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, January 28, 2015
3:30 Presentations and Special Recognitions
4:00 P.M. Metropolitan Council Meeting
1.
CALL TO ORDER:
2.
ROLL CALL:
3.
INVOCATION: Casey Cashio, Council Administrator/Treasurer
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Casey Cashio, Council Administrator/Treasurer
5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden recognized Louisiana State Nurses
Association (LSNA) Representative - Proclamation: National Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week.
6. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of January
14, 2015 and Regular Council Zoning Meeting of January 21, 2015.
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.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
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INTRODUCTIONS:
A.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
A Resolution authorizing the imposition within the Goodwood
Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement
District (The "District") of an annual fee on each improved parcel of
land within the district for five (5) years beginning in 2015 and
ending in 2019, in an initial amount not to exceed one hundred fifty
dollars ($150.00) for residential parcels, four hundred and fifty
dollars ($450.00) for commercial parcels and seventy dollars
($70.00) for parcels qualifying for a special assessment level
pursuant to Article VII, Section 18(g)(1) of the of the Louisiana
Constitution, for the purposes of aiding in crime prevention, adding
to the security of residents, and funding beautification and
improvements for the overall betterment of the district, and for all
other purposes authorized by applicable law. By: Goodwood
Homesites Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement
District.
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
CONDEMNATIONS/ ABATEMENTS:
2.
Alexander Gaines & Estelle Gaines
12144 Plymouth Drive; Lot 19,
Beechwood Subdivision - Council District 02
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
3.
Gerald J. Charlet, Jr. & Susan Chifici Charlet
5248 Hammond Street & Rear Garage; Lot DD,
Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 05
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
4.
Rosie Lee Washington & Joseph F. Washington
1026 N. 28th Street (Rear Garage Apartment); Lot 3, Square 15,
Abramson Subdivision - Council District 07
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
5.
Jamar C. Mims, Sr.
1581 N. 36th Street; Lot 26, Square 31,
Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 07
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
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Roland Veal
2013 Colorado Street; Lot 40, Square 9,
South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
7.
Binning Properties, LLC c/o Stephen Binning, Agent
2033 Colorado Street; Lot 46, Square 9,
South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
B.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
Lot 54, Square 1, Progress Park
Nicole Hayes Miller
North 30th Street - lot
Metro Council District
07 - Marcelle
Initial Bid Amount
$
300.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 1,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 3,459.54
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
2.
Lot 55, Square 1, Progress Park
Nicole Hayes Miller
North 30th Street - lot
Metro Council District
07 - Marcelle
Initial Bid Amount
$
300.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 1,000.00
Taxes Due
$
491.24
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
3.
Lot 51, The Burbank Subdivision
Kenneth L. Dixon
Pecan Tree Drive - lot
Metro Council District
03 - Loupe
Initial Bid Amount
$
600.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,500.00
Taxes Due
$
728.90
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
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Lot 52, The Burbank Subdivision
Kenneth L. Dixon
Pecan Tree Drive - lot
Metro Council District
03 - Loupe
Initial Bid Amount
$
600.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,500.00
Taxes Due
$
910.85
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
5.
Lot 53, The Burbank Subdivision
Kenneth L. Dixon
Pecan Tree Drive - lot
Metro Council District
03 - Loupe
Initial Bid Amount
$
600.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,500.00
Taxes Due
$ 1,075.91
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
6.
Lot 54, The Burbank Subdivision
Kenneth L. Dixon
Pecan Tree Drive - lot
Metro Council District
03 - Loupe
Initial Bid Amount
$
600.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,500.00
Taxes Due
$ 1,240.77
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
7.
Lot 82, Glen Brook Subdivision
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Cherryl Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 11,000.00
$
456.82
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
8.
Lot Y, Glen Brook Subdivision
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C
Cherryl Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 17,000.00
$
456.91
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
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Lot 25, Green Ridge Subdivision
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Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Green Ridge Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 2,456.07
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
10.
Lot 26, Green Ridge Subdivision
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Green Ridge Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 15,000.00
$
571.06
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
11.
Lot 43, Monterrey Park
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Tracy Avenue - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 2,939.21
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
12.
Lot 3, Randolph Heights
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Dancy Avenue - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 9,500.00
$
774.24
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
13.
Lot 71, Merrydale Subdivision
Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Spring Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 8,500.00
$ 1,264.00
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
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Lot 58, Monterrey Park
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Real Estate Referral
Service of LA, L.L.C.
Tracy Avenue - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 6,934.21
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
15.
Lot 14, Square 3, Schorten Place
3613 Sycamore
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
Loria Patterson
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 9,500.00
$ 4,489.18
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
16.
Lot 34, Bel-Air
Loria Patterson
4648 Wyandotte
Metro Council District
07 - Marcelle
Initial Bid Amount
$
100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 7,500.00
Taxes Due
$ 2,822.89
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
17.
Lot 195, Glen Oaks
Steven Gray
4921 Oaklan
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
05 - Edwards
$ 1,950.00
$
500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 1,947.21
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
18.
Lot 83, Plantation Way
Real Estate Referral
Service of Louisiana, LLC
Littlefield Avenue, Zachary - lot
Metro Council District
01 - Welch
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 53,000.00
$ 2,185.56
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
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Lot 284-A, Village Cote
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Real Estate Referral
Service of Louisiana, LLC
London Avenue - lot
Metro Council District
04 - Wilson
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 2,396.87
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
20.
Lot 53, Bel-Air Subdivision
Tammy L. Lindsey
4614 Winnebago 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
$ 2,504.54
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
21.
Lot 2, Square 7, Jordan Terrace
Oriole Street - lot
Metro Council District
Anita Y. Hill
02 - Banks-Daniel
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,957.36
Bids received February 18, 2015. Introduce for public hearing February 25, 2015.
C.
PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
PA 2-14 17077, 17087, 17097 Old Hammond Highway To amend
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Residential Neighborhood
to Commercial, north of Old Hammond Highway, west of the
intersection between Old Hammond Highway and Florida
Boulevard, on Lots 1-A, 1-B, 1-C and Lot 2 of the A.J. Melancon
Tract. Section 73, T-7-S, R-2-E, GLD, EBRP, LA. (Council District
4-Wilson)
Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based
on examination of the area at a greater level of detail than was
done during the original development of the Comprehensive Plan,
which left these properties as a small enclave of Residential
Neighborhood surrounded by Commercial on the north side of Old
Hammond Highway.
Commission Action: Motion to approve.
8 Yeas, 1 Nay, 0 Absent and the motion carried.
Introduce for public hearing on February 18, 2015
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SPUD-6-14 Park 7 Apartments A six (6) story, 93,239 square foot
high density residential apartment complex consisting of 280 units
and a parking garage structure located northwest of East Boyd
Drive between Dodson Avenue and Swire Avenue, on Lots 1-A, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 3 of the University View Homesites
Subdivision. Section 66 and 67, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP, LA.
(Council District 12-Delgado)
Commission Action to defer to February 23, 2015.
9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion to defer carried.
Introduce for public hearing on February 18, 2015
3.
ISPUD-7-14 Baton Rouge Townhomes A proposed mixed use
development consisting of five (5) townhouse units and 1,010
square feet of retail space located on the north side of Main Street,
between River Road and Lafayette Streets, on Lot 1-A-2, Square 1
of Gras Town Subdivision. Section 46, T-7-S, R-1-W, GLD, EBRP,
LA. (Council District 10-Wicker)
Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approval, based
on consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
compliance with development standards and compatibility with
surrounding development.
Commission Action: Motion to approve.
9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and motion carried.
Introduce for public hearing on February 18, 2015
4.
SPUD-7-14 Tapestry Park A 39,991 square foot high density
residential apartment complex consisting of 124 units and 850
square feet of office/administrative space located east of Jefferson
Highway and south of Bocage Circle Drive, on Lots 1 thru 4, Z-1
and Z-2 of Bocage Circle Townhomes and Lot B-1-A-1, being a
portion of the Larimore Tract. Section 83, T-7-S, R-1-E, GLD,
EBRP, LA. (Council District 11-Heck)
Commission Action to defer to February 23, 2015.
9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Absent and the motion to defer carried.
Introduce for public hearing on February 18, 2015
5.
RV-4-14 Revocation of a portion of Old Pecue Lane Between
Pecue Boulevard and Perkins Road. (Council
District 9-Boé)
Planning Commission Staff Recommendation Approve the
revocation provided the applicant resolves all comments from the
Department of Public Works.
Commission Action to approve.
8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent and the motion carried.
Introduce for public hearing on February 18, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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OTHER INTRODUCTIONS:
1.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a professional
services agreement, on behalf of the Library Board of Control, with
Claire Delaune, Media Specialist, to serve as the Library's social
media correspondent for the period January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015, in the amount of $26,000. By: Library Board
of Control.
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
2.
Authorizing settlement of the Claim of William & Shelia Faust for
damages resulting from an auto accident with a Baton Rouge
Police Officer, in the amount of $16,880.03, which amount shall be
paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability"
(012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive
session. (No Counsel of record, in proper person)
By: Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
3.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Trudy Ivy for damages
resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the
amount of $13,811.07 which amount shall be paid from the account
designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100).
* This matter may be discussed in executive session. (No Counsel
of record, in proper person) By: Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
4.
Amending the 2015 Pay Plan to change the pay grade of the
Legislative II position from Pay Range 2180 to Pay Range 2190.
By: Councilman Ryan Heck and Councilman Joel Boe.
Introduce for public hearing on February 11, 2015
8.
CONDEMNATIONS:
Condemnations A.
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
(This item was deferred from the October 22, 2014 Council Meeting)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
B.
Kenneth Johnson & Alice Pointer Johnson 1445 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 35, Greenville Extension Council District 07
(This item was deferred from the November 25, 2014 Council Meeting)
9270
C.
Home of Dreams, LLC
8522 Rush Avenue; Lot 19,
Gardere View Subdivision - Council District 03
D.
Michael T. Kohn
3001 Toronto Drive; Lot 180,
Village Cote' Subdivision - Council District 04
E.
Robino J. Barnes
1155 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 4, Square 38,
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07
F.
Terrence Moore
1423 Columbus Dunn Drive; Lot 5, Square 35,
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07
G.
Albert F. Westmoreland
5337 Fairfields Avenue & Garage; Lot 8, Square 16,
East Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 07
H.
Victoria Haney Gilmore
4245 Billops Street & Rear Shed; Lot 18, Square 14,
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 07
I.
Reginald Ruffin
1139 N. 31st Street; Lot 64, Square 1,
Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 07
J.
Melvina Snerling
3804 Baton Rouge Avenue; Lot 12, Square 205,
Istrouma Subdivision - Council District 10
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9273
9274
9275
9276
9277
9278
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
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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, September 24, 2014, October 22, 2014 and December 10, 2014 Council
Meetings)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE
B.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Prentiss A. Brumfield VS.
Annette Bookter, in her individual and official capacities as the Director of
Human Resources for the City of Baton Rouge, William B. Daniel, in his
official capacity as Director of Public Works of the City of Baton Rouge
and parish of East Baton Rouge, Personnel Board of the City of Baton
Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the City of Baton Rouge, and
the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East
Baton Rouge", Civil Action No. 3:313-CV-00142 on the Docket of the
USDC Middle District Court of Louisiana, in the amount of $66,000.00;
and appropriating $66,000.00 for such purpose. (Counsel of record is J.
Arthur Smith and/or Adrienne Rachel, Smith Law Firm)
* This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51284
C.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Kerry Kling Vs. City of Baton
Rouge ,et al", No. 603,317 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court,
in the amount of $77,576.72, plus court costs in the amount of $702.00,
for a total amount of $78,278.72, and appropriating $78,278.72 for such
purpose. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. (Counsel
of record is Todd C. Comeaux - Maley, Comeaux & Falterman)
By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51285
D.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Roslyn Baldwin, et al vs. City
of Baton Rouge, et al", Suit No. 622,800 on the docket of the 19th Judicial
District Court, in the amount of $20,748.10, plus Court Costs in the
amount of $653.46, for a total amount of $21,401.56, 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 Kenneth M. Willis, Law Firm of Kenneth M.
Willis, LLC) By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51286
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
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Consent of Assignment of Lease to Docherty Operating, L.L.C., of Oil,
Gas and Mineral Lease (State Agency Lease Number 18482) originally
between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, and
Alpine Exploration Companies, Inc., 21.36 Acres, East Baton Rouge
Parish, Louisiana. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51287
F.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a Consent Agreement and
Final Order in the Environmental Protection Agency Administrative
Complaint Docket No. CWA-06-2014-1769 requiring the City-Parish to pay
a Class H Civil Penalty of $44,802 and Complete a Supplemental
Environmental Project in connection with the allegations that the CityParish failed to properly implement provisions of its storm water
management system under LPDES PERMIT NO. LAS000101. * This
matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
RESOLUTION 51288
G.
Authorizing The Mayor-President, on behalf of Chaneyville Fire Protection
District # 7, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with The
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board for the lease of approximately four
(4) acres of land, being a portion of the land owned by the East Baton
Rouge Parish School Board informally known as The Old Northeast High
School Property, for the purpose of the construction and placement of a
fire station. By: Parish Attorney.
ORDINANCE 15852
H.
Authorization to appropriate $1,049,287 from the Parish General Fund
(002..380000. - Fund Balance-Unassigned) as authorized by Resolution
44062, which was adopted on April 27, 2005, to cover cost overruns on
AIP projects. The funds will be placed in the following grant projects:
Grant 98 (8188998) - Improve RW Safety Area-4L/22R Threshold
Recovery Design ($112,280); Grant 99 (8188999) - Airfield Perimeter
Security Improvement ($200,029); Grant 101 (8189001) - Improve RW
Safety Area 4L/22R Phase II ($554,667); Grant 102 (8189002) - Improve
RW 31 Safety Area Drainage ($182,311). BS 008241.
By: Director of Aviation.
RESOLUTION 51289 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 01-28-15-01
I.
Authorization to appropriate $202,560.40 from the Airport's Cash and
Investments Account - Dedicated for Noise
(481.0000000.100013.0000000) to be placed in account
(482.0983002.652310.8830004) for the construction of a taxilane
extension for the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Facility.
(BS 008240) By: Director of Aviation.
RESOLUTION 51290 & AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 01-28-15-02
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
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Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with
NOAIDS Task Force for an increase in the amount of $8,500.00 for a total
amount not to exceed $103,500.00 under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Program, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015
and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes
available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the
subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service
providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes
of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all
documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
RESOLUTION 51291
K.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a subrecipient contract with the
Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge for an increase in the
amount of $26,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $200,954.00 total
funding awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Minority AIDS
Initiative, for the grant period March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014
and to amend the subrecipient contract if additional funding becomes
available; and authorizing the Director of the DHDS to adjust the
subrecipient contract budget and reallocate funding between service
providers during the course of the program year to advance the purposes
of the Ryan White program; and authorizing the execution of all
documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
RESOLUTION 51292
L.
Revised Auto Use Policy for the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton
Rouge. By: City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge Safety
Committee.
ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE
M.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center to receive a grant in an
amount not to exceed $53,170.00 for the completion of work related to the
project entitled "Upper Ward Creek Water Management Program”.
By: IS Director.
RESOLUTION 51293
N.
Be it ordained that the 2015 budget, the pay plan (adopted December 9,
2014 via Ordinance 15843), the personnel allotment (adopted December
9, 2014 via Ordinance 15844), and all other ordinances related to Public
Works matters shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the
reorganization of the Department of Public Works takes effect and a
revised 2015 budget, pay plan, allotment, and ordinances governing the
newly created departments are approved by the Metropolitan Council.
By: Mayor-President.
ORDINANCE 15853
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
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Authorizing the Mayor-President to designate and appoint the current
Interim Director of Public Works or an individual who meets the
qualifications to be the current Director of Public Works as the Director of
each newly created department under the Department of Public Works
Reorganization Plan, effective retroactively to January 15, 2015.
By: Mayor-President.
ORDINANCE 15854
P.
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to supplement the scope of the
existing legal services being provided by Mary Olive Pierson to the
City-Parish to include a contract for representing and defending the
interests of the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and the
Plan of Government with regard to the Petition for the incorporation of the
City of St. George in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
By: Mayor-President.
RESOLUTION 51294
Q.
Providing for the extension of the boundaries of the Consolidated Road
Lighting District No. 1 so as to include the area included in the petition
for inclusion in the Road Lighting District submitted by a majority in
number and amount of property tax payers of Long Farms, as more fully
described in the petition. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
ORDINANCE 15855
R.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a three year contractual
agreement on behalf of the Department of Juvenile Services with the State
of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice for Title IV-E Enhanced
Reimbursement Funds in the amount of $582,601.11 and to sign all
documents as required in connection therewith.
By: Interim Director of Juvenile Services.
RESOLUTION 51295
10.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
A.
Lot 14, Square 35, Greenville Extension
1307 Columbus Dunn
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
BEATRICE WILLIAMS
To Live in.
ORDINANCE 15856
$17,100.00
Mitchell M. Tate
07 - Marcelle
$ 1,000.00
$
500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 1,148.53
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
B.
Page 15
Lot 5 pt., Square 10, Abramson
North 27th Street - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEMAR MCNAIR
Add to my present lot.
Lemar McNair
07 - Marcelle
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 2,220.20
$500.00
ORDINANCE 15857
C.
Lot 12, Square 8, Abramson
North 27th Street - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEMAR MCNAIR
Add to my present lot.
Lemar McNair
07 - Marcelle
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,329.69
$200.00
ORDINANCE 15858
D.
Lot 13, Square 8, Abramson
817 North 27th Street
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEMAR MCNAIR
Repair home.
Lemar McNair
07 - Marcelle
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,336.64
$200.00
ORDINANCE 15859
E.
Lot 22, Square 7, Schorten Place
3833 Sycamore
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEQUYEN HARDGROVE
Remodel and rent.
ORDINANCE 15860
$2,000.00
Angela T. Mullins
05 - Edwards
$
200.00
$
500.00
$ 8,000.00
$ 1,848.05
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
F.
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Lot 41, Square 35, South Baton Rouge
Claudette M. LeDuff
301 Taft Street
Metro Council District
10 - Wicker
Initial Bid Amount
$
500.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 17,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 1,258.45
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEQUYEN HARDGROVE
Remodel and rent.
$5,500.00
ORDINANCE 15861
G.
Lot 16, Square 38, South Baton Rouge
Claudette M. LeDuff
2271 Tennessee 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
$ 2,711.75
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
COREY HOWARD
Rental.
$5,100.00
ORDINANCE 15862
H.
Lot 3, Square 7, Jordan Terrace
Anita Y. Hill
Oriole Street - lot
Metro Council District
02 - Banks-Daniel
Initial Bid Amount
$
100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 2,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 1,697.59
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
ANITA Y. HILL
Keep it clean.
$100.00
ORDINANCE 15863
I.
Lot 264, Glen Oaks Subdivision
Sumrall Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
DERICK WISHAM
Build a home.
ORDINANCE 15864
$100.00
Derrick Wisham
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 14,000.00
$
521.14
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
J.
Page 17
Lot 62, Bonaire Subdivision
Rainbow Drive - lot
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
ROLAND J. CHEVALIER
Build a home.
Richie Serpas
11 - Heck
$
500.00
$
500.00
$ 35,000.00
$ 6,040.97
$5,000.00
ORDINANCE 15865
K.
Lot 13 pt., Square 1 or 388, Dupree
702 South 15th Street
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LEQUYEN HARDGROVE
Renovate and rent.
Ricky W. Dykes
10 - Wicker
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,920.52
$6,000.00
ORDINANCE 15866
L.
Lot 101, Castle Place
Martha Drive (approx. 18030) Zachary
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
LLOYD WALKER
Resale.
Lloyd Walker
01 - Welch
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 12,000.00
$ 2,533.68
$100.00
ORDINANCE 15867
M.
Lot 8, Square 3, Schorten Place
Mary Cooper
3658 Beech Street
Metro Council District
05 - Edwards
Initial Bid Amount
$
200.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
$
500.00
Appraised Value
$ 8,000.00
Taxes Due
$ 4,325.01
HIGH BIDDER:
Intended Use:
ROSEMARY COMENA
Live in.
ORDINANCE 15868
$2,000.00
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
N.
Page 18
Lot 23, Square 10, Zion City
Ford Street (approx. 6176)
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
CLIFFORD WILLIAMS
Intended Use:
Clifford Williams
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 2,500.00
$
769.86
$100.00
Keep clean.
ORDINANCE 15869
O.
Lot 24, Square 10, Zion City
Ford Street (approx. 6176)
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
CLIFFORD WILLIAMS
Intended Use:
Clifford Williams
05 - Edwards
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 2,500.00
$
624.61
$100.00
Maintain and Keep clean.
ORDINANCE 15870
P.
Lot 3, Pettit Place
Old Rafe Meyer Road (approx 517)
Metro Council District
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds)
Appraised Value
Taxes Due
HIGH BIDDER:
GWENDOLYN JONES
Intended Use:
Gwendolyn Jones
02 - Banks-Daniel
$
100.00
$
500.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 2,254.35
$100.00
Keep it clean.
ORDINANCE 15871
11.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
A.
ITEMS:
1.
A resolution authorizing the Mayor-President of the City of Baton
Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge to execute and deliver a first
amendment to ground lease agreement by and among the City of
Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge and the Nineteenth
Judicial District Court Building Commission; and otherwise
providing with respect thereto. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
RESOLUTION 51296
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
2.
Page 19
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision
and Order recorded on May 16, 2013 at Original 063 of Bundle
12499 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge Vs. Jerry Hannahs"Abatement Proceeding No. 03-2013-05-08 (13846 Shortridge
Avenue; Lot 222, Hickory Ridge Subdivision).
By: Councilman Amoroso.
RESOLUTION 51297
12.
APPOINTMENTS:
A.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
One appointment to fill the vacancy left by Jason Engen who resigned.
This term expires 09-23-2015.
Current Ballot:
No information received
APPOINTED UYUHO EDUOK
B.
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION:
Concurring in the Mayor-President’s appointment to replace Ory Poret.
This term expires 06-30-2017
Current Ballot:
Clifton W. Murphy (Received letter from Mayor requesting appointment)
APPOINTED CLIFTON W. MURPHY
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
13.
Page 20
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:
Zachary Area Transmission
Network Improvements Project,
Phase 2
10-FM-IF-0003
$13,460,000.00
PO121142
441.7578673.752400.6087340;
442.7578673.752400.6087340
March 28, 2012
Wharton-Smith, Inc
7 (Seven)
$ 992,251.35
$13,308,752.00
$ 7,760,015.92
$22,061,019.27
Includes additional scope and
work required due to redesign
to avoid unforeseen conditions
on the south side of the
Renewable Energy Center and
to repair two drainage
washouts along the force main
route.
Owner directed redesign to
avoid unforeseen conditions
RESOLUTION 51298 & EBROSCO 8084
B.
FINAL ACCEPTANCES:
1.
Drusilla Lane (LA 1068) Improvements (Jefferson Hwy (LA 73) to
Interline Avenue)
Project 10-TL-LA-0063 - Account 337.7551552.652310.5901510 Council Award Date: March 13, 2013
Contractor:
Estimated Cost:
Contract Amount:
Total Change Orders (2):
Final Cost:
Days Allocated:
Days Used:
Liquidated Damages:
RESOLUTION 51299
James Construction Group,
LLC
$775,000.00
$815,213.90
$155,935.60
$971,149.50
132
132
None
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
C.
ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS:
1.
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*LOCAL
**IN STATE
Multiple Pump Stations Burbank Dr - Siegen Ln
Project 11-PS-MS-0026- Account 443.7578323.752400.6087376
ESTIMATE: $7,850,000.00
Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.
*Grady Crawford Construction
Company, Inc.
*Cajun Constructors, Inc.
$7,666,468.00
$12,124,721.26
$13,637,000.00
RESOLUTION 51300 & EBROSCO 8085
D.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an annual Maintenance Agreement
with Star Service, Inc., regarding the Building Environmental Systems for the
Public Safety Complex, located at 9050, 9000 and 9048 Airline Highway,
City-Parish Project No 15-ASD-CP-0889, in an amount not to exceed $432,288.00
for a term commencing on the effective date of the agreement and continuing for a
period of one year. (Account No. 012.5010001.647200)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51301
E.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Illinois Central
Railway Company for providing a one-time, lump sum payment for all future
maintenance expenses in association with the Green Light Nicholson Drive at
Brightside Lane/West Lee Drive Intersection Improvements Route LA30 project,
having State Project (DOTD) No. H.002822 (LA 30), Federal Aid Project No.
CMAO-1701(509), and City-Parish Project No. 01-CS-US-0017 in an amount not
to exceed $125,738.00. (Account No. 339.7260472.652120.5924706)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51302
F.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the State
Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in connection with
Green Light Project Old Hammond Highway (LA 426) Boulevard De Province to
Millerville Road, City Parish Project Number 12-CS-HC-0045 and State Project
No. H.007970. (Account No.339.7260522.652310.5925512)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51303
G.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the State
Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in connection with
Green Light Project Old Hammond Highway (LA 426) Millerville Road to O'Neal
Lane, City Parish Project Number 06-CS-HC-0028 and State Project No.
H.007974. (Account No. 339.7260402.652310.5924006)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51304
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
H.
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Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with George Platt, Inc. in connection with Lovett RoadGreenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed
$20,786.00. (Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51305 & EBROSCO 8086
I.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with Picou Appraisals, LLC in connection with Lovett RoadGreenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed
$77,000.00. (Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51306 & EBROSCO 8087
J.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with W. Ross Shuffield, Jr. in connection with Lovett RoadGreenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed
$54,286.00. (Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51307 & EBROSCO 8088
K.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with James, Inc. in connection with Lovett Road- Greenwell
Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed $34,929.00.
(Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51308 & EBROSCO 8089
L.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with Kermit Williams, Inc. in connection with Lovett RoadGreenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed
$31,214.00. (Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51309 & EBROSCO 8090
M.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 for Appraisal Services with Lowery Enterprises, Inc. in
connection with Lovett Road- Greenwell Springs Road being Project No.
10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed $34,929.00. (Account No.
443.7578233.750120.6087372) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51310 & EBROSCO 8091
N.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 for Appraisal Services with The Lakvold Group, LLC in
connection with Lovett Road- Greenwell Springs Road being Project No.
10-FM-MS-0049 not to exceed $47,688.00. (Account No.
443.7578233.750120.6087372) By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51311 & EBROSCO 8092
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
O.
Page 23
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a Contract for
Appraisal Services with Wallace Appraisal Company, LLC in connection with
Lovett Road- Greenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 10-FM-MS-0049 not to
exceed $31,214.00. (Account No. 443.7578233.750120.6087372)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51312 & EBROSCO 8093
P.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the State of
Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the
design, construction, maintenance, and legal liability through the Transportation
Alternatives Program in connection with the Gardere Lane Pedestrian
Improvements (Burbank Dr to Nicholson Dr) being, City-Parish Project No.
15-SW-US-0004. Funding for the design, construction, testing, and construction
administration of this project will be at an 80% Federal 20% local cost share in
accordance with the terms of the agreement. Long term management,
maintenance and legal liability associated with this project shall be 100% local
obligation. (Account No. 146.7210042.652360.2045214 & 012.7507000.647100)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51313, AS AMENDED
Q.
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute an Agreement with the State of
Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that provides for the
design, construction, maintenance, and legal liability through the Transportation
Alternatives Program in connection with the Hanks Drive/Landis Drive Pedestrian
Improvements being, City-Parish Project No. 15-SW-US-0005. Funding for the
design, construction, testing, and construction administration of this project will be
at an 80% Federal 20% local cost share in accordance with the terms of the
agreement. Long term management, maintenance and legal liability associated
with this project shall be 100% local obligation. (Account No.
146.7210042.652360.2045314 & 012.7507000.647100)
By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51314 , AS AMENDED
R.
Amending Resolution 49895, adopted January 23, 2013, which authorized the
acceptance of all work done by the contractor under the contract for the Parish
Wide Pavement Re-Marking, being Project No. 10-TS-CI-0035, so as to include
liquidated damages in the amount of $480.00, the final cost of said contract being
$249,835.25. By: Director of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 51315
S.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to
increase the Car Rental Customer Facility Charge (CFC) from $4.90 to an amount
not to exceed $7.30 per day for each car rental transaction for payment and
retirement of debt service and other costs associated with the Airport
improvements and other Airport purposes. By: Director of Aviation.
(This item was deferred from the January 14, 2015 Council Meeting)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO THE FEBRUARY 11, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
T.
Page 24
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 .
September 24, 2014, October 22, 2014 and December 10, 2014 Council Meetings)
ADOPTED MOTION TO DELETE
U.
Receiving a report from Geoffrey L. Wilson with Sigma Consulting group, Inc.
regarding the North Waste Water Treatment Plant Buffer Area Project.
By: Councilmembers Banks-Daniel and Wicker.
REPORT RECEIVED
V.
Requesting the Finance Department to provide a report outlining tax-neutral
alternatives to provide for the construction and operation of the Restoration Center
- a mental health facility and prisoner diversion program, which will provide
24-hour crisis assessment, evaluation, intervention, outpatient recovery and
counseling for patients requiring psychiatric services.
By: Councilmen Delgado & Heck.
ADOPTED MOTION TO DEFER TO THE FEBRUARY 25, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING
W.
Pursuant to the CEA between the City-Parish and Greater Baton Rouge Economic
Partnership, BRAC would like to update the Metro Council as to economic
development, announcements, activities, and related matters.
By: Councilman Welch.
UPDATE RECEIVED
X.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order
recorded on November 14, 2014 at Original 196 of Bundle 12618 in the matter of
"City of Baton Rouge vs. Ventrice Leo Curtis, Yolanda Denise Robertson, Andre
Alford & Tinita Lynette LeBlanc"- Condemnation Proceeding No. 9235 (1360 N.
32nd Street; Lot 78, Square 2, Richmond Park Subdivision).
By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
RESOLUTION 51316
Y.
A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the St. George Fire
Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May
2, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 2.00 mills ad
valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the St.
George Fire Protection District No. 2, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing
in the year 2015 to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for capital
improvements for, and the general operation of the St. George Fire Protection
District No. 2. By: Bond Counsel.
RESOLUTION 51317
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
January 28, 2015
Z.
Page 25
A resolution approving the calling of a special election by the St. George Fire
Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on May
2, 2015, for the purpose of authorizing the levy and collection of a 1.25 mills ad
valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the St.
George Fire Protection District No. 2, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing
in the year 2015 to and including the year 2024, to provide funds for capital
improvements for, and the general operation of the St. George Fire Protection
District No. 2. By: Bond Counsel.
RESOLUTION 51318
AA. Announcement regarding the consideration by the Metropolitan Council of the
Parish of East Baton Rouge and City of Baton Rouge to call a tax election on
behalf of the Downtown Development District of the City of Baton Rouge to be
held on October 24, 2015, with respect to the renewal of the 10.0 mills ad valorem
tax. By: Bond Counsel.
ANNOUNCEMENT READ
14.
ADJOURNMENT: