Presentations and Special Recognitions

PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

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CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
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Introductions

SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS

2. 19-00177
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Bryce Kennedy v. Taylor DeRousselle, et al," Suit No. C633,294, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $50,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $2,504.00, for a total amount of $52,504.00; and appropriating $52,504.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Kris A. Perret of the Law Offices of Ossie Brown). By Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.
CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS

3. 19-00166
William Norbert Tipler and the Estate of Bobbie Jean Archer Tipler 7780 Pettit Road (2 Trailers), Lot 2 Country Acres Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

4.19-00167
William Middleton Reed, III 16625 Webster Drive, Lot 142 Stevendale Heights Subdivision - Council District 4 - Wilson
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

5. 19-00168 Nevada Systems, Inc.
Undetermined House Number on Clayton Drive 4600 Block, Lot 42, Square 10, Parcel
ID No. 470139
North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

6. 19-00169 BC Property Group, Inc.
5227 Enterprise Street, Lot 151
Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

7. 19-00170 Tameka Mitchell
5256 Enterprise Street (House and Rear Shed), Lot 189
Brookstown Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

8. 19-00171 Liz Hayes-Roberson
4032 Shelley Street, Lot 181 PT+ (Lots 181,182,183)
North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

9. 19-00172 George E. Gilmore, Sr.
3040 Midway Avenue (House and Rear Garage), Lot 14, Square 3
Midway Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

10. 19-00173 Leonard Alvin Robinson and Leonard Alvin Robinson
1684 North 40th Street, Lot 74, Parcel ID No. 406422
Park Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

11. 19-00174 The Estate of Pinkie Washington
814 North 44th Street, Lot 34, Square 46
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

OTHER INTRODUCTIONS
12. 19-00149 Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Division of Human Development
and Services EBRP Head Start Program to apply for the Cost-Of-Living (COLA) increase
through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, in the
amount of $183,231 to support the EBRP Head Start Program for budget period
1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, and authorizing the execution of all documents in
connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter

13. 19-00150 Authorizing the Mayor-President to develop and apply for a grant on behalf of the
Division of Human Development and Services from the Administration for Children
and Families, Office of Head Start, in the amount of $18,517 to provide for a cost-ofliving
adjustment (COLA) to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Early Head Start
grant for budget period 1/01/2019 through 12/31/2019, for services to 72 infants and
toddlers (56), and pregnant women (16); and authorizing the execution of all
documents in connection therewith. By Human Services Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter

14. 19-00152 Cancelling and rescheduling certain Metropolitan Council meetings and calling for a
Special Meeting for 2019. Cancelling the July 10, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting,
rescheduling the November 27, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting to Tuesday,
November 26, 2019, and the December 18, 2019 Council Zoning meeting to December
4, 2019, cancelling the December 25, 2019 Metropolitan Council meeting and calling
for a Special Metropolitan Council meeting on December 10, 2019 for the purpose of
considering the 2020 City-Parish budget and items related to the 2020 budget. By
Council Administrator/Treasurer.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter

15. 19-00153 Waiving the provisions of Title 9, Chapter 18, Section 1006 of the Code of Ordinances
to allow for extended hours of operation for all Class A and R license holders in East
Baton Rouge Parish (with the exception of Baker, Central and Zachary) in conjunction
with Bayou Country Superfest, for two hours from 12:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on May
27, 2019. By Councilman Chandler Loupe.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
SUPP DOC BCS

16. 19-00151 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded
on January 26, 2018 at Original 255 of Bundle 12866 in the matter of "City of Baton
Rouge vs. Kerry Richard Benton and Sharon T. Benton" - Condemnation Proceeding
No. 9858 (2812 Evangeline Street; Lot 1-Pt+, Square 8, Delmont Place Subdivision).
Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason as determined by the council (The
property will be used as a refurbished rental property). By Councilwoman Tara
Wicker.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Supporting Documentation

17. 19-00156 Authorizing an increase in the annual compensation of the City Judges of Baton Rouge
City Court so that their overall annual salary is equivalent to the salary of the East
Baton Rouge Parish District Judges in accordance with Ordinance 16612, adopted
August 9, 2017. Annual compensation from the City General Fund will increase from
$103,803.96 to $104,623.67. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter Letter

18. 19-00179 Granting special permission as required under Section 8:400 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to United
Rentals located at 5592 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 for the construction or
installation and maintenance of an electric fence. By Councilwoman Erika Green.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Draft - Resolution

19. 19-00178 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Joseph Sylvester for damages resulting from an
auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, in the amount of
$17,682.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance -
Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be
discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Benjamin T. Lowe of Spencer
Calahan Injury Lawyers). By Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Supporting Documentation to be hand delivered.

20. 19-00180 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Orders
recorded on October 6, 2017 at Originals 501-526 and 528-530 of Bundle 12844 -
Condemnation Proceeding Nos. 9780-9808 (10950 Darryl Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
70815 - Brandywine Condominiums). Reason for rescission: Other compelling reason
as determined by the council (Purchaser has obtained funding and will begin to
demolition and rebuild). By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Supporting Documentation

21. 19-00183 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 7 to the
contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for engineering and land surveying
services associated with Green Light Project Picardy-Perkins Connector, being City-
Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed $43,391.35. Contract
number 800000657. By Transportation and Drainage Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Council Back up Documents

22. 19-00185 Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter into a contract for professional legal
services with Ross A. Dooley of Roedell Parsons Koch Blache Balhoff & McCollister,
A.L.C. with regard to representation of the Chief of Police for matters before the
Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00.
By Chief of Police.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Draft - Resolution

23. 19-00186 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to
execute an Amendment to the Dow Chemical Lease Agreement to add 16,736 sq. ft.
of land to provide for additional parking at a rental rate of $2,677.76 per year, with
terms and conditions to run concurrent with the original lease. By Aviation Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter

24. 19-00187 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to
accept the bids received for the Operation of Automobile Rental Concessions at the
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport; and authorization to execute a lease agreement
with all bidders for a period of five (5) years, for payment of a Minimum Annual
Guarantee (MAG) or 10% of gross revenues, whichever is greater and include rent for
counter space, service center, parking spaces and booths.
Minimum Annual Guarantee $175,000 per year.
Bidders Bid Amount
Hertz $316,160
EAN (National) $306,945
EAN (Enterprise) $306,944
Avis $296,423
Budget $176,235. By Aviation Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Cover Letter

25. 19-00189 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a technical assistance agreement
between the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and MetroMorphosis to
provide website development, training and consulting services to the ReCAST Baton
Rouge grant in the sum not to exceed $25,000.00 for the term commencing March 1,
2019 and terminating August 30, 2019. By Mayor's Office .
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Memo, Agenda Item Request, Proposed Resolution and Technical Assistance
Agreement Cover Letter

26. 19-00190 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to that certain
Subrecipient Agreement (and ancillary documents), which agreement was entered
into between the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge and Greater
Baton Rouge Food Bank, Inc. with an effective date of June 1, 2012, to convert the
remaining balance on the repayable loan to a forgivable loan. By Office of Community
Development.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on February 27, 2019
Supporting Documentation

Condemnations

27. 18-00794 Andrew Dalcourt, John Lathan, William Lathan, Jr., Viola Lathan Butler, Wen Trey,
Emily Lathan Martin, William Lathan, Michael Lathan, Cynthia Lathan, Joyce Lacen,
Johnny Lacen, Jr., Catherine Lacen, Anthony Lacen, Earline Lathan, Eddie James
Lathan, Jeanette Lathan, Melba Theresa Lathan Williams, Charles Stewart, Annette
Lathan Thomas, Beverly Lacen, Mattie Lathan Horns, and Joyce Marie Frazier
3026 Jackson Ave., Lot 22+, Square 27
Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
This item was deferred from August 8, 2018 and November 14, 2018
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture
28. 18-01264 J & P Production, Inc.
528 Tuscaloosa Street, Lot 1 & P, Square 4
Georgetown Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
This item was deferred from November 14, 2018
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture

29. 18-01197 Robert McKinnis and Julia S. McKinnis
654 Flicker Street, Lot 19, Square 2
University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks
This item was deferred from October 24, 2018 and December 12, 2018
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture
30. 18-01472 Robert Jacobs, Jr. and Audrey M. Jacobs
4840 Monarch Avenue, Lot 9, Square 12
Fountain Place Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
This item was deferred from January 9, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture
31. 18-00732 Homer Jack Still, Jr.
3150 Elm Drive, Lot 50
South Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
This item was deferred from July 25, 2018, October 24, 2018, and January 23, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture
Picture
32. 18-01386 Cetrick Carl Jenkins
12320 & 12322 Warfield Avenue, Lot 106-A and 106-B
Ashley Subdivision (First Filing) - Council District 6 - Collins-Lewis
This item was deferred from December 12, 2018 and January 23, 2019
Picture Picture Inspector's Report Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture

33. 19-00094 Willie Mackey and The Estate of Easter S. Mackey
10736 Kingfisher Ave., Lot 21, Square A
Brown Subdivision - Council District 2 - Banks
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
34. 19-00095 Collins Realty Ventures, LLC
4511 Wildwood Pkwy., Lot 184+
North Highlands Estates Subdivision - Council District 5 - Green
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

35. 19-00096 Mei Choi Cheung
6166 Florida Boulevard, Lot 3
Nick Manisco Tract Subdivision - Council District 7 - Cole
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
36. 19-00097 The Estate of Thelma Lanus Brown
3155 Sherwood Street (House and Rear Garage), Lot 31, Square 4
Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
37. 19-00098 Patricia E. Baranco
1210 Maximillian Street, Lot 1 PT and Lot 2 PT, Square 264
Swart Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
38. 19-00099 Frank W. Green, Jr. a.k.a Willie Frank Green, Jr. / Dr. Franks Auto Repair
2701 Scenic Hwy., Lots 2 and 3, Square 2, (Parcel Nos. 330353 & 330361)
Standard Heights Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
39. 19-00101 Willie Robertson and Mary Bell Wilson Robertson
2036 Thomas Delpit Drive, Lot 47, Square 11
South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Wicker
Picture Picture Inspector's Report
40. 19-00102 Francis J. Louque and Frances Underwood Louque
925 Highland Park Drive, Lot 66
Highland Park Heights Subdivision - Council District 12 - Freiberg
Picture Picture Inspector's Report

Item 41

18-01412 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton
Rouge, Title 15 (Miscellaneous), so as to add Chapter 7. - Landlord Retaliation
Prohibited. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis.
This item was deferred from December 12, 2018

Item 42

19-00019 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of 1.50
mills within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge on all taxable property
for the calendar year 2019 for the purpose of operating and maintaining a treatment
center that will provide mental health and substance abuse services; and further
providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this ordinance shall
be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 4:00pm at the regular meeting of the
Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. By Finance Director.

Item 43

19-00030 Adopting an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of a one-half of one percent
sales and use tax within the boundaries of the Parish of East Baton Rouge Capital
Improvements District for a period of 30 years, commencing on April 1, 2019, to and
including March 31, 2049, for the purpose of providing funds to be used (A) (i) to
construct or improve public roads and streets, including the necessary engineering
services and related improvements, and including drainage projects and traffic signal
synchronization and aesthetic improvements; (ii) to construct road and street
community enhancement projects, including ditches and drainage, lights, curbs,
landscaping and sidewalks; and (iii) to improve existing corridors to increase mobility,
including signal synchronization, sidewalks and cycling paths, all within the cities of
Baton Rouge, Baker, Central and Zachary, and the Parish of East Baton Rouge; and (B)
to improve the Advance Traffic Management Center; and further providing notice that
a public hearing regarding the adoption of the ordinance levying the tax by the
Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 4:00 pm at
the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room
348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. By Finance Director.

Item 44

18-01550 Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to
accept a grant award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) in the
amount of $651,020.00 set to begin October 1, 2018 through September 30,2018.
The grant program allows the Baton Rouge Police Department to participate in
overtime enforcement of speeding, DWI, seatbeat, and underage drinking. This is a
continuation grant with no matching funds. By Police Chief.

Item 45

19-00003 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Roedell Parson Koch
Blache Balhoff & McCollister, ALC that provides legal representation for the Chief of
Police before the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board not to exceed the
amount of $64,000 through December 31, 2018. By Police Chief.
This item was deferred from January 23, 2019

Item 46

19-00081 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded
on November 16, 2018 at Original 061 of Bundle 12926 in the matter of "City of Baton
Rouge vs. Gerald Charlet" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9975 (5346 Enterprise
Street, Lot 184, Brookstown Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Building has been
repaired. By Councilwoman Erika Green.

Item 47

19-00082 Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded
on October 15, 2018 at Original 612 of Bundle 12919 in the matter of "City of Baton
Rouge vs. Hooshang Jabbari" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9954 (1936 Spanish
Town Road; Lot F, Square 30, Gracie Subdivision). Reason for rescission: Other
compelling reason as determined by the council (The owner is committed to repairing
and maintaining). By Councilwoman Tara Wicker.

Item 48

19-00085 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Jason Reynolds v. Justin Becnel,
individually, and in capacity as a Baton Rouge Police Officer, F.A. Richard & Associates,
Inc., and City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana through its Mayor, Melvin "Kip" Holden," Suit
No. 651,990 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of
$45,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $89.50, for a total amount of
$45,089.50, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance -
Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be
discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Kenneth Willis of the Willis Law
Firm, LLC). By Parish Attorney.

Item 49

19-00087 Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Isanisha Picot v. Randy Horn and
City/Parish," Suit No. 646,477 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the
amount of $15,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $417.90, for a total amount
of $15,417.90, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance -
Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be
discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Kelly E. Balfour of the Balfour
Law Group, LLC). By Parish Attorney.

Item 50

19-00092 Authorizing payment of the compromised judgment in the matter entitled "Blake
Huval v. Officer Troy McCreary, Officer Ory Holmes, and the City of Baton Rouge /
Parish of East Baton Rouge," No. 16-CV-0553-BAJ-RLB, on the docket of the United
States District Court - Middle District of Louisiana, in accordance with the payment
procedure authorized by Resolution 42915, adopted by the Metropolitan Council on
November 25, 2003, in the amount of $40,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of
$5,640.50, for a total amount of $45,640.50, which amount shall be paid from the
account designated "Compromised Judgment" (1000-4700-10-0550-0000-0000-
000000-644850). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (The Attorney
of record is Justin Alsterberg of Quinn Alsterberg). By Parish Attorney.

Item 51

19-00093 Authorizing settlement of the claim of Alecia and Alfredia Watson for damages
resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works (DPW) employee,
in the amount of $31,087.00, which amount shall be paid from the account
designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.
0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney
of record is Aaron Hurd of Morris Bart, LLC). By Parish Attorney.

Item 52

19-00084 Authorizing the approval of the Notice of Owner of Cancellation and Termination of
Contract with Bokas Building Designs, LLC and the City of Baton Rouge and/or the
Parish of East Baton Rouge, Awarded on October 11, 2017 (Resolution 53176), for
Interior Renovations for Permits and Inspection Division, City-Parish Project No. 17-
ASC-CP-1063, and acceptance of all work performed to date, deemed more
economical to discontinue the project until such time construction plans can be
properly identified and vetted. By Buildings and Grounds Director.

Item 53

19-00089 Extending the contract for LEED certified janitorial services for the EBRP Main Library
at the same terms, conditions, and prices for an additional twelve month period
effective as of January 15th, 2019 through January 14th, 2020, with TLG Janitorial
Services, for $116,950. By Library Director.

Item 54

19-00090 Authorizing an increase to the professional services contract with The Baton Rouge
Water Works Company and Parish Water Company, Inc., in the amount of $19,000
from $2,542,810 to $2,561,810, to provide for payment for actual units served in
calendar year 2018. By Finance Director.

Item 55

19-00106 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with
Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC) to provide acquisition and
relocation services for Dijon Drive Extension (LA 306 to LA 1248 Phase I) City Parish
Project No. 15-CS-US-0043, State Project No. H. 012233 in the amount of $8,000.00.
By Transportation and Drainage Director.

Item 56

19-00109 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with SJB Group, LLC to provide
surveys and design services for the construction of the Intersection Improvements
(College Drive at Westdale Drive) project, City Parish Project No. 18-CS-CI-0022 in an
amount not to exceed $24,965.00. By Transportation and Drainage Director.

Item 57

19-00110 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the professional
services contract with CSRS, Inc. for Disaster Recovery Grant Management and
Administration so as to increase the amount from $1,832,000 to an amount not to
exceed $1,932,000, extend the contract time through June 30, 2019, and
appropriating $100,000 for said purpose. (B.S. #8706). By Finance Director.

Item 58

19-00121 Amend the 2019 pay plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-classified, Contract, and
Fire, and Police employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge,
adopted by Ordinance #16954, dated 12/11/2018, so as to make the following
changes, effective February 16, 2019.
DELETE: Crime Statistician, job code 1484, pay grade 2180 ($33,825 - $57,585).
ADD: Crime Statistician, job code 5227, pay grade 3120 ($34,404 - $58,570).
ADD: Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Operator Trainee (40
hours/week), job code 1227, pay grade 1120 ($25,246 - $42,971).
CHANGE: Community Outreach Coordinator, job code 2328 / 3616 from Exempt to
Executive Exempt, pay grade 2240. By Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor-
President & Human Resources Director.

Item 59

19-00126 Amend the 2019 allotment of positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East
Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #16953, dated 12/11/2018, so as to change the
allotment of the Departments of Development, Juvenile Services, Metropolitan
Council, and Police as follows, effective February 16, 2019.
DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATION
DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024
ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512
JUVENILE SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION
DELETE: (1) Executive Assistant, job code 2024
ADD: (1) Confidential Secretary, job code 3512
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - JEWEL J. NEWMAN COMMUNITY CENTER
DELETE: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager, job code 2234
DELETE: (1) Family Service Worker (Uncl), job code 3600
ADD: (1) Assistant to the Community Service Center Manager (Uncl), job code 3602
ADD: (1) Family Service Worker, job code 2306
POLICE
DELETE: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 1484
ADD: (2) Crime Statistician, job code 5227 (Municipal Police Job Classification). By
Chief Administrative Officer to the Mayor-President & Human Resources Director.

Item 60

19-00122 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Pride Fire Protection District so as
to appropriate $41,000 for the expansion of fire protection services funded from
revenues dedicated to the district. (Budget Supplement 8707). By Pride Fire Chief.

Item 61

19-00145 Amending the 2019 current expense budget for the Chaneyville Fire Protection
District so as to appropriate $80,000 from the District’s Fund Balance-Unassigned for
the purpose of funding final construction cost for Station #42. (B.S. 8708). By
Chaneyville Fire Chief.

Item 62

19-00125 A resolution authorizing the imposition and collection within the Melrose Place Crime
Prevention District of an annual fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars
($150.00) on each improved residential parcel and seven hundred fifty dollars
($750.00) on each improved commercial parcel in the District for a period of ten (10)
years, beginning with the year 2020, for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and
adding to the security of the District residents by providing for an increase in the
presence of law enforcement personnel in the District in accordance with La. R.S.
33:9097.4. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.

Item 63

19-00132 Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that agreement with BellSouth
Telecommunications, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Louisiana for video services within the City and
Parish to extend the term through December 31, 2027, all other terms and conditions
to remain the same. By Office of the Mayor-President.

Item 64

19-00135 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to
execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Volkert Inc., to provide Final Design and
Bidding Services for the Runway 13/31 Safety Area/RPZ Improvements in an amount
not to exceed $514,863.00. (Account No. (5821-0900-30-0910-0918-0000-000000-
653000-A0096 E 9800000096-5821000000-0000000000-653100). By Aviation
Director.

Item 65

19-00142 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with G.E.C., Inc., to provide
professional engineering services for the Chevelle Drive and Sarasota Drive Bridge
Replacements project, being City-Parish Project. No. 18-BR-US-0016 in an amount not
to exceed $319,708.05. (Account No. 9317100036-4620-00000-0000000000-591000;
9317100036-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By Transportation and Drainage
Director.

Item 66

19-00143 Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc to
provide professional engineering services for the Alphonse Forbes Road over Sandy
Bayou Bridge Replacement project, being City-Parish Project No. 18-BR-PT-0017 in an
amount not to exceed $116,491.72 (Account No. 9317100034-4620-00000-
0000000000-591000; 9317100034-4630-00000-0000000000-433810). By
Transportation and Drainage Director.

Item 67

19-00144 Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Sigma Consulting Group,
Inc. for administrative support services to assist the City-Parish with Prolog and the
Web Invoicing Tool, for an amount not to exceed $49,903.20 (Account No. 5100-7700-
40-7710-7710-0000-000000-643500). By Environmental Services Director.

Items 68 - 70

CHANGE ORDERS
68. 19-00091 Chaneyville Volunteer Fire Station 42 - Phase 1
Project Number: 18-ASC-CP-1108
Original Estimated Cost: $ 260,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800001347
Account Number: 4610-1000-20-1007-0000-YR13-000000-652000-92001
Council Award Date: 8/8/2018
Contractor: The Luster Group, LLC
Change Order Number: 1
Change Order Amount: $ 142,574.39 (Extend contract time 150 days)
Original Contract Amount: $ 229,000.00
Net Previous Changes: $ 0.00
New Contract Amount: $ 371,574.39
Description: Complete scope of work to finalize project (Phase II).
Why Required: Additional work required to complete the project now
that User Agency has obtained funds to do so.

69. 19-00181 Cal Road Sidewalk and Drainage
Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021
Original Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800000487
Account Number: 9227-10013-2331-10000-0000000000-65334
Council Award Date: 9/13/2017
Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC
Change Order Number: 1 (final) (extend contract for 12 days)
Change Order Amount: $ 21,066.86
Original Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50
Net Previous Changes: $ -0-
New Contract Amount: $ 233,409.36
Description: Adjust contract quantities of all items to as-built quantities
and add 12 calendar days to the contract time
Why Required: To make payment for final field-measured quantities and
add 10 days to the contract time due to adverse weather
and 2 days to complete Cal Road culvert cross drain.

70. 19-00184 Riverfront Plaza Phase I Landscape & Lighting Renovation
Project Number: 17-ASC-CP-1084
Original Estimated Cost: $ 400,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800001274
Account Number: 9245500014-4752-00000-0000000000-653900
Council Award Date:
Contractor: Rotolo Consultants, Inc.
Change Order Number: 4
Change Order Amount: $ 35,604.00
Original Contract Amount: $ 722,000.00
Net Previous Changes: $ 105,161.00
New Contract Amount: $ 862,765.00
Description: Additional Audio Equipment and Light Fixtures and extend
contract time by twelve (12) days.
Why Required: User Agency Requested.

Item 71

FINAL ACCEPTANCES

19-00182 Cal Road Sidewalk & Drainage
Project Number: 15-SW-HC-0021
Account Number: 9227-10000-2331-10000-0000000000-65334
Council Award Date: 9/13/2017
Contractor: Magee Excavation & Development LLC
Estimated Cost: $ 287,000.00
Contract Amount: $ 212,342.50
Total Change Orders: (1): $ 21,066.86
Final Cost: $ 233,409.36
Days Allocated: 147
Days Used: 141
Liquidated Damages: $ -0-

Item 72

ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS

19-00154 Fence/Gate and Miscellaneous Site Work Project Contract 800000929 Supplemental
Agreement #4
Project: 9101100000-4610 00000-0000000000-653240
Account: 461-1100-50-1110-0000-0000-000000-653000
Estimate: $550,464.00
*Local **In State
L. King Company, LLC $ 542,202
Deumite Construction $ 524,700 (deemed non-responsive)
U.S. Fenced and Gate $ 764,286

Item 73

19-00175 Demolition of Existing Playground Foundation and Equipment and Furnish and Install
New Playground Equipment and Poured-in-place Surfacing Material. City-Parish
Project Requisition 11923. Progress Road 1 Head Start Center Playground Equipment
Project: 6022100018
Account: 6022100018-G064122- CARRY FWD -654210
Estimate: $91,208.00
*Local **In State
**Hahn Enterprises, Inc. $ 88,093.00
**Bliss Products and Services, Inc. $ 94,800.00
**Planet Recess $ 118,208.00
*Taramar Construction, LLC $ 125,000.00

Item 75

OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY)

19-00188 Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to
execute a Professional Services Contract with Engineered Arresting Systems
Corporation d/b/a Zodiac Arresting Systems Corporation to provide One (1) field
strength test and semi-annual EMAS bed inspections in an amount not to exceed
$46,346.00. (Account No. 5821-0900-30-0910-0920-0000-000000-647900-A0097 E
9800000097-5821000000-0000000000-647900). By Aviation Director.
Reason for emergency: The Field Strength Test must be completed to meet an FAA
imposed deadline.

Item 74

OTHER ITEMS

19-00004 Receiving a report from the Office of the Mayor-President regarding the
implementation of the 1.5 mill ad valorem tax for the operation and maintenance of a
mental health treatment center, the status of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for
operation of the facility, and the makeup of the board of directors of the non-profit
entity that will operate the facility. By Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis and
Councilwoman Erika Green.
This item was deferred from January 23, 2019

Adjournment

ADJOURNMENT