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 7. Page 2 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 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 6. Page 3 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 4. Page 4 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 9. Lot 25, Green Ridge Subdivision Page 5 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 14. Lot 58, Monterrey Park Page 6 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. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 19. Lot 284-A, Village Cote Page 7 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 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 2. Page 8 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 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 D. Page 9 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 9271 9272 9273 9274 9275 9276 9277 9278 Page 10 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 2015 9. Page 11 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 E. Page 12 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 J. Page 13 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 O. Page 14 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. Page 16 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. Page 21 *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. Page 22 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:
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