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RESUME
AGENDA
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT
CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
3:30 Presentations and Special Recognitions
4:00 P.M. Metropolitan Council Meeting
1.
CALL TO ORDER:
2.
ROLL CALL:
3.
INVOCATION: Pastor Gerard A. Robinson, Sr.
McKowen Baptist Church
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mya Jael Wicker
5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Councilman John
Delgado recognized Shelley Hendrix Reynolds, President and Co-Founder of
Unlocking Autism and Grassroots Development Director for Autism Speaks
Councilwoman Tara Wicker recognized Sponsors and volunteers of the 2014
Camp Mid-City Summer Exposure.
Councilman Buddy Amoroso recognized Alejandra "Alex" Juan, the Executive
Director of the USS KIDD Veterans Memorial and Museum.
Councilman Trae Welch recognized Anthony Marino, Airport Director
Check presentation to Society of St. Vincent de paul Chief Exec. Officer, Michael
Acaldo.
Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel recognized Ginger Vann, Rotary
International "Women of Action" Recipient; Alsen-St. Irma Lee Fire Department
Volunteers, Melvin Taylor, Leroy W. Spurlock, Jason Hunt, Clyde Williams and
Jason Tate; and Scotlandville Magnet High School Academy of Engineering.
Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis recognized Levert J. Kemp and Darryl D.
Sanders, Arson Investigators.
Councilwoman Marcelle and The Metropolitan Council recognized Councilwoman
Lewis as a Breast Cancer Survivor.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
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6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meetings of
September 24, 2014 and October 8, 2014, and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of
October 15, 2014.
APPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY
In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of
Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the
exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as
“Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings.
Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer
to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item
they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting.
Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be
called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
7.
INTRODUCTIONS:
A.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
A resolution authorizing the South Burbank Crime Prevention and
Development District (The "District") to impose and collect an
annual fee on each improved parcel of land located within the
boundaries of the district in the amount of one hundred dollars
($100.00) for a residential or commercial structure or twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) for each unit in a condominium or for each unit in a
residential or commercial structure with four or more units, which
fee shall be levied for a period of four years commencing on
January 1, 2014, to be used to aid in crime prevention and to
enhance the security of district residents by providing for an
increase of law enforcement personnel or contracted security
personnel in the district and creation of a crime free housing
program and for other purposes permitted by applicable law.
By: South Burbank Crime Prevention.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
2.
A Resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the
Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement District (The
"District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of land located
within the boundaries of the district in the amount of seventy-five
dollars ($75.00), which fee shall be levied for a period of ten (10)
years, commencing on January 1, 2014, for the purposes of
promoting and encouraging the beautification, security and overall
betterment of the district and for all other purposes authorized by
applicable law.
By: Park Forest Crime Prevention and Improvement.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
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CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS:
Condemnations 3.
Alfred Oneil Mims
17628 Old Baker Road; Tract C of
Josephine M. Young Tract - Council District 01
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
4.
Metric Singleton & Carrie Singleton
2707 Gore Road; Lot 35-HH,
Maryland Farms Subdivision - Council District 02
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
5.
Bernell Burton, Sr.
1417 N. 31st Street; Lot 11, Square 10,
Bogan Subdivision - Council District 07
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
6.
Henry Woods, Jr. & Olivia Brown Woods
1567 Urban Street; Lot 10, Square 32,
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
7.
Carroll A. Banks
1960, 1960 ½ & 1962 Maryland Street; Lot 33, Square 15,
South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
8.
Josie Wilkinson Green, Mary Elizabeth Green Willis, Eddie Ross
Green, Jr., Blanchard Green, James Marion Green, Carolyn Ann
Green & Mack H. Willis, Jr.
2847 Valley Street; Lot 3, Square 9,
Valley Park Subdivision - Council District 12
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
Abatements None.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
B.
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ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
Lot C, Square 14, Zion City
Joshua White
6758 Ford Street
Metro Council District
05 - Edwards
Initial Bid Amount
$
200.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 15,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 2,016.44
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
2.
Lot 8, Square 16, East Fairfields
5337 Fairfields Avenue
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Lugene Realty
07 - Marcelle
$ 200.00
$ 500.00
$ 7,500.00
$ 2,264.87
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
3.
Lot 8-A, Square 111, Istrouma
2825 Calumet Street
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Lugene Realty
10 - Wicker
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 2,206.96
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
4.
Lot 69, Highland Gardens
Lugene Realty
3686 Brady Street
Metro Council District
07 - Marcelle
Initial Bid Amount
$
100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 10,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 2,232.40
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
5.
Lot 11, Square 8, White Plains
4945 Bank Street
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Lugene Realty
07 - Marcelle
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 6,500.00
$ 1,250.54
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
6.
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Lot 1, Square 87, Istrouma
Lugene Realty
3354 Tecumseh
Metro Council District
10 - Wicker
Initial Bid Amount
$
100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,500.00
Taxes Due
$ 1,512.15
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
7.
Lot 12, Square 114, Istrouma
Affordable Homes, L.L.C.
Plank Road
Metro Council District
10 - Wicker
Initial Bid Amount
$
500.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 15,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 2,086.03
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
8.
Lot 1, Square 48, Fortune
Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Wayne Patrick
05 - Edwards
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,457.94
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
9.
Lot 2, Square 48, Fortune
Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Wayne Patrick
05 - Edwards
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 2,000.00
$
956.24
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
10.
Lot 3, Square 48, Fortune
Peerless Street (5500 block) - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Wayne Patrick
05 - Edwards
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 2,000.00
$
956.72
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
11.
Lot 17 and 18pt, Square 25, Fortune
5272 Peerless Street
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
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Dreamwork Properties
05 - Edwards
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 8,500.00
$ 4,435.86
Bids received November 19, 2014. Introduce for public hearing November 25, 2014
C.
PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
TA-1-14 Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 8
(Zoning Districts) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton
Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and
re-enact Section 8.216.J.5.b: "Changes to an Approved ISPUD
Development Plan."
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
2.
TA-2-14 Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 8
(Zoning Districts) and Appendix H of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to
amend and re-enact Section 8.210a.2: "HC2 Heavy Commercial
Two District" and Appendix H: Permissible Uses.
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
3.
TA-3-14 Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapters4
(Permits and Final Plat Approval) and 13 (Streets and Sidewalks) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish
of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and re-enact Sections4.4.A.5:
"Access" and 13.6.I: "Private Street."
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
4.
TA-4-14 Amending Title 7(Unified Development Code), Chapter 19
(Amendments) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton
Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend and
re-enact Sections19.3 (Waiting Period) and 19.8: "Withdrawal of
Applications."
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
5.
TA-5-14 Amending Title 7 (Unified Development Code), Chapter
10 (Supplementary Uses) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to amend
and re-enact Section 10.102h.A (Urban Design Overlay District
Eight – Jefferson Highway). By: Planning Director.
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
6.
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ISPUD 5-14 Water Campus - Block 10 A proposed four (4) story
office building consisting of 65,000 square feet for the Baton Rouge
Water Campus located north of Oklahoma Street, south of Terrace
Street and west of Aztec Street, on Lot 1-B-1, Square 284 of
Suburb Magnolia Subdivision. Sections 50 and 51, T-7-S, R-1-W,
GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District 10-Wicker)
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
7.
CASE 31-14 12047 Old Hammond Highway To rezone from B1
(Transition) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) for a proposed
snowball stand located on the north side of Old Hammond
Highway, east of Beauverde Court, on Lot 1 of the Realty Mart
Subdivision. Section 38, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council
District 4-Wilson)
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
8.
CASE 32-14 6500-6600 Jones Creek Road To rezone from R
(Rural) to A3.2 (Limited Residential) for a proposed medium density
residential development located on the east side of Jones Creek
Road, north of Tiger Bend Road, on Lots 1, 4, and 1-22-A-C of the
John M. Wilson Tract. Section 61, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA.
(Council District 9-Boé)
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
9.
CASE 33-14 2360 Aubin Lane To amend the "Comprehensive
Land Use Plan" from Compact Neighborhood to Residential
Neighborhood and to rezone from C1 (Light Commercial) and B1
(Transition) to A1 (Single Family Residential) for a proposed single
family residential subdivision located on the west side of Aubin
Lane, south of North Harrell's Ferry Road, on Tract A of the Phillips
Acres Subdivision. Section 62, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD, EBRP, LA.
(Council District 11-Heck)
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
10.
CASE 34-14 Lot J-2-A of Jones Creek Road To amend the
"Comprehensive Land Use Plan" from Town Center to Residential
Neighborhood and to rezone from C2 (Heavy Commercial) to A2.7
(Single Family Residential) for a proposed single family subdivision
located on the west side of Jones Creek Road, north of Coursey
Boulevard, on a portion of Lot J-2-A of the John J. Leblanc
Property. Section 52, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council
District 8-Amoroso)
A CERTIAN AREA OR PORTION OF LAND CONTAING
APPROXIMATELY 10.56 ACRES, BEING A PORTION OF TRACT
J-2-A OF THE JOHN J. LEBLANC TRACT, LOCATED ON
SECTION 52, T-7-S, R-2-E, GREENSBURG LAND DISTRICT,
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN ON
PLAT TITLED " MAP SHOWING SURVEY & RESUBDIVISION OF
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
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TRACTS J-1 & J-2, OF THE JOHN J. LEBALNC TRACT, BY W.
KENNETH MOORE & ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED NOVEMBER
6, 1981, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of Section 52, T-7-S, R-2-E,
G.L.D., thence proceed South 70/ East a distance of 1, 680.6 feet
to a point, thence proceed North 0/ 20' West a distance of 412.84
feet to a point and corner, said point being the "POINT OF
BEGINNING",
Thence continue North 0/ 20' West a distance of 288.76 feet to a
point and corner;
Thence proceed South 65/ 40' 09" East a distance of 1,525.0 feet
to a point and corner;
Thence proceed South 21/ 39' 14" West a distance of 267.22 feet
to a point and corner;
Thence proceed South 63/ 03' 35" East a distance of 476.76 feet to
a point and corner;
Thence proceed South 31/ 14' 00" West a distance of 60.16 feet to
a point and corner;
Thence proceed North 63/ 03' 35" West a distance of 1,887.98 feet
to a point and corner, said point being the "POINT OF
BEGINNING".
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
11.
RV-1-14 Revocation of a 15 foot utility servitude, located east of
the intersection of Sandalwood Avenue and South Ridge Drive, on
Lot 22-A of Glenwood Subdivision.
By: Planning Director.
Introduce for public hearing on November 19, 2014
D.
OTHER INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
Authorizing the Baton Rouge City Court to execute a grant award
from Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation for the purpose of
operating the Baton Rouge City Court Domestic Violence Court, in
the amount of $46,800.00, and further authorizing the
Administrative Judge and/or Clerk of Court/Administrator of Baton
Rouge City Court to accept and execute all grant agreements
and/or necessary documents in connection therewith at the
appropriate time. By: Clerk of Court/Administrator.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
2.
Authorizing the Library Board of Control to execute a grant with the
State Library of Louisiana to receive a portion of the State Aid to
Public Libraries distribution in the amount of $21,875.00 Proceeds
will be used to purchase library books and materials.
By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
3.
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A Resolution authorizing the East Baton Rouge Sewerage
Commission to make application to the State Bond Commission for
consent and authority to issue (a) not to exceed $140,000,000
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A (Taxable) of the East
Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for the purpose of providing
funds to refund or defease all or a portion of the outstanding
principal amount of the Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of
the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs
of issuance of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds, and (b) not to
exceed $240,000,000 Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B
(Tax Exempt) of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, for
the purpose of providing funds to refund or defease all or a portion
of the outstanding principal amount of the (i) Revenue Bonds,
Series 2006B of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, and
(ii) Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A of the East Baton Rouge
Sewerage Commission, and defease a portion of the Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2006A of the East Baton Rouge
Sewerage Commission, and to pay the costs of issuance of the
Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the execution and
delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement, and any and all other
documents required in connection with the issuance of the Series
2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds;
authorizing the selection of the Underwriters in connection with the
issuance, sale and delivery of the Series 2014A Refunding Bonds
and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds; authorizing the preparation
and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the Series
2014A Refunding Bonds and the Series 2014B Refunding Bonds;
and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
4.
Amending Ordinance 15791, adopted October 8, 2014, relating to
Granting Entergy the right, privilege, and Franchise, for a period of
50 years, so as to remove language from Section 9 (Relocation).
By: Councilwoman Collins-Lewis.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
5.
Authorizing the execution and delivery of the cooperative endeavor
agreement by and among the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East
Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana, the Old LNB Building
Redevelopment District and the owner of the property within the
Old LNB Building Redevelopment District and authorizing the
execution and delivery of the collection agreement by and between
the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Old
LNB building Redevelopment District; and providing for other
matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
6.
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Adopting a new ordinance and resolution and/or amendments to
Ordinance 1465 and Resolution 47313 authorized by Louisiana
Revised Statute 33:9038.61 relative to the tax increment financing
and historic rehabilitation of the East Baton Rouge savings and loan
building; authorizing the execution and delivery of amendments to
the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and the collection
agreement, each by and between the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of
East Baton Rouge and the King Hotel Special Taxing District and/or
such additional documents as may necessary or required to further
facilitate such previously authorized financing; and providing for
other matters in connection therewith. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
7.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Cindy Gant for damages
resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge Police Officer,
in the Amount of $10,790.58, which amount shall be paid from the
account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability"
(012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive
session. (In proper person, she has no attorney)
By: Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
8.
Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Library Board of
Control, to purchase property located at 3434 North Boulevard,
Baton Rouge, consisting of a 29,159 square foot building and
parking lot on a 1.794 acre lot, for the appraised price of
$1,150,000.00. This building will be used as an Outreach Services
Facility, gift book processing center and the Recycled Reads
Program, archival storage, and as a remote site for the backup of
the library computer network.
By: East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director.
Introduce for public hearing on November 12, 2014
8.
CONDEMNATIONS/ABATEMENTS:
Condemnations A.
Ike Cook, Corrine (Corine) Cook Brooks, Julia Cook Smith, Walter Lenore,
Mary Joyce Finley Brumfield, Julia Finley James, Rosa Finley Lee,
Johnnie Dean Finley Smith, Marie Finley, Betty Finley, Oscar Finley, Jr.,
Ike Finley, Alonzo Finley, Jo Ella Mitchell Brumfield, Mike Wilson, Angela
Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Catherine Williams, Otis Mitchell, Walter Wilson, &
Anthony Smith
1343 N. 31st Street & Rear Shed; Lot 79, Square 1,
Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07
B.
Roy Anthony McBride, Sr.
16423 Ellis Avenue & Rear She; Lot 187,
Oneal Place Subdivision - Council District 09
9233
9234
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
C.
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Ralph G. Sterling, Carolyn Sterling Bradley, Ronald D. Sterling, Clarence
J. Sterling, Katie S. Fleming, Joan Sterling Calton, Michael K. Sterling,
Alvin B. Sterling, Henry B. Sterling, IV, Delilah Sterling Youngblood &
Nicole Hayes Miller
1209 E. Polk Street; Lot 68, Square 18,
South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO JANUARY 28, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING
Abatements NONE.
9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreement with National
Concrete so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all
documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State
Department of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus
benches at certain locations on state rights of way.
By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
(Due to the expiration of meeting time limit, this item was deferred from the July
23, 2014 Council Meeting; also deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10,
2014 and September 24, 2014 Council Meetings)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO DECEMBER 10, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING
B.
Establishing a committee to conduct interviews of potential candidates for
Parish Attorney and report to the Council all qualified applicants with the
committee's recommendation. By: Councilman Loupe.
(This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO NOVEMBER 25, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING
C.
Amending the 2014 current expense budget for the Hermitage Cross
Creek Crime Prevention and Development District so as to appropriate
$10,000 from the district's Fund Balance - Undesignated to provide
funding for recurring operations through the remaining months of 2014.
By: Hermitage Cross Creek Crime Prevention & Development District.
RESOLUTION 51130
D.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Stone
Pigmand Walther Wittman, LLC, for Professional Legal Services by
increasing the total compensation to not to exceed $62,500.00 and
appropriating the sum of $45,000 to fund said amendment.
By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51131
E.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase,
exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such
other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land
necessary for Station #20 - West Lee Drive Fire Station, City Parish
Project No. 14-ASD-CP-0872. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51132
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
F.
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Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kim McCants Vs. Baton
Rouge Police Department, et al", Civil Action No. 14-79-JJJB-SCR on the
Docket of the USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of
$35,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in executive session.
(Counsel of Record is Jill L. Craft) By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51133
G.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Candice Masterson vs.
Kenneth Pointer and the City/Parish", No. 618,508 on the docket of the
19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $20,750.00, plus court costs
in the amount of $755.86, for a total amount of $21,505.86, which amount
shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability"
(012.4630000.644200.). * This matter may be discussed in executive
session. (Counsel of record is Peyton Murphy Law Firm)
By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51134
H.
Consideration of approval of the application of Super Hospitality Owner,
LLC, for participation in the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement
Program relating to the property located at 400 North Boulevard, Baton
Rouge, La. By: Urban Development Director.
RESOLUTION 51135
I.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000
in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts
review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of
single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in North
Fairfields Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary
for the transaction as approved by the parish attorney.
By: Urban Development Director.
RESOLUTION 51136, CONTINGENT ON GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE
J.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement up to $575,000
in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc., as approved by the contracts
review committee, for a loan to assist with the development of
single-family housing for sale to low-income homebuyers in Colonial Hill
Subdivision and to execute related legal documents necessary for the
transaction as approved by the parish attorney. By: Urban Development
Director.
RESOLUTION 51137, CONTINGENT ON GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE
K.
Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 4
(Regulation of Departments), Part III (Division of Purchasing), of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge
so as to streamline the procurement process for City-Parish Departments
in City-Parish projects and purchasing. By: Director of Purchasing.
ORDINANCE 15799
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
L.
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Authorizing the Jewel J. Newman Community Center to engage in the
solicitation of funds where the solicitation utilizes the "Jewel J Newman
Community Center" name in the title of a capital campaign. These funds
will be raised in an effort to secure the remaining financial balance for the
purchase of playground equipment. These will be matching funds to a
grant received from Dr Pepper Snapple Group - KaBOOM for the 2014
Let's Play Construction Grant Program.
By: Jewel J Newman Community Center.
RESOLUTION 51138
10.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
A.
Lot J, Square 49, University Place
Avenue I - vacant lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
LATORIA IZZARD
Add to my existing home.
Latoria Izzard
02 - Banks-Daniel
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 14,016.30
$ 200.00
ORDINANCE 15800
B.
Lot H, Square 49, University Place
Avenue I - vacant lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
LATORIA IZZARD
Add to my existing home.
Latoria Izzard
02 - Banks-Daniel
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 4,801.20
$ 200.00
ORDINANCE 15801
C.
Lot 53, Belfort Subdivision
3524 Monroe Avenue
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
DARNELL J. HARRIS
For Rental property.
ORDINANCE 15802
$ 8,500.00
Bernadine Green
07 - Marcelle
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 14,500.00
$ 3,618.10
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
D.
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Lot 2-A, Square 90, North Baton Rouge
Fraternity Street - vacant lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
CONARD MONROE
Keep it clean.
Conard Monroe
02 - Banks-Daniel
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 3,800.00
$
878.95
$ 100.00
ORDINANCE 15803
E.
Lot 8pt.+, Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot
South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive)
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
SANDRA GUY
Add to my current lot.
Sandra Guy
10 - Wicker
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 25,000.00
$
941.95
$ 500.00
ORDINANCE 15804
F.
Lot 10 pt., Square 240, Favrot - vacant lot
South 13th (Eddie Robinson, Sr. Drive)
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
SANDRA GUY
Add to my current lot.
Sandra Guy
10 - Wicker
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,859.02
$ 200.00
ORDINANCE 15805
G.
Lot 48, Forest Oaks
11647 Pamela Drive
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
DONNA THORNTON
To live in.
ORDINANCE 15806
Donna Thornton
06 Collins-Lewis
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 36,500.00
$ 2,829.51
$ 15,000.00
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
H.
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Lot 6, Brandywine Condominiums
10950 Darryl Drive, # 6
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
LEQUYEN HARDGROVE
Update and rent to benefit area.
Lequyen Hardgrove
06 - Collins-Lewis
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 6,200.00
$ 1,853.86
$ 500.00
ORDINANCE 15807
I.
Lot 12, Brandywine Condominiums
10950 Darryl Drive, # 12
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
LEQUYEN HARDGROVE
Update and rent to benefit area.
Lequyen Hardgrove
06 - Collins-Lewis
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 6,200.00
$ 1,674.83
$ 500.00
ORDINANCE 15808
J.
Lot 57, Square 1, Progress Park
Winfield and Co., Inc.
1039 North 30th Street
Metro Council District
07 - Marcelle
Initial Bid Amount
$
100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,000.00
Taxes Due
$
972.57
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended use:
DARNELL J. HARRIS
For rental.
$ 9,500.00
ORDINANCE 15809
11.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A.
ITEMS:
1.
Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 9:1006 (a)
(Hours of Operation) and (a) 3 (Closing hours) of the Code of
Ordinances, so as to extend the hours of operation for XO in
conjunction with The 13th Gate for 2 hours from 2:00 a.m. to 4:00
a.m. on November 1, 2014. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
2.
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Stumberg Lane Extension Phase 2B Project No. 13-CS-HC-0050
(SP No. H.001605) Account No. 374.7260512.652310.5925412
Estimate: $
3,500,000.00
*LOCAL
**IN STATE
**Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc.
$ 3,870,338.00
*Boone Services
$ 4,097,160.00
*JB James Construction, LLC
$ 4,228,419.60
**Barriere Construction Company, LLC
$ 4,329,459.70
*Barber Brothers Contracting Co, LLC
$ 4,622,461.30
*James Construction, LLC
$ 4,702,980.30
**Hard Rock Construction, LLC
$ 4,754,534.00
RESOLUTION 51139
12.
APPOINTMENTS:
NONE.
13.
ITEMS:
A.
CHANGE ORDERS:
1.
Project Title:
Project Number:
Original Estimated Cost:
Purchase Order Number:
Account Number:
Council Award Date:
Contractor:
Change Order Number:
Change Order Amount:
Original Contract Amount:
Net Previous Changes:
New Contract Amount:
Description:
Why Required:
RESOLUTION 51140
Signal Synchronization
System; Baton Rouge, LA
(College Dr., Highland Rd., and
Sherwood Forest Blvd.)
09-TS-US-0044
$326,792.50
PO110090
341.7548822.652310.5970209
September 9, 2009
Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC
1 (One) (Extend contract for 40
days)
$178,379.50
$157,012.20
$0.00
$335,391.70
Increase quantity of fiber optic
connections required due to a
design change. Provide
additional jacked or bored
conduit needed due
unforeseen site conditions
Design change will take
advantage of new technology
to provide a more reliable
network system. Existing
conduit that was to be utilized
for the project was found to
have extensive damage and
must be replaced
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
2.
Project Title:
Project Number:
Original Estimated Cost:
Purchase Order Number:
Account Number:
Council Award Date:
Contractor:
Change Order Number:
Change Order Amount:
Original Contract Amount:
Net Previous Changes:
New Contract Amount:
Description:
Why Required:
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South Forced Lower Capacity
Improvements Nicholson
Dr-Highland Rd-Perkins Rd
Phase B
09-FM-MS-047B
$8,660,000.00
PO131380
434.7578243.452400.6097356;
411.7578243.752400.6087356
July 24, 2013
Garney Companies, Inc.
1 (One) (Extend contract for 29
days)
$91,899.50
$7,985,985.00
$0.00
$8,077,844.50
Various changes because of
utility conflicts and adding
owner-initiated scope
Change order required to
facilitate future gravity sewer
services as requested by
owner, install well point system
for dewatering, and additional
work to avoid utility conflicts.
RESOLUTION 51141 & EBROSCO 8056
3.
Project Title:
Project Number:
Original Estimated Cost:
Purchase Order Number:
Account Number:
Council Award Date:
Contractor:
Change Order Number:
Change Order Amount:
Original Contract Amount:
Net Previous Changes:
New Contract Amount:
Description:
Why Required:
RESOLUTION 51142 & EBROSCO 8057
Group Project 1B, Metro
Airport Area Pump Stations
and Forcemain Upgrades
08-PS-UF-0054
$22,400,000.00
PO120184
441.7578433.752400.6087352;
411.7578433.752400.6087352;
434.7578433.752400.6087352;
442.7578433.752400.6087352;
433.7578433.752400.6087352
April 25, 2012
Grady Crawford Construction
Co., Inc.
3 (Three)
$ 151,091.63
$22,815,933.72
$ 895,413.62
$23,862,438.97
Various changes due to utility
conflicts and pump station
scope changes to facilitate
operational needs.
Change order required for
access road, changing method
of construction to avoid utilities,
and electrical additions.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
B.
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FINAL ACCEPTANCES:
None.
C.
*LOCAL
**IN STATE
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS:
1.
Library Branch Exterior Lighting Replacement (Bluebonnet, Central,
Greenwell Springs, and Pride-Chaneyville Branches)
Project 14-ASC-CP-0864- Account 111.1200015.647200.0 &
111.1200015.643550.0
ESTIMATE: $390,395.50
*Allrite Electric, Inc.
Centric Gulf Coast, Inc.
**Buffalo Electric, Inc.
**Brotherhood Way General
Contractors, LLC
**Public Construction, Inc.
$341,340.00
$409,100.00
$425,720.00
$463,831.00
$590,000.00
RESOLUTION 51143
2.
North Courtyard Renovations Louisiana Art And Science Museum
Planetarium/Space Center
Project 13-DD-LA-0011 - Account 344.1500126.652300.5900403
ESTIMATE: $182,000
Base
**Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
*J. Reed Constructuors, Inc.
Alt1
Total
$177,730.00 + $ 12,335.00 = $ 190,065.00
$ 268,800.00 + $ 22,000.00 = $290,800.00
RESOLUTION 51144
D.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the
contract with Gulf South Land Title Resources, LLC, to provide abstracting
services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (Account No.
339.7260242.652120.5922406) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51145
E.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the
contract with Bradley-Blewster & Associates, for professional services in
connection with the Renovations for Police Headquarter and Training Complex
(located at the former Woman's Hospital Property - 9050, 9000 & 9048 Airline
Highway), being City-Parish Project No. 13-ASD-CP-0010, in an amount not to
exceed $137,521.00. (Account 323.7510561.651200.5220213)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51146
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
F.
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Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the
Annual Maintenance Agreement with Star Service, Inc., for Building Environmental
Services for Public Safety Complex, being City-Parish Project No.
13-ASD-CP-0829, to include a water treatment program for the duration of their
existing contract, in an amount not to exceed $5,100.00. (Account
012.7010000.647200.0000000) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51147
G.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to approve the professional services agreement
with Christmas Depot Inc. to provide consulting, labor and equipment for the
Festival of Lights, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Account No.
012.700100.643550.4) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51148
H.
Amending Resolution 51047, adopted August 27, 2014 , which authorized the
Mayor-President to execute Articles of Agreement with on Rouge Water Company
for the relocation of water lines and appurtenances in association with Antioch
Extension at Jefferson Highway (LA 73), having City-Parish Project No.
13-CS-CI-0060, in an amount not to exceed $111,493.47, so as to change the
name of the party to the agreement to the Parish Water Company. (Account No.
337.7551582.652380.5982913) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51149
I.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with CSRS, Inc. for
additional engineering services in connection with SSO Program Rehabilitation
Design and Survey Support Services, Project No. 08-AR-UF-0015 in an amount
not to exceed $185,000.00. (Account No. 411.7578103.752200.6077200;
4331.7578103.752200.6077200; 434.7578103.752200.6077200)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51150 & EBROSCO 8058
J.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 5 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Hartman
Engineering, Inc. (HEI), w/subconsultants: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.; NTB
Associates, Inc.; Nestor-Houghton, Inc.; Clemson Engineering Hydraulics, Inc.;
Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Architectural Solutions, LLC; and Monroe & Corie,
Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Forcemain
System Capacity Improvement Project SFL-C-0003 (Multiple Pump Stations,
Burbank Drive - Siegen Lane), Project No. 11-PS-MS-0026 in an amount of
$217,542.48. (Account No. 433.7578323.752200.6087376)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51151 & EBROSCO 8059
K.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No.12 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, 2015, and add additional
compensation in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000.00, contingent upon
approval by the Parish Attorney's Office prior to execution. (Account No.
443.7576013.752230.6016206 ($12,700,000.00) ; 012.7001000.643540.0
($300,000.00). By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51152
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
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Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission
to execute a lease agreement with EDgear, LLC to lease 2716 square feet of
office for a primary term of one (1) year, with four (4) one (1) year options to renew
at a rental rate of $27,920.48 per year. By: Director of Aviation.
RESOLUTION 51153 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 10-22-14-01
M.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission
to execute an agreement with Raiser, L.L.C. d/b/a UBER for the purpose of
operating transportation network services at the Airport for a period of one (1) year
at a rental rate of $100.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation.
RESOLUTION 51154 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 10-22-14-02
N.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission
to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Seabury Professional Services
Contract for a Regional Leakage Study in an amount not to exceed $47,500.00
(Account No. 481.0910002.643540.0000000) By: Director of Aviation.
RESOLUTION 51155 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 10-22-14-03
O.
Amending the current bus bench Franchise Agreements with Giraffe Advertising
and Geaux Benches so as to allow the Director of DPW to execute any and all
documents, applications and/or permits to be submitted to the State Department
of Transportation and Development for the placement of bus benches at certain
locations on state rights of way. By: Councilman Boe’.
(This item was deferred from the August 13, 2014, September 10, 2014 and
September 24, 2014 Council Meetings)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO THE DECEMBER 10, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING
P.
Receiving a report from the Administration on the pay study and the
implementation process and discussing related matters.
By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
(This item was deferred from the October 8, 2014 Council Meeting)
ADOPTED MOTION TO RECEIVE THE REPORT.
Q.
Consideration of suspending, rescinding, or approving route changes approved by
the CATS Board at their October 21, 2014, meeting in accordance with LRS.
48:1460 (9). By: Director of CATS.
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO NOVEMBER 25, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2014
R.
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Providing for the extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the
inclusion of the area described in the petition for annexation submitted by
Sugarcane Property, LLC; Ascension Ready Mix, Inc.; Yendalg, LLC, and Elsie
Landry; University PUD, LLC; David Ellison, Jr., Katherine Gwin Ellison, and
Yendalg, LLC; Yendalg, LLC; and PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership as listed in the
petition, consisting of the following parcels: a certain tract containing 83.36 acres,
more or less, located in Chatsworth Plantation Subdivision; Lot B, Chatsworth
Plantation; Lot A-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; a certain tract of the A.P. Landry
Estate containing 148.97 acres, bounded north by Adler, east by Loupe, south by
Aucoin, west by River, less timber to Natalbany, 6.03 acres having been deducted
for Levee, Sec. 79, T8S, R1E; Lot C-2-B-1, Nelson Tract; a certain tract containing
9.08 acres consisting of La. Hwy 30/Nicholson Drive Tract, Exxon Pipeline Co.,
R/O/W Tract, Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Tract, and the Gulf States Utilities Co.
R/O/W; Lot D, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot C-1, Beverly Lyle East Tract; Lot A-1,
PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership Subdivision; Lot A-2, PNK (Baton Rouge)
Partnership Subdivision; lot A, Longwood Plantation; Lot B-1, PNK (Baton Rouge)
Partnership Subdivision; Lot D, Longwood Plantation; Lot A-3, PNK (Baton Rouge)
Partnership Subdivision; Lot F, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-1, Longwood
Plantation; Lot C-2, Longwood Plantation; Lot C-3, Longwood Plantation; all as
more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
ORDINANCE 15810
S.
Providing for the Extension of the city limits of the city of Baton Rouge and the
inclusion of the area described in the Petition for Annexation submitted by the
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and
Mechanical College, a public constitutional corporation organized and existing
pursuant to the laws of the state of Louisiana as the public body owning the
following property: (i) a nominal 114.96 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur
Plantation located in Section 36, T7S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, Sections 1
and 41, T8S, R1W Greensburg Land District less a 5.00 acre tract being
particularly described in East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court Original 97,
Bundle 2497; (ii) a nominal 1858.20 acre tract being a portion of Ben Hur
Plantation located in Sections 1, 2, 11, 41, 36, 35, 37, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71
and 72 T8S, R1W, Greensburg Land District, and Sections 49, and 80, T8S, R1E,
Greensburg Land District; and (iii) a nominal 62.5 acre tract being a portion of Ben
Hur Plantation located in Sections 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72 T8S, R1W,
Greensburg Land District, all being in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; all as
more fully described in the petition. By: Council Administrator.
ORDINANCE 15811
14.
ADJOURNMENT: