Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-01075 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 25, 2019, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of October 1, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01064 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate $600,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance Assigned for Police to fund drug law enforcement overtime within the Police Department. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Legislation Request fund balance draw - Narcotic Funds 3. 19-01073 A Supplemental Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 4. 19-01074 A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of (i) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and (ii) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2019A Refunding Bonds and Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 5. 19-01078 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the following taxing jurisdictions on all taxable property (except that the millage rate for the Downtown Development District shall be levied on real property only) to be levied during the year 2020. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.32 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.03 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .87 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) 1.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 11.10 East Baton Rouge Council on Aging 2.25 Mental Health 1.50 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 2.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 (additional) 15.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 6. 19-01084 Amending the 2019 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $10,000,000 in bond proceeds from the 2019 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for the purpose of providing the City-Parish portion for the East Baton Rouge Parish Flood Risk Reduction Project and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8727). By Transportation and Drainage Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 7. 19-01085 Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the contract with Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC, by $345,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $415,000, for purposes of providing grant management services related to the “Declared Disaster Relief Funding (DDRF) 2019 Developer Program,” which seeks to increase the amount of affordable rental units in East Baton Rouge Parish. Funding for this contract amendment comes from administrative dollars specifically related to the DDRF allocation received from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. By Office of Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 8. 19-01087 Authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission (sometimes referred to herein as EBROSCO), through its authorized representative, to execute all documents as may be necessary for the purchase of property in that subdivision known as SABLE CHASE, FIRST FILING, and designated on the official plan thereof, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, as LOT 19, 20, and 21 of said subdivision, said lots having such measurements and dimensions and being subject to such servitudes as are shown on said subdivision map, and ratifying the conditional purchase and sale agreement previously executed by the authorized representative of EBROSCO. By Department of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Draft - Resolution 9. 19-01090 Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $450,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A and 2019B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission plus any bond premium and other financing resources of $4,984,973.44 for the purpose of refunding the 2010B and a portion of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds, paying the costs of issuance for the transaction. (Budget Supplement No. 8729). By Environmental Services Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 10. 19-01099 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Peggy Magee, et al v. City of Baton Rouge," Suit No. 658,946, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,00.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,464.54, for a total amount of $101,464.54; and appropriating $101,464.54 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorneys of record are S. Bradley Rhorer and Carlton Jack Allen). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-01080 Paul Purvis 1266 Harco Drive, Lot 11 West Windsor Place Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 12. 19-01081 Todd Winston Smith 4649 Bradley Street, Lot 141 New Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 13. 19-01082 The Estate of Cornelious M. Brown 942 N 27th Street, North 1/2 of Lot 2, Square 9 Suburb Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 14. 19-01083 Monica Paul Signator 650 Maximillian Street, NE Portion of Lot 6, Square 59 Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 15. 19-01053 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Capital Area Transportation System for the expansion of Bus Rapid Transit Improvement for providing services for advancing the conceptual design and preparation of NEPA document, appropriating $214,584.00 of funding from CATS representing their 50% cost share for said purpose. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 16. 19-01067 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Ryan White Program to amend the contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $70,483 for the contract period March 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020, to develop the FY 2020 Federal Ending The Epidemic Grant Application- A Plan for America; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 17. 19-01068 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/ East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to amend the contract with The Management Institute in an amount of $20,000.00 not to exceed $60,000.00 to provide additional consultation services as needed on finance, facilities, Head Start Performance Standards, and grant writing for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 18. 19-01069 Requesting that the Planning Commission work with the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations to study potential regulations governing short term rentals. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 19. 19-01070 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 16, 2019 at Original 777 of Bundle 12975 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10059 (3130 Dalton Street (House and Front Carport), Lot 13, Square B, Crawford Addition Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property owner is renovating the property and will be moving back into the home once the renovations are complete. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 20. 19-01076 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Conn Appliances, Inc. in the amount of $243,036.76 for bad debts written off for the audit period of February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 21. 19-01079 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Milliman, Inc., for actuarial services relating to calculations of the City-Parish Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The amendment, resulting from new calculation methods required by GASB 75, will increase the contract amount for actuarial services for the 2018 CAFR from $18,000 to $28,400, adjust the scope of services to provide for an additional full actuarial valuation for the 2019 CAFR at the rate of $21,000, and extend the term of the contract for one additional year at a rate of $7,500 for the 2020 CAFR. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 22. 19-01092 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 23. 19-01093 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and the Capital Region Planning Commission in connection with State Project No. H.011791, Federal Aid Project No. H011791, Cal Rd and Moss Side Ln BR Replacements, being City-Parish project number 16-BR-US-0021. Funding for construction of this project will be at an 80% Federal, 20% local cost share. (Account No. 9317100029 & 9317100030). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 24. 19-01094 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. to provide Category B - Emergency Protective Measures in response to Hurricane Barry for a fee not to exceed $212,305.63 (Account No. 2705-7700-20-7710-7753-YR19-000000-647600-41004). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 25. 19-01100 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with CK Healthy Vending, LLC, to place a vending machine in the terminal building for a period of one (1) year at a minimum monthly guarantee of $150.00 per month or 15% of gross revenues whichever is greater. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 26. 19-01101 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to approve a sublease between the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 27. 19-01102 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation to request $20,000.00 from the State Aviation Discretionary Trust Fund to purchase a new Airport/Police vehicle; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 28. 19-01103 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution #54292, Adopted June 12, 2019 so as to correct the grant application funding source for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase II (Construction) Project as follows: From: Federal $7,300,000.00; State $3,311,111.00; Airport $20,000; Total $10,631,111.00, To: Federal $7,163,418.00; State: $3,795,935.00; Airport $20,000; Total $10,979,353.00. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 29. 19-01104 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase III Project in the amount of $9,575,556; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $5,900,000; State: $3,655,556; Airport: $20,000.00; Total $9,575,556.00.). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 30. 19-01105 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% state match in the amount of $55,556.00 for the Runway 4L/22R Rehabilitation Project Phase II; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $500,000; State Trust Fund $55,556; Total; $555,556). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 31. 19-01106 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the General Aviation Development Project (Utility/Infrastructure) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 32. 19-01107 Discussion of the pending lawsuit, Williams et al. v. City of Baton Rouge, et al., (No. 659,090, Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Div. E) *This item may be discussed in Executive Session*. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019
33. 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 This item was deferred from August 14, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-01052 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2020. By Human Resources Director.
19-01054 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract renewal with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employees and Retirees, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. By Human Resources Director.
19-01057 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2019, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel.
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. This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 and September 11, 2019
19-00916 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 25, 2019 at Original 528 of Bundle 12937 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Angela M. Belt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9997 (23222 Pony Drive, Lot 39-A, Pleasant Park Subdivision, First Filing). Reason for rescission: The condemnation is being rescinded for a new owner to purchase the property. By Councilman Trae Welch. This item was deferred from September 11, 2019 and September 25, 2019
19-01046 Authorizing settlement of the claim of GEICO Casualty Company as Subrogee of Elson Breaux for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire and Safety Department employee, in the amount of $24,988.05, 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.
19-01061 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office, on behalf of EBROSCO, to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of an additional storage tank and/or the extension and expansion of the landscape buffer around South Waste Water Treatment Plant, said land located on or near 7900 Starwood Court, being Tract "A", consisting of undeveloped acreage at the end of Starwood Court owned by BREC and contiguous to the South Waste Water Treatment Plant. By Parish Attorney.
19-01055 Request the Planning Commission to develop potential standards for the regulation of commercial recreational vehicle parks. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
19-01035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development a substantial amendment to the East Baton Rouge FY 2016 Annual Action Plan reallocating funds from administration costs to programmatic activities due to the increased need in funds for additional projects, in accordance with 24 CFR 91.505 and the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge Citizen Participation Plan. The funding is from the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF) allocated by HUD. By Director of the Office of Community Development. By Community Development Director.
19-01037 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jedidiah Reed in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director.
19-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jennifer Robin in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director.
19-01042 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $175,287.66 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2019. SHSP supports the implementation of state Homeland Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. SHSP also provides funding to implement initiatives in the State Preparedness Report. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director.
19-01045 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Dresser Rand, Co. in the amount of $120,084.71 for remitting sales tax on sales to a customer who holds a direct pay certificate from the vendor for the period of September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
19-01048 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services with SJB Group, LLC to provide for additional DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services and DBE Outreach for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Account #5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540. By Aviation Director.
19-01060 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Lyft, Inc. for a period of Five (5) years at a rate of $3.00 per pick-up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Aviation Director.
19-01062 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice /Office of Justice Programs , " FY 19 Strategies for Policing Innovation" in the amount of $699,831.00. This grant will examine the effectiveness of an innovative data driven predictive analytics platform to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge. The foundation for the platform is the Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) algorithm developed from Rutgers University. The RTM is powered by existing crime data and known risk factors. Using the RTM, Baton Rouge Police Department is able to generate Geographic Information System(GIS) maps with specific locations, roughly the size of a city block, at elevated risk for violent crime. Grant funds will be used to support overtime for officers to engage in systematic preventative policing based on the RTM risk grids from the GIS maps. The grant project will also leverage the power and influence of social media to engage the community in ways that will enhance community relations with law enforcement and support the effort to reduce violent crime. Specific activities include informing the public about community events attended and/or hosted by BRPD, providing real time updates for crime incidents, and eliciting actionable intelligence for open cases. Grant funds will also be used to contract with social media analysts and researcher/evaluator for the life of the grant. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. By Police Chief.
19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EMERGENCY ITEM: A. 19-01112 A discussion of the status of the pending lawsuit, Williams et al. v. City of Baton Rouge, et al., (No. 659,090, Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Div. E) *This item may be discussed in Executive Session*. By: Councilman Chandler Loupe The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To discuss any updates on the status of the lawsuit. B. 19-01111 A discussion of the waste tire shredder program and the associated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement regarding the location of the waste tire shredder. By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker and Councilman Lamont Cole The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: There is some confusion over the proposed location of the waste tire shredder.
APPOINTMENTS 19-01095 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Recommending a replacement for Harold Kirby (term limited and not eligible to serve another term). This term will expire on October 8, 2022 This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of replacing Doze Y. Butler who has resigned. This term will expire on May 9, 2022. Must live in the Hospital District. Current Ballot Nakeisha R. Cleveland Shailindra M. Farris Reatha Wright
53. 19-01097 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Donnie Millican in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires January 1, 2020. Current Ballot 54. 19-01098 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Billy Ray in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires April 30, 2020. Current Ballot
19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief.
CHANGE ORDERS 55. 19-01086 Claycut Road Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,065,285.50 Purchase Order Number: 800001187 Account Number: 2018 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000- 40002 Council Award Date: 5/23/2018 Contractor: Guinn Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final) (Extend contract for 94 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (5,427.20) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,142,806.25 Net Previous Changes: $ 28,674.80 New Contract Amount: $ 1,166,053.85 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities; Add 94 additional calendar days and add item 9900006 approach slab retaining walls Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities
56. 19-01089 Gardere Lane Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 15-SW-US-0004 Original Estimated Cost: $ 747,307.15 Purchase Order Number: 800001569 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000; 2018 4650-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000- 92276 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: KCR Contractors, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 13) Change Order Amount: $ (27,750.92) Original Contract Amount: $ 663,891.37 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 636,140.45 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 13 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 13 calendar days to the contract time due to the delay of changing from round to reinforced concrete pipe to arch pipe to accommodate for low final grade in this area.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 57. 19-01071 City Hall Parking Elevator Restoration Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1131 Account Number: 5751-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Stratos Elevator, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 240,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 224,000.00 Total Change Orders: (None): $ None Final Cost: $ 224,000.00 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 150 Liquidated Damages: $ None 58. 19-01088 Claycut Road Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0026 Account Number: 2018 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000-40002 Council Award Date: 5/23/2018 Contractor: Guinn Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,065,285.50 Contract Amount: $ 1,142,806.25 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 28,674.80 Final Cost: $ 1,166,053.85 Days Allocated: 359 Days Used: 359 Liquidated Damages: $ None
59. 19-01091 Gardere Lane Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 15-SW-US-0004 SP#H.011774 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120- 7130-0000-000000-653000; 2018 4650- 7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-65300-92276 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: KCR Contractors, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 747,307.15 Contract Amount: $ 663,891.37 Total Change Orders: (1): $ (27,750.92) Final Cost: $ 636,891.37 Days Allocated: 153 Days Used: 153 Liquidated Damages: $ None
ADJOURNMENT
Oct 09, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-01075 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of September 25, 2019, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of October 1, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01064 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to appropriate $600,000 from General Fund - Fund Balance Assigned for Police to fund drug law enforcement overtime within the Police Department. By Police Chief. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Legislation Request fund balance draw - Narcotic Funds 3. 19-01073 A Supplemental Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 4. 19-01074 A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); providing for the sale of (i) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission and (ii) the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, pursuant to Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494); prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2019A Refunding Bonds and Series 2019B Refunding Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 5. 19-01078 Adopting the following ad valorem tax millage rates within the boundaries of the following taxing jurisdictions on all taxable property (except that the millage rate for the Downtown Development District shall be levied on real property only) to be levied during the year 2020. East Baton Rouge Parish Operating Tax 3.32 City of Baton Rouge Operating Tax 6.03 City of Baton Rouge Three Platoon Police Tax .87 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District 1.12 East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District (additional) 1.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 11.10 East Baton Rouge Council on Aging 2.25 Mental Health 1.50 Emergency Medical Services 3.13 Baton Rouge Municipal Fire Salaries & Benefits 6.00 Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 2.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 10.00 Alsen Fire Protection District No. 9 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 5.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 (additional) 10.00 Downtown Development District 10.00 East Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 9.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 10.00 Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 (additional) 15.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 (additional) 10.00 By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 6. 19-01084 Amending the 2019 Capital Budget so as to appropriate $10,000,000 in bond proceeds from the 2019 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for the purpose of providing the City-Parish portion for the East Baton Rouge Parish Flood Risk Reduction Project and paying all the associated costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement No. 8727). By Transportation and Drainage Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 7. 19-01085 Authorizing the Mayor-President to increase the contract with Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC, by $345,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $415,000, for purposes of providing grant management services related to the “Declared Disaster Relief Funding (DDRF) 2019 Developer Program,” which seeks to increase the amount of affordable rental units in East Baton Rouge Parish. Funding for this contract amendment comes from administrative dollars specifically related to the DDRF allocation received from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. By Office of Community Development Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 8. 19-01087 Authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission (sometimes referred to herein as EBROSCO), through its authorized representative, to execute all documents as may be necessary for the purchase of property in that subdivision known as SABLE CHASE, FIRST FILING, and designated on the official plan thereof, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, as LOT 19, 20, and 21 of said subdivision, said lots having such measurements and dimensions and being subject to such servitudes as are shown on said subdivision map, and ratifying the conditional purchase and sale agreement previously executed by the authorized representative of EBROSCO. By Department of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Draft - Resolution 9. 19-01090 Authorizing the appropriation of not to exceed $450,000,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A and 2019B, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission plus any bond premium and other financing resources of $4,984,973.44 for the purpose of refunding the 2010B and a portion of the 2011A Sewer Revenue Bonds, paying the costs of issuance for the transaction. (Budget Supplement No. 8729). By Environmental Services Director and Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 10. 19-01099 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Peggy Magee, et al v. City of Baton Rouge," Suit No. 658,946, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,00.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,464.54, for a total amount of $101,464.54; and appropriating $101,464.54 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorneys of record are S. Bradley Rhorer and Carlton Jack Allen). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 11. 19-01080 Paul Purvis 1266 Harco Drive, Lot 11 West Windsor Place Subdivision - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 12. 19-01081 Todd Winston Smith 4649 Bradley Street, Lot 141 New Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 13. 19-01082 The Estate of Cornelious M. Brown 942 N 27th Street, North 1/2 of Lot 2, Square 9 Suburb Abramson Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 14. 19-01083 Monica Paul Signator 650 Maximillian Street, NE Portion of Lot 6, Square 59 Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 15. 19-01053 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Capital Area Transportation System for the expansion of Bus Rapid Transit Improvement for providing services for advancing the conceptual design and preparation of NEPA document, appropriating $214,584.00 of funding from CATS representing their 50% cost share for said purpose. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 9, 2019 16. 19-01067 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Ryan White Program to amend the contract with Germaine & Co. , Inc. D/B/A Germane Solutions for an increase in the amount of $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $70,483 for the contract period March 1, 2019 to February 28, 2020, to develop the FY 2020 Federal Ending The Epidemic Grant Application- A Plan for America; and provide technical assistance; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 17. 19-01068 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/ East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to amend the contract with The Management Institute in an amount of $20,000.00 not to exceed $60,000.00 to provide additional consultation services as needed on finance, facilities, Head Start Performance Standards, and grant writing for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 18. 19-01069 Requesting that the Planning Commission work with the Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations to study potential regulations governing short term rentals. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 19. 19-01070 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on August 16, 2019 at Original 777 of Bundle 12975 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Elmo Brown, Sr. and Mary N. Brown" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10059 (3130 Dalton Street (House and Front Carport), Lot 13, Square B, Crawford Addition Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property owner is renovating the property and will be moving back into the home once the renovations are complete. By Councilman LaMont Cole. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 20. 19-01076 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Conn Appliances, Inc. in the amount of $243,036.76 for bad debts written off for the audit period of February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 21. 19-01079 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Milliman, Inc., for actuarial services relating to calculations of the City-Parish Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The amendment, resulting from new calculation methods required by GASB 75, will increase the contract amount for actuarial services for the 2018 CAFR from $18,000 to $28,400, adjust the scope of services to provide for an additional full actuarial valuation for the 2019 CAFR at the rate of $21,000, and extend the term of the contract for one additional year at a rate of $7,500 for the 2020 CAFR. By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 22. 19-01092 Certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge Agree to Certain Stipulations Required By the LADOTD as prerequisites for participation by the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 23. 19-01093 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and the Capital Region Planning Commission in connection with State Project No. H.011791, Federal Aid Project No. H011791, Cal Rd and Moss Side Ln BR Replacements, being City-Parish project number 16-BR-US-0021. Funding for construction of this project will be at an 80% Federal, 20% local cost share. (Account No. 9317100029 & 9317100030). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 24. 19-01094 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with ARCCO Company Services, Inc. to provide Category B - Emergency Protective Measures in response to Hurricane Barry for a fee not to exceed $212,305.63 (Account No. 2705-7700-20-7710-7753-YR19-000000-647600-41004). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 25. 19-01100 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a lease agreement with CK Healthy Vending, LLC, to place a vending machine in the terminal building for a period of one (1) year at a minimum monthly guarantee of $150.00 per month or 15% of gross revenues whichever is greater. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 26. 19-01101 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to approve a sublease between the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control District and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 27. 19-01102 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation to request $20,000.00 from the State Aviation Discretionary Trust Fund to purchase a new Airport/Police vehicle; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 28. 19-01103 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to amend Metropolitan Council Resolution #54292, Adopted June 12, 2019 so as to correct the grant application funding source for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase II (Construction) Project as follows: From: Federal $7,300,000.00; State $3,311,111.00; Airport $20,000; Total $10,631,111.00, To: Federal $7,163,418.00; State: $3,795,935.00; Airport $20,000; Total $10,979,353.00. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 29. 19-01104 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for the Runway 13-31 RSA/RPZ Improvements – Phase III Project in the amount of $9,575,556; and authorization to accept and execute the Grant Agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $5,900,000; State: $3,655,556; Airport: $20,000.00; Total $9,575,556.00.). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 30. 19-01105 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation for 10% state match in the amount of $55,556.00 for the Runway 4L/22R Rehabilitation Project Phase II; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement and any and all necessary documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Airport $500,000; State Trust Fund $55,556; Total; $555,556). By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 31. 19-01106 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit a request for Capital Outlay Funding for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the General Aviation Development Project (Utility/Infrastructure) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. By: Director of Aviation. By Aviation Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019 32. 19-01107 Discussion of the pending lawsuit, Williams et al. v. City of Baton Rouge, et al., (No. 659,090, Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Div. E) *This item may be discussed in Executive Session*. By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on October 23, 2019
33. 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 This item was deferred from August 14, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-01052 Establishing health insurance rates and plan design for employees and retirees, effective January 1, 2020. By Human Resources Director.
19-01054 Authorizing the Mayor-President to grant a contract renewal with Starmount/AlwaysCare to provide a Dental Plan for City-Parish Employees and Retirees, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. By Human Resources Director.
19-01057 A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2019, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By Bond Counsel.
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. This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 and September 11, 2019
19-00916 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on January 25, 2019 at Original 528 of Bundle 12937 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Angela M. Belt" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9997 (23222 Pony Drive, Lot 39-A, Pleasant Park Subdivision, First Filing). Reason for rescission: The condemnation is being rescinded for a new owner to purchase the property. By Councilman Trae Welch. This item was deferred from September 11, 2019 and September 25, 2019
19-01046 Authorizing settlement of the claim of GEICO Casualty Company as Subrogee of Elson Breaux for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Fire and Safety Department employee, in the amount of $24,988.05, 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.
19-01061 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office, on behalf of EBROSCO, to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of an additional storage tank and/or the extension and expansion of the landscape buffer around South Waste Water Treatment Plant, said land located on or near 7900 Starwood Court, being Tract "A", consisting of undeveloped acreage at the end of Starwood Court owned by BREC and contiguous to the South Waste Water Treatment Plant. By Parish Attorney.
19-01055 Request the Planning Commission to develop potential standards for the regulation of commercial recreational vehicle parks. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg.
19-01035 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development a substantial amendment to the East Baton Rouge FY 2016 Annual Action Plan reallocating funds from administration costs to programmatic activities due to the increased need in funds for additional projects, in accordance with 24 CFR 91.505 and the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge Citizen Participation Plan. The funding is from the Declared Disaster Recovery Funds (DDRF) allocated by HUD. By Director of the Office of Community Development. By Community Development Director.
19-01037 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jedidiah Reed in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director.
19-01059 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Office of Community Development to enter into a contract with Jennifer Robin in an amount not to exceed $43,220.00 to ensure Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) sub-recipients comply with technical requirements of their contracts, for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Community Development Director.
19-01042 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $175,287.66 under the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), FY2019. SHSP supports the implementation of state Homeland Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. SHSP also provides funding to implement initiatives in the State Preparedness Report. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director.
19-01045 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Dresser Rand, Co. in the amount of $120,084.71 for remitting sales tax on sales to a customer who holds a direct pay certificate from the vendor for the period of September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director.
19-01048 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services with SJB Group, LLC to provide for additional DBE/ACDBE/SBE Consulting Services and DBE Outreach for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Account #5810-0900-30-0910-0000-0000-000000-643540. By Aviation Director.
19-01060 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Lyft, Inc. for a period of Five (5) years at a rate of $3.00 per pick-up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. By Aviation Director.
19-01062 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award from the Department of Justice /Office of Justice Programs , " FY 19 Strategies for Policing Innovation" in the amount of $699,831.00. This grant will examine the effectiveness of an innovative data driven predictive analytics platform to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge. The foundation for the platform is the Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) algorithm developed from Rutgers University. The RTM is powered by existing crime data and known risk factors. Using the RTM, Baton Rouge Police Department is able to generate Geographic Information System(GIS) maps with specific locations, roughly the size of a city block, at elevated risk for violent crime. Grant funds will be used to support overtime for officers to engage in systematic preventative policing based on the RTM risk grids from the GIS maps. The grant project will also leverage the power and influence of social media to engage the community in ways that will enhance community relations with law enforcement and support the effort to reduce violent crime. Specific activities include informing the public about community events attended and/or hosted by BRPD, providing real time updates for crime incidents, and eliciting actionable intelligence for open cases. Grant funds will also be used to contract with social media analysts and researcher/evaluator for the life of the grant. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022. By Police Chief.
19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS EMERGENCY ITEM: A. 19-01112 A discussion of the status of the pending lawsuit, Williams et al. v. City of Baton Rouge, et al., (No. 659,090, Nineteenth Judicial District Court, Div. E) *This item may be discussed in Executive Session*. By: Councilman Chandler Loupe The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: To discuss any updates on the status of the lawsuit. B. 19-01111 A discussion of the waste tire shredder program and the associated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement regarding the location of the waste tire shredder. By: Councilwoman Tara Wicker and Councilman Lamont Cole The reason this item is being requested as an Administrative Matter: There is some confusion over the proposed location of the waste tire shredder.
APPOINTMENTS 19-01095 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Recommending a replacement for Harold Kirby (term limited and not eligible to serve another term). This term will expire on October 8, 2022 This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) Consideration of replacing Doze Y. Butler who has resigned. This term will expire on May 9, 2022. Must live in the Hospital District. Current Ballot Nakeisha R. Cleveland Shailindra M. Farris Reatha Wright
53. 19-01097 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Donnie Millican in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires January 1, 2020. Current Ballot 54. 19-01098 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Billy Ray in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Plan of Government. This term expires April 30, 2020. Current Ballot
19-01063 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into an agreement with WebEdge to produce a film up to (5) minutes in length which will include interviews with Client spokespeople and case study material not to exceed $23,500. By Police Chief.
CHANGE ORDERS 55. 19-01086 Claycut Road Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0026 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,065,285.50 Purchase Order Number: 800001187 Account Number: 2018 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000- 40002 Council Award Date: 5/23/2018 Contractor: Guinn Construction, LLC Change Order Number: 2 (Final) (Extend contract for 94 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (5,427.20) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,142,806.25 Net Previous Changes: $ 28,674.80 New Contract Amount: $ 1,166,053.85 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities; Add 94 additional calendar days and add item 9900006 approach slab retaining walls Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities
56. 19-01089 Gardere Lane Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 15-SW-US-0004 Original Estimated Cost: $ 747,307.15 Purchase Order Number: 800001569 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000; 2018 4650-7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-653000- 92276 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: KCR Contractors, LLC Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 13) Change Order Amount: $ (27,750.92) Original Contract Amount: $ 663,891.37 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 636,140.45 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 13 calendar days to the contract time Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 13 calendar days to the contract time due to the delay of changing from round to reinforced concrete pipe to arch pipe to accommodate for low final grade in this area.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 57. 19-01071 City Hall Parking Elevator Restoration Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1131 Account Number: 5751-5500-60-5550-0000-0000-000000-652000-92031 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Stratos Elevator, Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 240,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 224,000.00 Total Change Orders: (None): $ None Final Cost: $ 224,000.00 Days Allocated: 150 Days Used: 150 Liquidated Damages: $ None 58. 19-01088 Claycut Road Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek Project Number: 13-BR-LA-0026 Account Number: 2018 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000-40002 Council Award Date: 5/23/2018 Contractor: Guinn Construction, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,065,285.50 Contract Amount: $ 1,142,806.25 Total Change Orders: (2): $ 28,674.80 Final Cost: $ 1,166,053.85 Days Allocated: 359 Days Used: 359 Liquidated Damages: $ None
59. 19-01091 Gardere Lane Pedestrian Improvements Project Number: 15-SW-US-0004 SP#H.011774 Account Number: 2018 2331-7100-30-7120- 7130-0000-000000-653000; 2018 4650- 7100-30-7120-7130-0000-000000-65300-92276 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: KCR Contractors, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 747,307.15 Contract Amount: $ 663,891.37 Total Change Orders: (1): $ (27,750.92) Final Cost: $ 636,891.37 Days Allocated: 153 Days Used: 153 Liquidated Damages: $ None
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