Presentations and Special Recognitions
Presentations and Special Recognitions
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Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-01376 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of November 26, 2019, the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 3, 2019. and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of December 4, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
2. 19-01373 Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 2 (Noise), Section 12:101 (Same-Enumerated), so as to declare a specific time for loud and raucous noise created by construction work to cease. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Draft - Ordinance 3. 19-01346 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by 8555 United Plaza, LLC, Stirling United Plaza Boulevard, LLC, Stirling One United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Two United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Eight United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Twelve United Plaza, LLC, and Louisiana School Employees’ Retirement System in accordance with La. R.S. 33:172(A)(1)(a) and Section 1.09 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 United Plaza Amended Petition for annexation 4. 19-01430 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Stirling United Plaza Boulevard, LLC, and Turner Industries Group, LLC in accordance with La. R.S. 33:172(A)(1)(a) and Section 1.09 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 petition for annexation 5. 19-01439 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "James Webb v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. C635,173, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $97,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $149.00, for a total amount of $97,649.00; and appropriating $97,649.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Jarvis M. Antwine of the Antwine Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01432 Lila Gray Horton 366 Old Rafe Mayer Road (2 Rear Sheds), Lot 54 Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-01433 Frank Bell 414 Old Rafe Mayer Road, Lot 56 Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-01434 Benjamin Roosevelt Taylor, Jr. and Brigitte Diann Taylor 3808 Mohican Street (House and Rear Shed/Garage), Lot 1, Square 3 New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-01435 Jeanette Cowan Wilson 1148 North 48th Street, Lot 7, Square 51 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 19-01436 Legacy Holdings, L.L.C. 3575 or 3577 Victoria Drive, Lot 22 PT Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 19-01437 Collis B. Temple, Jr. and Soundra T. Johnson 742 North 18th Street, Lot 7, Square 26 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 19-01438 Henry A. Gill and Debrah M. Gill 2323 Brownlee Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot P-1, Square 12 Balis Property Subdivision (Lot P-1 Resub of Lot 12 Balis Property and North 10 ft. of Lot O-1 of Lot 12 Balis Property) - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 19-01377 Lot: 224 Subdivision: Bird Station Applicant: Oliver Alexander-MOW TO OWN Address: Ritterman Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 14. 19-01378 Lot: 17-A-1 & 20-A-1 Subdivision: Forest Square Applicant: Hill Properties, LLC -MOW TO OWN Address: Stan Avenue Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 per lot Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 per lot Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 15. 19-01408 Lot: 46A Subdivision: Victoria Farms Applicant: Sheila Oby Address: Greenwell Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,611.88 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 16. 19-01409 Lot: 6pt. (S1/2), Square 270 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Ricky D. Griffin Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,686.28 Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 17. 19-01410 Lot: D-2, Square 16 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development, Inc. Address: Louise Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,344.63 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 18. 19-01411 Lot: 11pt. +, Square 6, Subdivision: Ogden Place Applicant: Justin Gaudet Address: Bedford Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 150,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,731.30 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 19. 19-01412 Lot: 22pt.+, Square 12 Subdivision: North Highlands Addition Applicant: Clyde Edwards Address: Sherwood Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,200.00 Appraised Value: $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 14,424.36 Adjudicated for 1989 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 20. 19-01413 Lot: 6pt. (N 1/2), Square 270 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Ricky D. Griffin Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,899.24 Adjudicated for 1988 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 21. 19-01414 Lot: 48 Subdivision: Perkins Village Applicant: Michael Williams Address: Dumaine Avenue Metro Council District: 9 - Hudson Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,302.71 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 22. 19-01415 Lot: 14, Square 3 Subdivision: Schorten Place Applicant: Merlin Miller Address: Sycamore Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,498.93 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 23. 19-01416 Lot: 7 Subdivision: St. Pius Place Applicant: Tyquincia Jones Address: St. Pius Avenue Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,154.17 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 24. 19-01417 Lot: 22, Square 2 Subdivision: Monte Sano Highland Farms Applicant: Gail Barrow Address: Kaufman Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,745.90 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 25. 19-01418 Lot: 5pt., Square 4 Subdivision: Lorente Town Applicant: Curtis Lee Bolton, III Address: Government Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 325,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,833.32 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 26. 19-01419 Lot: 2, Square 60 Subdivision: Monte Sano Highland Farms Applicant: Stanley Martin Address: Kaufman Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,125.23 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 27. 19-01384 PA-14-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Mixed Use to Residential Neighborhood on property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time the plan was adopted Related to Case 74-19 Application Staff Report 28. 19-01385 Case 74-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residential (A1) on the property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-14-19 Application Staff Report 29. 19-01386 PA-15-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 76-19 Application Staff Report 30. 19-01387 Case 76-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirement Related to PA-15-19 31. 19-01388 PA-16-19 225, 300-400 UND Port Hudson-Plains Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on property located north of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on the F. Stevenson and B. Stevenson Tracts. Section 65, T4S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an increased demand for smaller lot sizes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 32. 19-01389 PA-17-19 6555 Ward Street To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Urban Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions Related to Case 84-19 Application Staff Report 33. 19-01390 Case 84-19 6555 Ward Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on the property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-17-19 Application Staff Report 34. 19-01391 PA-19-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 82-19 Application Staff Report 35. 19-01392 Case 82-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) with a portion to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-1) on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-19-19 Application Staff Report 36. 19-01393 Case 73-19 14565 Baringers Court To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the north side of Baringers Court and east of Baringer Forman Road, on Lot D-1-E of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning; being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 37. 19-01394 Case 75-19 250 South Foster Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the west side of South Foster Drive and north of Government Street, on Lot A-2 and a portion of Lot A-1, both a portion of the Second Presbyterian Church Property, formerly known as the Russel Nicolosi Property. Section 82, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 38. 19-01395 Case 77-19 268 West Chimes Street To rezone from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges) (C-AB-2) on property located on the north side of West Chimes Street and east of Lake Street, on a portion of Lot 2 of Campanile View Subdivision. Section 54, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 39. 19-01396 Case 78-19 9500-10000 UND Baringer Foreman Road To rezone from Transition (B1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the east side of Baringer Forman Road and north of Baringer Court, on Lot D-1-A-1 of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 40. 19-01397 Case 79-19 12650 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard and east of Longbow Drive, on a portion of Lot D-1-A of the St. Elmo Lively Property. Section 6, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 41. 19-01398 Case 80-19 9200-9700 UND Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Bluebonnet Boulevard and north of Highland Road, on Tract B of the E.L. Chaney Tract. Section 70, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 42. 19-01399 ISPUD-12-19 Ozetta Residential Development Proposed medium density residential development located on the east side of Connell’s Park Lane and north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot 1-A of Connell’s Park Subdivision, 1st Filing. Section 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Approval of the sidewalk waiver is recommended to avoid pedestrian/vehicular conflicts • Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements if alternate circulation system is approved Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report Plan 43. 19-01400 SPUD-2-19 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Tract A of Suburb Gracie, Square 10. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 44. 19-01350 Rescinding Resolution 54479 which authorized the Mayor-President or Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Baum Environmental Group, Inc. for the operation of a waste tire shredder and associated facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish; and terminating any agreement that has been executed. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 memo to council 45. 19-01349 Receiving a comprehensive year-end report from CorrectHealth to include a review of any and all services rendered to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison during 2019. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 46. 19-01351 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 25, 2019 at Original 061 of Bundle 12990 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Loyetta Z. Collins" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10072 (2769 Cedar Avenue, Lot 7, Square 10, Standard Heights Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The homeowner would like to renovate the property and live in it. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 47. 19-01352 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 16, 2017 at Original 510 of Bundle 12813 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. West Chimes Place, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9712 (2863 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 46, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property was purchased by a new owner. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 48. 19-01362 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award from the National League of Cities (NLC) for the purpose of conducting an assessment of the impact of municipal fines and fees on residents as parts of NLC’s Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFEE) initiative between July 1, 2019 through May 29, 2020, and further authorizing Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court execute all related grant documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is in an amount up to $30,000.00 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter Application Other 49. 19-01374 Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), Section 1:702 (Authority for Contract Awards), so as to increase the threshold for Council approval on professional services contracts. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Draft - Ordinance 50. 19-01375 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Merge Engineering, LLC, for Architectural Design Services in connection with the River Center E-W Parking Garage Lighting Renovations, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1161, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. (Account No. 5700-7000-10-7050-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter Contract 51. 19-01403 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, for the facility located at 9700 Scenic Highway, in the amount of $6,079.59 monthly January through May and $2,664.59 for the month of June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $33,062.54 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 52. 19-01404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with M&J Company, LLC, for the facility located at 7315 Exchange Place, in the amount of $4,600.00 monthly January through May and $700.00 for the month of June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $23,700.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 53. 19-01405 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with Glen Oaks Baptist Church, for the facility located at 7200 Maplewood Drive, in the amount of $4,755.67 monthly for a period of January through June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $28,534.02 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 54. 19-01406 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with E&E Bus Service, LLC for two buses in an amount of $1,049.00 per bus plus $1.65 per mile, for transportation services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $25,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru May 31, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 55. 19-01407 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with Almo Barker , Barker's Bus Service for two buses in an amount of $1,049.00 per bus plus $1.65 per mile for transportation services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $27,700.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru May 31, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 56. 19-01420 Authoring the Mayor-President to execute an approval of authorization for the Director of Transportation and Drainage to provide the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge proposed Federal Off-System Highway Bridge Program for the 2019- 2021 federal fiscal years, and to agree to certain stipulations required by the LADOTD as prerequisites to participation in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 57. 19-01421 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Forte & Tablada, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with MOVEBR Project Nicholson Drive (LA 30) Segment 1, being City-Parish Project No. 08-CS-HC-0035, State Project (DOTD) No. H.002825, in an amount not to exceed $200,972.50. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 58. 19-01422 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana Boulevard, formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $131,642.69. (Account No. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 59. 19-01428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret “Meg” Sheats to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Document 60. 19-01431 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 10, 2019 at Original 939 of Bundle 12956 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Marvin E. Morgan" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10037 (2281 Capri Drive, Lot 795, Villa Del Rey Subdivision (8th Filing)). Reason for rescission: The property was purchased by a new owner. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation
61. 19-01083 Monica Paul Signator 650 Maximillian Street, NE Portion of Lot 6, Square 59 Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 62. 19-01292 Kevin Lynn Phillips and Ingrid Womack Phillips 2810 Country Plaza Avenue, Lot 12 Country Plaza Subdivision, 2nd Filing - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 19-01293 Harry Louis Benton, Larry Benton, Sr., Warren James Benton, Sr., Glynn Anthony Benton, Linda Marie Benton, Carolyn Ann Benton Major, Susan Faye Benton, Tammy Louise Benton Booker, Frances Benton, David Robertson, and The Estate of Frank Benton 5237 Ford Street, Lots 9 & 10, Square 25 Zion City Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 64. 19-01294 Christopher Robins 785 North 44th Street, Lot 17, Square 45 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 19-01296 Howard Roy Hood, Ron Christopher Williams, Reginald Williams, Derrick D. Liggans, and Ranada N. Givens 624 North 46th Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 19, Square 48 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 19-01297 Patrick Ligon Tessier, Charles Robert Tessier, III, Tara Susan Tessier, Jefferson T. Tessier, Jr., Robert Lawrence Tessier, Shivaun T. Davis, Ella Virginia Tessier Wakely, The Estate of John B. Tessier, The Estate of Thomas F. Tessier, and The Estate of Steve B. Tessier 764 Lakeland Drive, Lots D, E, & Portion of Lot H Spanish Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 19-01298 James A. Hopkins 1835 Missouri Street, Lot 10, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 19-01299 Aubin Properties, LLC 2462 Aubin Lane, Lot 10-A-2 Phillips Acres Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Picture Picture Inspector's Report PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 69. 19-01282 Granting a renewal of a Five-Year property tax abatement estimated at $275,092 per year for Renaissance Apartments at 650 N. Ardenwood Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2013-0103 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation Cover Memo Abatement Estimate Worksheet Draft Legislation 70. 19-01286 An Ordinance creating the Harveston Economic Development District and defining the boundaries thereof from which area Parish sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the District; pledging and dedicating two percent of incremental sales tax collected by the Parish within the boundaries of the Harveston Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the initial annual baseline sales tax and monthly collection rates in the Harveston Economic Development District to be certified by the Parish’s Finance Director; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation cover memo 71. 19-01287 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. Legislation Williams petition 72. 19-01288 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. Legislation Williams petition 73. 19-01289 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17160, adopted September 11, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 81A and 81B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Legislation Cover Letter 74. 19-01290 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contractual agreement with Envisage Research and Analytics LLC in the amount of $26,861.40 under the awarded grant, "FY2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods / Baton Rouge Rapid Response Task Force". Envisage Research and Analytics LLC will serve as a research partner and evaluator of the grant program. By Police Chief. Legislation Cover Letter 75. 19-01295 Authorizing the Library Director to establish a pool to hire Substitute Librarians, Library Aides, Library Pages, and Library Technicians on a day to day basis, at the minimum step of the current classifications salary, with funding to be provided from funds available within the budget of the Library Board of Control. By Human Resources Director & Library Director . Legislation Cover Letter 76. 19-01302 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for engineering services to update the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, clearing and grubbing plans, final plans and environmental permitting associated with MOVEBR Project McHugh Rd (Groom to Lower Zachary), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0039, in an amount not to exceed $238,031.98. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100012-4360-00006- 00000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 77. 19-01303 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for Preliminary Engineering to investigate alternative concepts that can reduce right-of-way impacts associated with MOVEBR Project Perkins Road, Siegen to Pecue, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CSHC- 0015, in an amount not to exceed $41,690.00. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100038-4304-00006-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 78. 19-01304 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for updating the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and final plans associated with MOVEBR Project South Choctaw Drive (Flannery Road to Central Thruway), being City-Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0038 (formerly 02-CS-HC-0006), in an amount not to exceed $210,907.20. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 79. 19-01309 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 80. 19-01310 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 81. 19-01312 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $25,390.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100- 7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 82. 19-01313 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Carruth Holdings LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $8,902.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 83. 19-01314 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $6,350.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 84. 19-01315 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $550,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004- SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 85. 19-01316 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $900,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2- 653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 86. 19-01317 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 9 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 87. 19-01318 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Allen & LeBlanc, LLC for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, being City Parish Project 17-PNMS- 0015, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,900,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00032-643400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 88. 19-01319 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $150,000.00 for 2019, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2020 and exercises the second optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670, 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7713-000000-647670 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7714- 000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 89. 19-01320 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $12,390.00 (Account No. 81403- 5443000004-SSO2RMP021-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 90. 19-01323 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No.17 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2020, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account Nos. 81101- 5110000001-NCDPPADM01-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-01324 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 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 $600,000.00 (Account No. 80702-5110000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5140000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5433000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5434000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5441000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5442000004-CD01R00036-653400 and 80702- 5443000004-CD01R00036-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-01325 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. – A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with the Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project for the relocation of the 48” force main in conjunction with the Comite River Diversion Project for an amount not to exceed $193,578.79. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 93. 19-01330 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2020 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2020 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8732). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-01331 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $31,200 from $53,400 to an amount not to exceed $84,600. This amendment will extend the contract from the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 95. 19-01326 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the lease agreement with 337, LLC to increase the land rental from a 1-acre tract of land to a 1.76-acre tract of land and adjust the rental rate from $6,707.80 per year to $12,649.82 per year (All other terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter 96. 19-01327 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a mutual cancellation of the agreement with ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter 97. 19-01328 A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to negotiate and enter into an Economic Development Incentive Agreement, providing a Performance Based Incentive Grant, not to exceed $1,400,000 over ten (10) years, to Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC, with eligibility for accepting such funding contingent on meeting specified spending, job creation and job retention standards and to execute the necessary performance based incentive agreements, security devices, claw back and recoupment provisions and other non-substantive modifications; and to execute all contracts, agreements and amendments to effectuate same. By Mayor's Office. Legislation Economic Development Incentive Agreement - Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC Contract 98. 19-01332 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $105,874.93 for remitting sales tax on purchases of food that was prepared and served to patients of nursing homes for the audit period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation 99. 19-01311 Amending Ordinance 16120, adopted November 24, 2015, thus amending Title 2 (STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BATTURES AND SEWERS), CHAPTER 5 (SEWERAGE) to update the City-Parish PRETREATMENT STANDARDS, WASTEWATER STANDARDS, PERMITS, AND PROHIBITIONS, PRETREATMENT FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 100. 19-01285 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Marquitta Richardson v. Jacqueline Trask, et al.," Suit No. C652,612 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $298.00, for a total amount of $25,298.00, 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 Charles S. Lambert, Jr. of the Law Offices of Charles S. Lambert, Jr., LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 101. 19-01333 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Thelma Parker v. Brandon Taylor, et al," Suit No. 664,309 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $118.00, for a total amount of $25,118.00, 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 Robert C. Funderburk, Jr.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 102. 19-01335 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Audrey Smith and Patricia Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $23,415.23, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 103. 19-01336 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernard Kibodi for damages to a building resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,803.17, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 104. 19-01337 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Connie Booker and Josh Booker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $19,892.46, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 105. 19-01338 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from flooding during multiple storm events in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $30,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 106. 19-01344 Creating guidelines and a permit process for new water wells in East Baton Rouge Parish that serve industrial, commercial, and/or residential users. By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Cover Letter 107. 19-01345 A resolution approving an annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in an amount not to exceed the current property tax payments of $1,684.95 (one thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars and ninety-five cents) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Area Finance Authority and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, LLC. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation resolution
19-01282 Granting a renewal of a Five-Year property tax abatement estimated at $275,092 per year for Renaissance Apartments at 650 N. Ardenwood Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2013-0103 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation Cover Memo Abatement Estimate Worksheet Draft Legislation
19-01286 An Ordinance creating the Harveston Economic Development District and defining the boundaries thereof from which area Parish sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the District; pledging and dedicating two percent of incremental sales tax collected by the Parish within the boundaries of the Harveston Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the initial annual baseline sales tax and monthly collection rates in the Harveston Economic Development District to be certified by the Parish’s Finance Director; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation cover memo
19-01287 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. Legislation Williams petition
19-01288 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. Legislation Williams petition
19-01289 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17160, adopted September 11, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 81A and 81B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01290 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contractual agreement with Envisage Research and Analytics LLC in the amount of $26,861.40 under the awarded grant, "FY2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods / Baton Rouge Rapid Response Task Force". Envisage Research and Analytics LLC will serve as a research partner and evaluator of the grant program. By Police Chief. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01295 Authorizing the Library Director to establish a pool to hire Substitute Librarians, Library Aides, Library Pages, and Library Technicians on a day to day basis, at the minimum step of the current classifications salary, with funding to be provided from funds available within the budget of the Library Board of Control. By Human Resources Director & Library Director . Legislation Cover Letter
19-01302 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for engineering services to update the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, clearing and grubbing plans, final plans and environmental permitting associated with MOVEBR Project McHugh Rd (Groom to Lower Zachary), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0039, in an amount not to exceed $238,031.98. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100012-4360-00006- 00000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
19-01303 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for Preliminary Engineering to investigate alternative concepts that can reduce right-of-way impacts associated with MOVEBR Project Perkins Road, Siegen to Pecue, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CSHC- 0015, in an amount not to exceed $41,690.00. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100038-4304-00006-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
19-01304 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for updating the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and final plans associated with MOVEBR Project South Choctaw Drive (Flannery Road to Central Thruway), being City-Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0038 (formerly 02-CS-HC-0006), in an amount not to exceed $210,907.20. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
79. 19-01309 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 80. 19-01310 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
81. 19-01312 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $25,390.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100- 7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 82. 19-01313 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Carruth Holdings LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $8,902.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 83. 19-01314 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $6,350.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
84. 19-01315 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $550,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004- SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 85. 19-01316 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $900,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2- 653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 86. 19-01317 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 9 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 87. 19-01318 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Allen & LeBlanc, LLC for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, being City Parish Project 17-PNMS- 0015, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,900,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00032-643400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 88. 19-01319 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $150,000.00 for 2019, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2020 and exercises the second optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670, 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7713-000000-647670 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7714- 000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 89. 19-01320 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $12,390.00 (Account No. 81403- 5443000004-SSO2RMP021-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 90. 19-01323 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No.17 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2020, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account Nos. 81101- 5110000001-NCDPPADM01-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-01324 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 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 $600,000.00 (Account No. 80702-5110000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5140000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5433000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5434000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5441000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5442000004-CD01R00036-653400 and 80702- 5443000004-CD01R00036-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-01325 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. – A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with the Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project for the relocation of the 48” force main in conjunction with the Comite River Diversion Project for an amount not to exceed $193,578.79. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
93. 19-01330 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2020 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2020 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8732). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-01331 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $31,200 from $53,400 to an amount not to exceed $84,600. This amendment will extend the contract from the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
19-01326 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the lease agreement with 337, LLC to increase the land rental from a 1-acre tract of land to a 1.76-acre tract of land and adjust the rental rate from $6,707.80 per year to $12,649.82 per year (All other terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01327 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a mutual cancellation of the agreement with ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01328 A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to negotiate and enter into an Economic Development Incentive Agreement, providing a Performance Based Incentive Grant, not to exceed $1,400,000 over ten (10) years, to Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC, with eligibility for accepting such funding contingent on meeting specified spending, job creation and job retention standards and to execute the necessary performance based incentive agreements, security devices, claw back and recoupment provisions and other non-substantive modifications; and to execute all contracts, agreements and amendments to effectuate same. By Mayor's Office. Legislation Economic Development Incentive Agreement - Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC Contract
19-01332 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $105,874.93 for remitting sales tax on purchases of food that was prepared and served to patients of nursing homes for the audit period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation
19-01311 Amending Ordinance 16120, adopted November 24, 2015, thus amending Title 2 (STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BATTURES AND SEWERS), CHAPTER 5 (SEWERAGE) to update the City-Parish PRETREATMENT STANDARDS, WASTEWATER STANDARDS, PERMITS, AND PROHIBITIONS, PRETREATMENT FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
19-01285 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Marquitta Richardson v. Jacqueline Trask, et al.," Suit No. C652,612 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $298.00, for a total amount of $25,298.00, 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 Charles S. Lambert, Jr. of the Law Offices of Charles S. Lambert, Jr., LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01333 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Thelma Parker v. Brandon Taylor, et al," Suit No. 664,309 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $118.00, for a total amount of $25,118.00, 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 Robert C. Funderburk, Jr.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01335 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Audrey Smith and Patricia Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $23,415.23, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01336 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernard Kibodi for damages to a building resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,803.17, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01337 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Connie Booker and Josh Booker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $19,892.46, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01338 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from flooding during multiple storm events in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $30,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01344 Creating guidelines and a permit process for new water wells in East Baton Rouge Parish that serve industrial, commercial, and/or residential users. By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01345 A resolution approving an annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in an amount not to exceed the current property tax payments of $1,684.95 (one thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars and ninety-five cents) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Area Finance Authority and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, LLC. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation resolution
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 108. 19-01306 Lot: 3, Square 3 Subdivision: Maryland Applicant: Don Neal Address: Gore Road-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 605.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A-MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time 109. 19-01307 Lot: 28, Square 178 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: Patricia Castle-MOW TO OWN Address: West Roosevelt Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 475.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time 110. 19-01308 Lot: 9, Square 3 Subdivision: Northdale Applicant: Ted Louis Higginbotham - MOW TO OWN Address: Birch Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time
Administrative Matters
APPOINTMENTS 19-01440 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of replacing Keith Courville who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2022. Current Ballot Jerry Arbour Christopher Broussard Joshua Hollins Frederick Thomas
19-01441 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT-METROPOLITAN Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andrew Reynolds, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Scott Fitch Andrew Reynolds -requested reappointment
19-01442 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of replacing Angela Gooden, she declined appointment. 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 Pennie Landry-submitted online application
114. 19-01443 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Claudia Fisher, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 This appointment is a two (2) year term (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Claudia Fisher -requested reappointment David Metcalfe -requested reappointment 115. 19-01444 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Metcalfe, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Claudia Fisher -requested reappointment David Metcalfe -requested reappointment
19-01445 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of replacing Jonathan Lemaire who has resigned. This term will expire on July 31, 2023. (Must be nominated by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber) Current Ballot Elizabeth Walker- Letter received from Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC)
117. 19-01446 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Daniel Allen, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment 118. 19-01447 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randy Lorio, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment 119. 19-01448 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jeffery Manchester, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment
19-01449 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Kelly Balfour, he is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Joshua Anderson Terence Harris Scott Hensgens Kizzy Payton William Profita Michael Samuel Cedric Upshaw
19-01450 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing James Ellis, he is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a five (5) year term Current Ballot Joshua Anderson Terence Harris Scott Hensgens Kizzy Payton William Profita Michael Samuel Cedric Upshaw
19-01451 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Pointer, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a three (3) year term Current Ballot Dan Cadwallader Jason Hughes Anthony Jones Shelia Lewis, Ph. D Kenneth Pointer - requested reappointment Christy Reeves William Scheffy Kenyetta Sewell Fred Sibley
19-01452 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Davis Rhorer, whose term expired December 9, 2019, effective December 10, 2019. This appointment is a (3) three year term. Current Ballot Davis Rhorer- Letter from Mayor-President requesting reappointment
19-01453 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Recommending a replacement for Larry Selders, (term limited and not eligible to serve another term) This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Dan Cadwallader Jason Hughes Anthony Jones Shelia Lewis, Ph. D Kenneth Pointer - requested reappointment Christy Reeves William Scheffy Kenyetta Sewell Fred Sibley
125. 19-01454 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment 126. 19-01455 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Christopher Corzo, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment 127. 19-01456 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment
128. 19-01457 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Oscar Lejeune, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment 129. 19-01458 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing William Pedneau, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment 130. 19-01459 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Roppolo, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment
131. 19-01460 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT- ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Blanche Adams whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 132. 19-01461 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of replacing Ceola Beauchamp, she is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 133. 19-01463 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brenda Chaney whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 134. 19-01464 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bettie Jefferson whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment
135. 19-01465 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6-HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sharon Graves whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Sharon Graves- requested reappointment Chris Medine-requested reappointment 136. 19-01466 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6-HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Medine whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Sharon Graves-requested reappointment Chris Medine-requested reappointment
19-01467 VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Norman Chenevert, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This appointment is a three (3) year term.(DDD Representative) Current Ballot Norman Chenevert (received letter from DDD requesting reappointment)
138. 19-01348 MAINTENANCE OF DETENTION EQUIPMENT AT PARISH PRISON & JUVENILE DETENTION Project Number: A19-0808. CONTRACT 800002216 Original Estimated Cost: $ Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 1000-3000-20-3020-0000-0000-000000-647200 Council Award Date: Contractor: Institutional Service & Consultants Inc. Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 65,600.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 330,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 395,600.00 Description: Labor for Maintenance of Detention Equipment at Parish Prison & Juvenile Detention Why Required: Contract #800002216 for Institutional Service & Consultants Inc. has reached its maximum contract authorized amount of $330,000.00 for this year 2019 Annual Operating Budget. We are requesting additional funds to be added to the contract to pay for the remainder of services for 2019 that will be rendered by the vendor. Cover Letter 139. 19-01424 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 880,605.57 Purchase Order Number: 8000000354 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 244 days) Change Order Amount: $ 24,137.10 Original Contract Amount: $ 874,714.31 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 898,851.41 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as built quantities and add 244 calendar days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 244 calendar days. Added due to high water levels in Corporation Canal that delayed work activities. Change Order Backup 140. 19-01426 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $ 571,697.50 Purchase Order Number: 8000000355 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-yr09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 244) Change Order Amount: $ 4,139.20 Original Contract Amount: $ 539,475.24 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 543,614.44 Description: Adjust contract quantities to as built quantities and add 244 days to contract time Why Required: To make final payment and add calendar days Change Order Backup
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 141. 19-01425 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0039 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 880,605.57 Contract Amount: $ 874,714.31 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 24,137.10 Final Cost: $ 898,851.41 Days Allocated: 394 Days Used: 394 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup 142. 19-01427 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacment Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0037 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 571,697.50 Contract Amount: $ 539,475.24 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 4,139.20 Final Cost: $ 543,614.44 Days Allocated: 394 Days Used: 394 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-01379 Janitorial Services for the Louisiana 19th JDC District Courthouse Building located at 300 North Blvd. Project: A19-0418 Account: 1000-2500-10-2500-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: *Local **In State *Primero Services, Inc. DBA Service Master Elite Cleaning Service $ 240,233.36 *Empire Janitorial Sales & Services $ 267,688.61 *A Touch of Steam $ 285,992.10 *OOK Janitorial Service $ 294,457.46 *Bell's Janitorial Service $ 305,058.24 *Elite Professional Cleaning Service, LLC $ 422,886.99 *Enmon Enterprises, LLC DBA Jani King $ 453,774.13 * Expert Maintenance & Construction Service $ 528,135.90 *Advance Office Care, LLC $ 197,792.14 (nonresponsive) *Lewis Pressure Washing & Deep Cleaning $ 190,661.40 (nonresponsive
19-01291 BRAC 2019 Economic Development year end presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Legislation Report
19-01334 Receiving an update from ExxonMobil regarding project stewardship the new polyolefinss project and the community initiatives that resulted from this project investment. By Councilman Matt Watson. Legislation Cover Letter
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-01423 A resolution to select Capital Region Planning Commission as the fiscal agent for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Region 7 for the purpose of applying for grant funding and acting in support of water management activities, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana Watershed Initiative and related matters. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: The item needs to be heard at the December 11th meeting, with intention that the council adopts the resolution on December 11th, in order to provide it to CRPC in a phase 2 application that is due December 13th. Resolution to select CRPC as the fiscal agent for LA Watershed Initiative Region 7
ADJOURNMENT
Dec 11, 2019 Metropolitan Council
Presentations and Special Recognitions
Presentations and Special Recognitions
ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adoption and Approval of Minutes
19-01376 Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of November 26, 2019, the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of December 3, 2019. and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of December 4, 2019. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.
2. 19-01373 Amending Title 12 (Nuisances), Chapter 2 (Noise), Section 12:101 (Same-Enumerated), so as to declare a specific time for loud and raucous noise created by construction work to cease. By Councilwoman Denise Amoroso. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Draft - Ordinance 3. 19-01346 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by 8555 United Plaza, LLC, Stirling United Plaza Boulevard, LLC, Stirling One United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Two United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Eight United Plaza, LLC, Stirling Twelve United Plaza, LLC, and Louisiana School Employees’ Retirement System in accordance with La. R.S. 33:172(A)(1)(a) and Section 1.09 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 United Plaza Amended Petition for annexation 4. 19-01430 Providing for the extension of the city limits of the City of Baton Rouge and inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by Stirling United Plaza Boulevard, LLC, and Turner Industries Group, LLC in accordance with La. R.S. 33:172(A)(1)(a) and Section 1.09 of the Plan of Government. By Council Administrator/Treasurer. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 petition for annexation 5. 19-01439 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "James Webb v. City of Baton Rouge, et al," Suit No. C635,173, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $97,500.00, plus court costs in the amount of $149.00, for a total amount of $97,649.00; and appropriating $97,649.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Jarvis M. Antwine of the Antwine Law Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorney. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS 6. 19-01432 Lila Gray Horton 366 Old Rafe Mayer Road (2 Rear Sheds), Lot 54 Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 7. 19-01433 Frank Bell 414 Old Rafe Mayer Road, Lot 56 Shady Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 8. 19-01434 Benjamin Roosevelt Taylor, Jr. and Brigitte Diann Taylor 3808 Mohican Street (House and Rear Shed/Garage), Lot 1, Square 3 New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 9. 19-01435 Jeanette Cowan Wilson 1148 North 48th Street, Lot 7, Square 51 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 10. 19-01436 Legacy Holdings, L.L.C. 3575 or 3577 Victoria Drive, Lot 22 PT Victoria Farms Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 11. 19-01437 Collis B. Temple, Jr. and Soundra T. Johnson 742 North 18th Street, Lot 7, Square 26 Gracie Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report 12. 19-01438 Henry A. Gill and Debrah M. Gill 2323 Brownlee Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot P-1, Square 12 Balis Property Subdivision (Lot P-1 Resub of Lot 12 Balis Property and North 10 ft. of Lot O-1 of Lot 12 Balis Property) - Council District 12 - Freiberg Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Picture Picture Inspector's Report ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS 13. 19-01377 Lot: 224 Subdivision: Bird Station Applicant: Oliver Alexander-MOW TO OWN Address: Ritterman Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Cole Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 14. 19-01378 Lot: 17-A-1 & 20-A-1 Subdivision: Forest Square Applicant: Hill Properties, LLC -MOW TO OWN Address: Stan Avenue Metro Council District: 6 - Collins-Lewis Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 per lot Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 per lot Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 15. 19-01408 Lot: 46A Subdivision: Victoria Farms Applicant: Sheila Oby Address: Greenwell Street Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 12,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,611.88 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 16. 19-01409 Lot: 6pt. (S1/2), Square 270 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Ricky D. Griffin Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 905.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,686.28 Adjudicated for 2010 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 17. 19-01410 Lot: D-2, Square 16 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Bright Beginnings Community Development, Inc. Address: Louise Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,344.63 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 18. 19-01411 Lot: 11pt. +, Square 6, Subdivision: Ogden Place Applicant: Justin Gaudet Address: Bedford Avenue Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 200.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 150,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,731.30 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 19. 19-01412 Lot: 22pt.+, Square 12 Subdivision: North Highlands Addition Applicant: Clyde Edwards Address: Sherwood Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,200.00 Appraised Value: $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 14,424.36 Adjudicated for 1989 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 20. 19-01413 Lot: 6pt. (N 1/2), Square 270 Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Ricky D. Griffin Address: South 10th Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 855.00 Appraised Value: $ 3,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,899.24 Adjudicated for 1988 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 21. 19-01414 Lot: 48 Subdivision: Perkins Village Applicant: Michael Williams Address: Dumaine Avenue Metro Council District: 9 - Hudson Initial Bid Amount $ 600.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 75,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 5,302.71 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 22. 19-01415 Lot: 14, Square 3 Subdivision: Schorten Place Applicant: Merlin Miller Address: Sycamore Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,498.93 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 23. 19-01416 Lot: 7 Subdivision: St. Pius Place Applicant: Tyquincia Jones Address: St. Pius Avenue Metro Council District: 5 - Green Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 25,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,154.17 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 24. 19-01417 Lot: 22, Square 2 Subdivision: Monte Sano Highland Farms Applicant: Gail Barrow Address: Kaufman Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 1,000.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 5,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 2,745.90 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 25. 19-01418 Lot: 5pt., Square 4 Subdivision: Lorente Town Applicant: Curtis Lee Bolton, III Address: Government Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 325,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 8,833.32 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 26. 19-01419 Lot: 2, Square 60 Subdivision: Monte Sano Highland Farms Applicant: Stanley Martin Address: Kaufman Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Appraised Value: $ 15,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,125.23 Adjudicated for 2015 taxes Bids Received: 1/15/2020 Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 22, 2020 PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS 27. 19-01384 PA-14-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Mixed Use to Residential Neighborhood on property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was done at the time the plan was adopted Related to Case 74-19 Application Staff Report 28. 19-01385 Case 74-19 11150 and 11232 Big Bend Avenue To rezone from Light Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residential (A1) on the property located on the south side of Big Bend Avenue and west of North Sherwood Forest Drive on Lots A-3-A-1 and A-2-A-1 of A.E. Rousse Estate. Section 36, T6S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 5 - Green) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-14-19 Application Staff Report 29. 19-01386 PA-15-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 76-19 Application Staff Report 30. 19-01387 Case 76-19 9533 Kindletree Drive To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial (LC1) on the property located on the south side of Kindletree Drive and east of Jefferson Highway, on Lot 104 of Round Oak Subdivision, 2nd Filing, Part 1. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirement Related to PA-15-19 31. 19-01388 PA-16-19 225, 300-400 UND Port Hudson-Plains Road To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Agricultural/Rural to Residential Neighborhood on property located north of Port Hudson-Plains Road and east of Samuels Road, on the F. Stevenson and B. Stevenson Tracts. Section 65, T4S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 1 - Welch) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon an increased demand for smaller lot sizes Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 32. 19-01389 PA-17-19 6555 Ward Street To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Urban Neighborhood to Neighborhood Center on property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon a change in conditions Related to Case 84-19 Application Staff Report 33. 19-01390 Case 84-19 6555 Ward Street To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC2) on the property located on the east side of Ward Street and north of Brightside Drive, on Lot 23-B of Arlington Plantation. Section 65, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-17-19 Application Staff Report 34. 19-01391 PA-19-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood to Commercial on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Recommend approval, based upon review of the area in a greater level of detail Related to Case 82-19 Application Staff Report 35. 19-01392 Case 82-19 16313 Jefferson Highway To rezone from Rural (R) to Light Commercial (LC1) with a portion to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (C-AB-1) on property located north of Jefferson Highway and east of Antioch Road, on Tract C of the original Foreman Tract. Section 38, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, if the companion Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Related to PA-19-19 Application Staff Report 36. 19-01393 Case 73-19 14565 Baringers Court To rezone from Rural to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the north side of Baringers Court and east of Baringer Forman Road, on Lot D-1-E of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning; being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 37. 19-01394 Case 75-19 250 South Foster Drive To rezone from Single Family Residential (A2) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on property located on the west side of South Foster Drive and north of Government Street, on Lot A-2 and a portion of Lot A-1, both a portion of the Second Presbyterian Church Property, formerly known as the Russel Nicolosi Property. Section 82, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 7 - Cole) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 38. 19-01395 Case 77-19 268 West Chimes Street To rezone from Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Restaurant) (C-AB-1) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges) (C-AB-2) on property located on the north side of West Chimes Street and east of Lake Street, on a portion of Lot 2 of Campanile View Subdivision. Section 54, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 39. 19-01396 Case 78-19 9500-10000 UND Baringer Foreman Road To rezone from Transition (B1) to Heavy Commercial (HC1) on the property located on the east side of Baringer Forman Road and north of Baringer Court, on Lot D-1-A-1 of the J.L. Mallet Tract. Section 51, T8S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 9 - Hudson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 40. 19-01397 Case 79-19 12650 Florida Boulevard To rezone from Heavy Commercial (C2) to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Bars and Lounges)(C-AB-2) on property located on the south side of Florida Boulevard and east of Longbow Drive, on a portion of Lot D-1-A of the St. Elmo Lively Property. Section 6, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 4 - Wilson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 41. 19-01398 Case 80-19 9200-9700 UND Bluebonnet Boulevard To rezone from Single Family Residential (A1) to Light Commercial (LC1) on property located on the east side of Bluebonnet Boulevard and north of Highland Road, on Tract B of the E.L. Chaney Tract. Section 70, T8S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 12 - Freiberg) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report 42. 19-01399 ISPUD-12-19 Ozetta Residential Development Proposed medium density residential development located on the east side of Connell’s Park Lane and north of Goodwood Boulevard, on Lot 1-A of Connell’s Park Subdivision, 1st Filing. Section 88, T7S, R1E, GLD, EBRP, LA (Council District 11 - Watson) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: • Approval of the sidewalk waiver is recommended to avoid pedestrian/vehicular conflicts • Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the minimum criteria for an Infill/ Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding uses, and conforming to Unified Development Code requirements if alternate circulation system is approved Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report Plan 43. 19-01400 SPUD-2-19 Valencia Park A proposed multi-family residential development located south of Spanish Town Road, east of North 14th Street, and west of North 15th Street, on Tract A of Suburb Gracie, Square 10. Section 71, T7S, R1W, GLD, EBRP (Council District 10 - Wicker) PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and meets the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Code for Planning Commission consideration Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 15, 2020 Application Staff Report Plans OTHER INTRODUCTIONS 44. 19-01350 Rescinding Resolution 54479 which authorized the Mayor-President or Interim Director of Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Baum Environmental Group, Inc. for the operation of a waste tire shredder and associated facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish; and terminating any agreement that has been executed. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 memo to council 45. 19-01349 Receiving a comprehensive year-end report from CorrectHealth to include a review of any and all services rendered to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison during 2019. By Councilwoman Chauna Banks. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 46. 19-01351 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on October 25, 2019 at Original 061 of Bundle 12990 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Loyetta Z. Collins" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10072 (2769 Cedar Avenue, Lot 7, Square 10, Standard Heights Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The homeowner would like to renovate the property and live in it. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 47. 19-01352 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 16, 2017 at Original 510 of Bundle 12813 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. West Chimes Place, LLC" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9712 (2863 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 32, Square 46, South Baton Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property was purchased by a new owner. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation 48. 19-01362 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of Baton Rouge City Court to accept a grant award from the National League of Cities (NLC) for the purpose of conducting an assessment of the impact of municipal fines and fees on residents as parts of NLC’s Cities Addressing Fines and Fees Equitably (CAFEE) initiative between July 1, 2019 through May 29, 2020, and further authorizing Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator of Baton Rouge City Court execute all related grant documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. The grant program total is in an amount up to $30,000.00 with no matching funds required. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter Application Other 49. 19-01374 Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4 (Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), Section 1:702 (Authority for Contract Awards), so as to increase the threshold for Council approval on professional services contracts. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Draft - Ordinance 50. 19-01375 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Merge Engineering, LLC, for Architectural Design Services in connection with the River Center E-W Parking Garage Lighting Renovations, being City-Parish Project No. 19-ASD-CP-1161, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00. (Account No. 5700-7000-10-7050-0000-0000-000000-643500). By Buildings and Grounds Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter Contract 51. 19-01403 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, for the facility located at 9700 Scenic Highway, in the amount of $6,079.59 monthly January through May and $2,664.59 for the month of June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $33,062.54 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 52. 19-01404 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with M&J Company, LLC, for the facility located at 7315 Exchange Place, in the amount of $4,600.00 monthly January through May and $700.00 for the month of June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $23,700.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 53. 19-01405 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into lease agreement on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/EBRP Head Start Program, with Glen Oaks Baptist Church, for the facility located at 7200 Maplewood Drive, in the amount of $4,755.67 monthly for a period of January through June and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $28,534.02 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 54. 19-01406 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with E&E Bus Service, LLC for two buses in an amount of $1,049.00 per bus plus $1.65 per mile, for transportation services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $25,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru May 31, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 55. 19-01407 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services/East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program to enter into contract with Almo Barker , Barker's Bus Service for two buses in an amount of $1,049.00 per bus plus $1.65 per mile for transportation services for the East Baton Rouge Parish Head Start Program; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. The contract shall not exceed $27,700.00 for the period of January 1, 2020 thru May 31, 2020. By Human Services Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Cover Letter 56. 19-01420 Authoring the Mayor-President to execute an approval of authorization for the Director of Transportation and Drainage to provide the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development with the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge proposed Federal Off-System Highway Bridge Program for the 2019- 2021 federal fiscal years, and to agree to certain stipulations required by the LADOTD as prerequisites to participation in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 57. 19-01421 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Forte & Tablada, Inc., for engineering and land surveying services associated with MOVEBR Project Nicholson Drive (LA 30) Segment 1, being City-Parish Project No. 08-CS-HC-0035, State Project (DOTD) No. H.002825, in an amount not to exceed $200,972.50. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 58. 19-01422 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to the contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Mall of Louisiana Boulevard, formerly Picardy-Perkins Connector, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $131,642.69. (Account No. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Memo 59. 19-01428 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Margaret “Meg” Sheats to provide construction inspection services for State and Federal Aid Projects under the administration of the Department of Transportation and Drainage in an amount not to exceed $62,500. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Council Backup Document 60. 19-01431 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on May 10, 2019 at Original 939 of Bundle 12956 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Marvin E. Morgan" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 10037 (2281 Capri Drive, Lot 795, Villa Del Rey Subdivision (8th Filing)). Reason for rescission: The property was purchased by a new owner. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis. Introduce for public hearing/meeting on January 8, 2020 Supporting Documentation
61. 19-01083 Monica Paul Signator 650 Maximillian Street, NE Portion of Lot 6, Square 59 Beauregard Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker This item was deferred from October 23, 2019 Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture 62. 19-01292 Kevin Lynn Phillips and Ingrid Womack Phillips 2810 Country Plaza Avenue, Lot 12 Country Plaza Subdivision, 2nd Filing - Council District 1 - Welch Picture Picture Inspector's Report 63. 19-01293 Harry Louis Benton, Larry Benton, Sr., Warren James Benton, Sr., Glynn Anthony Benton, Linda Marie Benton, Carolyn Ann Benton Major, Susan Faye Benton, Tammy Louise Benton Booker, Frances Benton, David Robertson, and The Estate of Frank Benton 5237 Ford Street, Lots 9 & 10, Square 25 Zion City Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green Picture Picture Inspector's Report 64. 19-01294 Christopher Robins 785 North 44th Street, Lot 17, Square 45 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 65. 19-01296 Howard Roy Hood, Ron Christopher Williams, Reginald Williams, Derrick D. Liggans, and Ranada N. Givens 624 North 46th Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 19, Square 48 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole Picture Picture Inspector's Report 66. 19-01297 Patrick Ligon Tessier, Charles Robert Tessier, III, Tara Susan Tessier, Jefferson T. Tessier, Jr., Robert Lawrence Tessier, Shivaun T. Davis, Ella Virginia Tessier Wakely, The Estate of John B. Tessier, The Estate of Thomas F. Tessier, and The Estate of Steve B. Tessier 764 Lakeland Drive, Lots D, E, & Portion of Lot H Spanish Town Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 67. 19-01298 James A. Hopkins 1835 Missouri Street, Lot 10, Square 18 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker Picture Picture Inspector's Report 68. 19-01299 Aubin Properties, LLC 2462 Aubin Lane, Lot 10-A-2 Phillips Acres Subdivision - Council District 11 - Watson Picture Picture Inspector's Report PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING 69. 19-01282 Granting a renewal of a Five-Year property tax abatement estimated at $275,092 per year for Renaissance Apartments at 650 N. Ardenwood Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2013-0103 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation Cover Memo Abatement Estimate Worksheet Draft Legislation 70. 19-01286 An Ordinance creating the Harveston Economic Development District and defining the boundaries thereof from which area Parish sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the District; pledging and dedicating two percent of incremental sales tax collected by the Parish within the boundaries of the Harveston Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the initial annual baseline sales tax and monthly collection rates in the Harveston Economic Development District to be certified by the Parish’s Finance Director; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation cover memo 71. 19-01287 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. Legislation Williams petition 72. 19-01288 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. Legislation Williams petition 73. 19-01289 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17160, adopted September 11, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 81A and 81B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Legislation Cover Letter 74. 19-01290 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contractual agreement with Envisage Research and Analytics LLC in the amount of $26,861.40 under the awarded grant, "FY2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods / Baton Rouge Rapid Response Task Force". Envisage Research and Analytics LLC will serve as a research partner and evaluator of the grant program. By Police Chief. Legislation Cover Letter 75. 19-01295 Authorizing the Library Director to establish a pool to hire Substitute Librarians, Library Aides, Library Pages, and Library Technicians on a day to day basis, at the minimum step of the current classifications salary, with funding to be provided from funds available within the budget of the Library Board of Control. By Human Resources Director & Library Director . Legislation Cover Letter 76. 19-01302 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for engineering services to update the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, clearing and grubbing plans, final plans and environmental permitting associated with MOVEBR Project McHugh Rd (Groom to Lower Zachary), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0039, in an amount not to exceed $238,031.98. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100012-4360-00006- 00000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 77. 19-01303 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for Preliminary Engineering to investigate alternative concepts that can reduce right-of-way impacts associated with MOVEBR Project Perkins Road, Siegen to Pecue, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CSHC- 0015, in an amount not to exceed $41,690.00. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100038-4304-00006-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 78. 19-01304 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for updating the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and final plans associated with MOVEBR Project South Choctaw Drive (Flannery Road to Central Thruway), being City-Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0038 (formerly 02-CS-HC-0006), in an amount not to exceed $210,907.20. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo 79. 19-01309 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 80. 19-01310 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 81. 19-01312 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $25,390.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100- 7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 82. 19-01313 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Carruth Holdings LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $8,902.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 83. 19-01314 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $6,350.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 84. 19-01315 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $550,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004- SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 85. 19-01316 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $900,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2- 653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 86. 19-01317 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 9 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 87. 19-01318 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Allen & LeBlanc, LLC for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, being City Parish Project 17-PNMS- 0015, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,900,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00032-643400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 88. 19-01319 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $150,000.00 for 2019, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2020 and exercises the second optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670, 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7713-000000-647670 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7714- 000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 89. 19-01320 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $12,390.00 (Account No. 81403- 5443000004-SSO2RMP021-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 90. 19-01323 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No.17 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2020, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account Nos. 81101- 5110000001-NCDPPADM01-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-01324 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 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 $600,000.00 (Account No. 80702-5110000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5140000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5433000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5434000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5441000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5442000004-CD01R00036-653400 and 80702- 5443000004-CD01R00036-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-01325 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. – A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with the Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project for the relocation of the 48” force main in conjunction with the Comite River Diversion Project for an amount not to exceed $193,578.79. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 93. 19-01330 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2020 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2020 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8732). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-01331 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $31,200 from $53,400 to an amount not to exceed $84,600. This amendment will extend the contract from the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 95. 19-01326 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the lease agreement with 337, LLC to increase the land rental from a 1-acre tract of land to a 1.76-acre tract of land and adjust the rental rate from $6,707.80 per year to $12,649.82 per year (All other terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter 96. 19-01327 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a mutual cancellation of the agreement with ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter 97. 19-01328 A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to negotiate and enter into an Economic Development Incentive Agreement, providing a Performance Based Incentive Grant, not to exceed $1,400,000 over ten (10) years, to Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC, with eligibility for accepting such funding contingent on meeting specified spending, job creation and job retention standards and to execute the necessary performance based incentive agreements, security devices, claw back and recoupment provisions and other non-substantive modifications; and to execute all contracts, agreements and amendments to effectuate same. By Mayor's Office. Legislation Economic Development Incentive Agreement - Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC Contract 98. 19-01332 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $105,874.93 for remitting sales tax on purchases of food that was prepared and served to patients of nursing homes for the audit period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation 99. 19-01311 Amending Ordinance 16120, adopted November 24, 2015, thus amending Title 2 (STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BATTURES AND SEWERS), CHAPTER 5 (SEWERAGE) to update the City-Parish PRETREATMENT STANDARDS, WASTEWATER STANDARDS, PERMITS, AND PROHIBITIONS, PRETREATMENT FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 100. 19-01285 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Marquitta Richardson v. Jacqueline Trask, et al.," Suit No. C652,612 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $298.00, for a total amount of $25,298.00, 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 Charles S. Lambert, Jr. of the Law Offices of Charles S. Lambert, Jr., LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 101. 19-01333 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Thelma Parker v. Brandon Taylor, et al," Suit No. 664,309 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $118.00, for a total amount of $25,118.00, 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 Robert C. Funderburk, Jr.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 102. 19-01335 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Audrey Smith and Patricia Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $23,415.23, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 103. 19-01336 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernard Kibodi for damages to a building resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,803.17, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 104. 19-01337 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Connie Booker and Josh Booker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $19,892.46, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 105. 19-01338 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from flooding during multiple storm events in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $30,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered. 106. 19-01344 Creating guidelines and a permit process for new water wells in East Baton Rouge Parish that serve industrial, commercial, and/or residential users. By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Cover Letter 107. 19-01345 A resolution approving an annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in an amount not to exceed the current property tax payments of $1,684.95 (one thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars and ninety-five cents) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Area Finance Authority and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, LLC. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation resolution
19-01282 Granting a renewal of a Five-Year property tax abatement estimated at $275,092 per year for Renaissance Apartments at 650 N. Ardenwood Drive. This application is referred by Louisiana Economic Development Restoration Tax Abatement Program to the City of Baton Rouge as RTA application #2013-0103 for the purpose of encouraging private investment and restoration of property. By Planning Director. Legislation Cover Memo Abatement Estimate Worksheet Draft Legislation
19-01286 An Ordinance creating the Harveston Economic Development District and defining the boundaries thereof from which area Parish sales tax increments will be determined and used to fund a portion of the costs of an economic development project as described herein, all in accordance with and authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; designating the governing authority of the District; pledging and dedicating two percent of incremental sales tax collected by the Parish within the boundaries of the Harveston Economic Development District to be used to finance said economic development project costs; requiring the initial annual baseline sales tax and monthly collection rates in the Harveston Economic Development District to be certified by the Parish’s Finance Director; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. By Councilman Chandler Loupe. Legislation cover memo
19-01287 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. Legislation Williams petition
19-01288 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. Legislation Williams petition
19-01289 Amending and reenacting Ordinance 17160, adopted September 11, 2019, which established voting precincts within Wards 1, 2, & 3 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and designating polling places so as to change the polling locations for Ward 1, Precincts 81A and 81B; and reestablishing designated polling locations for all other precincts within the Parish of East Baton Rouge. By Registrar of Voters. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01290 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter in to contractual agreement with Envisage Research and Analytics LLC in the amount of $26,861.40 under the awarded grant, "FY2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods / Baton Rouge Rapid Response Task Force". Envisage Research and Analytics LLC will serve as a research partner and evaluator of the grant program. By Police Chief. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01295 Authorizing the Library Director to establish a pool to hire Substitute Librarians, Library Aides, Library Pages, and Library Technicians on a day to day basis, at the minimum step of the current classifications salary, with funding to be provided from funds available within the budget of the Library Board of Control. By Human Resources Director & Library Director . Legislation Cover Letter
19-01302 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for engineering services to update the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, clearing and grubbing plans, final plans and environmental permitting associated with MOVEBR Project McHugh Rd (Groom to Lower Zachary), being City- Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0039, in an amount not to exceed $238,031.98. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100012-4360-00006- 00000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
19-01303 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the contract with STANTEC Consulting Services Inc., for Preliminary Engineering to investigate alternative concepts that can reduce right-of-way impacts associated with MOVEBR Project Perkins Road, Siegen to Pecue, being City-Parish Project No. 12-CSHC- 0015, in an amount not to exceed $41,690.00. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100038-4304-00006-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
19-01304 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for updating the survey, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and final plans associated with MOVEBR Project South Choctaw Drive (Flannery Road to Central Thruway), being City-Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0038 (formerly 02-CS-HC-0006), in an amount not to exceed $210,907.20. This amount is 100% City-Parish funds. By Transportation and Drainage Director. Legislation Council Backup Memo
79. 19-01309 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the South Treatment Plant (LA0036412 AI#4841) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 80. 19-01310 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to approve the submittal of the Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Environmental Audit for the North Treatment Plant (LA0036439 AI#4843) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) for the monitoring period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
81. 19-01312 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with K3B, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – East Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $25,390.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100- 7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 82. 19-01313 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with Carruth Holdings LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – South Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $8,902.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 83. 19-01314 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 3 with W.P. Enterprise, LLC for Pump Station Lawn Maintenance – North Site Group resulting in additional compensation of $6,350.00 for the final year of the contract (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-642260). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
84. 19-01315 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Baton Rouge Inspection Coalition, LLC for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 2 being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0009, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $550,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004- SSO2RINSP1-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 85. 19-01316 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 7 with ECM Consultants, Inc. for Construction Inspection Support Services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support – Firm 1, being Project No. 15-CN-MS-0008, resulting in an increase in contract not to exceed $900,000.00 and an extension of contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP2- 653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 86. 19-01317 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 9 with Gotech, Inc., w/subconsultant: Volkert, Inc., for construction inspection support services in connection with Annual Construction Inspection Support Project – Group 2, Project No. 12-CN-MS-0013, R.F.Q. No. 12-ES-PW-001, to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 (Account No. 80912-5110000004-SSO2RINSP3-653220). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 87. 19-01318 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 5 with Allen & LeBlanc, LLC for construction services in connection with the Annual Parishwide Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, being City Parish Project 17-PNMS- 0015, resulting in an increase in contract of $1,900,000.00 (Account No. 80702- 5110000004-CD01R00032-643400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 88. 19-01319 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment No. 2 with McLeod Electric, LLC for Pump Station Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation Services being City-Parish Project No. 17-PS-MS-0030, resulting in additional compensation of $150,000.00 for 2019, additional compensation of $400,000.00 for 2020 and exercises the second optional renewal to extend the contract time to December 31, 2020 (Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7742-0000-000000-647670, 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7713-000000-647670 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7750-7714- 000000-647670). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 89. 19-01320 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Buchart Horn, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the South Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Gas Reuse Project, Project No. 16-TP-MS-0011 in an amount of $12,390.00 (Account No. 81403- 5443000004-SSO2RMP021-653250). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 90. 19-01323 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No.17 to the contract with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. (formerly CH2M Hill, Inc.) for program management services for Phase II of the Baton Rouge Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Control and Wastewater Facilities Program and amend PO130464 to extend the contract time through December 31, 2020, and add additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 (Account Nos. 81101- 5110000001-NCDPPADM01-653091 and 5100-7700-40-7710-7770-0000-000000- 643580-81162). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 91. 19-01324 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 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 $600,000.00 (Account No. 80702-5110000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5140000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5433000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5434000004-CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5441000004- CD01R00036-653400, 80702-5442000004-CD01R00036-653400 and 80702- 5443000004-CD01R00036-653400). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 92. 19-01325 Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the contract with SJB Group, Inc. / Owen & White, Inc. – A Joint Venture, for additional engineering services in connection with the Zachary Area Transmission Network Improvements Project for the relocation of the 48” force main in conjunction with the Comite River Diversion Project for an amount not to exceed $193,578.79. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
93. 19-01330 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute an extension to the agreement between the City-Parish and the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (CRCD) through December 31, 2020 for the cost of inspecting private sewage treatment systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish. This agreement will appropriate $31,200 of estimated revenues from the CDCD to reimburse the City-Parish for inspection services for the 2020 calendar year at a rate of $25.00 per hour. (Budget Supplement No. 8732). By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo 94. 19-01331 Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Amendment #2 to the contract with Andrew Boatner for the inspection of private sewerage systems in the watersheds of the Comite River, the Middle Amite River, and Thompson Creek within East Baton Rouge Parish so as to increase the amount of the contract by $31,200 from $53,400 to an amount not to exceed $84,600. This amendment will extend the contract from the period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Funding is provided through an agreement between the Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. and the City-Parish. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
19-01326 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an Amendment to the lease agreement with 337, LLC to increase the land rental from a 1-acre tract of land to a 1.76-acre tract of land and adjust the rental rate from $6,707.80 per year to $12,649.82 per year (All other terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same). By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01327 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute a mutual cancellation of the agreement with ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. By Aviation Director. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01328 A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to negotiate and enter into an Economic Development Incentive Agreement, providing a Performance Based Incentive Grant, not to exceed $1,400,000 over ten (10) years, to Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC, with eligibility for accepting such funding contingent on meeting specified spending, job creation and job retention standards and to execute the necessary performance based incentive agreements, security devices, claw back and recoupment provisions and other non-substantive modifications; and to execute all contracts, agreements and amendments to effectuate same. By Mayor's Office. Legislation Economic Development Incentive Agreement - Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Baton Rouge, LLC Contract
19-01332 Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales and use taxes to Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in the amount of $105,874.93 for remitting sales tax on purchases of food that was prepared and served to patients of nursing homes for the audit period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax revenues. By Finance Director. Legislation Supporting Documentation
19-01311 Amending Ordinance 16120, adopted November 24, 2015, thus amending Title 2 (STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BATTURES AND SEWERS), CHAPTER 5 (SEWERAGE) to update the City-Parish PRETREATMENT STANDARDS, WASTEWATER STANDARDS, PERMITS, AND PROHIBITIONS, PRETREATMENT FACILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS. By Environmental Services Director. Legislation Council Memo
19-01285 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Marquitta Richardson v. Jacqueline Trask, et al.," Suit No. C652,612 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $298.00, for a total amount of $25,298.00, 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 Charles S. Lambert, Jr. of the Law Offices of Charles S. Lambert, Jr., LLC). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01333 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Thelma Parker v. Brandon Taylor, et al," Suit No. 664,309 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $25,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $118.00, for a total amount of $25,118.00, 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 Robert C. Funderburk, Jr.). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01335 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Audrey Smith and Patricia Brown for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $23,415.23, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01336 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Bernard Kibodi for damages to a building resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of $15,803.17, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01337 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Connie Booker and Josh Booker for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimants' house, for a total amount of $19,892.46, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01338 Authorizing settlement of the claim of James Myers for damages resulting from flooding during multiple storm events in the claimant's house, for a total amount of $30,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney. Legislation Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
19-01344 Creating guidelines and a permit process for new water wells in East Baton Rouge Parish that serve industrial, commercial, and/or residential users. By Councilman Trae Welch. Legislation Cover Letter
19-01345 A resolution approving an annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the Sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish in an amount not to exceed the current property tax payments of $1,684.95 (one thousand six hundred eighty-four dollars and ninety-five cents) in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Capital Area Finance Authority and Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, LLC. By Councilwoman Tara Wicker. Legislation resolution
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES 108. 19-01306 Lot: 3, Square 3 Subdivision: Maryland Applicant: Don Neal Address: Gore Road-MOW TO OWN Metro Council District: 2 - Banks Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 605.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A-MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time 109. 19-01307 Lot: 28, Square 178 Subdivision: South Baton Rouge Applicant: Patricia Castle-MOW TO OWN Address: West Roosevelt Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 475.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time 110. 19-01308 Lot: 9, Square 3 Subdivision: Northdale Applicant: Ted Louis Higginbotham - MOW TO OWN Address: Birch Street Metro Council District: 10 - Wicker Initial Bid Amount $ 50.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Appraised Value: $ N/A - MOW TO OWN Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time
Administrative Matters
APPOINTMENTS 19-01440 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD Consideration of replacing Keith Courville who has resigned. This term will expire on December 31, 2022. Current Ballot Jerry Arbour Christopher Broussard Joshua Hollins Frederick Thomas
19-01441 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT-METROPOLITAN Consideration of reappointing or replacing Andrew Reynolds, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Scott Fitch Andrew Reynolds -requested reappointment
19-01442 CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION: Consideration of replacing Angela Gooden, she declined appointment. 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 Pennie Landry-submitted online application
114. 19-01443 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Claudia Fisher, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020 This appointment is a two (2) year term (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Claudia Fisher -requested reappointment David Metcalfe -requested reappointment 115. 19-01444 CHANEYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Metcalfe, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Claudia Fisher -requested reappointment David Metcalfe -requested reappointment
19-01445 COMPLETE STREETS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consideration of replacing Jonathan Lemaire who has resigned. This term will expire on July 31, 2023. (Must be nominated by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber) Current Ballot Elizabeth Walker- Letter received from Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC)
117. 19-01446 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Daniel Allen, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment 118. 19-01447 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Randy Lorio, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment 119. 19-01448 GAS UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jeffery Manchester, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a five (5) year term. (Must live in the District). Current Ballot Daniel Allen -requested reappointment Randy Loria -requested reappointment Jeffery Manchester -requested reappointment
19-01449 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing Kelly Balfour, he is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a five (5) year term. Current Ballot Joshua Anderson Terence Harris Scott Hensgens Kizzy Payton William Profita Michael Samuel Cedric Upshaw
19-01450 GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT DISTRICT-BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing James Ellis, he is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a five (5) year term Current Ballot Joshua Anderson Terence Harris Scott Hensgens Kizzy Payton William Profita Michael Samuel Cedric Upshaw
19-01451 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth Pointer, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a three (3) year term Current Ballot Dan Cadwallader Jason Hughes Anthony Jones Shelia Lewis, Ph. D Kenneth Pointer - requested reappointment Christy Reeves William Scheffy Kenyetta Sewell Fred Sibley
19-01452 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Concurring in the Mayor President's recommendation to reappoint Davis Rhorer, whose term expired December 9, 2019, effective December 10, 2019. This appointment is a (3) three year term. Current Ballot Davis Rhorer- Letter from Mayor-President requesting reappointment
19-01453 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION (BREC) Recommending a replacement for Larry Selders, (term limited and not eligible to serve another term) This is a three (3) year term. Current Ballot Dan Cadwallader Jason Hughes Anthony Jones Shelia Lewis, Ph. D Kenneth Pointer - requested reappointment Christy Reeves William Scheffy Kenyetta Sewell Fred Sibley
125. 19-01454 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Carnes, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment 126. 19-01455 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Christopher Corzo, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment 127. 19-01456 ST. GEORGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnny Suchy, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot David Carnes -requested reappointment Christopher Corzo -requested reappointment Johnny Suchy -requested reappointment
128. 19-01457 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing Oscar Lejeune, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment 129. 19-01458 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing William Pedneau, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment 130. 19-01459 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NO. 5-EAST SIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT Consideration of reappointing or replacing David Roppolo, whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Oscar Lejuene -requested reappointment William Pedneau -requested reappointment David Roppolo -requested reappointment
131. 19-01460 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT- ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE Consideration of reappointing or replacing Blanche Adams whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 132. 19-01461 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of replacing Ceola Beauchamp, she is not seeking reappointment. The term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district) Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 133. 19-01463 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brenda Chaney whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment 134. 19-01464 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - ALSEN-ST. IRMA LEE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Bettie Jefferson whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Blanche Adams -requested reappointment Ceola Beauchamp -requested reappointment Brenda Chaney -requested reappointment Bettie Jefferson -requested reappointment
135. 19-01465 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6-HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Sharon Graves whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Sharon Graves- requested reappointment Chris Medine-requested reappointment 136. 19-01466 VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT 6-HOOPER ROAD Consideration of reappointing or replacing Chris Medine whose term expires on January 1, 2020, effective January 2, 2020. This appointment is a two (2) year term. (Must live in the district). Current Ballot Sharon Graves-requested reappointment Chris Medine-requested reappointment
19-01467 VISIT BATON ROUGE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Norman Chenevert, whose term expires on December 31, 2019, effective January 1, 2020. This appointment is a three (3) year term.(DDD Representative) Current Ballot Norman Chenevert (received letter from DDD requesting reappointment)
138. 19-01348 MAINTENANCE OF DETENTION EQUIPMENT AT PARISH PRISON & JUVENILE DETENTION Project Number: A19-0808. CONTRACT 800002216 Original Estimated Cost: $ Purchase Order Number: Account Number: 1000-3000-20-3020-0000-0000-000000-647200 Council Award Date: Contractor: Institutional Service & Consultants Inc. Change Order Number: 1 Change Order Amount: $ 65,600.00 Original Contract Amount: $ 330,000.00 Net Previous Changes: $ New Contract Amount: $ 395,600.00 Description: Labor for Maintenance of Detention Equipment at Parish Prison & Juvenile Detention Why Required: Contract #800002216 for Institutional Service & Consultants Inc. has reached its maximum contract authorized amount of $330,000.00 for this year 2019 Annual Operating Budget. We are requesting additional funds to be added to the contract to pay for the remainder of services for 2019 that will be rendered by the vendor. Cover Letter 139. 19-01424 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0039 Original Estimated Cost: $ 880,605.57 Purchase Order Number: 8000000354 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 244 days) Change Order Amount: $ 24,137.10 Original Contract Amount: $ 874,714.31 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 898,851.41 Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as built quantities and add 244 calendar days to the contract time. Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and add 244 calendar days. Added due to high water levels in Corporation Canal that delayed work activities. Change Order Backup 140. 19-01426 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0037 Original Estimated Cost: $ 571,697.50 Purchase Order Number: 8000000355 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-yr09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Change Order Number: 1 (Final) (Extend Contract for 244) Change Order Amount: $ 4,139.20 Original Contract Amount: $ 539,475.24 Net Previous Changes: $ -0- New Contract Amount: $ 543,614.44 Description: Adjust contract quantities to as built quantities and add 244 days to contract time Why Required: To make final payment and add calendar days Change Order Backup
FINAL ACCEPTANCES 141. 19-01425 Taylor Street Bridge Replacement Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0039 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 880,605.57 Contract Amount: $ 874,714.31 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 24,137.10 Final Cost: $ 898,851.41 Days Allocated: 394 Days Used: 394 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup 142. 19-01427 East Garfield Street Bridge Replacment Project Number: 11-BR-LA-0037 Account Number: 2710-7100-70-7120-0000-YR09-000000-653000 Council Award Date: 1/11/2017 Contractor: Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. Estimated Cost: $ 571,697.50 Contract Amount: $ 539,475.24 Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ 4,139.20 Final Cost: $ 543,614.44 Days Allocated: 394 Days Used: 394 Liquidated Damages: $ None Final Acceptance Backup
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS 19-01379 Janitorial Services for the Louisiana 19th JDC District Courthouse Building located at 300 North Blvd. Project: A19-0418 Account: 1000-2500-10-2500-0000-0000-000000-642200 Estimate: *Local **In State *Primero Services, Inc. DBA Service Master Elite Cleaning Service $ 240,233.36 *Empire Janitorial Sales & Services $ 267,688.61 *A Touch of Steam $ 285,992.10 *OOK Janitorial Service $ 294,457.46 *Bell's Janitorial Service $ 305,058.24 *Elite Professional Cleaning Service, LLC $ 422,886.99 *Enmon Enterprises, LLC DBA Jani King $ 453,774.13 * Expert Maintenance & Construction Service $ 528,135.90 *Advance Office Care, LLC $ 197,792.14 (nonresponsive) *Lewis Pressure Washing & Deep Cleaning $ 190,661.40 (nonresponsive
19-01291 BRAC 2019 Economic Development year end presentation by Donnie Miller, Director of Business, Baton Rouge Area Chamber. By Councilman Scott Wilson. Legislation Report
19-01334 Receiving an update from ExxonMobil regarding project stewardship the new polyolefinss project and the community initiatives that resulted from this project investment. By Councilman Matt Watson. Legislation Cover Letter
OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY) 19-01423 A resolution to select Capital Region Planning Commission as the fiscal agent for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Region 7 for the purpose of applying for grant funding and acting in support of water management activities, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana Watershed Initiative and related matters. By Mayor's Office. Reason for emergency: The item needs to be heard at the December 11th meeting, with intention that the council adopts the resolution on December 11th, in order to provide it to CRPC in a phase 2 application that is due December 13th. Resolution to select CRPC as the fiscal agent for LA Watershed Initiative Region 7
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