-
JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALSParish & City Officials
Parish PresidentJohn F. Young, Jr.
Parish CouncilChristopher L. Roberts, ChairmanDist. 1: Ricky J.
TempletDist. 2: Paul D. JohnstonDist. 3: Mark D. Spears, Jr.Dist.
4: E. Ben Zahn, IIIDist. 5: Cynthia Lee-Sheng
Council At LargeDiv. A: Christopher I. RobertsDiv. B: Elton M.
Lagasse
SheriffNewell D. Normand
District AttorneyPaul Connick, Jr.
AssessorChairman: Thomas J. Capella
CoronerGerry Cvitanovich, M.D.
Registrar of VotersDennis DiMarco
Parish ClerkEula Lopez
Clerk of CourtJon Gegenheimer
School BoardPresident: Mark JacobsVice President: Mark
MorganDist. 1: Mark MorganDist. 2: Etta LicciardiDist. 3: Ray St.
PierreDist. 4: Pat TovreaDist. 5: Cedric FloydDist. 6: Larry
DaleDist. 7: Mark JacobsDist. 8: Mike DelesdernierDist. 9: Sandy
Denapolis-Bosarge
MINUTES
Jefferson, LouisianaWednesday, March 25, 2015The Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at ten (10:00) oclock a.m. in
the Council Chambers, Joseph S. Yenni Building, Jefferson,
Louisiana.Mr. Christopher L. Roberts, Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council presided, called the meeting to order. Mr. Roberts
requested a moment of silence in honor of the 4 Louisiana National
Guard Servicemen who died in helicopter crash. Eula A. Lopez
recited a prayer. Mr. Christopher Roberts, Council Chairman lead
everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.The Chairman then requested the Parish Clerk to
call the roll. The following members were present: Christopher L.
Roberts, Chairman, and Councilmembers: Ricky Templet, Paul D.
Johnston, Mark Spears, Elton M. Lagasse, Ben Zahn, and Ms. Cynthia
Lee-Sheng.The following members were absent: NoneThe following were
in attendance: John F. Young, Parish President; Ms. Jennifer Van
Vrancken Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Deborah Foshee, Parish
Attorney; Directors of the following Departments: Ms. Terri
Wilkinson, Director Planning; Timothy Palmatier, Finance; Kazem
Alikhani, Public Works; Alan Gandolfi, Research Director; Jeremy
Dwyer, Legal Analysis Director; Sonny Burmaster, Chief of Staff;
and Eula A. Lopez, Parish Clerk.The following members were absent:
NoneThe Chairman called upon the Honorable John F. Young, Jr.,
Parish President to address the Council at this time.The next item
of business was adoption of the consent agenda.It was on motion of
Mr. Lagasse and seconded by Mr. Roberts that the Consent Agenda be
adopted except item 49.Vote on the adoption of the foregoing motion
resulted as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe motion was
declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124517A resolution selecting
from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide routine
engineering services for Sewer Projects for a fee of $300,000.00 or
less, per assignment, excluding any fee for resident inspection
services, and providing that the current list of qualified firms
shall remain in effect until a new list is approved by the Council
as per the requirements of this resolution. (Parishwide)WHEREAS,
Resolution No. 123692, adopted on October 8, 2014, authorized the
Jefferson Parish Clerk to advertise for the submittal of a
Statement of Qualifications to be reviewed by the Technical
Evaluation Committee from persons or firms interested and qualified
to provide routine engineering services for Sewer Projects for a
fee of $300,000.00 or less, per assignment, excluding any fee for
resident inspection for the Department of Public Works for Projects
in Jefferson Parish; andWHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Committee
met on January 15, 2015 to review all submittals.NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That All Qualified Firms listed below are hereby selected to
provide routine engineering services for Sewer Projects for a fee
of $300,000.00 or less, exclusive of resident inspection
services.All South Consulting Engineers, LLC652 Papworth
AvenueMetairie, LA 70005Arcadis3850 North Causeway Blvd., Suite
990Metairie, LA 70002Artovia Engineering & Management
Consulting1011 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 18Mandeville, LA
70471BBEC209 Canal StreetMetairie, LA 70005BCG Engineering &
Consulting, Inc.3012 26th StreetMetairie, LA 70002Burk-Kleinpeter,
Inc.4176 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70119CDM Smith1515 Poydras
Street, Suite 1350New Orleans, LA 70112C.H. Fenstermaker and
Associates1100 Poydras Street, Suite 1550New Orleans, LA
70163Design Engineering, Inc.3330 West Esplanade Ave., Suite
205Metairie, LA 70002ECM Consultants, Inc.4409 Utica Street, Suite
200Metairie, LA 70006
Southeast Louisiana Floor Protection Author-ity - WestPresident:
Susan MaclayVice President: Mark MorganSecretary/ Treasurer: Paul
DauphinCommissioners: Michael Merritt, Gernado Viers, Joannes
Westerink, Jim Wilkinson
Greater New Orleans Expressway CommissionChairman: Lawrence Katz
Vice Chairman: Lawrence RaseSecretary: Peter EaganTreasurer: Steve
RomigAsst. Secretary/ Treasurer: Michael LorinoGeneral Manager:
Carlton Dufrechou
GRAND ISLEMayorDavid Camardelle
Council MembersRay SantinyJ.E. Jay LafontClifford Dixie
SantinyStephen Scooter Re-swenerLeoda Bladsacker
Chief of PoliceEnris DuBois
GRETNAMayorBelinda Cambre Constant
Council MembersDist. at Large: Wayne A. RanDist. 1: Milton L.
CrosbyDist. 2: Joseph A. Marino IIIDist 3: Mark K. MillerDist 4:
Jackie J. Berthelot
Chief of PoliceArthur S. Lawson, Jr.
Directory of Parish & City Officials
JEFFERSON PARISH COURTHOUSE
West Bank Office200 Derbigby St.Gretna, LA 70053(504)
736-6000
East Bank OfficesJoseph S. Yenni Bldg.1221 Elmwood Park
Blvd.Harahan, LA 70123(504) 736-6000
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE1233 Westbank ExpresswayHarvey,
LA 70058(504) 363-5500
JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD501 Manhattan Blvd.Harvey, LA
70058(504) 349-7600
CLERK OF COURTP.O. Box 10Gretna, LA 70054(504) 364-2900
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.(504) 736-6390
WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT7001 River RoadP.O. Box 608Marrero,
LA 70072(504) 340-0318
EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT203 Plauche CourtHarahan, LA
70123(504) 733-0087
SuperintendentJames Meza, Jr.
24th Judicial DistrictDiv. A: Raymond S. Steib, Jr.Div. B:
Cornelius E. ReganDiv. C: June Berry Da-rensburgDiv. D: Scott U.
SchlegelDiv. E: John J. Molaison, Jr.Div. F: Michael P. MentzDiv.
G: E. Adrian AdamsDiv. H: Glenn B. AnsardiDiv. I: Nancy A. Miller
Div. J: Stephen C. GreferDiv. K: Ellen Shirer KovachDiv. L: Donald
A. Rowan, Jr.Div. M: Henry G. Sul-livan, Jr.Div. N: Stephen D.
Enright, Jr.Div. O: Danyelle M. TaylorDiv. P: Lee V. Faulker,
Jr.
Criminal Court Commis-sioners:Patricia M. Joyce & Paul
SchneiderDomestic Court Commis-sioners: Ruben J. Bailey &
Patricia M. JoyceDomestic Hearing Of-ficers:Carol K. Accardo, Karl
M. Hansen, Jr., Paul S. Fiasco-naro & W. Paul Weidig
First Parish CourtJudge, Division A: Rebecca M. OlivierJudge,
Division B: George W. GiacobbeTraffic Hearing Officer changes
monthly
Second Parish CourtDiv. A: Roy M. CascioDiv. B: Raylyn R.
Beevers
Constables1st Justice Court: Jonathan Liberto2nd Justice Court:
Antoine J. Tony Thomassie3rd Justice Court: Alber =t
EJES/DSL, LLC JV2380 Barataria Blvd., Suite AMarrero, LA
70072Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.One Galleria Blvd., Suite
1520Metairie, LA 70001G.E.C., Inc.3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite
401Metairie, LA 70002(HDC) H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC2321
North Hullen Street, Suite BMetairie, LA 70001HEI Hartman
Engineering, Inc.527 West Esplanade Ave., Suite 300Kenner, LA
70065Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC2626 Canal StreetNew
Orleans, LA 70119Kyle Associates, llc638 Village Lane
NorthMandeville, LA 70471Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.3608
18th Street, Suite 200Metairie, LA 70002Meyer Engineers, Ltd.P. O.
Box 763Metairie, LA 70004MSMM Engineering, LLC4640 South
Carrollton, Suite 210-12New Orleans, LA 70119MWH1340 Poydras
Street, Suite 1420New Orleans, LA 70112N-Y Associates, Inc.2750
Lake Villa DriveMetairie, LA 70002Pepper & Associates, Inc.2748
Metairie Lawn Drive, Suite AMetairie, LA 70002Perrin & Carter,
Inc.3501 Ridgelake DriveMetairie, LA 70002Phoenix Global
Engineering and Construction, Inc.2901 Independence Street, Suite
103Metairie, LA 70006Pinnacle Engineering, LLC216 N. Columbia St.,
Suite CCovington, LA 70433Pivotal Engineering, LLC1515 Poydras
Street, Suite 1875New Orleans, LA 70112Principal Engineering,
Inc.1011 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 19Mandeville, LA
70471Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation7600
Innovation Park DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70820Rahman & Associates,
Inc.3645 Williams Blvd., Suite 208Kenner, LA 70065Richard C.
Lambert Consultants, LLC900 West Causeway ApproachMetairie, LA
70471Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc.13000 Justice Avenue,
Suite 16Baton rouge, LA 70816SJB Group, LLCP.O. Box 1751Baton
Rouge, LA 70821Stanley Consultants, Inc.1515 Poydras StreetSuite
2370New Orleans, LA 70112Stantec1615 Poydras StreetSuite 850New
Orleans, LA 70112Stuart Consulting Group, Inc.3813 Division Street,
Suite 200Metairie, LA 70002T. Baker Smith, LLCP.O. Box 2266Houma,
LA 70361URS3500 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 900Metairie, LA
70002Volkert, Inc.
HARAHANMayor: Vinnie Mosca
Council MembersTimothy BaudierDana HueteEric ChatelainLawrence
LandryCindy Murray
Chief of PoliceTim Walker
Justice of the PeaceKevin J. Centanni
JEAN LAFITTEMayor:Timothy P. Kerner
Council MembersBarry BarthomeyShirley GuillieChirsty N.
CreppelCalvin LeBeauVerna Smith
Chief of PoliceMarcell Rodriguez
KENNERMayorMichael S. Yenni
Council MembersAt-Large: Maria C. DeFrancesch, Division
AAt-Large: Keith A. Conley, Division BDistrict 1: Gregory W.
CarrollDistrict 2: Michael G. Mike SigurDistrict 3: Keith M.
ReynaudDistrict 4: Leonard J. ClineDistrict 5: Dominick F.
Impastato, III
Chief of PoliceMichael J. Glaser
WESTWEGOMayorHon. John I. Shaddinger, Jr.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONSP.O. Box 7656Metairie,
LA 70010(504) 835-3188
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE170 Ludwig LaneP.O. Box 200Grand Isle, LA
70358(985) 835-3118
GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT170 Ludwig LaneP.O. Box 880Grand
Isle, LA 70358(504) 787-2204
GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICTP.O. Box 757Grand Isle, LA
70358(985) 787-3196
CITY OF GRETNAHuey P. Long Avenue & 2nd StreetP.O. Box
404Gretna, LA 70054-0404(504) 366-4374
GRETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT200 5th StreetGretna, LA 70053(504)
366-4374
CITY OF HARAHAN6437 Jefferson Hwy.Harahan, LA 70123(504)
737-6383
HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT6441 Jefferson Hwy.Harahan, LA
70123(504) 737-9763
TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd.Lafitte, LA
70067(504) 689-2208
JEAN LAFITTE POLICE DEPARTMENT2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd.Route 1,
Box 1Lafitte, LA 70067(504) 689-3132
CITY OF KENNER1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062(504)
468-7200
KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062(504)
712-2200
CITY OF WESTWEGO419 Avenue A Westwego, LA 70094(504)
341-3424
WESTWEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT417 Avenue AWestwego, LA 70094(504)
341-5428
JEDCO700 Churchill ParkwayAvondale, LA 70094Phone/ Fax: (504)
875-3916
T. Creppel4th Justice Court: Leon F. Bradberry, Sr.5th Justice
Court: Dan Civello6th Justice Court: Joe Bourgeois7th Justice
Court: James Cooper8th Justice Court: Charles L. Wilson
Justice of the PeaceDist. 1: Vernon J. Wilty, IIIDist. 2:
Patrick H. DeJeanDist. 3: Charles R. KernerDist. 4: Leon Bradberry,
Jr.Dist. 5: Charles V. Cusi-mano, IIDist. 6: Kevin CentanniDist. 7:
Eugene FitchneDist. 8: Roscoe W. Lewis
Juvenile CourtSection A: Ann Murry KellerSection B: Andrea Price
JanzenSection C: Barron C. Burmaster
Grand Isle Independent Levee DistrictDavid Camardelle,
Presi-dent/ DirectorRobert Santiti, Vice PresidentKelly Besson,
Secretary/ Treasurer
Southeast Louisiana Floor Protection Author-ity - EastPresident:
Tim DoodyVice President: Stephen V. EstopinalSecretary: Louis
WitteTreasurer: Wilton P. Tilly, IIICommissioners: Jefferon M. Jeff
Angers, Lambert J. Joe Hassinger, Jr., G. Paul Kemp, Richard A.
Luettich, Jr., Kelly J. McHughRegional Director: Robert Turner,
Jr.
3801 Canal Street, Suite 210New Orleans, LA 70119SECTION 2. That
in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571 adopted on August 5, 1992,
the Administration shall negotiate a contract with the person or
firms selected herein when an assignment has been made and said
contract shall be submitted to the Council in complete form,
including all terms and conditions, for ratification by Council
resolution prior to execution of said contract.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124518A resolution selecting
a firm to provide a Mobile Data Terminal System for Jefferson
Parish Department of Transit Administration under RFP No. 0322.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123608, adopted on
the 17th day of September, 2014, the Jefferson Parish Council
authorized the Purchasing Department to re-advertise a Request for
Proposals to provide a Mobile Date Terminal System for Jefferson
Parish Department of Transit Administration; andWHEREAS, public
bids are not mandated by law and technical requirements inherent in
services dictate that price is not the sole criterion, it is in the
best interest of Jefferson Parish to obtain competitive proposals
as allowed by Section 2-895 et. seq.; andWHEREAS, the Evaluation
Committee met on the 12th day of February, 2015 andWHEREAS, the
Council Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation
Committee by letter dated the 12th day of February, 2015.NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana:SECTION 1. The Jefferson
Council does hereby select the firm of TripSpark, Technologies
provide a Mobile Data Terminal System for Jefferson Parish
Department of Transit Administration under RFP No. 0322.SECTION 2.
That the Administration shall negotiate a contractual agreement
with selected vendor and said agreement shall be submitted to the
Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for
approval, authorization and ratification by Council Resolution
prior to execution of said agreement.SECTION 3. The costs
associated with this agreement will be charged to Account No.
21670-2000-7746.SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and they
are, hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary
to give full force and effect to this resolution.The resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124519A resolution selecting
the Insurance Producer of Record for Jefferson Parishs Property and
Casualty Insurance Program. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, pursuant to
Resolution No. 123875, adopted the 5th day of November 2014, the
Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Council Clerk to advertise
for Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms interested in
being engaged as the Insurance Producer of Record for Jefferson
Parishs Property and Casualty Insurance Program for the Department
of Risk Management; andWHEREAS, the responses to Statements of
Qualifications were received on the 5th day of February 2015;
andWHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 9th day of March
2014; andWHEREAS, the Council Chairman was notified of the results
of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated March 10, 2015.NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana:SECTION 1. That the Jefferson
Parish Council does hereby select McGriff, Seibels and Williams of
Louisiana, Inc., to provide to be engaged as the Insurance Producer
of Record for Jefferson Parishs Property and Casualty Insurance
Program.SECTION 2. That the Administration shall negotiate a
contractual agreement with McGriff, Seibels and Williams of
Louisiana, Inc., and said agreement shall be submitted to the
Council in complete form, including all terms and conditions, for
approval, authorization and ratification by Council Resolution
prior to execution of said agreement.SECTION 3. That all costs
associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No.
66760-5009-7341.6 (67696.004).The resolution having been submitted
to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None
ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Spears, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124520
Council MembersDist. 1: Hon. Glenn Green, Sr.Dist 2: Hon. Johnny
S. Nobles, Jr.Dist 3: Hon. Norman J. FonsecaDist. 4: Hon. Garrison
J. Toups, Sr.Dist 5: Hon. Larry J. Warino, Sr.
Chief of PoliceHon. Dwaye J. Munch, Sr.
JEDCOChairman: Paul RiveraVice Chairman: Mark MadderraTreasurer:
Bruce LayburnSecretary: Mario Bazile Jimmy BaumDavid ColvinTina
Dandry-MayesBruce DantinJoe Ewell (Past Chairman)Jim Garvey (Past
Chair-man)Roy GattusoGreg Jordan (Past Chair-man)Steve LaChuteJoe
LissDr. Vinicio Madrigal (Past Chairman)Lynda Nugent-Smith (Past
Chairwoman)Mayra PinedaBill PeperoneMike RongeyStan Salathe (Past
Chair-man)
-
A resolution authorizing the Council, acting as the governing
authority of Hospital Service District No. 1 and Hospital Service
District No. 2 to go into executive session as authorized by LA RS
46:1073(B) to discuss and/or develop marketing strategies and
strategic plans for Hospital Service District No. 1 and/or Hospital
Service District No. 2, and to provide for related matters.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 46, Section
1073(B) allows a hospital service district commission to hold an
executive session for the discussion and development of marketing
strategies and strategic plans.NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Jefferson Parish Council, sitting as the governing authority of
Hospital Service District No. 1 and Hospital Service District No.
2:SECTION 1. That the Council be and is hereby authorized to go
into executive session as authorized by LA RS 46:1073 (B) to
discuss and/or develop marketing strategies and strategic plans for
Hospital Service District No. 1 and/or Hospital Service District
No. 2.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the
vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of
March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered.RESOLUTION NO. 124521A resolution
authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss
legal matters concerning Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC v. The
Parish of Jefferson, USDC, ED-LA, Docket No.13-00226, Sec. F, Mag.
5, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, the
potential liability of the Parish requires that the Council go into
executive session to discuss legal strategy in this matter;
and,WHEREAS, the Parish is authorized by LA R.S. 42:17 to enter
into executive session to discuss this matter:NOW, THEREFORE, the
Jefferson Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the
Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, hereby resolves:SECTION 1. That the
Council be and is hereby authorized to go into executive session to
discuss legal matters concerning Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC
v. The Parish of Jefferson, USDC, ED-LA, Docket No.13-00226, Sec.
F, Mag. 5.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote,
the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this 25th day of March,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered.RESOLUTION NO. 124522A resolution
authorizing the Council to go into executive session to discuss the
lawsuit entitled Denise Drake v. Parish of Jefferson, et al., USDC,
ED-LA, No. 10-1657, Sec. H, Mag. 5, and to provide for related
matters. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, the potential liability of the Parish
requires that the Council go into executive session to discuss
legal strategy in this matter; and,WHEREAS, the Parish is
authorized by LA R.S. 42:17 to enter into executive session to
discuss this matter:NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson Parish Council,
acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson,
Louisiana, hereby resolves:SECTION 1. That the Council be and is
hereby authorized to go into executive session to discuss the
lawsuit entitled Denise Drake v. Parish of Jefferson, et al., USDC,
ED-LA, No. 10-1657, Sec. H, Mag. 5.The foregoing resolution having
been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7
NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on
this 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered.RESOLUTION NO. 124523A resolution
authorizing the Parish Attorney to enter into settlement
negotiations in the lawsuit entitled Waste Management of Louisiana,
LLC v. The Parish of Jefferson, USDC, ED-LA, No. 13-00226, Sec. F,
Mag. 5, and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)WHEREAS,
the Parish of Jefferson is a party in the lawsuit entitled Waste
Management of Louisiana, LLC v. The Parish of Jefferson, USDC,
ED-LA, No. 13-00226, Sec. F, Mag. 5; andWHEREAS, the Jefferson
Parish Council desires to settle this matter amicably:NOW
THEREFORE, the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing
authority of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, hereby
resolves:SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized
to enter into settlement negotiations in the lawsuit entitled Waste
Management of Louisiana, LLC v. The Parish of Jefferson, USDC,
ED-LA, No. 13-00226, Sec. F, Mag. 5.The foregoing resolution having
been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7
NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted
this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered.RESOLUTION NO. 124524A resolution
authorizing a settlement in the lawsuit entitled Denise Drake v.
Parish of Jefferson, et al, USDC, ED-LA No. 10-1657, Sec. H Mag. 5,
and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, the Parish
of Jefferson is a party in a lawsuit entitled Denise Drake v.
Parish of Jefferson, et al., USDC, ED-LA No. 10-1657, Sec. H Mag.
5; andWHEREAS, the Parish and plaintiff have reached a tentative
agreement on a proposed settlement; andWHEREAS, the Jefferson
Parish Council desires to settle these matters amicably:NOW
THEREFORE, the Jefferson Parish Council, acting as governing
authority of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, hereby
resolves:SECTION 1. That the Parish Attorney is hereby authorized
to agree to the proposed settlement in the lawsuit entitled Denise
Drake v. Parish of Jefferson, et al., USDC, ED-LA No. 10-1657, Sec.
H Mag. 5 and to sign and file with the Court any and all pleadings
and other papers consistent with the terms of that settlement, and
take any other actions necessary or advisable to effectuate the
settlement.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT:
NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted this the 25th day of
March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts present was
moved, that the reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish
Council Meeting of Wednesday, March 4, 2015 be dispensed with and
said minutes be approved and adopted as recorded in the Official
Journal of the Parish of Jefferson and the Official Minute Book of
Jefferson Parish Council Meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 2015 to
be corrected with the notations of corrections of publication as
follows.APPROVAL OF MINUTESJEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL
MEETINGWEDNESDAY, February 11, 2015Published In: The Advocate,
February 18, 2015Under Resolution 124348 in the second whereas
section the name of company was corrected.Under Resolution 124406,
the first whereas section the name of the mower is incorrect and
should read Bad Boy Mowers.The foregoing motion having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThe motion was declared to be adopted on this the
25TH day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124525NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said parish:SECTION 1.
That 2015 Alcoholic Beverage Permit Nos. 13181084, 13184038,
13186384, 13187582, 14407700, 14413234, (1) Location Changes
13185823 and (1) Officer/Manager Permits: Christopher Kopp for
Winstons Pub & Patio, 531 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005 are
hereby approved.SECTION 2. That the Sheriff, Ex-Officio Tax
Collector for the Parish of Jefferson be and is hereby authorized
to issue proper licenses to cover the herein approved applications
within the time prescribed by law.The foregoing resolution having
been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was
declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124526BE IT RESOLVED by the
Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as
governing authority of said parish:SECTION 1. That the Applicants,
who have been issued the following Application Numbers, be and are
hereby authorized to be issued Certificates of Qualification for
Alcoholic Beverage Outlets:V# 23745, 35767, 36482, 38912, 42296,
42624, 42860, 43102, 53279, 70379, 71659, 71719, 71739, 71779,
71799, 71839, 71859, 71879, 71899, 71919, 71939, 71999, 72019,
72039The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the
vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of
March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124527A resolution
authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for the construction
of a new resident house for the Whitney Drainage Pumping Station,
in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by
Burgdahl & Graves Architects (Council District 1)WHEREAS, the
Council has engaged the services of Burgdahl & Graves
Architects to provide plans and specifications for the construction
of a new resident house for the Whitney Drainage Pumping Station;
and,WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has reviewed and accepted the final
plans, specifications and cost estimate for the Project;
and,WHEREAS, sufficient funds are in place to construct the
Project; and,WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish desires to advertise for
competitive bids in accordance with LRS 38:2212, et seq., for the
award of a contract in the name of the Jefferson Parish Council,
and furnish engineering services during the progress of the
work.NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council,
the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the
Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized, to advertise for
sealed bids for the construction of a new resident house for the
Whitney Drainage Pumping Station, in accordance with the plans and
specifications as prepared by Burgdahl & Graves
Architects.SECTION 2. That in advertising, all the usual
requirements as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish
advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, the Bid
Proposal Form and Specifications for said project.SECTION 3. That
the cost of construction is to be charged to Account No.
45210-4037-7454(52110.042).SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be
and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents
necessary to implement the resolution.The foregoing resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124528A resolution certifying
completion of the Plans and Specifications for 17th Street Canal
Improvements between Hoeys Cut and Airline Drive, Community
Development Block Grant Drainage Improvements, Public Works Project
No. 91-042-DR, and authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids.
Jefferson Parish Parkway Drainage Project ILOC-00055. (Council
District 2)WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has submitted an application
to the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster
Recovery Unit (OCD-DRU) for funding of 17th Street Canal
Improvements between Hoeys Cut and Airline Drive; andWHEREAS,
Resolution No. 120876 dated May 1, 2013 authorized the execution of
a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (executed July 24, 2013) between
the Parish of Jefferson and the OCD-DRU relative to the
Implementing Grant under the Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery Program through the Louisiana Local Government
Infrastructure Program to provide $1,800,000 in funds toward the
construction of this project; andWHEREAS, there is an agreement
between New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board and Jefferson Parish,
as authorized by Resolution 86862, to share the cost of
construction of 17th Street Canal Improvements between Hoeys Cut
and Airline Drive on the basis of a cost share of 76.5%
(NOS&WB) 23.5% (Parish of Jefferson); andWHEREAS, the New
Orleans Sewerage and Water Board and Jefferson Parish have each
committed sufficient funds to cover their cost share of the
construction; andWHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council has engaged
the services of Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. to prepare
plans and specifications for said project, which plans and
specifications are designated by 17th Street Canal Improvements
between Hoeys Cut and Airline Drive, State Project: Jefferson
Parish Parkway Drainage Project, Project No. ILOC-00055;
andWHEREAS, prior to advertisement, both Jefferson Parish and the
New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board will review the final plans,
specifications and cost estimate and accept them as ready for
advertisement; andWHEREAS, prior to advertisement, Hunt, Guillot
& Associates shall review the plans, specifications and cost
estimate, and verify that they meet CDBG requirements; andWHEREAS,
all necessary servitudes, rights-of-way, spoil disposal areas,
rights of ingress and egress and the means thereof have been
acquired; andWHEREAS, the Official Journal for Jefferson Parish is
The New Orleans Advocate; andWHEREAS, this Jefferson Parish Council
desires to advertise for competitive bids in accordance with LRS
38:2212, et seq., for the award of a contract in the name of the
Jefferson Parish Council, and to furnish engineering services
during the progress of the work.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting
as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the
Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed
bids for the construction of 17th Street Canal Improvements between
Hoeys Cut and Airline Drive, Community Development Block Grant
Drainage Improvements, Public Works Project No. 91-042-DR, in
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Linfield,
Hunter & Junius, Inc.SECTION 2. That in advertising, all of the
usual requirements as are provided in regular Jefferson Parish
advertising procedures be included in the advertisement, the Bid
Proposal Form and Specifications for said project.SECTION 3. That
the cost of this construction is to be charged to Account No.
45170-4033-7454(51703.005).SECTION 4. That the cost of
advertisement is to be charged to Account No.
45170-4033-7540(51703.005).SECTION 5. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be
and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents
necessary to implement the resolution.The foregoing resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124529A resolution
authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for construction of
Further Construction to Improve Drainage at LA 3152 & LA 3139
Phase 4, Public Works Project No. 2013-007-PS, in accordance with
the plans and specifications as prepared by CB&I Coastal, Inc.
(Council District 2)WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services
of CB&I Coastal, Inc. to perform engineering services to
provide plans and specifications for the construction of St. Peters
Ditch Drainage Improvements and the construction of a new drainage
pump station within the Clearview Parkway / Earhart Expressway
interchange; andWHEREAS, the construction of drainage improvements
to St. Peters Ditch between Cross Canal and Airline Drive (Phases
3A and 3B) are complete; andWHEREAS, the construction of drainage
improvements to St. Peters Ditch between Airline Drive and West
Metairie Avenue (Phase 3C) will be completed by the end of 2016;
andWHEREAS, the final plans and specifications for the St. Peters
Ditch Drainage Pump Station (Phase 4) are nearly complete; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of final plans and specifications for the
drainage pump station, the Department of Drainage would like to
advertise the project for bids; andWHEREAS, the construction is
being 100% funded by federal funds under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program, HMGP #1603n-051-0027, FEMA-1603-DR-LA, Project
#0376; andWHEREAS, the construction estimate is within the amount
of HMGP funding available for this project; andWHEREAS, this
Jefferson Parish Council desires to advertise for competitive bids,
in accordance with LRS 38:2212, et seq., for the award of a
contract in the name of the Jefferson Parish Council, and furnish
engineering services during the progress of the work.NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the Purchasing Department
be and is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for
construction of Further Construction to Improve Drainage at LA 3152
& LA 3139 Phase 4 (St. Peters Ditch Pump Station), Public Works
Project No. 2013-007-PS, in accordance with the plans and
specifications as prepared by CB&I Coastal, Inc.SECTION 2. That
in advertising, all the usual requirements as are provided in
Jefferson Parish advertising procedures be included in the
advertisement, the Bid Proposal Form and Specifications for said
project.SECTION 3. That the cost of advertising shall be charged to
Account Number 21410-1240-281-7540-14136-002.SECTION 4. That the
cost of the construction shall be charged to Account Number
21410-1240-281-7454-14136-002.SECTION 5. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be
and is hereby authorized to sign and approve all documents
necessary to implement the resolution.The foregoing resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124530A resolution
authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for
resurfacing of Avenues E, F, and G (Fourth Street to Westbank
Expressway), for the Jefferson Parish Public Works Streets
Department. (Council District 2)NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting
as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the
Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to advertise for
bids for resurfacing of Avenues E, F, and G (Fourth Street to
Westbank Expressway), for the Jefferson Parish Public Works Streets
Department.SECTION 2. That all expenditures incurred will be
charged to Account #44500-4070-7344.2(45010.211) Asphalt and
Paving.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote,
the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted this the 25th day of March,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124531A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of H & O Investments, LLC, bid under
Bid No. 50-112145, to provide a two (2) year contract for grass
cutting and landscape maintenance for various locations, in the
amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($33,600.00);
which includes base bid and alternates 1 through 4, for the
Department of General Services. Compensation shall not exceed this
amount by a factor of more than 10% without an amendment to the
contract authorized by resolution of the council. (Council District
1 & 2)WHEREAS, bids were received on February 10, 2015;
andWHEREAS, H & O Investments, LLC was the lowest responsible
bid; andWHEREAS, grass cutting and landscape maintenance services
will be provided at the Bridge City Senior Center, located at 1604
Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, LA, 70094; Charles B. Odom Sr.,
Service Center, 5001 West Bank Expressway, Marrero, LA, 70072;
Emergency Operations and Communications Center, 910 Third St.,
Gretna, LA, 70053; Inspection and Code Enforcement, 400 Maple St.,
Harvey, LA, 70058; and Marrero/Harvey Senior Center, 4420 7th St.,
Marrero, LA, 70072; andWHEREAS, services are needed to insure the
properties are aesthetically pleasing to visitors; andWHEREAS,
services are needed to insure the properties meet code by not
allowing the growth of high grass and weeds; andWHEREAS, the
contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, beginning with the
date indicated on the Notice to Proceed.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the lowest responsible bid of H & O Investments, LLC, bid
under Bid No. 50-112145, to provide a two (2) year contract for
grass cutting and landscape maintenance for various locations, in
the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
($33,600.00); which includes base bid and alternates 1 through 4,
for the Department of General Services, be and is hereby accepted.
Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than
10% without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution
of the council.SECTION 2. That grass cutting and landscape
maintenance services will be provided at the Bridge City Senior
Center, located at 1604 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, LA, 70094;
Charles B. Odom Sr., Service Center, 5001 West Bank Expressway,
Marrero, LA, 70072; Emergency Operations and Communications Center,
910 Third St., Gretna, LA, 70053; Inspection and Code Enforcement,
400 Maple St., Harvey, LA, 70058; and Marrero/Harvey Senior Center,
4420 7th St., Marrero, LA, 70072.SECTION 3. That the contract shall
be for a period of two (2) years, beginning with the date indicated
on the Notice to Proceed.SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, be
and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and
execute a contract and all related documents with H & O
Investments, LLC.SECTION 5. That all expenditures incurred will be
charged to Account No. 10010-0065-171-7433.5;
10010-0065-177-7433.5; 10010-0065-188-7433.5; 10010-0140-347-7433.5
Contracted Repairs & Maintenance - Grounds.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124532A resolution rejecting
all bids received under Proposal No. 50-112193, for the purchase of
a 12 Yard Interstate Dump Truck, for the Department of Sewerage.
(Districts 1, 2, and 3)WHEREAS, the specifications and instructions
to bidders were not clear; andWHEREAS, a contract has been put in
place for the purchase of dump trucks; andWHEREAS, the Department
will submit a request to order the dump truck from the current
contract.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish
Council, of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That all bids received under
Proposal No. 50-112193, for the purchase of a 12 Yard Interstate
Dump Truck for the Department of Sewerage, be and are hereby
rejected.SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish
Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman be and is authorized,
to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and
effect to this resolution.The foregoing resolution, having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this
the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124533A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid, including alternate, of W L Wyman
Construction Company for labor, materials, and equipment to install
a marquee and pavilions at Parc des Familles in the amount of
$379,000.00 from bids received under Bid No. 50-112308 received on
March 3, 2015 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The term
of this contract will commence at the issuance of the Notice to
Proceed. (Council District 1)
LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALSLEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS
LEGALS
-
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana Office of Culture, Recreation
and Tourism is providing funds for this project; andWHEREAS, an
alternate item for an additional pavilion was included on the bid
and Recreation will accept the alternate to be included in the bid
acceptance; andWHEREAS, W L Wyman Construction Company was the
lowest responsible bidder among those responding to this bid.NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of the
Department of Parks and Recreation of said Parish:SECTION 1: That
the lowest responsible bid, including alternate, of W L Wyman
Construction Company for labor, materials, and equipment to install
a marquee and pavilions at Parc des Familles in the amount of
$379,000.00 from bids received under Bid No. 50-112308 received on
March 3, 2015 for the Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2: That the Chairman of the Council, or in his
absence, the Vice-Chairman is hereby authorized to execute any
contract documents to give effect to this acceptance in accordance
with the requirements and specifications.SECTION 3: The cost of
this project is to be charged as follows: 44690-4087-7431.1
(46911.018).The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the
vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted this the 25th day of March,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124534A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Traffic Solutions, Inc. received
February 26, 2015, by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department,
in the amount of $248,000.00, for Proposal No. 50-112178, Emergency
Repair and/or Replacement of West Bank Jefferson Parish Traffic
Control Signs Damaged as a Result of a Natural Disaster or Other
State of Emergency, for a period of two (2) years. (Council
Districts 1, 2 and 3)NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the lowest responsible bid of Traffic Solutions, Inc. received
February 26, 2015, by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department,
in the amount of $248,000.00, for Proposal No. 50-112178, Emergency
Repair and/or Replacement of West Bank Jefferson Parish Traffic
Control Signs Damaged as a Result of a Natural Disaster, in
accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the Jefferson
Parish Engineering Department for the Department of Public Works,
be, and is, hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be,
and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign and
execute a contract with Traffic Solutions, Inc., which contract
shall include the bid proposal, plans and specifications for said
project.SECTION 3. That the cost of Emergency Repair and/or
Replacement of West Bank Jefferson Parish Traffic Control Signs
Damaged as a Result of a Natural Disaster or Other State of
Emergency shall be charged to Account No. 22200-3005-7690, and
reimbursement of costs will be sought from the appropriate
Federal/State agency.The foregoing resolution having been submitted
to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None
ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124535A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Command Construction, LLC received on
February 12, 2015, under Proposal No. 50-00112093, in the amount of
$6,868,000.00 for Further Construction to Improve Drainage at LA
3152 and LA 3139 (St. Peters Ditch Improvements Phase 3C), Public
Works Project No. 2007-012C-PS. (Council District 2)WHEREAS,
Jefferson Parish received bids on February 12, 2015 for the
construction of Further Construction to Improve Drainage at LA 3152
and LA 3139 (St. Peters Ditch Improvements Phase 3C); andWHEREAS,
Command Construction, LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid
under Proposal No. 50-00112093 at the total cost of $6,868,000.00;
andWHEREAS, the engineer has reviewed the bids and has recommended
that award of contract be made to Command Construction, LLC;
andWHEREAS, on March 11, 2011, FEMA approved Jefferson Parishs
application for $20,000,000 in federal assistance under the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program; andWHEREAS, the $20,000,000 federal grant
will be used to fully fund the construction of St. Peters Ditch
Improvements Phase 3C; andWHEREAS, sufficient funds are in place
and the fund administrator has reviewed the bids and concurs with
the bid award.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson
Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the lowest responsible bid of Command Construction, LLC
received on February 12, 2015, under Proposal No. 50-00112093, in
the amount of $6,868,000.00 for Further Construction to Improve
Drainage at LA 3152 and LA 3139 (St. Peters Ditch Improvements
Phase 3C) be and is hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the Chairman of
the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman,
be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign
and execute a contract with Command Construction, LLC, which
contract shall include the bid proposal, plans and specifications
for said project.SECTION 3. That all work related to the
construction of St. Peters Ditch Improvements Phase 3C shall be
charged to Account No. 21410-1240-281-7454 (14136.002).The
foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of
March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following resolution was offered as amended:RESOLUTION NO. 124536A
resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of APC
Construction, LLC, Bid No. 50-112532, in the amount of $411,476.00
(base bid - $364,513.00, Alternate No.1 - $9,017.00, Alternate No.2
- $37,946.00), for construction of landscaping, lighting and an
irrigation system at the New Performing Arts Center in accordance
with Plans prepared by Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., (Public
Works Project No. 2015-009-REC) for the Jefferson Parish Public
Works Department Parkways. (Council District 2)WHEREAS, Jefferson
Parish received 3 bids on March 19, 2015, for landscaping, lighting
and an irrigation system at the New Performing Arts Center in
accordance with Plans prepared by Linfield, Hunter & Junius,
Inc., (Public Works Project No. 2015-009-REC) for the Jefferson
Parish Public Works Department Parkways; and,WHEREAS, APC
Construction, LLC submitted the lowest responsible bid under
Proposal No. 50-112532 at the total cost of $$411,476.00 (base bid
- $364,513.00, Alternate No.1 - $9,017.00, Alternate No.2 -
$37,946.00); and,WHEREAS, Alternate No. 1 will provide the
installation of owner provided kiosk and water fountain;
and,WHEREAS, Alternate No. 2 will provide and install 3 flag poles,
12 planters and 2 ash urns; and,WHEREAS, Linfield, Hunter and
Junius, Inc. has reviewed the bids and has recommended that award
of contract be made to APC Construction, LLC.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority
of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of APC
Construction, LLC, Bid No. 50-112532, in the amount of $411,476.00
(base bid - $364,513.00, Alternate No.1 - $9,017.00, Alternate No.2
- $37,946.00),, for landscaping, lighting and an irrigation system
at the New Performing Arts Center in accordance with Plans prepared
by Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., (Public Works Project No.
2015-009-REC) for the Jefferson Parish Public Works Department
Parkways, be and is hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the Department
of Parkways be permitted to use the services of APC Construction,
LLC, for construction of landscaping, lighting and an irrigation
system at the New Performing Arts Center in accordance with Plans
prepared by Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., (Public Works
Project No. 2015-009-REC), in the interim for a period not longer
than 60 days beginning on March 25, 2015.SECTION 3. That the
Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence, the
Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed
to sign and execute a contract and all related documents with APC
Construction, LLC.SECTION 4. That all expenditures incurred shall
be charged to Account No. 45870-4068-7454(58715.004) Construction
Contracts.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote,
the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be
adopted this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124537A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Tuna Construction LLC for Proposal
No: 50-111899 for Labor, Materials and Equipment Necessary to
Remove and Replace Ceiling Tiles at the East Bank Animal Shelter
for the total price of Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00)
(Council District 2)WHEREAS, bids were opened on February 3, 2015
for Labor, Materials and Equipment Necessary to Remove and Replace
Ceiling Tiles at the East Bank Animal Shelter; and,NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of Animal Shelter Division
of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Tuna
Construction LLC for Proposal No: 50-111899 for Labor, Materials
and Equipment Necessary to Remove and Replace Ceiling Tiles at the
East Bank Animal Shelter for the total price of Forty Eight
Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) be and is hereby accepted.SECTION 2.
The Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue a
purchase order/contract for Removing and Replacing Ceiling Tiles at
the East Bank Animal Shelter in accordance with the terms of the
bid proposal and this resolution.SECTION 3. The cost of Removing
and Replacing Ceiling Tiles at the East Bank Animal Shelter is to
be charged to account number 21710-2200-7431.1.SECTION 4. That the
Council Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby
authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to make
resolution effective.The foregoing resolution having been submitted
to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None
ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124538A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of BLD Services, LLC received on March
10, 2015 in the total amount of $3,309,986.00 for construction of a
new drainage pump station and drainage improvements for Elise
Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2009-009-DR, Proposal No.
50-00112381 (Council District 2).WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has
received bids on March 10, 2015 for the construction of a new
drainage pump station and drainage improvements for Elise Avenue,
hereinafter the Project; andWHEREAS, BLD Services, LLC submitted
the lowest responsible bid under Proposal No. 50-00112381 at the
total cost of $3,309,986.00; andWHEREAS, the Engineer for the
project, Shaw Coastal Inc., a CB&I Company, has reviewed the
bids and has recommended that award of contract be made to BLD
Services, LLC; andWHEREAS, the bid of BLD Services, LLC is within
available funding; andWHEREAS, BLD Services, LLC is authorized to
submit shop drawings, submittals and order materials for the
construction of the project once any related shop drawings are
approved upon adoption of this resolution and his receipt of a
partial Notice to Proceed. In addition, a full Notice to Proceed
with construction will be issued in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the Contract Documents. The Contract time of 330
calendar days will commence on the effective date of the full
Notice to Proceed.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the lowest responsible bid of BLD Services, LLC in the total
amount of $3,309,986.00 is hereby accepted for construction of a
new drainage pump station and drainage improvements for Elise
Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2009-009-DR, submitted under
Proposal No. 50-00112381 dated March 10, 2015 in accordance with
the plans and specifications prepared by Shaw Coastal Inc., a
CB&I Company.SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and they
are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to sign and execute a
contract with BLD Services, LLC.SECTION 3. That BLD Services, LLC
is authorized to submit shop drawings, submittals and order
materials for the construction of the project once any related shop
drawings are approved upon adoption of this resolution and his
receipt of a partial Notice to Proceed. In addition, a full Notice
to Proceed with construction will be issued in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Contract Documents. The Contract time
of 330 calendar days will commence on the effective date of the
full Notice to Proceed.SECTION 4. That the cost of construction is
to be funded from Account No. 45310-4077-7454(53106.001).The
foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of
March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124539A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Traffic Solutions, Inc. received
February 26, 2015, by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department,
in the amount of $245,000.00, for Proposal No. 50-112187, Emergency
Repair and/or Replacement of East Bank Jefferson Parish Traffic
Control Signs Damaged as a Result of a Natural Disaster or Other
State of Emergency, for a period of two (2) years. (Council
Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5)NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said
Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Traffic
Solutions, Inc. received February 26, 2015, by the Jefferson Parish
Purchasing Department, in the amount of $245,000.00, for Proposal
No. 50-112187, Emergency Repair and/or Replacement of East Bank
Jefferson Parish Traffic Control Signs Damaged as a Result of a
Natural Disaster, in accordance with plans and specifications
prepared by the Jefferson Parish Engineering Department for the
Department of Public Works, be, and is, hereby accepted.SECTION 2.
That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman, be, and they are hereby authorized,
empowered and directed to sign and execute a contract with Traffic
Solutions, Inc., which contract shall include the bid proposal,
plans and specifications for said project.SECTION 3. That the cost
of Emergency Repair and/or Replacement of East Bank Jefferson
Parish Traffic Control Signs Damaged as a Result of a Natural
Disaster or Other State of Emergency shall be charged to Account
No. 22200-3005-7690, and reimbursement of costs will be sought from
the appropriate Federal/State agency.The foregoing resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124540A resolution accepting the lowest
responsible bid of Lamarque Ford, Inc., for Bid Proposal No.
50-111615, for the purchase of vehicles for the Department of Water
and the Department of Parks and Recreation, for a total price of
$43,832.90. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, bids were submitted on February
12, 2015;WHEREAS, Lamarque Ford, Inc., submitted the lowest
responsible bid;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1: That the lowest responsible bid
of Lamarque Ford, Inc., for Bid Proposal No. 50-111615, for the
purchase of vehicles for the Department of Water and the Department
of Parks and Recreation, for a total price of $43,832.90, be and is
hereby accepted.SECTION 2: That the purchase of vehicles for the
Department of Water and the Department of Parks and Recreation, for
a total price of $43,832.90, be and is hereby authorized.SECTION 3:
That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue
a purchase order for the purchase of the above in accordance with
the terms of the bid proposal.SECTION 4: That the cost of the above
is to be charged to 7231.2 of the requesting department.SECTION 5:
That the Council Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, be
and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to
give full force and effect to this resolution.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be
adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124541A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Stamps.com, Bid Proposal 50-112285
for a two (2) year contract for Internet Based Postage Services for
various Jefferson Parish Departments, for a cost not to exceed
$150,000.00, compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor
of more than ten percent (10%) without amendment to the contract
authorized by Council Resolution. (Parishwide)NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the overall lowest responsible Bid Proposal 50-112285 received
from Stamps.com, for a two (2) year contract for Internet Based
Postage Services for various Jefferson Parish Departments, be and
is hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the total cost for the two (2)
year contract shall not exceed $150,000.00 and compensation shall
not exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent (10%)
without amendment to the contract authorized by Council
Resolution.SECTION 3. That various Jefferson Parish Departments are
authorized to use the recommended vendor, for a period not to
exceed ninety (90) days beginning on April 10, 2015 and that the
Finance Department is hereby authorized to process the resulting
invoices.SECTION 4. That the expenditures for this contract will be
charged under Account No. XXXXX-XXXX-7211 for various departments
of Jefferson Parish.SECTION 5. That the Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is
hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to
implement this resolution.The foregoing resolution having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this
the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124542A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Polydyne Inc., under Proposal No.
50-112406, for a two (2) year contract for the supply of Polymers
for the Department of Sewerage. Expenditures shall not exceed
$416,050.00 for the two-year period and compensation shall not
exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent (10%),
without amendment to the contract authorized by Council Resolution.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, the polymers will be used for the dewatering
of sewerage sludge by using belt filter press at the Eastbank and
Westbank Wastewater Treatment Plants; andWHEREAS, the current
contract expires on May 17, 2015.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting
as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest
responsible bid of Polydyne Inc., under Proposal No. 50-112406, for
a two (2) year contract for the supply of Polymers for the
Department of Sewerage at a total cost of $416,050.00, be and is
hereby accepted. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a
factor of more than ten percent (10%), without amendment to the
contract authorized by Council Resolution.SECTION 2. That the
Department of Sewerage be permitted to use the services of Polydyne
Inc. for a supply of polymers, in the interim, for a period not
longer than 60 days or until the date the contract is executed,
whichever occurs first.SECTION 3. That the Purchasing Department be
and is hereby authorized to issue a contract for the purchase of
said items, in accordance with the terms of the bid proposal and
this resolution.SECTION 4. That the cost of these items be charged
to the Department of Sewerage Budget Account No.
53000-385x-xxx-7221.3.SECTION 5. That the Council Chairman or in
his absence, the Vice-Chairman be and is authorized to execute any
and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this
resolution.The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT:
NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day
of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124543A resolution rejecting
all bids received under Proposal No. 50-112144, for the purchase of
three (3) Interstate tag along trailers, for the Department of
Sewerage. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, the specifications and instructions
to bidders were not clear and must be revised.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That all bids received under Proposal No. 50-112144, for the
purchase of three (3), Interstate tag along trailers for the
Department of Sewerage, be and are hereby rejected.SECTION 2. That
the Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to
re-advertise this bid, using the revised specifications.SECTION 3.
That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman be and is authorized, to execute any and
all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this
resolution.The foregoing resolution, having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT:
NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day
of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124544A resolution rescinding
the award of Bid No. 50-111730, as per Resolution No. 124124,
adopted on January 14, 2015, to Fleming Construction Company, LLC,
to provide a two year contract for concrete street maintenance;
and, awarding Bid No. 50-111730, to the next lowest responsible bid
of TNT Construction Group, LLC for the Department of Public Works
Streets. The contract cap for shall not exceed $6,000,000.00 for
the two year period and compensation shall not exceed this amount
by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the contract
authorized by resolution of the Council (Parishwide)WHEREAS, on
January 14, 2015 by Resolution No. 124124, the Jefferson Parish
Council accepted the low bid of Fleming Construction Company, LLC,
to provide a two year contract for concrete street maintenance;
andWHEREAS, Fleming Construction Company, LLC, has stated its
desire to not accept the contract; andWHEREAS, TNT Construction
Group, LLC, is the next lowest responsible bidder; andWHEREAS,
expenditures under the previous 2 year contract (Contract No.
55-12919) covering the period of 9/28/12-9/27/14, Bid No. 50-103854
with Hard Rock Construction Co., are $4,224,571.79.NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That the award of Bid No. 50-111730, as per Resolution No. 124124,
adopted on January 14, 2015, to Fleming Construction Company, LLC,
to provide a two year contract for concrete street maintenance be
and is hereby rescinded.SECTION 2. That the award of Bid No.
50-111730 to the next low bid of TNT Construction Group, LLC to
provide a two year contract for concrete street maintenance, be and
is hereby accepted.SECTION 3. That the contract cap shall be set at
$6,000,000.00 for the two year period and compensation shall not
exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without amendment
to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.SECTION 4.
That the Department of Public Works Streets be permitted to use the
services of TNT Construction Group, LLC, for concrete street
maintenance in the interim for a period not longer than 60 days or
until the date the contract is executed, whichever occurs
first.SECTION 5. That all expenditures incurred shall be charged to
Account No. 7344.9, Paving of the User Department.SECTION 6. That
the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence,
the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized, empowered, and
directed to sign and execute a contract and all related documents
with TNT Construction Group, LLC.The foregoing resolution having
been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7
NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted
this the 25th day of March, 2015.
LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALSLEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS
LEGALS
-
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124545A resolution rejecting
all bids for Proposal No. 50-111740 for the Two Year contract for
uniforms for the Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire
Department and to re-advertise the bid. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, two
bids were submitted for Proposal No. 50-111740; andWHEREAS, one
bidder had to be disqualified due to modification of documents when
bid documents were scanned incorrectly; andWHEREAS, the second
bidder only submitted a partial bid and was rejected; andWHEREAS,
all bids are rejected and the bid will have to be
re-advertised.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That all bids for Proposal No.
50-111740 for the two year contract for uniforms for the Jefferson
Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire department be and are hereby
rejected.SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby
authorized to re-advertise Proposal No. 50-111740 for the two year
contract for uniforms for the Jefferson Parish East Bank
Consolidated Fire department.The following resolution having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted this the
25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagsse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124546A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid from Jack B. Harper Electrical, LLC,
under Proposal Number 50-112094 for a two (2) year contract for
Vehicle Detection Inductive Loop Installation or Replacement for
the Department of Engineering Traffic Engineering Division.
Expenditures shall not exceed $50,000.00 for the two (2) year
period. Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of
more than 10% without amendment to the contract authorized by
resolution of the Council (Parishwide)WHEREAS, Jack B. Harper
Electrical, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder for Proposal
Number 50-112094 in the amount of $62,050.00; andWHEREAS,
expenditures under the current two (2) year contract (05/12/13
05/11/15), Contract Number 55-13382 with Jack B. Harper Electrical,
LLC are $19,749.98.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
that the lowest responsible bid received from Jack B. Harper
Electrical, LLC under Proposal Number 50-112094 for a two (2) year
contract for Vehicle Detection Inductive Loop Installation or
Replacement for the Department of Engineering Traffic Engineering
Division, is hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the Purchasing
Department be and is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order
and/or contract as made necessary by this award.SECTION 3. That
expenditures are to be charged to Account Number 44630-4012-7454
(46360.023) Traffic Signal Intersection Loops.SECTION 4. That the
cumulative total of expenditures under Proposal Number 50-112094
shall be limited to $50,000.00 for the two (2) year period.
Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than
10% without amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of
the Council.SECTION 5. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish
Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby
authorized, empowered and directed to sign and approve any and all
documents necessary to implement this resolution.SECTION 6. That
the Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to issue purchase
orders under the terms of this award during the interim period
beginning May 12, 2015, not to exceed 60 days.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124547A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Barriere Construction Co., LLC, Bid
No. 50-112103, to provide a one (1) year contract for the supply of
asphalt products for the Jefferson Parish Department of Public
Works Streets. Expenditures shall not exceed $400,000.00 for the
one (1) year period; the term of this contract shall commence on
May 1, 2015, and will expire on April 30, 2016; and compensation
shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than 10% without
amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the Council.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, expenditures under current one year contract
(55-14240) covering the period of (05/01/2014-04/30/2015) with
Barriere Construction Company, Inc., is $202,639.01 thru
02/27/2014.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish
Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid
of Barriere Construction Co., LLC, Bid No. 50-112103, to provide a
one (1) year contract for the supply of asphalt products for the
Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works Streets is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2. That expenditures shall not exceed $400,000.00
for the one (1) year period and compensation shall not exceed this
amount by a factor of more than 10% without amendment to the
contract authorized by resolution of the Council.SECTION 3. That
the term of this contract shall commence on May 1, 2015, and will
expire on April 30, 2016.SECTION 4. That all expenditures incurred
shall be charged to Account No. 22200-300X-7224.4, Asphalt.SECTION
5. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized, empowered,
and directed to sign and execute a contract and all related
documents with Barriere Construction Co., LLC.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124548A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of CVR Computer Supplies, Bid Proposal
50-111839 for a two (2) year contract for Toner and Ink Cartridge
Supplies for all Jefferson Parish Departments, Agencies and
Municipalities, for a cost not to exceed $450,000.00, compensation
shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent
(10%) without amendment to the contract authorized by Council
Resolution. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, expenditures under the current two
(2) year contract No. 55-13393 (05/08/2013-05/07/2015) with CVR
Computer Supplies, Inc. were $427,945.13 (thru 03/09/2015).NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said
Parish:SECTION 1. That the overall lowest responsible Bid Proposal
50-111839, received from CVR Computer Supplies, for a two (21) year
contract for toner and ink cartridge supplies for all Jefferson
Parish Departments, Agencies, and Municipalities, be and is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2. That the total cost for the two (2) year
contract shall not exceed $450,000.00 and compensation shall not
exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent (10%)
without amendment to the contract authorized by Council
Resolution.SECTION 3. That all Jefferson Parish departments,
agencies and municipalities are authorized to use the recommended
vendor, for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and that the
Finance Department is hereby authorized to process the resulting
invoices.SECTION 4. That the expenditures for this contract will be
charged under Account No. XXXXX-XXXX-7210 for various departments
of Jefferson Parish.SECTION 5. That the Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is
hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to
implement this resolution.The resolution having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT:
NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day
of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124549A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid, including alternate item, of Crescent
Commercial Construction LLC for labor, materials, and equipment
for
improvements at Girard Playground in the amount of $824,000.00
from bids received under Bid No. 50-112322 received on March 3,
2015 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The term of this
contract will commence at the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
(Council District 4)NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of the Department of Parks and Recreation of said
Parish:SECTION 1: That the lowest responsible bid, including
alternate, of Crescent Commercial Construction LLC for labor,
materials, and equipment for improvements at Girard Playground in
the amount of $824,000.00 from bids received under Bid No.
50-112322 received on March 3, 2015 for the Department of Parks and
Recreation is hereby accepted.SECTION 2: That the Chairman of the
Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman is hereby authorized
to execute any contract documents to give effect to this acceptance
in accordance with the requirements and specifications.SECTION 3:
The cost of this project is to be charged as follows:
44680-4015-7431.1 (46821.010).The resolution having been submitted
to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None
ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted this the 25th
day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124550A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the
contract with Fleming Construction Company, LLC, for a deduction of
$150,608.29 from the contact amount, which contract, dated January
2, 2014, covers Submerged Roads (Concrete) Street Repairs C.D. No.
1 Bid Package No. 1, Public Works Project No. 2010-045-C1-ST,
Proposal No. 50-107365, Contract No. 55-00014067. Work associated
with this Change Order is completed and is within the original
scope of the project. (Council District 1)WHEREAS, it was necessary
to reduce the quantity for bid item number two (2) which calls for
the removal and replacement of concrete panels along with the
underlying bedding material and correspondingly increase the
quantity for bid item number one (1) which calls for the removal
and replacement of concrete panels only, as the bedding material
was determined to be sufficient and should remain, which resulted
in a deduction to the contract in the amount of $34,943.29;
andWHEREAS, it was necessary to adjust the final quantities for
several drainage contingency items utilized to address existing
conditions, which resulted in a deduction to the contract in the
amount of $115,665.00; andWHEREAS, there have been no previously
recorded Change Orders associated with this project; andWHEREAS,
the net total of Change Order No. 1 (Final) amounts to a decrease
of $150,608.29 and represents a 6.41% decrease to the original
contract amount; andWHEREAS, the total of Change Order No. 1
(Final) amounts to a decrease to the contract from $2,350,984.21 to
$2,200,375.92.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish
Council does hereby authorize and approve Change Order No. 1
(Final) to the contract with Fleming Construction Company, LLC, for
a deduction of $150,608.29 from the contract amount, which
contract, dated January 2, 2014, covers Submerged Roads (Concrete)
Street Repairs C.D. No. 1 Bid Package No. 1, Public Works Project
No. 2010-045-C1-ST, Proposal No. 50-107365, Contract No.
55-00014067, which is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for
the Parish of Jefferson M.O.B. 4601, Page 865, Instrument No.
11400206.SECTION 2. That the cost associated with Change Order No.
1 (Final) shall be charged in the amount of $34,943.29 to Account
No. 44500-4070-7344.9(45099.007) and $115,665.00 to Account No.
44500-4070-7344.9(45099.008).SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the
Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be
and is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to
give full force and effect to this resolution.The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared
to be adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124551A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with
Beverly Construction Company, LLC for an addition of $99,857.80 and
fourteen (14) days to the contract amount, which contract, dated
February 26, 2014, covers labor, materials and equipment for
roadway and miscellaneous improvements at Parc des Familles, under
Contract No. 55-14164, Proposal No. 50-108079 for the Department of
Parks and Recreation. (Council District 1)WHEREAS, additional
funding is needed for additional fill and granular material since
the roadway was raised two feet by Change Order 1, repair to
previously undetected damage to conduit, adding two handicap spaces
and sidewalk near the restroom facility, and adding a meter box and
water line; andWHEREAS, an additional instrument in connection with
this agreement was recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the
Parish of Jefferson, M.O.B. 4607, Page 479, Instrument No.
11407897; andWHEREAS, the net total of Change Order 1 amounted to
$47,563.99 and added sixty-three days and is recorded with the
Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson, M.O.B. 4622,
Page 86, Instrument No. 11429944; andWHEREAS, the net total of
Change Order 2 amounted to $45,851.50 and added fifteen days and is
recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of
Jefferson, M.O.B. 4636, Page 328, Instrument No. 11451812;
andWHEREAS, the net total of Change Order 3 amounted to $24,020.00
and is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of
Jefferson, MOB 4639, Page 508, Instrument No. 11503357; andWHEREAS,
the net total of Change Order 4 amounts to $99,857.80 which is a
4.09% increase from the current contract amount and adds 14 days;
andWHEREAS, the net total of the Change Order No. 1, 2, 3, and 4
amounts to an addition of $217,293.29 and represents a 9.34%
increase from the original contract amount making a new contract
cap of $2,544,090.29 and making a new completion date of March 28,
2015.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL
of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of
said Parish:SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby authorize and
approve Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Beverly
Construction Company, LLC for an addition of $99,857.80 and
fourteen (14) days to the contract amount, which contract, dated,
February 26, 2014, covers labor, materials and equipment for
roadway and miscellaneous improvements at Parc des Familles,
Contract No. 55-14164, Proposal No. 50-108079 for the Department of
Parks and Recreation which contract is recorded with the Clerk of
Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson in M.O.B. 4607, Page 479,
Instrument No. 11407897,SECTION 2. Change Order No. 1 is recorded
with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson, M.O.B.
4622, Page 86, Instrument No. 11429944, Change Order No. 2 is
recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of
Jefferson, M.O.B. 4636, Page 328, Instrument No. 11451812, and
Change Order No. 3 is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for
the Parish of Jefferson, M.O.B. 4639, Page 508, Instrument No.
11503357.SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish
Council, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized
to sign and approve said Change Order to said contract.SECTION 4.
The amount of $99,857.80 shall be charged to the following account:
44690-4087-7454 (46911.011)The resolution having been submitted to
a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT:
NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day
of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124552A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the
contract with Arc Mechanical, Inc. for an addition of $4,132.86 to
the contract amount and an additional 30 calendar days, which
contract dated June 24, 2014 covers labor and materials to furnish
and install a Standby Generator at the Traffic Engineering Division
Building, Jefferson Parish Project No. 2013-024-TR. Work associated
with this change order is completed and is within the original
scope of the project. (Council District 2) Proposal No. 50-108763,
Contract No. 55-14431.WHEREAS, the Traffic Engineering Division
required a Standby Generator in order to remain operational during
a Natural Disaster or other Parish-wide emergency; andWHEREAS,
Plans and specifications prepared by Infinity Engineering
Consultants, LLC classified the project as Electrical in nature;
and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code
required a Building Permit for the installation of a Standby
Generator which was not included in the original Bid Package, said
permit also required a Fire Marshal Review and an Elevation
Certificate; andWHEREAS, the Standby Generator is powered by
natural gas, ATMOS required a Commercial Gas Meter with a pressure
reducing regulator which was not included in the original bid
package; andWHEREAS, the Net Total of Change Order No. 1 (Final)
amounts to an increase of $4,132.86 and represents a 3.29% increase
to the original contract amount, increasing the contract amount
from $125,500.00 to $129,632.86, andWHEREAS, this Change Order No.
1 (Final) is intended to be the final change order for the project,
but is subject to a post installation inspection by the Department
of Inspection and Code that may result in an additional change
order requiring Council approval at a later date.NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby
authorize and approve Change Order No. 1 (final) to the contract
with Arc Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for an increase of $4,132.86
to the contract amount and an additional 30 calendar days, which
contract dated June 24, 2014 covers labor and materials to furnish
and install a Standby Generator at the Traffic Engineering Division
Building, Parish Project No. 2013-024-TR, Proposal No. 50-108763,
Contract No. 55-14431, which is recorded with the Clerk of Court in
and for the Parish of Jefferson M.O.B. 4618, Page 612, Instrument
Number 11424706.SECTION 2. That the Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, be and they
are authorized empowered and directed to sign and approve the
aforementioned Change Order No. 1 (final).SECTION 3. That the cost
of this additional work is to be charged to Account No.
44560-4008-7454 (45602.006).The foregoing resolution having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this
the 25th day of March, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124553A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to Contract
No. 55-14675 dated December 10, 2014, with Scott Fence USA, LLC
(Instrument 11451509, Mortgage Book 4636, Page 112) for $2,514.00
additional cost to the original contract amount and to provide 7
days additional contract time for labor, materials, and equipment
to remove and replace fences and gates at the West Bank Water
Treatment Plant, for the Department of Public Works, Water, Bid
Proposal No. 50-110878. (Council District No. 2)WHEREAS, the
project was undertaken to improve site security and enhance
aesthetics at the water treatment plant; and,WHEREAS, roadway
elevations within the water treatment plant site were recently
lowered by Parish workforces to improve site drainage. This
increased ground clearance beneath three (3) newly installed access
gates considerably reduced the effectiveness of perimeter security
at the site. It was decided to install vertical slide panels on the
gates to alleviate the problem. Additionally, tan colored PVC slats
were installed on two (2) access gates along Avenue D as an
aesthetic enhancement of the view seen by residents located across
from the site; and,WHEREAS, the cost of the changes will increase
the original contract amount by $2,514.00, and represents a 4.15%
increase in the original contract amount. The total contract amount
will increase from $60,510.00 to $63,024.00; and,WHEREAS, the
contractor will require 7 days additional contract time to complete
the additional work. The total contract time from no