Presentations and Special Recognitions
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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19-01221 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Metropolitan Council Meeting of October 23, 2019, and the Special Meeting to receive the Budget of November 5, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01186 A First Amendment to General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 54430 authorizing and providing for the amendment of the provisions relating to the issuance of additional bonds and the provisions relating to the establishment and funding of the debt service reserve fund; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 3. 19-01187 A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 54430 (the “General Bond Resolution”), and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of MovEBR Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District pursuant to the provisions of the General Bond Resolution, payable from the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District and authorized at an election held on December 8, 2018; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 4. 19-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into single family owner occupied housing rehab and roof reset contracts up to $75,000.00 each after review and approval by the preliminary grants and contract review committee. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 5. 19-01222 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tamara Austin v. Travis Hall, et al," Suit No. 666,848, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,885.22, for a total amount of $101,885.22; and appropriating $101,885.22 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is C. Scott Courrege of Due, Guidry, Piedrahita, Andrews, LC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 6. 19-01244 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and The Plan of Government. By Mayor-President & Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 7. 19-01245 Amending the 2019 current expense and capital budget so as to appropriate $3,031,712 for expenses related to Hurricane Barry. (Budget Supplement 8730). By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 8. 19-01278 Amending the 2019 Capital Budget so as to appropriate not to exceed $132,000,000 Road and Street Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 and bond premiums estimated at $20,000,0000 for the MOVEBR program and provide for the costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement 8728). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 19-01189 Eugene Weathersby, Jr. 3145 Vancouver Drive, Lot 137 Village Cote' Subdivision (2nd Filing) - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 10. 19-01190 Lionell Dale Maggitt and Yvonne D. Maggitt 4048 Sycamore Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 1+, Square 12 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 11. 19-01191 Gregory Joseph Messina 4944 Sunnybrook Drive, Lot 64 Sunnybrook Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 12. 19-01264 Lot: 7, Square 206 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Irma/Whitney Tyler Address: Tuscarrora Street-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 605.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 2,241.46 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 13. 19-01265 Lot: 12 Subdivision: Sable Chase Applicant: Gardere Capital Investments, LLC Address: Gardere Lane-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 3 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 425.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Not available at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 14. 19-01252 PA-13-19 7400-7500 UND Thrush Drive and 9661 through 9835 Tanager Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located to the north side of Thrush Drive and north side of Tanager Drive, to the south of Interstate 10, on Lots 130 through 137, 2nd Filing of Audubon Terrarce Subdivision and Lot 11.374 AC of the Terrace Land Company, Inc. Property. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA; and 60, T7S, R1E, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 15. 19-01254 PUD-2-19 Siegen Terrace Concept Plan Proposed two phases of office use, parking and common open space on property located north side of Thrush Drive and north side of Tanager Drive, to the south of Interstate 10, on Lots 130 through 137, 2nd Filing of Audubon Terrarce Subdivision and Lot 11.374 AC of the Terrace Land Company, Inc. Property. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA; and 60, T7S, R1E, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 16. 19-01255 TA-22-19 Chapter 4, Section 4.2.4 Revision to add standards for RV Parks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 17. 19-01256 TA-23-19 Chapter 16, Signs Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 18. 19-01257 TA-24-19 Chapter 13, Streets and Sidewalks Revision to add standards regarding street addressing Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 19. 19-01258 Case 59-19 1655 Sherwood Forest Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the north side of King Richard Drive and east of Sherwood Forest Boulevard, on the former Sherwood Forest Country Club Property and Tract A of the property of J. J. Kohler Estate. Section 18 and 38, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 20. 19-01259 Case 69-19 Hundred Oaks Park To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the properties and addresses listed in the general boundaries to the north of Interstate Highway 10 (or the Kansas City Southern railroad), west of South Acadian Thruway (or the Dawson Creek), south of Malmaison Drive and Tyrone Drive, and east of the intersection of Tyrone Drive and South Eugene Street. Sections 67 and 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 21. 19-01260 Case 70-19 12300-12400 Scotland-Zachary Highway To rezone from General Residential (A4) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located at the east side of Scotland-Zachary Highway, to the south of Thomas Road, on Lot A of Maryland Farms Subdivision. Section 54, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 22. 19-01261 ISPUD-10-19 Grand Terrace at Old Bluebonnet Proposed low density single family residential development, located west of Bluebonnet Road and south of Jefferson Highway on Tract 78-B of the Inniswold Estates subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 23. 19-01262 ISPUD-11-19 La Rosa Proposed mixed use development includes commercial, office, retail, and residential uses on property located north side of Highland Road, west of Kenilworth Parkway and south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 1-A and 2-A of the Rosario Martina Property. Section 63, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 24. 19-01184 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and enter into a contract on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,480,839.00, for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 grant period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 25. 19-01194 Expressing the support of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council for the East Baton Rouge Parish Complete Count Committee and the goals and ideals of the 2020 Census; pledging support of the US Census Bureau and East Baton Rouge Parish Administration efforts to disseminate 2020 Census information, and encouraging all people in East Baton Rouge Parish to participate in events and initiatives that will raise awareness of the 2020 Census and ensure participation of every member of our community. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 26. 19-01196 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $3,073,515.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-123-Elevations. This project will elevate 14 residential structures that are prone to flooding. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 27. 19-01197 Authorizing the May-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety device management commencing January 2020 through December 31, 2023. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 28. 19-01236 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute a grant award and related documents on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District #8 (Pride FPD) for the 2019 Volunteer Fire Assistance (V.F.A.) grant administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry in the amount of $5,250 in Federal funds with local matching funds of $5,250 provided by the Pride FPD for a total amount of $10,500 to purchase five (5) sets of turnout gear. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District #8. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 29. 19-01188 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 25, 2019 at Original 064 of Bundle 12990 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Charles Williams and Vanessa Price Williams" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10074 (5524 Johnette Drive, Lot 23, Merrydale Place Subdivision (1st Filing)). Reason for rescission: The property owner has retained a licensed contractor and has gotten a permit from the permit office. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 30. 19-01195 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Nykieara Monroe v. Jared Ray and City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge," Suit No. 683,467 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $18,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $282.00, for a total amount of $18,282.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Hester R. Dornan of Kleinpeter & Schwartzberg, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 31. 19-01211 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the Christopher Parker for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $16,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Elle Virdure of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 32. 19-01226 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Dequincy Galmon v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 158,668 on the docket of the 21st Judicial District Court, in the amount of $22,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,148.00, for a total amount of $23,648.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Richard D. McShan of McShan Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 33. 19-01228 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Leon Saulney and Brenda Velazquez v. Todd Bourgoyne, et al," Suit No. C654,451 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00 to Leon Saulney and $40,000.00 to Brenda Velazquez, plus court costs in the amount of $412.00, for a total amount of $72,912.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Gail N. McKay of the Law Offices of Gail N. McKay). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 34. 19-01229 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 to be used as Environmental Services Operations Center for EBROSCO, said property being described as follows: Formerly the “Nissan Automotive Dealership” located at the corner of Florida Blvd (US Hwy 190) and Longbow Drive consisting of an approximate 5.00 acre tract of land improved with a building consisting of approximately 27,000 square feet. Said property contains approximately 480’ linear feet fronting Florida Boulevard and is Zoned C-2. (per the attached Exhibit A). Said property is further described as Parcel # 588253, Lot D-2 being a resubdivision of Lot D, St Elmo Lively Property, Located in Sec 6, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, Parish of East Baton Rouge, City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, and identified on the attached Exhibit A. (Full Legal Description to Be Determined prior to Closing), and ratifying the conditional purchase and sale agreement previously executed by the authorized representative of EBROSCO, for the price of $1,250,000. By Department of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 35. 19-01250 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Advanced Disposal Services Gulf Coast, LLC (formerly Baton Rouge Renewable Energy, LLC) to expand the gas collection system at the North Landfill for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7767-0000-000000-653000- 90003). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 36. 19-01251 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. for modifications to the scope of work in connection with Biological Odor Control for Wastewater Pump Stations resulting in a fee not to exceed $75,368.80 (Account Nos. 80872-5434000004-SSO2RC0034-653400 and 80872-511000004-SSO2RC0034- 653400). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 37. 19-01253 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services to continue providing O&M support services for the first year of the contract for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7740- 7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 38. 19-01263 Receiving a combined report from MARC and Baum Environmental Services on the business plan, operation, and sustainability for the tire shredder program for East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 39. 19-01266 Amending Ordinance 8931, Adopted May 24, 1989, Which Established an Engineer and Surveys Selection Board, As Amended by Ordinance 9293, Adopted June 12, 1991, And As Amended by Ordinance 9603, Adopted April 14, 1993, And As Amended by Ordinance 11286, Adopted November 10, 1998, So As to Amend Section 5 Thereof, In Order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 to $150,000.00, And to Amend Section 6 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 40. 19-01267 Amending Ordinance 8932, Adopted May 24, 1989, which established a Design and Planning Selection Board, As Amended by Ordinance 10530, Adopted November 21, 1995, And As Amended by Ordinance 12253, Adopted February 27, 2002, So As to Amend Section 5 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00, And To Amend Section 6 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 41. 19-01272 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Project Year Three continuation grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $734,382.00 to assist high risk youth and their families by promoting resiliency and equity in communities that have experienced civil unrest through implementing evidence-based violence prevention, community engagement, and linkages to behavioral health services. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 42. 19-01273 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a technical assistance agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Mission Media, LLC, (referred to as “Service Provider”), to provide technical services necessary to support the asset mapping tool, ReCAST website, technical training and partnership development consulting services to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing November 15, 2019 and terminating September 29, 2020. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 43. 19-01276 Amending Ordinance 9490, Adopted October 14, 1992, As Amended By Parish Ordinance 5123 and City Ordinance -3843, Adopted January 11, 1978, As Amended by Parish Ordinance 5926 and City Ordinance 4692 on May 26, 1982,City-Parish Ordinance 7686 Adopted October 24, 1984, City-Parish Ordinance 12278 Adopted April 10, 2002, and City-Parish Ordinance 13478 Adopted December 14, 2005, which authorized the installation of parking revenue collection equipment and facilities, So As to amend the fee schedule. By Assistant Chief Administrative Officer- Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 44. 19-01277 A report from the mediator to include his recommended dollar number (and other terms) to settle the Andricka Williams, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al matter and set deadline for each side to confidentially respond to the proposal with either an acceptance or a rejection. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 45. 19-01281 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to accept the mediator's recommended dollar number (and other terms) to settle the Andricka Williams, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al matter and proceed based on the set deadline for the plaintiff to confidentially respond to the proposal with either an acceptance or a rejection. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 46. 19-01279 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the LA Division of Administration/Office of Community Development for the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to purchase fire fighting equipment and gear for the Brownsfield, Central , Chaneyville, Pride, and Alsen-St Irma Lee Rural Fire Protection Districts. Additionally, authorizing the Mayor- President to accept and execute the related grant award. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana with no matching funds required. By Fire Chiefs, Brownsfield, Central, Chaneyville, Pride, and Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Districts. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 47. 19-01280 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the LA Division of Administration/Office of Community Development for the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) grant in an amount up to $100,000, on behalf of the Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts, to purchase twelve (12) inch water main pipe to replace the current existing four (4) and/or six (6) inch water main pipes for the rural unincorporated areas of Chaneyville and Pride in East Baton Rouge Parish in order to increase water pressure to enhance water delivery for the residences and businesses of the area. Further, authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute the related grant award. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana. The Baton Rouge Water Co. will install the water main at no cost to the Parish or Fire Districts. By Fire Chiefs, Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019
CONDEMNATIONS 48. 19-00427 Options Foundation Inc. 2386 Convention Street, Lot 18 and 20, Square 23 Hickey Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 8, 2019 49. 19-00757 Lizzie Marshall Governor and The Estate of James Joseph Governor 1918 Martin Avenue, Lot 535 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 50. 19-01134 David W. Sterling Irrevocable Trust 5454 Paige Street, Lot 44 & 45, Square 38 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 51. 19-01135 Bernell Sims, Sr. 2927 Iroquois Street, Lot 22 PT, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 52. 19-01136 Advantage Holdings No. 1, L.L.C. 6817 Greenwell Springs Road, Lot A Sabella Property - Council District 7 - Cole 53. 19-01137 The Estate of Harold Herbert Blunt 3914 Topeka Street, Lot 2, Square 25 Prosperity Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-01072 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.
19-01108 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to a contractual agreement with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $88,629.93. Motorola Solutions will provide the Baton Rouge Police Department with the Avigilon Video Management System to include a combination of hardware, software, and services for the downtown and public safety cameras which will be tied in to the Baton Rouge Real Time Crime Center. By Police Chief.
19-01109 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award , " FY19 Community Based Crime Reduction (Empower BR)" , through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) / Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. This grant will fund EmpowerBR. EmpowerBR will leverage resources available in the community to reduce violent crime and group activity in some of the most affected neighborhoods in Baton Rouge. To achieve this goal, BRPD proposes to empower community leaders with detailed information about crime , drivers of crime, and risk and protective factors in the city. Once the information has been disseminated, community leaders will collaborate with government officials and law enforcement to devise a plan to address identified needs. In effect, this project will allow community leaders to have a voice in how they respond to public safety issues and how they are policed in their neighborhood. The goal of the of the grant is to establish a community member led advisory council. Once the Council is established, the Council will support and direct law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime, dismantle gang activity, and enhance police-community relations. Funds will be used to hire a full time site coordinator for the life of the grant and provide for a researcher/evaluator. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. By Police Chief.
19-01110 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award, " 2019 Baton Rouge PSN RAPID Response Task Force", through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) in the amount of $89,960.00. This program is headed by the United States Attorney Office(USAO) under the Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) program to partner with BRPD, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office to disrupt gun violence in Baton Rouge. Funds will be used for officer overtime, who will respond to firearm discharges detected by the ShotSpotter technology. Funds will also be used to contract with a research partner and 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.
19-01133 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor, Lease and Option Agreement with Benaterra Resources, LLC, to extend the time for its scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property for an additional three (3) year period from its initial termination date; and to approve additional funds for said extension in the amount of $7,500.00. By Director of Environmental Services.
19-01154 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Crump Wilson Architects, LLC, for Architectural Design Services in connection with the New Fire Station #20, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP- 0872, in an amount not to exceed $31,870.00. (Account No. 4600-5100-20-5110- 0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-01155 Granting a five year property tax abatement estimated at $23,307 per year for Louisiana Fish Fry, LLC, located at 1450 Airway Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2018-0141 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
19-01162 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to submit a request for an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding the proper legal representative for crime prevention districts in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis.
19-01163 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to a contract with SJB Group, LLC, to provide professional services for the ADA Self Evaluation Plan for Public Rights-of-way, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CS-CI-0020 in an amount not to exceed $11,400.00. (Account No. 012.7120002.643550.4). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01164 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to a contract with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC, to provide surveys and design services for Phase 2 of the Hanks DR/Landis DR Ped Improvements Project, being RFQ No. 15-ES-PW-002 and City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-US-0004 in an amount not to exceed $288,128.12 (Account No. 9227100007). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01167 Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2020 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2020. By Mayor-President.
19-01170 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 $220,000 of funding from CATS representing their 50% cost share for said purpose. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01171 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract for engineering services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (formerly MWH Americas, Inc.) with sub-consultants Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Cali & LaPlace Engineers, LLC; GOTECH, Inc.; Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI); SJB Group, LLC and Stanley Consultants in connection with the CWWTP Decommissioning being Project No. 14-TP-MS-0016, for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 and extend contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 81403-5110000003- SSO2RMP020-643583). By Environmental Services Director.
19-01172 Authorization for the Mayor President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to appropriate $500,000 from the Airport’s cash account Capital Improvements 5810- 0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009 to be placed in the Airfield Pavement Repair Project 5821-0900-00-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900-A0099 E 9800000099- 5821000000-0000000000-647900 to fund repairs to the runways, taxiways and aprons (BS # 008658). By Aviation Director.
19-01173 Authorization for the Mayor President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to appropriate $250,000 from the Airport’s cash account Capital Improvements 5810- 0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009 to be placed in the Airport Aviation Business Park Project 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0101 E 9800000101-5821000000-0000000000-653100 to fund design of the infrastructure components (electric, data, water, sewer, gas etc.) (BS # 008659). By Aviation Director.
19-01180 Amending Ordinance 4407, adopted January 8, 1975, so as to add the 19th Judicial District Court as an agency that is authorized and empowered to coordinate meals consumed by jurors serving in criminal jury trials in the Parish of East Baton Rouge; to require documentation for reimbursement or direct payment of meals consumed by jurors; and, to delete the amounts for meals and add a provision that the expense for meals is to be set forth by the Louisiana State Travel Guide as issued and updated by the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. By 19th Judicial District Court Administrator and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff.
19-01181 Authorizing the Mayor-President to formally adopt the East Baton Rouge Parish All- Hazards Recovery Plan. This Plan was developed in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) as a “Whole Community” initiative. The comprehensive planning process was geared towards “Integrating National Standards into Local Community Resiliency.” This Plan is intended to provide a framework for recovery operations and will be activated, upon need, to enable a more efficient and effective recovery process in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director.
71. 19-01198 BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Joseph Ardoin, whose term expires November 16, 2019, effective November 17, 2019. This appointment is a (4) four year term. Current Ballot Joseph Ardoin (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office) 72. 19-01199 BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Neal Miller, whose term expires November 16, 2019, effective November 17, 2019. This appointment is a (4) four year term. Current Ballot Neal Miller (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office)
19-01200 CAPITAL AREA GROUND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Recommending William Daniel to represent East Baton Rouge Parish. This recommendation must be forwarded to the Commission as soon as possible in order for the name to be submitted to the Governor. This is a (3) year term. Current Ballot William Daniel (letter requesting reappointment received)
74. 19-01201 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace J. Ashley Mitchell Carter whose term expires May 31, 2022. Current Ballot Maude Johnson (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office) 75. 19-01202 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis, she is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Does not have to be an elected official) Current Ballot 76. 19-01203 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Erika Green whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Must be an elected official) Current Ballot No information received. 77. 19-01204 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Barbara Freiberg whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Must be an elected official) Current Ballot Barbara Freiberg (received request seeking reappointment) 78. 19-01205 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Joshua Joseph whose term expires December 31, 2019 Current Ballot Aaron Davis (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office)
19-01206 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH OF MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Recommending a replacement for Lane Foil, (term limited and not eligible to serve another term) This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
19-01207 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH Consideration of replacing Helena Cunningham who has resigned. This term will expire on July 23, 2023. Current Ballot
81. 19-01208 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Guarisco whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Martha Guarisco (received letter requesting reappointment) 82. 19-01209 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jason Jacob, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. (REQUIRES 9 VOTES) Current Ballot Jason Jacob (received letter requesting reappointment)
19-01210 PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ercel Placide, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ercel Placide (received letter requesting reappointment)
84. 19-01212 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Clifford Grout, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Clifford Grout (received letter requesting reappointment) 85. 19-01213 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing April Hawthorne, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot April Hawthorne (received letter requesting reappointment) 86. 19-01214 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Todd Sterling, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Todd Sterling (received letter requesting reappointment)
87. 19-01215 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Current Ballot: George Dean (letter requesting reappointment received) 88. 19-01216 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr. whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Louis Kelly, Jr. (letter requesting reappointment received) 89. 19-01217 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Donald Weatherspoon (letter requesting reappointment received)
90. 19-01218 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Thomas Cobb whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Thomas Cobb (Received letter requesting reappointment) 91. 19-01219 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing N. Pierre Rizan whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot N. Pierre Rizan (Received letter requesting reappointment) 92. 19-01220 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Wesley Tucker (Received letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS 93. 19-01246 NWWTP Master Plan: Pump Replacement Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047F Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,250,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001495 Account Number: 81413- 5110000004-SSO2RMP014-653400 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 60,602.62 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,777,500.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,838,102.62 Description: New lump sum items for concrete patching, exterior painting, and roof replacement at the screw pump building. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 94. 19-01247 NWWTP Master Plan: Trickling Filter Upgrade Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047G Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,550,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001558 Account Number: 80502-5443000004-NCDPNTP001-653400 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 8,880.51 Original Contract Amount: $ 812,400.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 821,280.51 Description: New lump sum items for trickling filter arm replacement and Hurricane Barry preparations. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 95. 19-01248 NWWTP Master Plan: Plant and Master SCADA Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047C Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000305/800002039 Account Number: 81413-5110000004-SSO2RMP016-653400 Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: QDS Systems, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 79,549.66 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,290,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 77,381.52 New Contract Amount: $ 2,446,931.18 Description: New lump sum items for wiring, conduit, and programing modifications, generator integration, and the replacement of the VFD cooling fan. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 96. 19-01249 NWWTP Master Plan: Pretreatment and Grit Removal Rehabilitation Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047D Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 171011 Account Number: 81413-5433000004-SSO2RMP017-653400; 81413- 5434000004-SSO2RMP017-653400 Council Award Date: 6/28/2017 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 387,976.60 Original Contract Amount: $ 7,116,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,342,479.16 New Contract Amount: $ 8,846,455.76 Description: New lump sum items for additional cleaning, upgrade walkways, piping modifications, design modifications, lighting upgrades, additional wiring, odor control VFD signals, and to extend the DES trailer rental. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 97. 19-01269 Burbank Drive Roadway Improvements Project Number: 18-CS-CI-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001500 Account Number: 2018 4620-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 6 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 15,879.65 Original Contract Amount: $ 114,560.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 130,439.65 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 6 calendar days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add six (6) calendar days to the contract time that was necessary to rebuild a portion of an existing median island. 98. 19-01271 Pecos Avenue Bridge Replacement over Shoe Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,799,464.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000472 Account Number: Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 111 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (14,684.95) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,823,895.70 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,809,210.75 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the following items: 111 calendar days; add item 9900008 "End Dam Strip Seal Modifications"; item 9900009 "Liquidated Damages:"; item 9900010 "Redesigned Detour Road Compensation" and item 9900011 "Construction Debris Disposal". Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and on the above items. 99. 19-01274 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161279 Account Number: 80872-5140000004-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 163,207.35 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,650,000.00 New Contract Amount: $ 15,568,928.70 Description: New lump sum items for required survey work, additional work due to utility obstructions, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 100. 19-01270 Burbank Drive Roadway Improvements Project Number: 18-CS-CI-0015 Account Number: 2018 4620-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 114,560.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 15,879.65 Final Cost: $ 130,439.65 Days Allocated: 36 Days Used: 36 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 19-01275 Pecos Avenue Bridge Replacement over Shoe Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Account Number: Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,799,484.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,823,895.70 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (14,684.95) Final Cost: $ 1,809,210.75 Days Allocated: 351 Days Used: 430 Liquidated Damages: $ 55,300.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-01268 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-13 Streets in Windsor, Ashley, N. Sherwood Estates, La Belle Aire, Forest Oaks, Ponderosa (Acacia To Florida) City-Parish Project No. 19-AO-ST-0015 Project: 19-AO-ST-0015 Account: 9237100066-2341 00001-190AO0ST15-647100 Estimate: $2,282,225.00 *Local **In State *Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC $ 2,290,620.00 **Barriere Construction Co., LLC. CPD $ 2,345,344.90 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 2,611,516.90
OTHER ITEMS 19-01160 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.
19-01161 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office on the status of the disparity study. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
19-01179 Receiving a report from The East Baton Rouge Parish Blight Study Committee. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker, Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg and Councilman Matt Watson.
19-01185 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Rasier, LLC 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. Reason for emergency: This emergency item is necessary in order to execute the agreement and meet a December 1, 2019 effective date for operation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
19-01193 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office on the status of the small cell tower (5G) ordinance. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite status update to council members
ADJOURNMENT
Nov 13, 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
19-01221 Adoption and approval of minutes of the Regular Metropolitan Council Meeting of October 23, 2019, and the Special Meeting to receive the Budget of November 5, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS 2. 19-01186 A First Amendment to General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 54430 authorizing and providing for the amendment of the provisions relating to the issuance of additional bonds and the provisions relating to the establishment and funding of the debt service reserve fund; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 3. 19-01187 A Supplemental Sales Tax Bond Resolution amending and supplementing General Sales Tax Bond Resolution No. 54430 (the “General Bond Resolution”), and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of MovEBR Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, of the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District pursuant to the provisions of the General Bond Resolution, payable from the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied by the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital Improvements District and authorized at an election held on December 8, 2018; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By Bond Counsel Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 4. 19-01227 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into single family owner occupied housing rehab and roof reset contracts up to $75,000.00 each after review and approval by the preliminary grants and contract review committee. By Office of Community Development. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 5. 19-01222 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tamara Austin v. Travis Hall, et al," Suit No. 666,848, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $100,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,885.22, for a total amount of $101,885.22; and appropriating $101,885.22 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is C. Scott Courrege of Due, Guidry, Piedrahita, Andrews, LC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 6. 19-01244 Amending the 2019 current expense budget so as to adjust estimated revenues and appropriations and to authorize the Director of Finance to make certain interdepartmental interfund transfers in accordance with the State Budget Act and The Plan of Government. By Mayor-President & Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 7. 19-01245 Amending the 2019 current expense and capital budget so as to appropriate $3,031,712 for expenses related to Hurricane Barry. (Budget Supplement 8730). By Finance Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 8. 19-01278 Amending the 2019 Capital Budget so as to appropriate not to exceed $132,000,000 Road and Street Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 and bond premiums estimated at $20,000,0000 for the MOVEBR program and provide for the costs of issuance. (Budget Supplement 8728). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 9. 19-01189 Eugene Weathersby, Jr. 3145 Vancouver Drive, Lot 137 Village Cote' Subdivision (2nd Filing) - Council District 4 - Wilson Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 10. 19-01190 Lionell Dale Maggitt and Yvonne D. Maggitt 4048 Sycamore Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 1+, Square 12 Schorten Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 11. 19-01191 Gregory Joseph Messina 4944 Sunnybrook Drive, Lot 64 Sunnybrook Subdivision (1st Filing) - Council District 5 - Green Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 12. 19-01264 Lot: 7, Square 206 Subdivision: Istrouma Applicant: Irma/Whitney Tyler Address: Tuscarrora Street-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 605.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ 2,241.46 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 13. 19-01265 Lot: 12 Subdivision: Sable Chase Applicant: Gardere Capital Investments, LLC Address: Gardere Lane-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 3 - Loupe Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 425.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Not available at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 14. 19-01252 PA-13-19 7400-7500 UND Thrush Drive and 9661 through 9835 Tanager Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Office on property located to the north side of Thrush Drive and north side of Tanager Drive, to the south of Interstate 10, on Lots 130 through 137, 2nd Filing of Audubon Terrarce Subdivision and Lot 11.374 AC of the Terrace Land Company, Inc. Property. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA; and 60, T7S, R1E, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 15. 19-01254 PUD-2-19 Siegen Terrace Concept Plan Proposed two phases of office use, parking and common open space on property located north side of Thrush Drive and north side of Tanager Drive, to the south of Interstate 10, on Lots 130 through 137, 2nd Filing of Audubon Terrarce Subdivision and Lot 11.374 AC of the Terrace Land Company, Inc. Property. Section 55, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA; and 60, T7S, R1E, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 16. 19-01255 TA-22-19 Chapter 4, Section 4.2.4 Revision to add standards for RV Parks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 17. 19-01256 TA-23-19 Chapter 16, Signs Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 18. 19-01257 TA-24-19 Chapter 13, Streets and Sidewalks Revision to add standards regarding street addressing Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 19. 19-01258 Case 59-19 1655 Sherwood Forest Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the property located on the north side of King Richard Drive and east of Sherwood Forest Boulevard, on the former Sherwood Forest Country Club Property and Tract A of the property of J. J. Kohler Estate. Section 18 and 38, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 20. 19-01259 Case 69-19 Hundred Oaks Park To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Single Family Residential (A2.7) on the properties and addresses listed in the general boundaries to the north of Interstate Highway 10 (or the Kansas City Southern railroad), west of South Acadian Thruway (or the Dawson Creek), south of Malmaison Drive and Tyrone Drive, and east of the intersection of Tyrone Drive and South Eugene Street. Sections 67 and 94, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 21. 19-01260 Case 70-19 12300-12400 Scotland-Zachary Highway To rezone from General Residential (A4) and Heavy Commercial (C2) to Light Commercial (LC3) on the property located at the east side of Scotland-Zachary Highway, to the south of Thomas Road, on Lot A of Maryland Farms Subdivision. Section 54, T6S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 2 - Banks) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 22. 19-01261 ISPUD-10-19 Grand Terrace at Old Bluebonnet Proposed low density single family residential development, located west of Bluebonnet Road and south of Jefferson Highway on Tract 78-B of the Inniswold Estates subdivision. Section 39, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 23. 19-01262 ISPUD-11-19 La Rosa Proposed mixed use development includes commercial, office, retail, and residential uses on property located north side of Highland Road, west of Kenilworth Parkway and south of Menlo Drive, on Lots 1-A and 2-A of the Rosario Martina Property. Section 63, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) Introduce for public hearing/meeting on December 4, 2019 OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 24. 19-01184 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant and enter into a contract on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/Office of Social Services, with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, for a Community Services Block Grant in the amount of $1,480,839.00, for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 grant period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 25. 19-01194 Expressing the support of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council for the East Baton Rouge Parish Complete Count Committee and the goals and ideals of the 2020 Census; pledging support of the US Census Bureau and East Baton Rouge Parish Administration efforts to disseminate 2020 Census information, and encouraging all people in East Baton Rouge Parish to participate in events and initiatives that will raise awareness of the 2020 Census and ensure participation of every member of our community. By Councilman Matt Watson and Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 26. 19-01196 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $3,073,515.00 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4277-123-Elevations. This project will elevate 14 residential structures that are prone to flooding. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 27. 19-01197 Authorizing the May-President to enter into a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc., doing business as Verra Mobility for a traffic control safety device management commencing January 2020 through December 31, 2023. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 28. 19-01236 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute a grant award and related documents on behalf of the Pride Fire Protection District #8 (Pride FPD) for the 2019 Volunteer Fire Assistance (V.F.A.) grant administered by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry in the amount of $5,250 in Federal funds with local matching funds of $5,250 provided by the Pride FPD for a total amount of $10,500 to purchase five (5) sets of turnout gear. By Fire Chief, Pride Fire Protection District #8. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 29. 19-01188 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 25, 2019 at Original 064 of Bundle 12990 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Charles Williams and Vanessa Price Williams" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10074 (5524 Johnette Drive, Lot 23, Merrydale Place Subdivision (1st Filing)). Reason for rescission: The property owner has retained a licensed contractor and has gotten a permit from the permit office. By Councilwoman Erika Green. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 30. 19-01195 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Nykieara Monroe v. Jared Ray and City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge," Suit No. 683,467 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $18,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $282.00, for a total amount of $18,282.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Hester R. Dornan of Kleinpeter & Schwartzberg, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 31. 19-01211 Authorizing settlement of the claim of the Christopher Parker for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $16,500.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Elle Virdure of Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 32. 19-01226 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Dequincy Galmon v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. 158,668 on the docket of the 21st Judicial District Court, in the amount of $22,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $1,148.00, for a total amount of $23,648.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Richard D. McShan of McShan Law Firm). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 33. 19-01228 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Leon Saulney and Brenda Velazquez v. Todd Bourgoyne, et al," Suit No. C654,451 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $32,500.00 to Leon Saulney and $40,000.00 to Brenda Velazquez, plus court costs in the amount of $412.00, for a total amount of $72,912.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Gail N. McKay of the Law Offices of Gail N. McKay). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 34. 19-01229 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 to be used as Environmental Services Operations Center for EBROSCO, said property being described as follows: Formerly the “Nissan Automotive Dealership” located at the corner of Florida Blvd (US Hwy 190) and Longbow Drive consisting of an approximate 5.00 acre tract of land improved with a building consisting of approximately 27,000 square feet. Said property contains approximately 480’ linear feet fronting Florida Boulevard and is Zoned C-2. (per the attached Exhibit A). Said property is further described as Parcel # 588253, Lot D-2 being a resubdivision of Lot D, St Elmo Lively Property, Located in Sec 6, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, Parish of East Baton Rouge, City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, and identified on the attached Exhibit A. (Full Legal Description to Be Determined prior to Closing), and ratifying the conditional purchase and sale agreement previously executed by the authorized representative of EBROSCO, for the price of $1,250,000. By Department of Environmental Services. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 35. 19-01250 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with Advanced Disposal Services Gulf Coast, LLC (formerly Baton Rouge Renewable Energy, LLC) to expand the gas collection system at the North Landfill for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 (Account No. 5510-7700-40-7760-7767-0000-000000-653000- 90003). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 36. 19-01251 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. for modifications to the scope of work in connection with Biological Odor Control for Wastewater Pump Stations resulting in a fee not to exceed $75,368.80 (Account Nos. 80872-5434000004-SSO2RC0034-653400 and 80872-511000004-SSO2RC0034- 653400). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 37. 19-01253 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC (CES) for professional services in connection with Annual Parishwide Sewer Cleaning and Physical Inspection Services to continue providing O&M support services for the first year of the contract for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7740- 7716-000000-647600). By Environmental Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 38. 19-01263 Receiving a combined report from MARC and Baum Environmental Services on the business plan, operation, and sustainability for the tire shredder program for East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 39. 19-01266 Amending Ordinance 8931, Adopted May 24, 1989, Which Established an Engineer and Surveys Selection Board, As Amended by Ordinance 9293, Adopted June 12, 1991, And As Amended by Ordinance 9603, Adopted April 14, 1993, And As Amended by Ordinance 11286, Adopted November 10, 1998, So As to Amend Section 5 Thereof, In Order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 to $150,000.00, And to Amend Section 6 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 40. 19-01267 Amending Ordinance 8932, Adopted May 24, 1989, which established a Design and Planning Selection Board, As Amended by Ordinance 10530, Adopted November 21, 1995, And As Amended by Ordinance 12253, Adopted February 27, 2002, So As to Amend Section 5 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00, And To Amend Section 6 Thereof, in order to increase the fee for selection under the jurisdiction of said board from $50,000.00 To $150,000.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 41. 19-01272 Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Project Year Three continuation grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $734,382.00 to assist high risk youth and their families by promoting resiliency and equity in communities that have experienced civil unrest through implementing evidence-based violence prevention, community engagement, and linkages to behavioral health services. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 42. 19-01273 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a technical assistance agreement between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and Mission Media, LLC, (referred to as “Service Provider”), to provide technical services necessary to support the asset mapping tool, ReCAST website, technical training and partnership development consulting services to the ReCAST Baton Rouge grant in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing November 15, 2019 and terminating September 29, 2020. By Mayor's Office. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 43. 19-01276 Amending Ordinance 9490, Adopted October 14, 1992, As Amended By Parish Ordinance 5123 and City Ordinance -3843, Adopted January 11, 1978, As Amended by Parish Ordinance 5926 and City Ordinance 4692 on May 26, 1982,City-Parish Ordinance 7686 Adopted October 24, 1984, City-Parish Ordinance 12278 Adopted April 10, 2002, and City-Parish Ordinance 13478 Adopted December 14, 2005, which authorized the installation of parking revenue collection equipment and facilities, So As to amend the fee schedule. By Assistant Chief Administrative Officer- Office of the Mayor-President. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 44. 19-01277 A report from the mediator to include his recommended dollar number (and other terms) to settle the Andricka Williams, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al matter and set deadline for each side to confidentially respond to the proposal with either an acceptance or a rejection. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 45. 19-01281 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to accept the mediator's recommended dollar number (and other terms) to settle the Andricka Williams, et al vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al matter and proceed based on the set deadline for the plaintiff to confidentially respond to the proposal with either an acceptance or a rejection. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 46. 19-01279 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the LA Division of Administration/Office of Community Development for the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grant in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to purchase fire fighting equipment and gear for the Brownsfield, Central , Chaneyville, Pride, and Alsen-St Irma Lee Rural Fire Protection Districts. Additionally, authorizing the Mayor- President to accept and execute the related grant award. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana with no matching funds required. By Fire Chiefs, Brownsfield, Central, Chaneyville, Pride, and Alsen-St Irma Lee Fire Districts. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019 47. 19-01280 Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit a grant application to the LA Division of Administration/Office of Community Development for the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) grant in an amount up to $100,000, on behalf of the Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts, to purchase twelve (12) inch water main pipe to replace the current existing four (4) and/or six (6) inch water main pipes for the rural unincorporated areas of Chaneyville and Pride in East Baton Rouge Parish in order to increase water pressure to enhance water delivery for the residences and businesses of the area. Further, authorizing the Mayor-President to accept and execute the related grant award. This grant is 100% funded by the State of Louisiana. The Baton Rouge Water Co. will install the water main at no cost to the Parish or Fire Districts. By Fire Chiefs, Chaneyville and Pride Fire Protection Districts. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on November 26, 2019
CONDEMNATIONS 48. 19-00427 Options Foundation Inc. 2386 Convention Street, Lot 18 and 20, Square 23 Hickey Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from May 8, 2019 49. 19-00757 Lizzie Marshall Governor and The Estate of James Joseph Governor 1918 Martin Avenue, Lot 535 Belfair Homes Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole This item was deferred from August 14, 2019 50. 19-01134 David W. Sterling Irrevocable Trust 5454 Paige Street, Lot 44 & 45, Square 38 Fortune Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green 51. 19-01135 Bernell Sims, Sr. 2927 Iroquois Street, Lot 22 PT, Square 1 Pitchford-Ourso Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole 52. 19-01136 Advantage Holdings No. 1, L.L.C. 6817 Greenwell Springs Road, Lot A Sabella Property - Council District 7 - Cole 53. 19-01137 The Estate of Harold Herbert Blunt 3914 Topeka Street, Lot 2, Square 25 Prosperity Addition Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 19-01072 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.
19-01108 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to a contractual agreement with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $88,629.93. Motorola Solutions will provide the Baton Rouge Police Department with the Avigilon Video Management System to include a combination of hardware, software, and services for the downtown and public safety cameras which will be tied in to the Baton Rouge Real Time Crime Center. By Police Chief.
19-01109 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award , " FY19 Community Based Crime Reduction (Empower BR)" , through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) / Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the amount of $1,000,000.00. This grant will fund EmpowerBR. EmpowerBR will leverage resources available in the community to reduce violent crime and group activity in some of the most affected neighborhoods in Baton Rouge. To achieve this goal, BRPD proposes to empower community leaders with detailed information about crime , drivers of crime, and risk and protective factors in the city. Once the information has been disseminated, community leaders will collaborate with government officials and law enforcement to devise a plan to address identified needs. In effect, this project will allow community leaders to have a voice in how they respond to public safety issues and how they are policed in their neighborhood. The goal of the of the grant is to establish a community member led advisory council. Once the Council is established, the Council will support and direct law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime, dismantle gang activity, and enhance police-community relations. Funds will be used to hire a full time site coordinator for the life of the grant and provide for a researcher/evaluator. This grant is 100% funded with no match. The program is set to begin October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. By Police Chief.
19-01110 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to accept a grant award, " 2019 Baton Rouge PSN RAPID Response Task Force", through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) in the amount of $89,960.00. This program is headed by the United States Attorney Office(USAO) under the Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) program to partner with BRPD, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office to disrupt gun violence in Baton Rouge. Funds will be used for officer overtime, who will respond to firearm discharges detected by the ShotSpotter technology. Funds will also be used to contract with a research partner and 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.
19-01133 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor, Lease and Option Agreement with Benaterra Resources, LLC, to extend the time for its scoping study of the Irene Road Red Mud Lakes Property for an additional three (3) year period from its initial termination date; and to approve additional funds for said extension in the amount of $7,500.00. By Director of Environmental Services.
19-01154 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Crump Wilson Architects, LLC, for Architectural Design Services in connection with the New Fire Station #20, being City-Parish Project No. 14-ASD-CP- 0872, in an amount not to exceed $31,870.00. (Account No. 4600-5100-20-5110- 0000-0000-000000-652000). By Buildings and Grounds Director.
19-01155 Granting a five year property tax abatement estimated at $23,307 per year for Louisiana Fish Fry, LLC, located at 1450 Airway Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2018-0141 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director.
19-01162 Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to submit a request for an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General regarding the proper legal representative for crime prevention districts in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Councilwoman Donna Collins- Lewis.
19-01163 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to a contract with SJB Group, LLC, to provide professional services for the ADA Self Evaluation Plan for Public Rights-of-way, being City-Parish Project No. 17-CS-CI-0020 in an amount not to exceed $11,400.00. (Account No. 012.7120002.643550.4). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01164 Authorizing the Mayor President to execute Supplemental Agreement No 1 to a contract with C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC, to provide surveys and design services for Phase 2 of the Hanks DR/Landis DR Ped Improvements Project, being RFQ No. 15-ES-PW-002 and City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-US-0004 in an amount not to exceed $288,128.12 (Account No. 9227100007). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01167 Amending the Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2020 submitted by the Mayor-President; and adopting the Final Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the year 2020. By Mayor-President.
19-01170 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 $220,000 of funding from CATS representing their 50% cost share for said purpose. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
19-01171 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract for engineering services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (formerly MWH Americas, Inc.) with sub-consultants Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Cali & LaPlace Engineers, LLC; GOTECH, Inc.; Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI); SJB Group, LLC and Stanley Consultants in connection with the CWWTP Decommissioning being Project No. 14-TP-MS-0016, for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 and extend contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 81403-5110000003- SSO2RMP020-643583). By Environmental Services Director.
19-01172 Authorization for the Mayor President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to appropriate $500,000 from the Airport’s cash account Capital Improvements 5810- 0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009 to be placed in the Airfield Pavement Repair Project 5821-0900-00-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900-A0099 E 9800000099- 5821000000-0000000000-647900 to fund repairs to the runways, taxiways and aprons (BS # 008658). By Aviation Director.
19-01173 Authorization for the Mayor President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to appropriate $250,000 from the Airport’s cash account Capital Improvements 5810- 0000-00-0000-0000-0000-000000-100009 to be placed in the Airport Aviation Business Park Project 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-653000-A0101 E 9800000101-5821000000-0000000000-653100 to fund design of the infrastructure components (electric, data, water, sewer, gas etc.) (BS # 008659). By Aviation Director.
19-01180 Amending Ordinance 4407, adopted January 8, 1975, so as to add the 19th Judicial District Court as an agency that is authorized and empowered to coordinate meals consumed by jurors serving in criminal jury trials in the Parish of East Baton Rouge; to require documentation for reimbursement or direct payment of meals consumed by jurors; and, to delete the amounts for meals and add a provision that the expense for meals is to be set forth by the Louisiana State Travel Guide as issued and updated by the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. By 19th Judicial District Court Administrator and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff.
19-01181 Authorizing the Mayor-President to formally adopt the East Baton Rouge Parish All- Hazards Recovery Plan. This Plan was developed in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) as a “Whole Community” initiative. The comprehensive planning process was geared towards “Integrating National Standards into Local Community Resiliency.” This Plan is intended to provide a framework for recovery operations and will be activated, upon need, to enable a more efficient and effective recovery process in East Baton Rouge Parish. By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director.
71. 19-01198 BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Joseph Ardoin, whose term expires November 16, 2019, effective November 17, 2019. This appointment is a (4) four year term. Current Ballot Joseph Ardoin (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office) 72. 19-01199 BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Neal Miller, whose term expires November 16, 2019, effective November 17, 2019. This appointment is a (4) four year term. Current Ballot Neal Miller (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office)
19-01200 CAPITAL AREA GROUND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Recommending William Daniel to represent East Baton Rouge Parish. This recommendation must be forwarded to the Commission as soon as possible in order for the name to be submitted to the Governor. This is a (3) year term. Current Ballot William Daniel (letter requesting reappointment received)
74. 19-01201 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace J. Ashley Mitchell Carter whose term expires May 31, 2022. Current Ballot Maude Johnson (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office) 75. 19-01202 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of replacing Donna Collins-Lewis, she is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Does not have to be an elected official) Current Ballot 76. 19-01203 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Erika Green whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Must be an elected official) Current Ballot No information received. 77. 19-01204 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Barbara Freiberg whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. (Must be an elected official) Current Ballot Barbara Freiberg (received request seeking reappointment) 78. 19-01205 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s recommendation to replace Joshua Joseph whose term expires December 31, 2019 Current Ballot Aaron Davis (Received email from Mayor-President’s Office)
19-01206 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH OF MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Recommending a replacement for Lane Foil, (term limited and not eligible to serve another term) This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot
19-01207 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH Consideration of replacing Helena Cunningham who has resigned. This term will expire on July 23, 2023. Current Ballot
81. 19-01208 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Martha Guarisco whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Martha Guarisco (received letter requesting reappointment) 82. 19-01209 LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jason Jacob, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. (REQUIRES 9 VOTES) Current Ballot Jason Jacob (received letter requesting reappointment)
19-01210 PERSONNEL BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Ercel Placide, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Ercel Placide (received letter requesting reappointment)
84. 19-01212 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Clifford Grout, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Clifford Grout (received letter requesting reappointment) 85. 19-01213 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing April Hawthorne, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot April Hawthorne (received letter requesting reappointment) 86. 19-01214 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Todd Sterling, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This is a four (4) year term. Current Ballot Todd Sterling (received letter requesting reappointment)
87. 19-01215 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing George Dean, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Current Ballot: George Dean (letter requesting reappointment received) 88. 19-01216 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Louis Kelly, Jr. whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Louis Kelly, Jr. (letter requesting reappointment received) 89. 19-01217 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 3 - BROWNSFIELD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Donald Weatherspoon, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 . This is a two (2) year term. Current Ballot Donald Weatherspoon (letter requesting reappointment received)
90. 19-01218 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Thomas Cobb whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Thomas Cobb (Received letter requesting reappointment) 91. 19-01219 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing N. Pierre Rizan whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot N. Pierre Rizan (Received letter requesting reappointment) 92. 19-01220 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Wesley Tucker whose term expires November 26, 2019, effective November 27, 2019. This appointment is for a two year term. Current Ballot Wesley Tucker (Received letter requesting reappointment)
CHANGE ORDERS 93. 19-01246 NWWTP Master Plan: Pump Replacement Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047F Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,250,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001495 Account Number: 81413- 5110000004-SSO2RMP014-653400 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 60,602.62 Original Contract Amount: $ 1,777,500.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 1,838,102.62 Description: New lump sum items for concrete patching, exterior painting, and roof replacement at the screw pump building. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 94. 19-01247 NWWTP Master Plan: Trickling Filter Upgrade Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047G Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,550,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001558 Account Number: 80502-5443000004-NCDPNTP001-653400 Council Award Date: 11/14/2018 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: One Change Order Amount: $ 8,880.51 Original Contract Amount: $ 812,400.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00 New Contract Amount: $ 821,280.51 Description: New lump sum items for trickling filter arm replacement and Hurricane Barry preparations. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 95. 19-01248 NWWTP Master Plan: Plant and Master SCADA Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047C Original Estimated Cost: $ 2,500,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000305/800002039 Account Number: 81413-5110000004-SSO2RMP016-653400 Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: QDS Systems, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 79,549.66 Original Contract Amount: $ 2,290,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 77,381.52 New Contract Amount: $ 2,446,931.18 Description: New lump sum items for wiring, conduit, and programing modifications, generator integration, and the replacement of the VFD cooling fan. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 96. 19-01249 NWWTP Master Plan: Pretreatment and Grit Removal Rehabilitation Project Number: 13-TP-MS-047D Original Estimated Cost: $ 8,600,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 171011 Account Number: 81413-5433000004-SSO2RMP017-653400; 81413- 5434000004-SSO2RMP017-653400 Council Award Date: 6/28/2017 Contractor: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Change Order Number: Five Change Order Amount: $ 387,976.60 Original Contract Amount: $ 7,116,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,342,479.16 New Contract Amount: $ 8,846,455.76 Description: New lump sum items for additional cleaning, upgrade walkways, piping modifications, design modifications, lighting upgrades, additional wiring, odor control VFD signals, and to extend the DES trailer rental. Why Required: To facilitate the project. 97. 19-01269 Burbank Drive Roadway Improvements Project Number: 18-CS-CI-0015 Original Estimated Cost: $ 100,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 800001500 Account Number: 2018 4620-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 6 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ 15,879.65 Original Contract Amount: $ 114,560.00 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 130,439.65 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add 6 calendar days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add six (6) calendar days to the contract time that was necessary to rebuild a portion of an existing median island. 98. 19-01271 Pecos Avenue Bridge Replacement over Shoe Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Original Estimated Cost: $ 1,799,464.00 Purchase Order Number: 800000472 Account Number: Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction LLC Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 111 additional days) Change Order Amount: $ (14,684.95) Original Contract Amount: $ 1,823,895.70 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 1,809,210.75 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities and add the following items: 111 calendar days; add item 9900008 "End Dam Strip Seal Modifications"; item 9900009 "Liquidated Damages:"; item 9900010 "Redesigned Detour Road Compensation" and item 9900011 "Construction Debris Disposal". Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and on the above items. 99. 19-01274 Lovett Road – Greenwell Springs Road Project Project Number: 10-FM-MS-0049 Original Estimated Cost: $ 17,300,000.00 Purchase Order Number: 161279 Account Number: 80872-5140000004-SSO2RC0040-653400 Council Award Date: 11/22/2016 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc. Change Order Number: Two Change Order Amount: $ 163,207.35 Original Contract Amount: $ 13,755,721.35 Net Previous Changes: $ 1,650,000.00 New Contract Amount: $ 15,568,928.70 Description: New lump sum items for required survey work, additional work due to utility obstructions, transfer stored materials to DES possession, and make final adjustment to project quantities. Why Required: To finalize the project.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 100. 19-01270 Burbank Drive Roadway Improvements Project Number: 18-CS-CI-0015 Account Number: 2018 4620-7100-30-7120-0000-0000-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 10/24/2018 Contractor: Boone Services, LLC Estimated Cost: $ 100,000.00 Contract Amount: $ 114,560.00 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 15,879.65 Final Cost: $ 130,439.65 Days Allocated: 36 Days Used: 36 Liquidated Damages: $ None 101. 19-01275 Pecos Avenue Bridge Replacement over Shoe Creek Project Number: 12-BR-PT-0019 Account Number: Council Award Date: 8/23/2017 Contractor: Brown Industrial Construction LLC Estimated Cost: $ 1,799,484.00 Contract Amount: $ 1,823,895.70 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (14,684.95) Final Cost: $ 1,809,210.75 Days Allocated: 351 Days Used: 430 Liquidated Damages: $ 55,300.00
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-01268 Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 16-13 Streets in Windsor, Ashley, N. Sherwood Estates, La Belle Aire, Forest Oaks, Ponderosa (Acacia To Florida) City-Parish Project No. 19-AO-ST-0015 Project: 19-AO-ST-0015 Account: 9237100066-2341 00001-190AO0ST15-647100 Estimate: $2,282,225.00 *Local **In State *Barber Brothers Contracting Co., LLC $ 2,290,620.00 **Barriere Construction Co., LLC. CPD $ 2,345,344.90 **R. J. Daigle and Sons Contractors, Inc. $ 2,611,516.90
OTHER ITEMS 19-01160 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.
19-01161 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office on the status of the disparity study. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
19-01179 Receiving a report from The East Baton Rouge Parish Blight Study Committee. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker, Councilwoman Barbara Freiberg and Councilman Matt Watson.
19-01185 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a Transportation Network Company License Agreement with Rasier, LLC 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. Reason for emergency: This emergency item is necessary in order to execute the agreement and meet a December 1, 2019 effective date for operation at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
19-01193 Receiving a report from the Mayor's Office on the status of the small cell tower (5G) ordinance. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: To expedite status update to council members
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