of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit to provide for funding under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Program (CDBG-DR) for urgent funding needs for bridge replacements in association with Hurricane Gustav. (Account No. 93171000-17-4630-00000-0000000000-653300 / 4630-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter Council Backup Document 55. 19-00805 Authorizing the Mayor-President to extend a contract with Gulf Safety Products/Pavement Markings, for a contract in the amount of $220,000 for the restriping of city and parish roads. (Account No. 1000-7100-30-7140-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Memo 56. 19-00809 Amending Resolution 54275/EBROSCO Resolution 8389 adopted on May 22, 2019 to revise Section 2 of the resolution to read as follows: The lowest bid of Grady Crawford Construction Company Inc. of Baton Rouge, in the sum of $2,260,215.00, for Annual Parishwide Wastewater Collection System Emergency Repairs Project, being Project No. 19-ER-WC-0006, is hereby accepted as the basis for award of the contract; however, the maximum amount is hereby authorized for the $2,000,000.00 annual budget. This is an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2020, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7752-0000-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Original Council Memo 57. 19-00810 Authorizing the Director of Transportation and Drainage to issue a permit to First United Methodist Church, for the installation of a canopy on T.J. Jemison Blvd., subject to the provisions of Section 2:50 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document Council Backup Document 58. 19-00811 Amending Resolution 54276/EBROSCO Resolution 8390 adopted on May 22, 2019 to revise Section 2 of the resolution to read as follows: The lowest bid of J&W Contractors, Inc., in the sum of $584,000.00, for Annual Parishwide Homeowners Sewage Pump Installation and Maintenance Project, being Project No. 19-LP-WC-0007, is hereby accepted as the basis for award of the contract; however, the maximum amount is hereby authorized for the $500,000.00 annual budget. This is an annual contract and will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2020, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, provided all prices, terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual agreement of the contracting parties (Account No. 80704-5110000004-NCDPGP0001-653400; 5100-7700-40-7710-7755-0000-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Original Council Memo 59. 19-00812 A resolution appointing a representative on behalf of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sewerage Commission to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 60. 19-00813 A resolution appointing a representative on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 61. 19-00814 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Faith, Hope & Love Worship Center (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Faith, Hope & Love Worship Center”), to offer a mentoring and peer support program to promote healing and resilience in zip code 70805 by assisting 100 high risk and vulnerable youth and 25-50 families using a SAMHSA-approved curriculum to help minimize and/or alleviate negative emotions that induce anger, violence, anxiety, and depression, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) program in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Introduction, Resolution 62. 19-00816 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and A Kingdom Connection Changing Lives (referred to as “Service Provider” or “AKCCL”), to operate a Math and Reading Boot Camp, July 1, 2019 through July 29, 2018, servicing children kindergarten through 8th grade, to keep children and youth out of trouble and engaged in educational activities to fight regression, and provide a safe environment conductive to positive social and emotional growth, that is performance-based; will implement trauma informed, community-based services focusing on education, social emotional development with special emphasis on youth and family exposed to traumatic experiences, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 63. 19-00818 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Big Screen Melodies (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Big Screen Melodies”), to operate a “Say It with Music” Recording and Music Camp that incorporates a technology and music engineering component from the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum as a therapeutic means of engaging school aged middle, high school and college students, ages 9-18, in self-expression writing and recording their very own song (topics may include “Changing the Narrative”, “Resilience in the Face of Trauma,” “Baton Rouge Strong”, “Community and Working Together” and “No to Violence) to engage youth and deter violence, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $47,992.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 64. 19-00819 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Capital Area Human Services District (referred to as “Service Provider” or “CAHSD”) to 1) develop a culturally sensitive educational Trauma 101 digital media toolkit, with sharable multimedia (videos and podcasts), especially designed for use by faith-based organizations, that addresses issues specific to the Baton Rouge area, promotes trauma-informed faith communities, and helps faith leaders facilitate linkages to trauma-informed behavioral health services for high-risk youth and families; 2) create a campaign website that would provide the platform for distribution, outreach, and engagement to extend the lifespan of the resilience message beyond the grant period, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $34,850.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 65. 19-00820 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Humanities Amped (referred to as “Service Provider” or “Humanities Amped”), to pilot the first phase of Amplified Classrooms by 1) developing a curriculum that provides 30 pre-and in-service middle and high school humanities teachers in EBRPSS with a framework for implementing youth-led civic engagement and promoting trauma-informed wellness in school settings; 2) publishing the curriculum as an on-line resource that can be freely and readily accessed by instructors, and 3) collaborating with educators to pilot curriculum, receive supplemental services in their classrooms for implementation while adding new materials on-line, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $25,901.80 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 66. 19-00821 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and SU Center for Social Research (referred to as “Service Provider” or “SU Center for Social Research”), to target youth, ages 18-24, to 1) utilize classroom-based presentations, campus-wide forums and activities to promote community conversations around “Changing the Narrative” regarding youth violence prevention and its traumatic impact; 2) will offer an academic program –using the TARGET (Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy) model – an educational and therapeutic approach for the prevention and treatment of complex PTSD while providing youth development, mentoring, leadership and peer support activities; and 3) will increase access to community resources and health care options that address behavioral health and trauma reduction for college students at Southern University and A&M College, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $29,613.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 67. 19-00822 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and The Bridge Agency, Inc. (referred to as “Service Provider” or “The Bridge Agency, Inc.”), to work with faith-based leaders and others, within crime “hot spots” in zip codes 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70810 and 70812, to expand its services to include trauma informed approaches utilizing the four “R” approach, i.e., 1) to Realize the prevalence and impact of trauma on youth, families, communities and systems; 2) to Recognize the signs of trauma in those they serve; 3) to Respond by integrating knowledge of trauma into policies, procedures and practices; and 4) to Resist re-traumatizing youth and families by creating environments that mimic past trauma, cause additional trauma and compromise resilience, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 68. 19-00823 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and YMCA of the Capital Area (referred to as “Service Provider” or “YMCA of the Capital Area”), to develop and engage an additional 275 youth –and their families within high need communities (zip codes 70802, 70807 and 70806), in mentorship, youth development and safety programs, specifically: the Character Development Leadership Institute (CDLI), Young Achievers Programs and water safety programs at A.C. Lewis YMCA, the Baranco-Clark YMCA and the Exxon Mobile YMCA branches, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $34,690.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 69. 19-00824 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and YWCA Greater Baton Rouge (referred to as “Service Provider” or “YWCA”), to 1) implement a pilot program that will address trauma through the provision of counseling to parents, children and family members; and 2) launch a community campaign to educate and inform the public on the adverse impact of children of incarcerated parents, such as depression, withdrawal, acting out in school, peer pressure, involvement in illegal activity and drug use, funded through DHHS, SAMHSA, Center for Mental Health Services, ReCAST Baton Rouge (RCBR) Program in the sum not to exceed $30,000.00 for the term commencing July 1, 2019 and terminating upon completion of the project estimated at September 29, 2019. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 70. 19-00825 A discussion of the proposed amendments to Chapter s 1- 4 of the Plan of Government by the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation proposed amendments Chapter 1- Chapter 4 71. 19-00826 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Airport Bridge Company, Incorporated Contract to provide for additional maintenance and repairs to the jet bridges in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Account # 5810-0900-30-0940-0000-0000-000000-647600). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 72. 19-00827 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract with Nearmap US Inc. in the amount of $25,792.35 for aerial imagery of East Baton Rouge Parish. By Information Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Memo to Council 73. 19-00828 Concurring in the recommendation of the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board of Commissioners to appoint Randy Vaeth as the Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 74. 19-00829 Directing the bond services committee and the Purchasing Department to formulate and issue an RFQ for bond counsel services to the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Councilman Dwight Hudson, Councilman Matt Watson, and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter 75. 19-00830 To provide a quarterly update, as required in the Third Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor and Intergovernmental Agreement adopted October 24, 2018, on the current status of Build Baton Rouge, the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority’s Land Bank and efforts related to target areas of redevelopment. By Build Baton Rouge. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Cover Letter
76. 19-00204 One Hundred Fold II, LLC (Jerry Lynn Baker, Jr. - Agent) 3958 Sherwood Street, Lot 246 North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from March 13, 2019 and April 10, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture 77. 19-00303 James B. Hamilton and Verna Wade Hamilton 2624 Fairchild Street, Lot 9, Square 7 Roosevelt Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from April 10, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 78. 19-00375 Loyetta Z. Collins 2769 Cedar Avenue, Lot 7, Square 10 Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from April 24, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture 79. 19-00420 Tony Hamilton 1874 Rosenwald Road (House and Rear Shed), Lot 86-A, Square 86 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks This item was deferred from May 8, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture 80. 19-00463 Jackie Jerome Putnam 4612 Byron Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 2-3-A, Square 8 North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green This item was deferred from May 22, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 81. 19-00508 Provincial Properties, LLC 2127 Sherwood Meadow Drive, Lot 9 Sherwood Meadow Subdivision - Council District 8 - Amoroso This item was deferred from May 22, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture 82. 19-00680 Kimberly R. Belt 23212 Pony Drive, Lot 39-B Pleasant Park Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 83. 19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Picture Picture Inspector's Report 84. 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 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 85. 19-00684 Joseph Sidney Coner, Jr. 1144 North 39th Street, Lot 6-A, Square 6 Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19-00697 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Services 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 103. 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 High Bidder: Rakiyyah Donkor - $500.00 Intended Use: Maintain and keep clean 104. 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 High Bidder: Clark Clark - $200.00 Intended Use: Add to existing lot 105. 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 High Bidder: Tim McNeely, Sr. - $200.00 Intended Use: Maintain property, keep clean 106. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 107. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 108. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 109. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 110. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 111. 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 High Bidder: Equatorial Development Organization - $100.00 Intended Use: Community Development 112. 19-00692 Lot: F-2-B-1, Square 32 Subdivision: North Baton Rouge Applicant: Liso Terrell Thomas, Sr. 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 High Bidder: Liso Terrell Thomas, Sr. - $100.00 Intended Use: Maintain and keep clean
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS A. 19-00832 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Huval & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in association with the S. Flannery Road over Lively Bayou (Recall No. 800611) – Bridge Repair project, being City-Parish Project No. 19-BR-CI-0024, in an amount not to exceed $28,500.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Memo B. 19-00833 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with LAZ Parking in the amount of $764,920.28 per year to provide garage management services as outlined in RFP No. 20008-19 – Parking garage Management. These management services are to be effective September 1, 2019 for a period of 3 years, with the option of one 2-year extension for an initial contractual period of not more than five (5) years. The contract may be extended an additional five (5) years (taken individually or in multiple years) with additional Council approval; however, the total term of the contract shall not exceed ten (10) years. By Department of Business Operations. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation Council Backup Document C. 19-00834 Requesting the designation of Census Tract 36.01, Block Group 3 in lieu of Census Tract 36.01, Block Group 1, as an Enterprise Zone for participation in the Enterprise Zone Program. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2019 Legislation map draft resolution ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS 19-00795 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Tara Wicker. This is a Council Appointment (Citizen member, does not have to a Council member), whose term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Tara Wicker (Received letter requesting re-appointment)
114. 19-00796 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Planning Director or his designee. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Vance Baldwin (designee) (Received letter requesting appointment) 115. 19-00797 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Jonathan LeMaire (received letter requesting appointment) 116. 19-00798 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the AARP. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term Current Ballot Dr. Jeanne George (Received letter requesting reappointment) 117. 19-00799 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Center for Planning Excellence. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ryan Benton (Received letter requesting appointment) 118. 19-00800 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE One appointment to concur in the nomination of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS. This term expires on July 31, 2023. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Candace Temple (Received letter requesting re-appointment)
CHANGE ORDERS 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. This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
19-00712 Riverfront Plaza Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1084 Account Number: 4752-7100-60-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000-92030 Council Award Date: 6/13/2018 Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 400,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00 Total Change Orders: (5): $ 97,743.47 Final Cost: $ 819,743.47 Days Allocated: 241 Days Used: 241 Liquidated Damages: $ None This item was deferred from June 26, 2019
19-00681 Willie Lee Jell, Jr. 10495 Catherine Street, Lot D, Square 23 North Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks
121. 19-00727 EBR Parish Prison Fire Alarm System Project Number: RQ41238 Account Number: 1000-3000-20-3020-0000-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 5/25/2018 Contractor: Allied Systems Estimated Cost: $ 134,600.00 Contract Amount: $ 134,600.00 Total Change Orders: (1): $ 88,320.00 Final Cost: $ 222,920.00 Days Allocated: 28 Days Used: 28 Liquidated Damages: $ 0.00 122. 19-00773 Public Safety Complex Generator Installation Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1039 Account Number: 2018 2500-5400-20-5400-0000-YR14-000000-654000-54002; 2018 100-7800-10-7830-7832-0000-000000-647200-40000 Council Award Date: 7/24/2019 Contractor: Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, L.L.C. Estimated Cost: $ 1,100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,086,000.00 Total Change Orders: (1 (One)): $ 45,691.14 Final Cost: $ 1,131,691.14 Days Allocated: 440 Days Used: 440 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 123. 19-00806 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project (16-11) Parishwide Asphaltic Surface Treatment/Crack Seal Project: 19-AS-ST-0013 Account: 9237100064-2341 00001-190AS0ST13-647100 Estimate: $2,568,000.00 *Local **In State **Material Resources $ 2,251,305.27 *Barber Brothers Contg. Co., LLC $ 3,859,379.60 124. 19-00807 SWWTP Primary Settling Tanks Protective Coating Project: 18-TP-MS-0023 Account: 80502-5443000004-NCDPSTP003-653400; 80502-5433000004-NCDPSTP003-653400; 80502-5110000004-NCDPSTP003-653400 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 1,767,000.00 *Spinks Construction, Inc. $ 2,200,084.00
19-00808 Annual Parishwide Manhole Rehabilitation Project: 19-MH-UF-0010 Account: 80702-5110000004-CD01R00034-653400 Estimate: $1,500,000.00 *Local **In State *NCMC, LLC $ 1,522,655.00 Wharton-Smith, Inc. $ 1,634,865.00 Gulf Coast Underground, LLC $ 1,647,297.40 DNA Underground, LLC $ 1,721,120.00 *Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. $ 1,773,985.00
OTHER ITEMS 19-00666 BRAC 2019 Economic Development presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson.
19-00670 A discussion of renaming the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Facility. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks.
19-00719 Receiving the final report from the Plan of Government Amendment Committee. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-00752 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the cooperative endeavor agreement with Big Buddy Program for the Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative in the amount of $168,000 for the 2019 calendar year. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite additional funding to the Big Buddy Program for Mayor’s Youth Workforce Experience (MYWE) initiative that will be engaging youths during the summer. Funding for this item is provided for in the existing appropriations within the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program budget.
19-00779 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the 5 year Consolidated Plan for 2019-2023 to include the Action Plan 2019 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,290,783.00 plus 858,723.31 estimated program income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute grant agreements for the Action Plan 2019 at the appropriate time; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the related Community Development contracts. By Community Development Director. Reason for emergency: The request for an emergency introduction and approval is due the HUD deadline for submission. The item will need approval in order to meet the deadline for compliance.
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