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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
Gretna, LouisianaWednesday, May 13, 2015
The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met
in regular session on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at ten (10:00) oclock
a.m. in the Council Chambers, General Government Building, Gretna,
Louisiana.Mr. Christopher L. Roberts, Chairman of the Jefferson
Parish Council presided, called the meeting to order. Parish
President Young requested prayers for Nick Marzoni, Senior
Assistant Parish Attorney. Eula A. Lopez recited a prayer. Hon.
John F. Young, Jr., Parish President 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,
Mr. Elton M. Lagasse, Ben Zahn, and Ms. Cynthia Lee-Sheng.The
following members were absent: NoneThe following were in
attendance: Mr. 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 moved by Mr.
Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted except item 60. 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 13th day of May,
2015.
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It was moved by Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, that
action on Summary No. 24256 of an ordinance amending the 2015
Operating Budget is deferred to June 10, 2015.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 13th day of May 2015.
It was moved by Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, that
action on Summary No. 24257 of an ordinance amending the 2015
Capital Budget is deferred to June 10, 2015.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 13th day of May 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124875A resolution selecting
from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide
Professional Traffic Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis for
a period of two (2) years for the Department of Public Works for
Projects in Jefferson Parish (Parishwide).WHEREAS, Resolution No.
124210, adopted on January 14, 2015, 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
Professional Traffic Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis for
a period of two (2) years for the Department of Public Works for
Projects in Jefferson Parish; andWHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation
Committee met on April 1, 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 Professional Traffic Engineering Services on an
As-Needed Basis for a period of two (2) years for the Department of
Public Works for Projects in Jefferson Parish.BBEC09 Canal
StreetMetairie, LA 70005Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.4176 Canal StreetNew
Orleans, LA 70119Design Engineering, Inc.3330 West Esplanade Ave.,
Suite 205Metairie, LA 70002Digital Engineering527 W Esplanade Ave.,
Suite 200Kenner, LA 70065G.E.C., Inc.
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: Johnny LeeTraffic Hearing Officer changes monthly
Second Parish CourtDiv. A: Roy M. CascioDiv. B: Raylyn R.
Beevers
Constables1st Justice Court: Jonathan Liberto2nd Justice Court:
Wayne Nocito3rd Justice Court: Albert T.
3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 401Metairie, LA 70002(HDC) H.
Davis Cole & Associates, LLC2321 North Hullen Street, Suite
BMetairie, LA 70001Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.3608 18th
Street, Suite 200Metairie, LA 70002Stantec1615 Poydras StreetSuite
850New Orleans, LA 70112Stuart Consulting Group, Inc.3813 Division
Street, Suite 200Metairie, LA 70002Urban Systems Associates, Inc.4
N Peters Street, Suite 206New Orleans, LA 70130Volkert, Inc.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 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1)
SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th
day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124876A resolution selecting
a firm to provide for post-disaster debris monitoring and
management services following a disaster in accordance with Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for the Department of
Environmental Affairs under RFP No. 0332. This contract(s) would be
potentially activated on an as-needed basis for Parish, State
and/or federally declared disaster events (Parishwide).WHEREAS,
pursuant to Resolution No. 124471, dated the 4th day of March,
2015, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing
Department to advertise for the submittal of Request for Proposals
to contract with a firm for post-disaster debris monitoring and
management services following a disaster in accordance with FEMA
guidelines for the Department of Environmental Affairs.WHEREAS, the
responses to RFP No. 0332 were received on April 24, 2015 ;
andWHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee for RFP No. 0332 met on May 1,
2015; andWHEREAS, the Secretary of the RFP Evaluation Committee
notified the Council Chairman of the results of the Evaluation
Committee by letter.NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson
Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana:SECTION 1.
That the Council does hereby select Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide for
post-disaster debris monitoring and management services following a
disaster in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) guidelines for the Department of Environmental Affairs under
RFP No. 0332. This contract would be potentially activated on an
as-needed basis for Parish, State and/or federally declared
disaster events.SECTION 2. That the Administration shall negotiate
a contractual agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. ,and said
agreement(s) 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 (s).SECTION 3. That all costs associated with this
agreement shall be charged to Consolidated Garbage District 1
Disaster Account No. 22390-3340-7690.SECTION 4. That the Chairman
or, in his absence, the Vice-Chairman is 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124877A resolution selecting
Digital Engineering to provide storm water program management
services, including preparation of an Annual Report as required by
the Parishs Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(LPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and
preparation of Spill Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for the Department
of Environmental Affairs. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, Resolution No.
124510, adopted on March 4, 2015, authorized the Jefferson Parish
Clerk to advertise for the submittal of Statement of
HARAHANMayor: Tina Miceli
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
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.
Qualifications from environmental engineering firms interested
in providing storm water program management services; andWHEREAS,
nine (9) submittals were received by the Parish Clerk; andWHEREAS,
on April 20, 2015, the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) met to
evaluate the statements of qualifications and the minutes of said
meeting are attached.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as
governing authority of said parish:SECTION 1. That Digital
Engineering is hereby selected to provide to provide storm water
program management services for the Department of Environmental
Affairs. .SECTION 2. That in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571
adopted on August 5, 1992, the Administration shall negotiate a
contract with the firm selected herein 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: 6 NAYS:
None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on
this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124878A resolution selecting
a firm to provide Weatherization Services for the Jefferson Parish
Department of Community Action Programs under RFP No. 0328.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 124074, adopted on
the 10th day of December, 2014, the Jefferson Parish Council
authorized the Purchasing Department to advertise a Request for
Proposals to provide Weatherization Services for the Jefferson
Parish Department of Community Action Programs; 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 6th day of May, 2015 andWHEREAS, the Council
Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation Committee by
letter.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 Leader
Construction to provide Weatherization Services for the Jefferson
Parish Department of Community Action Programs under RFP No.
0328.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. 21060-1050-222-XXXX-10679-XXX.SECTION 4. That the Chairman of
the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman,
is 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: 6
NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be
adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124879A resolution selecting
Event Rental, LLC., to provide emergency supplies, equipment and
associated services for Emergency Events under RFP 0327.
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123706, adopted on
the 8th day of October, 2014, the Jefferson Parish Council
authorized the Purchasing Department to re-advertise a Request for
Proposals to provide emergency supplies, equipment and associated
services for emergency events under RFP No. 0327; andWHEREAS, it is
in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to obtain competitive
proposals as allowed by Section 2-985 et.seq. of the Jefferson
Parish Code of Ordinances from bona fide, qualified proposers who
are interested in providing emergency supplies, equipment and
associated services for emergency events; andWHEREAS, the critical
nature of the scope of services deserves a more in-depth analysis
of proposers experience, financial stability and capacity,
therefore the RFP process is warranted over and above a public bid;
andWHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee met on the 17th day of April,
2015; andWHEREAS, the Council Chairman was notified of the results
of the Evaluation Committee by letter dated the 24th day of April,
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 Event Rental, LLC., to provide emergency
supplies, equipment and associated services for emergency events
under RFP No. 0327.SECTION 2. That the Administration shall
negotiate a contractual agreement
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)
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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.7690
(Disaster).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: 6
NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be
adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Ms. Lee-Sheng, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124880A resolution
selecting from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide
professional engineering services for design of Westbound Veterans
Boulevard Resurfacing (Severn Avenue to Clearview Parkway) for the
Jefferson Parish Engineering Department. (Council District No.
5)WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is desirous of resurfacing Westbound
Veterans Boulevard from Severn Avenue to Clearview Parkway to
increase the useful life of the roadway pavement which is showing
signs of distress ; andWHEREAS, Resolution No. 124372, adopted on
February 11, 2015, 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 professional engineering
services for design of Westbound Veterans Boulevard Resurfacing
(Severn Avenue to Clearview Parkway) for the Jefferson Parish
Engineering Department; andWHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation
Committee (TEC) met on April 20, 2015 to review all submittals;
andWHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council was notified of the
results of the TEC meeting by letter from the TEC Parish
Administration Representative and Chairman.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1.
That G.E.C., Inc., is hereby selected to provide professional
engineering services for design of Westbound Veterans Boulevard
Resurfacing (Severn Avenue to Clearview Parkway) for the Jefferson
Parish Engineering Department.SECTION 2. That the Engineering
Department shall negotiate an Engineering Agreement with G.E.C.,
Inc., and said agreement shall be submitted to the Council in
complete form, including all terms and conditions, for ratification
by Council resolution prior to execution of said agreement.The
foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124881A resolution
selecting a veterinarian to provide professional veterinary
services at the East Bank Animal Shelter on a full-time or
part-time basis. (Council District 2).WHEREAS, pursuant to
Resolution No. 124394 , adopted the 11th day of February , 2015,
the Jefferson Parish Council authorized its Council Clerk to
advertise for Statements of Qualifications for a one year contract
for veterinarians interested in providing professional veterinary
services at the East Bank Shelter on a full-time or part-time
basis; andWHEREAS, the responses to Statements of Qualifications
were received on the 12th day of March, 2015; andWHEREAS, the
Evaluation Committee met on the 7th day of April, 2015; andWHEREAS,
the Council Chairman was notified of the results of the Evaluation
Committee by letter dated April 17, 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 Schumacher Veterinary Services to provide
professional veterinary services at the East Bank Animal Shelter on
a full time or part-time basis.SECTION 2. That the Administration
shall negotiate a contractual agreement with Schumacher Veterinary
Services, 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 21710
-2200-7331.The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124882A 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 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, present it
was moved, that the reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish
Council Meeting of Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 15, 2015 to be
corrected with the notations of corrections of publication as
follows.APPROVAL OF MINUTESJEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL
MEETINGWEDNESDAY, April 29, 2015Published In:The Advocate, May 6,
2015Under Resolution 124766, in the sixth whereas section the month
and year were incorrect and has been corrected.The foregoing motion
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe motion was
declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124883NOW, 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. 14473145, 14481893,
14486025, 23610982, 23613190 and (0) Officer/Manager Permits: 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: 6
NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be
adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution
was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124884BE 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# 21890, 23721, 38256, 39598, 42624, 42864,
43024, 44051, 44385, 44459, 70699, 72599, 72619, 72799, 72819,
72839, 72859, 72899, 72939, 72959, 72979, 72999, 73039, 73159,
73239The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the
vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1)
SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th
day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124885A resolution of no
objection to the location and use of a snowball stand at 1513
Admiral Street, Marrero, Louisiana 70072 to be operated by Mr.
James Kelly during the period from May 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015.
(Council District 3)WHEREAS, a letter of no objection from property
owners, within 300 in all directions of the proposed location, has
been submitted to the Director of Inspection and Code Enforcement,
andWHEREAS, no additional parking shall be required for the
installation of the snowball stand at this location;NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish;SECTION 1.
That this Council does hereby have no objection to the location and
use of a snowball stand at 1513 Admiral Street, Marrero, Louisiana
70072 to be operated by Mr. James Kelly during the period from May
1, 2015 to October 31, 2015, provided all provisions of Resolution
Nos. 16122, 25536 and 39499 are met.SECTION 2. That the Council
Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman is hereby 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: 6 NAYS:
None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on
this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124886A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of Gulf Coast Oil & Supply, LLC,
under Bid Proposal No. 50-112606, for a two (2) year contract for a
supply of petroleum products, kerosene, varsol, etc. (55 gallon
containers) (Department of Central Garage) at the bid tabulation
price of $418,915.00. This contract will not exceed $300,000.00 for
the two (2) years and compensation should not exceed this amount by
a factor of more than 10% without an amendment to the contract
authorized by resolution of the Council. (The term of this contract
will be from 09/22/2015 through 09/21/2017). ParishwideWHEREAS,
unforeseen events and uncontrollable circumstances cause this
annual contract expenditures to vary; andWHEREAS, under the current
contract with Smittys Supply, Inc., during the period from
09/22/2011 to present, the expenditures have totaled $158,617.54
(consisting of twenty (20) gallon drums of 10W40; forty-five (45)
gallon drums of 5W20; one hundred sixty-one (161) 55 gallon drums
of 15W40; twenty-four (24) 55 gallon drums of 46AW; five (5) gallon
drums of 68AW; two (2) gallon drums of 32AW; twenty-nine (29) 55
gallon drums of Kerosene; twenty-eight (28) gallon drums of Crown
K-1; one (1) gallon drum of Crown Varsol; four (4) gallon drums of
Crown Hydraulic; one (1) gallon drum of Crown Hi Temp II; two (2)
55 gallon drum of Albida Grease; and two (2) 5 gallon drums of
Shell Tellus; six (60 gallon drums of Dextron III/Mercon; and two
(2) gallon drums of Torque Drive Synthetic; andWHEREAS, a maximum
expenditure not to exceed $300,000.00 for the two (2) years, will
insure that the Department of Central Garage has sufficient funding
to cover a supply of petroleum products, kerosene, varsol, etc. (55
gallon containers).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 Gulf Coast Oil & Supply, LLC, under Bid Proposal No.
50-112606, for a two (2) year contract for a supply of petroleum
products, kerosene, varsol, etc. (55 gallon containers), at the bid
tabulation price of $418,915.00, be and is hereby acceptedSECTION
2: That the chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign a
contract with the above mentioned bidder, which contract shall
include the bid proposal and specifications for said two (2) year
contract for a supply of petroleum products, kerosene, varsol, etc.
(55 gallon containers) for the Department of Central Garage at the
bid tabulation price of $418,915.00, as part of the contract
documents. (The term of this contract will be from 09/22/2015
through 09/21/2017)SECTION 3: That this contract will not exceed a
maximum of $300,000.00, and compensation should not exceed this
amount by a factor of more than 10% without an amendment to the
contract authorized by resolution of the Council, for the two (2)
years without further approval by the Jefferson Parish Council in
the form of a resolution duly adopted.SECTION 4: That the cost of
the above is to be charged to Budget Account No. 63500-3950-7225.3
of the Department of Central Garage. Fund Name: Central Garage
OperationsThe foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote,
the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1)
SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th
day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse., seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124887A resolution
accepting the lowest responsible bid of BLD Services, LLC, under
Proposal No. 50-112801, for the emergency restoration of existing
lift station electrical and mechanical damages, including, but not
limited to, pumps, motors, air compressors, control panels, and all
miscellaneous components required to complete emergency repairs to
the lift station mechanical and electrical systems, in Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other State
of Emergency, for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016) for the Department of Sewerage, at a total bid amount of
$8,042,096.00. Expenditures shall not exceed $5,000,000.00 for the
one (1) year contract 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 lowest responsible bid of BLD Services,
LLC, under Proposal No. 50-112801, at a total bid amount of
$8,042,096.00, for emergency restoration of existing lift station
electrical and mechanical damages, including, but not limited to,
pumps, motors, air compressors, control panels, and all
miscellaneous components required to complete emergency repairs to
the lift station mechanical and electrical systems, in Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other State
of Emergency for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016) for the Department of Sewerage is hereby accepted;
andWHEREAS, Resolution No. 124118 adopted, January 14, 2015
authorized the advertisement of sealed bids for emergency
restoration of existing lift station electrical and mechanical
damages, including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, air
compressors, control panels, and all miscellaneous components
required to complete emergency repairs to the lift station
mechanical and electrical systems, in Jefferson Parish, in response
to a Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, for a period of
one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016) for the Department of
Sewerage; andWHEREAS, activation and use of this contract will only
be authorized in the event of a Natural Disaster or other State of
Emergency, in which damage to the sewer system is incurred and
Parish personnel cannot act promptly to repair such damage;
andWHEREAS, all services under the terms of the contract shall be
provided on an as-needed basis; and there shall be no guarantee as
to the amount of work to be given within the terms of the one year
contract; andWHEREAS, this contract will be utilized on an
emergency basis only. Under no circumstances will this contract be
utilized for normal daily activities.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 BLD Services, LLC, under
Proposal No. 50-112801, for emergency restoration of existing lift
station electrical and mechanical damages, including, but not
limited to, pumps, motors, air compressors, control panels, and all
miscellaneous components required to complete emergency repairs to
the lift station mechanical and electrical systems, in Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other
State
of Emergency for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016), for the Department of Sewerage, at a total bid amount of
$8,042,096.00 be and is hereby accepted.SECTION 2. That the
Purchasing Department be and is hereby authorized to issue a
contract for emergency restoration of existing lift station
electrical and mechanical damages, including, but not limited to,
pumps, motors, air compressors, control panels, and all
miscellaneous components required to complete emergency repairs to
the lift station mechanical and electrical systems for the
Department of Sewerage, in Unincorporated Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other State of
Emergency, for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016),
in accordance with the terms of the bid proposal and this
resolution.SECTION 3. That in the event of an emergency, due to a
Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, the Department of
Sewerage is hereby authorized to issue and pay for work under the
terms of this award during the interim period, not to exceed 45
days from the date of award, before the new contract is
signed.SECTION 4. That the costs, when accrued in response to a
Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, are to be charged to
the Department of Sewerage Budget Account No. 53000-385x-xxx-7690.
This contract will be utilized on an emergency basis only. Under no
circumstances will this contract be utilized for normal daily
activities.SECTION 5. That the cumulative total expenditures under
Proposal No. 50-112801 shall be limited to $5,000,000.00.
Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than
ten percent (10%) without amendment to the contract authorized by
Council resolution.SECTION 6. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT:
(1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
13th day of May, 2015.
On motion Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124888A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of BLD Services, LLC, under Proposal No.
50-112785, for Emergency Point Repair, for emergency sewer
reconstruction, cleaning, and lining of existing sanitary sewers,
including service laterals, at scattered locations in Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other State
of Emergency, for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016), for the Department of Sewerage, at a total bid amount of
$1,931,771.00. Expenditures shall not exceed $5,000,000.00 for the
one (1) year contract 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 lowest responsible bid of BLD Services,
LLC, under Proposal No. 50-112785, at a total bid amount of
$1,931,771.00 for Emergency Point Repair, emergency sewer
reconstruction, cleaning, and lining of existing sanitary sewers,
including service laterals, at scattered locations in Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster or other State
of Emergency, for a period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016) is hereby accepted; andWHEREAS, Resolution No. 124117,
adopted January 14, 2015 authorized the advertisement of sealed
bids for Emergency Point Repair, emergency sewer reconstruction,
cleaning, and lining of existing sanitary sewers, including service
laterals, for the Department of Sewerage in Jefferson Parish, in
response to a Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, for a
period of one year (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016); andWHEREAS,
activation and use of this contract will only be authorized in the
event of a Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, in which
damage to the sewer system is incurred and Parish personnel cannot
act promptly to repair such damage; andWHEREAS, all services under
the terms of the contract shall be provided on an as-needed basis;
and there shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work to be
given within the terms of the one year contract; andWHEREAS, this
contract will be utilized on an emergency basis only. Under no
circumstances will this contract be utilized for normal daily
activities.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 BLD Service, LLC, under Proposal No. 50-112785, for Emergency
Point Repair, emergency sewer reconstruction, cleaning, and lining
of existing sanitary sewers, including service laterals, at
scattered locations in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in response to
a Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, for a period of one
year (June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016), for the Department of
Sewerage, at a total bid amount of $1,931,771.00 be and is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department be and is hereby
authorized to issue a contract for Emergency Point Repair,
emergency sewer reconstruction, cleaning, and lining of existing
sanitary sewers, including service laterals, at scattered locations
in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in response to a Natural Disaster
or other State of Emergency, for a period of one year (June 1, 2015
to May 31, 2016), in accordance with the terms of the bid proposal
and this resolution.SECTION 3. That in the event of an emergency,
due to a Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, the
Department of Sewerage is hereby authorized to issue and pay for
work under the terms of this award during the interim period, not
to exceed 45 days from the date of aware, before the new contract
is signed.SECTION 4. That the costs, when accrued in response to a
Natural Disaster or other State of Emergency, are to be charged to
the Department of Sewerage Budget Account No. 53000-385x-xxx-7690.
This contract will be utilized on an emergency basis only. Under no
circumstances will this contract be utilized for normal daily
activities.SECTION 5. That the cumulative total expenditures under
Proposal No. 50-112785 shall be limited to $5,000,000.00.
Compensation shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than
ten percent (10%) without amendment to the contract authorized by
Council resolution.SECTION 6. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT:
(1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
13th day of May, 2015.
On motion Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124889A resolution accepting
the lowest responsible bid of BLD Services, LLC received on April
21, 2015, under Proposal No. 50-112719 in the amount of
$1,160,260.00 for labor, material and equipment required for
Redirecting Flow from Lift Station C7-2, SCIP Project No. C5717
(Council District 4)WHEREAS, the Parish has engaged GreenPoint
Engineering as part of the Sewerage Capital Improvement Program to
prepare the plans and specifications for Redirecting Flow from Lift
Station C7-2, SCIP Project No. C5717, hereinafter referred to as
the Project; andWHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has received bids on
April 21, 2015, for labor, materials and equipment required for the
project; andWHEREAS, BLD Services, LLC submitted the lowest
responsible bid under Proposal No. 50-112719 at the total cost of
$1,160,260.00; andWHEREAS, GreenPoint Engineering has recommended
that award of the contract be made to the lowest responsible bidder
BLD Services, LLC; andWHEREAS, the bid of BLD Services, LLC is in
order and within the available construction budget for the
project.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 received April 21,
2015, under Proposal No. 50-112719 in the amount of $1,160,260.00
for labor, material and equipment required for Redirecting Flow
from Lift Station C7-2, SCIP Project No. C5717 be and is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2. 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
construction contract with BLD Services, LLC, which contract shall
include the bid proposal, plans and specifications for said
project.SECTION 3. That the cost for this construction is to be
funded from Account No. 44940-4023-7454 (49412.012).The foregoing
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was
declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:
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RESOLUTION NO. 124890A resolution accepting the lowest
responsible bid of Fleming Construction Company, LLC received on
March 19, 2015, under Proposal No. 50-112493 in the amount of
$670,915.00 for labor, material and equipment required for
Improvements to Alexis Drive (M-13-2) Lift Station, SCIP Project
No. C2530 (Council District 3)WHEREAS, the Parish has engaged
Phoenix Global Engineering & Construction, LLC as part of the
Sewerage Capital Improvement Program to prepare the plans and
specifications for Improvements to Alexis Drive (M-13-2) Lift
Station, SCIP Project No. C2530, hereinafter referred to as the
Project; andWHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has received bids on March
19, 2015, for labor, materials and equipment required for the
project; andWHEREAS, Fleming Construction Company, LLC submitted
the lowest responsible bid under Proposal No. 50-112493 at the
total cost of $670,915.00; andWHEREAS, Phoenix Global Engineering
& Construction, LLC has recommended that award of the contract
be made to the lowest responsible bidder Fleming Construction
Company, LLC; andWHEREAS, Fleming Construction Company, LLC has
agreed to extend their bid prices until June 4, 2015; andWHEREAS,
the bid of Fleming Construction Company, LLC is in order and within
the available construction budget for the project.NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid
of Fleming Construction Company, LLC received March 19, 2015, under
Proposal No. 50-112493 in the amount of $670,915.00 for labor,
material and equipment required for Improvements to Alexis Drive
(M-13-2) Lift Station, SCIP Project No. C2530 be and is hereby
accepted.SECTION 2. 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
construction contract with Fleming Construction Company, LLC which
contract shall include the bid proposal, plans and specifications
for said project.SECTION 3. That the cost for this construction is
to be funded from Account No. 44940-4023-7454 (49429.003).The
foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe
resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124891A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 to contract number
55-14497, under Bid Proposal No. 50-109701(Instrument No. 11434642,
MOB 4624, folio 905.44780-4016-7454 (47829-007) with Sherlocks
Construction, Inc., dated August 21, 2014, bid under Bid No.
50-00109701, in the additional amount of twenty three thousand two
hundred ten dollars and sixty six cents ($23,210.66), making a new
contract cap of six hundred eighty thousand two hundred ten dollars
and sixty six cents ($680,210.66), the cumulative total of the
change order representing a three point five four percent (3.54%)
increase relative to the original amount of the contract, and
adding twenty (20) days to the contract with a new Substantial
Completion date of May 2, 2015 and Final Acceptance date of June 1,
2015 for Renovations to North Kenner Library for the Jefferson
Parish Library Department. (Council District No. 4)WHEREAS, it was
requested by Owner to remove and discard bollards and handrails on
exterior of building and patch slab, which resulted in an increase
to the contract amount of $6,796.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS,
it was requested by Owner to remove and infill existing ramp and
steps on exterior slab, which resulted in an increase to the
contract amount of $3,846.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was
requested by Owner to remove and discard concrete paving on
exterior of building, which resulted in an increase to the contract
amount of $300.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested
by Owner to install new ceiling system in relocated data room,
which resulted in an increase to the contract amount of $480.00 and
zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to remove and
discard stair and ramp on exterior, which resulted in an increase
to the contract amount of $2,280.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS,
it was requested by Owner to install 2 additional light fixtures
and 12 smoke detectors throughout interior, which resulted in an
increase to the contract amount of $1,057.02 and zero (0) days;
andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to add new partition wall in
break/work room, which resulted in an increase to the contract
amount of $520.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested
by Owner to prepare and coat existing exterior aluminum storefront
frame, which resulted in an increase to the contract amount of
$5,350.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner
to provide and install new countertop on existing circulation desk,
which resulted in an increase to the contract amount of $2,570.00
and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to replace
existing toilet partitions in 2 restrooms, which resulted in an
increase to the contract amount of $4,375.63 and zero (0) days;
andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to repair damaged tile and
floor drain in womens restroom, which resulted in an increase to
the contract amount of $260.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it
was requested by Owner to rework all expansion joints on exterior
slab paving, which resulted in an increase to the contract amount
of $1,200.00 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by
General Contractor for additional labor cost increase to the
contract amount of $3,008.40 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was
requested by Owner to add landscaping to exterior of building,
which resulted in an increase to the contract amount of $3,160.00
and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to remove
the green screen device from the project scope, which resulted in a
credit to the contract amount of $17,305.00 and zero (0) days;
andWHEREAS, it was requested by Owner to remove the preparation and
painting of the bollards and handrails on the exterior of building,
which resulted in a credit to the contract amount of $1,728.00 and
zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, it was requested by General Contractor
for additional overhead and profit cost increase to the contract
amount of $7,040.61 and zero (0) days; andWHEREAS, the contract
time shall be increased by twenty (20) days to a new Substantial
Completion date of May 2, 2015 and Final Acceptance date of June 1,
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. 1 to contract number 55-14497, under Bid
Proposal No. 50-109701 (Instrument No. 11434642, MOB 4624, folio
905.44780-4016-7454 (47829-007) with Sherlocks Construction, Inc.,
dated August 21, 2014, bid under Bid No. 50-00109701, in the
additional amount of twenty three thousand two hundred ten dollars
and sixty six cents ($23,210.66), making a new contract cap of six
hundred eighty thousand two hundred ten dollars and sixty six cents
($680,210.66), the cumulative total of the change order
representing a three point five four percent (3.54%) increase
relative to the original amount of the contract, and adding twenty
(20) days to the contract with a new Substantial Completion date of
May 2, 2015 and Final Acceptance date of June 1, 2015 for
Renovations to North Kenner Library for the Jefferson Parish
Library Department.SECTION 2. That the cost of this construction of
Change Order No. 1 shall be charged to Account No. 44780-4016-7454
(XXXXX-XXX).SECTION 3. 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 give full
force and effect to this resolution to approve said Change Order
No. 1 to said contract.The foregoing resolution having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS:
None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on
this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124892A resolution
authorizing and approving Change Order No. 1 (Final) to Contract
No. 55-00014437 dated May 29, 2014 with Fleming Construction Co.,
L.L.C. (Instrument 11420674, Mortgage Book 4615, Page 916) for a
$8,401.33 addition (0.76% increase) in the original contract amount
for the Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Phase II,
Public Works Project No. 2009-040A-DR, Bid Proposal No. 50-109180.
Work associated with this Change Order is complete and is within
the original scope of the project. (Council District No. 5)WHEREAS,
it was necessary to replace pavement striping and signage after
installation of new asphalt on Feronia Street resulting in an
increase to the contract in the amount of $3,573.00; andWHEREAS, it
was necessary to rebuild an existing sewer manhole which was found
to be heavily damaged by tree roots resulting in an increase to the
contract in the amount of $3,131.00; andWHEREAS, it was necessary
to offset an existing sewer force main found to be in conflict with
the new drain line resulting in an increase to the contract in the
amount of $7,936.00; andWHEREAS, it was necessary to adjust thirty
seven (37) items of work in order to reflect actual field
requirements, which resulted in a deduction to the contract in the
amount of $6,238.67; andWHEREAS, there have been no previous Change
Orders associated with this project; andWHEREAS, the net total of
Change Order No. 1 (Final) amounts to an increase of $8,401.33 and
represents a 0.76% increase to the original contract amount;
andWHEREAS, the total of Change Order No. 1 (Final) amounts to a
increase to the contract amount from $1,105,733.00 to
$1,114,134.33.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. 1 (Final) to Contract No.
55-00014437 dated May 29, 2014 with Fleming Construction Co.,
L.L.C. (Instrument 11420674, Mortgage Book 4615, Page 916) for a
$8,401.33 addition (0.76% increase) in the original contract amount
for the Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Phase II,
Public Works Project No. 2009-040A-DR, Bid Proposal No.
50-109180.SECTION 2. That the cost of this construction shall be
charged to Account No. 45310-4077-7454 (53108.002).SECTION 3. That
the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the
Vice-Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve
Change Order No. 1 (Final) to the contract.The foregoing resolution
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was
declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124893A resolution granting
Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Industrial and Mechanical
Contractors Inc. under Proposal No. 50-111372 for labor, materials
and equipment required for East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operations Building Rehabilitation, SCIP Project No. C5121, for an
addition of Thirty Five (35) calendar days, and increase in the
cost of the contract by $123,680.83 from $782,500.00 to $906,180.83
(Council District No. 2).WHEREAS, the council has contracted the
services of Industrial and Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in
connection with labor, materials and equipment required for East
Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building Rehabilitation,
SCIP Project No. C5121; andWHEREAS, the construction notice to
proceed was issued for March 20, 2015, with a substantial
completion date of June 18, 2015, and a final completion date of
July 18, 2015; andWHEREAS, due to the deteriorating condition of
the roof of the Effluent Pump House it was decided to remove and
replace the roof which requires an additional 35 calendar days to
be added to this contract for final completion; andWHEREAS, the new
final completion date will now be August 21, 2015; andWHEREAS, the
addition of construction items as detailed in the change order and
associated backups increased the total contract amount by
$123,680.83 from $782,500.00 to a total of $906,180.83; andWHEREAS,
that the total of Change Order No. 1 is an increase of 15.8%
relative to the original contract cost; andWHEREAS, the Parish has
engaged the services of Shread-Kuyrkendall and Associates, Inc;
andWHEREAS, the Engineer recommends approval of Change Order No.
1.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
ratify and approve the execution of Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with Industrial and Mechanical Contractors Inc. under
Proposal No. 50-111372, SCIP Project No. C5121 for an increase of
Thirty Five (35) calendar days and an increase in the contract by
$123,680.83 from $782,500.00 to $906,180.83, Instrument No.
11511189, M.O.B. 4645, Folio 198.SECTION 2. That the funds for the
cost of this project are available from the Department of Sewerage
Budget Account No. 45040-4027-7454 (50412.004), Contract No.
55-14864.SECTION 3. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT:
(1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124894A resolution granting
Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Gottfried Contracting, LLC
under Proposal No. 50-109531 for labor, materials and equipment
required for Removal and Replacement of Odor Control Equipment at
Harvey WWTP, SCIP Project No. C3118, for an addition of Sixty (60)
calendar days, and increase in the cost of the contract by
$182,162.00. from $1,816,386.00 to $1,998,548.00 (Council District
No. 3).WHEREAS, the council has contracted the services of
Gottfried Contracting, LLC in connection with labor, materials and
equipment required for Removal and Replacement of Odor Control
Equipment at Harvey WWTP, SCIP Project No. C3118; andWHEREAS, the
construction notice to proceed was issued for November 3, 2014,
with a substantial completion date of May 2, 2015, and a final
completion date of June 1, 2015; andWHEREAS, asbestos was found at
the job site and abatement of the same is mandatory for making the
job site safe for construction;WHEREAS, an additional 60 calendar
days needs to be added to this contract for final completion;
andWHEREAS, the new final completion date will now be October 13,
2015; andWHEREAS, due to this unforeseen circumstance, construction
items were added to this contract; andWHEREAS, addition of
construction items as detailed in the change order and associated
backups increased the total contract amount by $182,162.00 from
$1,816,386.00 to a total of $1,998,548.00; andWHEREAS, the Change
Order No. 1 revised the contract termination date to August 14,
2015, and added $112,566.00 to the original contract amount of
$1,703,820.00; andWHEREAS, the Change Order No. 2 for $182,162.00
is 10.02% of the cost of the contract price after Change Order 1
increased it to $1,816,386.00; andWHEREAS, the Parish has engaged
the services of AIMS Group, Inc.; andWHEREAS, the Engineer
recommends approval of Change Order No. 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 Jefferson Parish Council does hereby ratify and approve
the execution of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Gottfried
Contracting, LLC under Proposal No. 50-109531, SCIP Project No.
C3118 for an increase of Sixty (60) calendar days and an increase
in the contract by $182,162.00 from $1,816,386.00 to a total of
$1,998,548.00. Instrument No. 11432280, M.O.B. 4623, Folio
570.SECTION 2. That Change Order 1 increasing the contract amount
and time has been ratified and recorded. Instrument No. 11513634,
M.O.B. 4646, Folio 855.SECTION 3. That the funds for the cost of
this project are available from the Department of Sewerage Budget
Account No. 44940-4023-7454 (49431.002), Contract No.
55-14481.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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT:
(1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124895A resolution granting
acceptance to Fleming Construction Co., LLC for their completed
contract, which Jefferson Parish contract is dated May 29, 2014 for
the Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Phase II, Public
Works
Project No. 2009-040A-DR, Contract No. 55-00014437, Bid Proposal
No. 50-109180. (Council District No. 5)WHEREAS, there have been no
previously recorded change orders to this agreement.NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing
authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That Fleming Construction
Company, LLC is hereby granted acceptance of their completed
contract, which Jefferson Parish contract is dated May 29, 2014 for
the Subsurface Drainage Improvements to Sena Drive Phase II, Public
Works Project No. 2009-040A-DR, Contract No. 55-00014437, Bid
Proposal No. 50-109180 which is recorded with the Clerk of Court in
and for the Parish of Jefferson in Mortgage Book 4615, Page 916
Instrument 11420674.SECTION 2. The said Fleming Construction
Company, LLC is hereby authorized to file a copy of this resolution
with the said Clerk of Court as evidence of the acceptance of
completion of said contract, and in order that the 45 days lien and
privilege period may begin from date of filing thereof with the
said Clerk of Court.SECTION 3. That at the expiration of 45 days,
the said Fleming Construction Company, LLC shall furnish the
Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works with a clear lien and
privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation
of said certificate, the Department of Public Works will prepare
the necessary documents to authorize payment of retainage.SECTION
4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) SpearsThe resolution was
declared to be adopted on this the 13th day of May, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124896A resolution granting
an acceptance of the completed contract with Scott Fence USA, LLC,
Contract No. 55-14675 dated December 10, 2014, (Instrument
11451509, Mortgage Book 4636, Page 112) which Jefferson Parish
Contract covers 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, Proposal No. 50-110878.
(Council District No. 2)WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Council has
engaged the services of Scott Fence USA, LLC to provide 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, Proposal No. 50-110878; andWHEREAS, Contract No.
55-14675 dated December 10, 2014, is recorded with the Clerk of
Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson (Instrument 11451509,
Mortgage Book 4636, Page 112); andWHEREAS, Change Order No. 1,
authorized by Resolution No. 124553 adopted on March 25, 2015,
added $2,514.00 and 7 calendar days to the original contract and
did not require recordation; andWHEREAS, Scott Fence USA, LLC has
completed the work under the contract and the Department of Public
Works, Water, recommends granting an acceptance of the
contract.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish
Council, the governing authority of said Parish:SECTION 1. That
Scott Fence USA, LLC is granted an acceptance of completed Contract
No. 55-14675 dated December 10, 2014, (Instrument 11451509,
Mortgage Book 4636, Page 112) which Jefferson Parish Contract
covers 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, Proposal No. 50-110878.SECTION
2. That Change Order No. 1, authorized by Resolution No. 124553
adopted on March 25, 2015, added $2,514.00 and 7 calendar days to
the original contract and did not require recordation.SECTION 3.
That Scott Fence USA, LLC is authorized to file a copy of this
resolution with the Clerk of Court, as evidence of acceptance of
satisfactory completion of the contract, in order that the 45 days
lien and privilege period may begin from the date of filing thereof
with the Clerk of Court.SECTION 4. That upon expiration of 45 days,
Scott Fence USA, LLC shall furnish the Department of Public Works,
Water, with a clear lien and privilege certificate from the Clerk
of Court, and upon presentation of the certificate the Department
of Public Works, Water, will prepare the necessary documents to
authorize payment of retainage and / or release of retainage bond
on the certificate.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 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT:
(1) SpearsThe resolution was declared to be adopted on this the
13th day of May, 2015.
On the motion of Mr. Templet, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following ordinance was offered:SUMMARY NO. 24251 ORDINANCE NO.
24946An ordinance approving the request submitted under Docket No.
CPZ-13-15 for a variance to the area and sign regulations of the
Suburban District (R-1B) and the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone
(CPZ) for Parc des Familles located at 6101 Leo Kerner-Lafitte
Parkway, on a Portion of Parcel A, Ames Farms, Lower Estelle
Plantation, in the area bounded by Destrehan Avenue and Bayou
Barataria, as shown on a survey prepared by Dufrene Surveying and
Engineering, Inc., dated June 7, 2000; and title restricting the
usage of the Portion of Parcel A, Ames Farms, Lower Estelle
Plantation, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in favor of the Parish of
Jefferson pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 40-482 of the
Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. (Council District 1)WHEREAS,
Jefferson Parish is the owner of a portion of Parcel A, Ames Farms,
Lower Estelle Plantation, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which was
acquired on June 27, 2000, and is registered in COB 3033, Folio
373, Instrument No. 10031927, recorded on June 29, 2000, Parish of
Jefferson; andWHEREAS, Jefferson Parish, represented by Meyers
Engineering, Ltd., is requesting to erect a new detached sign and
an entrance gate for Parc des Familles in accordance with the sign
and gate drawings identified on Sheet No. REV3, Sheet No. 3C, and
Sheet No. 5, all prepared by Meyers Engineering, Ltd., dated April
8, 2015; andWHEREAS, said property is designated on the Official
Zoning Map of Jefferson Parish as being located in the R-1B,
Suburban District, overlaid with CPZ, Commercial Parkway Overlay
Zone, pursuant to the requirements of Article XXVI of Chapter 40,
Zoning of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and which said
map forms part of said chapter; andWHEREAS, the Planning Director
of the Parish of Jefferson has caused to be duly advertised, as
prescribed by law, a public hearing in connection with the
development of said property; andWHEREAS, a public hearing was held
by the Planning Advisory Board in accordance with law; andNOW,
THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:SECTION I.
That the request submitted under Docket No. CPZ-13-15 for a
variance to the area and sign regulations of the Suburban District
(R-1B) and the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) for Parc des
Familles located at 6101 Leo Kerner-Lafitte Parkway, on a portion
of Parcel A, Ames Farms, Lower Estelle Plantation, Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by Destrehan Avenue and
Bayou Barataria, as shown on a survey prepared by Dufrene Surveying
and Engineering, Inc., dated June 7, 2000, in accordance with the
sign and gate drawings identified on Sheet No. REV3, Sheet No. 3C,
and Sheet No. 5, all prepared by Meyers Engineering, Ltd., dated
April 8, 2015, is hereby approved.SECTION II. That the usage of the
Portion of Parcel A, Ames Farms, Lower Estelle Plantation,
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is title restricted solely for the
purposes as set forth in the drawings referenced above in favor of
the Parish of Jefferson pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 40-482
of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.SECTION III. That the
Parish of Jefferson has not examined or reviewed the title of any
portion of land shown, or any restrictive covenants or restrictions
placed on said property, and that the action of the Parish in this
matter does not imply (1) that the applicants or owners title or
ownership is valid, (2) that there are or are not any restrictive
covenants or other restrictions on said property, or (3) that any
restrictive covenants or restrictions that may be on said property
are enforceable or are not enforceable.SECTION IV. That the
Chairman of the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, or in his
absence the Vice Chairman, is hereby authorized, empowered and
directed to sign all documents and acts necessary and proper in the
premises to give full force and effect to this ordinance.The
foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:
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YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThe ordinance was declared
adopted on the 13th day of May, 2015, and shall become effective as
follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days
after adoption; thereafter, upon the signature by the Parish
President, or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon
expiration of the time for ordinances to be considered finally
adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided
in Section 2.07b of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President
and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall
become effective on the day of such approval.
On the motion of Mr. Spears, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following ordinance was offered:SUMMARY NO. 24252 ORDINANCE NO.
24947An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 20773 which approved
variances to the landscape and buffer criteria and sign
requirements of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) and title
restricted a Portion of Parcel W-4-B, Bell Plantation, Village of
Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana for an Office Depot
development which was never built. (Council District 3)WHEREAS,
Ordinance No. 20773, adopted on the 22nd day of September, 1999,
granted variances to the landscape and buffer criteria and sign
requirements, and established a title restriction, all under docket
no. CPZ-46-99, for a Portion of Parcel W-4-B, Bell Plantation,
Village of Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, located in an area
generally bounded by Lapalco Boulevard, Barataria Boulevard,
Parlange Drive, Devereaux Drive, and Gainswood Drive West;
andWHEREAS, the proposed Office Depot development was built on
another site, rendering said variances and title restriction no
longer needed; andWHEREAS, the owner, Marrero Land and Improvement
Association, Limited, has requested the Parish repeal Ordinance No.
20773; andWHEREAS, the Parish has no objection to this request.NOW,
THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:SECTION 1.
That Ordinance No. 20773 is hereby repealed in its entirety.SECTION
2. That the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson shall
reference this Ordinance within the margin of the records under
Instrument No. 9964524, COB 3019, folio 458.The foregoing ordinance
having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThis ordinance was declared
to be adopted on the 13th day of May 2015, and shall become
effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the Parish President,
ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the
Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish President, upon
expiration of the time of ordinances to be considered finally
adopted without the signature of the Parish President, as provided
in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President
and subsequently approved by the Council, this ordinance shall
become effective on the day of such approval.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the
following ordinance was offered:SUMMARY NO. 24253 ORDINANCE NO.
24948An ordinance declaring Lots 30A and 31A, Plot 2, Live Oak
Place Subdivision (formerly 604 and 608 Deckbar Avenue,
respectively), no longer needed for public purposes, and
authorizing the advertisement for the sale of these properties
pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances, Section 2-951, et seq., and to provide for other
related matters. (Council District 2)WHEREAS, Lot 30, Plot 2, Live
Oak Place Subdivision (formerly 604 Deckbar Avenue) was purchased
from Mirna Jordan, wife of/and Jesse E. Moran, on February 18,
1972, for required right-of-way for the Earhart Expressway approach
at Deckbar Avenue, which sale was recorded at COB 756, folio 149,
Entry #550158; andWHEREAS, Lot 31, Plot 2, Live Oak Place
Subdivision (formerly 608 Deckbar Avenue) was purchased from Armand
A. Rossi et al., on February 28, 1972, for required right-of-way
for the Earhart Expressway approach at Deckbar Avenue, which sale
was recorded at COB 757, folio 438, Entry #552116; andWHEREAS, Lots
30 and 31 have been resubdivided as Lots 30A and 31A, with the
removal of the required areas for the Earhart-to-Deckbar approach,
which resubdivision has been recorded at COB 3334, folio 607, Entry
#11426818; andWHEREAS, Lots 30A and 31A, which excludes the
required areas for said approach, have been determined to be no
longer needed for public purposes, except for a 10 foot drainage
servitude along the rear, as made a part of said resubdivision;
andWHEREAS, the Parish would like to sell these properties pursuant
to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances
Section 2-951, et seq.; andWHEREAS, the minimum bid value of Lot
30A is set at $34,700.00, which is fair market value as determined
by James Juneau Appraisal Services, Inc.; andWHEREAS, Lot 30A has a
land area of approximately 6,617 square feet, with dimensions of
50.00/50.26 x 130.19/135.18; andWHEREAS, the minimum bid value of
Lot 31A is set at $35,000.00, which is fair market value as
determined by James Juneau Appraisal Services, Inc.; andWHEREAS,
Lot 31A has a land area of approximately 6,664 square feet, with
dimensions of 10.77/39.25/50.00 x 129.00/130.19; andWHEREAS,
Jefferson Parish would like to sell these properties pursuant to
Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Section 2-951, et seq., to the
highest bidder via public bid, as long as said bid equals at least
$34,700.00 for Lot 30A and at least $35,000.00 for Lot 31A.THE
JEFFESON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:SECTION 1. That Lot 30A,
Plot 2, Live Oak Place Subdivision, formerly 604 Deckbar Avenue, is
declared to be no longer needed for public purposes, and that
Jefferson Parish is authorized to sell, subject to a 10 drainage
servitude along the rear, said property through the public bid
process, is hereby authorized.SECTION 2. That the advertisement and
the sale of Lot 30A pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson
Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 2-951, et seq., to the highest
bidder, as long as the minimum bid reaches the sum of $34,700.00,
is hereby authorized.SECTION 3. That Lot 31A, Plot 2, Live Oak
Place Subdivision, formerly 608 Deckbar Avenue, is declared to be
no longer needed for public purposes, and that Jefferson Parish is
authorized to sell, subject to a 10 drainage servitude along the
rear, said property through the public bid process, is hereby
authorized.SECTION 4. That the advertisement and the sale of Lot
31A pursuant to the provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances, Section 2-951, et seq., to the highest bidder, as long
as the minimum bid reaches the sum of $35,000.00, is hereby
authorized.SECTION 5. That the proceeds received from this sale
shall be deposited into Budget Account No. 22200-0000-5851 (sale of
fixed assets for Department of Streets) is hereby
authorized.SECTION 6. That the Council Chairman, or in his absence
the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all documents
required to carry out the provisions of this ordinance.The
foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote
thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThis
ordinance was declared to be adopted on the day 13th of May 2015,
and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the
Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon
signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish
President, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be
considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish
President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by
the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this
ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.
It was moved by Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, that
action on Summary No. 24246 of an ordinance amending Section 2-886
of the Code with regard to Council district improvement/assistance
funds is deferred to June 10, 2015.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
13th day of May 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
ordinance was offered as amended:SUMMARY NO. 24254 ORDINANCE NO.
24949An ordinance amending the 2015 Operating Budget of Jefferson
Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide)THE
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:SECTION 1. That the 2015
Operating Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by appropriating
and authorizing funds in support of the following departments:OFF
TRACK BETTING (FUND 22010)Revenues22010-4460 Appropriate
$30,000(Unappropriated Fund Balance)Expenditures
22010-2742-7680.02 30,000(Westwego Volunteer Fire)VIDEO POKER
(FUND 22020)Revenues22020-4460 Appropriate $50,000(Unappropriated
Fund Balance)Expenditures22020-2752-7680.162 50,000(City of
Harahan)TOURISM (FUND 22030)Revenues22030-4460 Appropriate
$6,666(Unappropriated Fund Balance)Expenditures22030-276X-127-7680
6,666(Community Services)WB RIVERBOAT GAMING (FUND
22040)Revenues22040-4460 Appropriate $3,334 $147,834(Unappropriated
Fund Balance)Expenditures22040-2771-7680 $3,334 28,334(Community
Services)22040-2772-7680 100,000(Community Services)22040-2773-7680
10,000(Community Services)22040-2773-7431.1 9,500(Buildings and
Structure)CONSOLIDATED SEWERAGE (FUND 53000)Revenues53000-4460
Appropriate $227,162(Unappropriated Fund
Balance)Expenditures53000-3850-114-7911.44940 227,162(Trf to Consol
Sewer Cap Proj.)ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FUND 22520)Revenues22520-4460
Appropriate $15,000(Unappropriated Fund
Balance)Expenditures22520-3551-XXXX 15,000(Jeff. Comm. Dev. to fund
HUD Section 3 Compliance Study)SECTION 2. That the 2015 Operating
Budget of Jefferson Parish is amended by adjusting the revenues
and/or expenditures within the followingdepartments:GENERAL FUND
(FUND 10010)Revenues10010-0000-5911.22560 $7,000(Trf fr Senior
Services)JEFF CAP (DEPT 0330)Expenditures10010-0330-114-7699.9
7,000(Other Misc. Expenses)CONSOLIDATED WATER (FUND
53010)Revenues53010-0000-5911.45400 $286,115(Trf fr Cons Water
Capital)Expenditures53010-390X-12X-70XX.X
196,376(PerSer/Sal)53010-3900-7163.2 300(Drug
Tests)53010-390X-12X-72XX.X 25,400(Supplies)53010-390X-12X-73XX.X
45,000(ProTech)53010-39XX-127-74XX.X
13,750(ServProp)53010-390X-75XX 5,289(Distribution System)SECTION
3. That the following line-item transfers within the 2015 Operating
Budget of Jefferson Parish are hereby authorized:SENIOR SERVICES
(FUND 22560)Expenditures22560-3556-114-7680.153 ($7,000)(Senior
Exposition)22560-3556-114-7911.10010 7,000(Trf to General
Fund)SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to perform
such ancillary transactions as are necessary to give full force and
effect to this ordinance.The foregoing ordinance having been
submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS:
None ABSENT: NoneThis ordinance was declared to be adopted on the
13th day of May 2015, and shall become effective as follows, if
signed forthwith by the Parish President, ten (10) days after
adoption, thereafter, upon signature by the Parish President or, if
not signed by the Parish President upon expiration of the time for
ordinances to be considered finally adopted without the signature
of the Parish President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the
Charter. If vetoed by the Parish President and subsequently
approved by the Council, this ordinance shall become effective on
the day of such approval.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following
ordinance was offered as amended:SUMMARY NO. 24255 ORDINANCE NO.
24950An ordinance amending the 2015 Capital Budget of Jefferson
Parish, and providing for related matters. (Parishwide)SECTION 1.
That the 2015 Capital Budget is amended by appropriating Property
Lease Income for the following Projects:COUNCIL DISTRICT
PROJECTSProverb Cord Sculpture $11,500(Project 45319.404)SECTION 2.
That the 2015 Capital Budget is amended by adjusting the revenues
and/or expenditures within the following projects:LIBRARY CAPITAL
IMPROVExpendituresEBR Interior Modifications ($146,000)(Project
47813.028)North Kenner Renovations 146,000(Project 47829.007)CONSOL
SEWER CAP PROJECTSRevenues44940-0000-5911.53000 $227,162(Trf fr
EBCS)ExpendituresHarvey Belt Press ($60,000)(Project
49420.016)Marrero WWTP 60,000(Project 49431.001)Harvey WWTP
227,162(Project 49431.002)CONSOL WATER CAPITALExpendituresPoint
Repairs ($286,115)(Project 54026.003)CONSOL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTRevenues45210-0000-5220.13 $4,198(Gov Ofc Home Sec/Emer
Prp)ExpendituresPS Uprade Emergency Generator Rental 4,198(Project
52110.021)COUNCIL DISTRICT PROJECTSRevenues45210-0000-5220.13
$4,198(Gov Ofc Home Sec/Emer Prp)ExpendituresPS Uprade Emergency
Generator Rental 4,198(Project 52110.021)DISTRICT ATTORNEY
GRANTSRevenues70411-0000-5220.11 $49,580(LA LCLE)Expenditures
Pretrial Intervention 49,580(Project 16142.013)SECTION 3. That
the Finance Director is authorized to perform such ancillary
transactions as are necessary to give full force and effect to this
ordinance. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote,
the vote thereon was as follows:YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: NoneThis
ordinance was declared to be adopted on the 13th day of May 2015,
and shall become effective as follows, if signed forthwith by the
Parish President, ten (10) days after adoption, thereafter, upon
signature by the Parish President or, if not signed by the Parish
President upon expiration of the time for ordinances to be
considered finally adopted without the signature of the Parish
President, as provided in Section 2.07 of the Charter. If vetoed by
the Parish President and subsequently approved by the Council, this
ordinance shall become effective on the day of such approval.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Lagasse, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124897A resolution declaring
the month of May 2015 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month in
Jefferson Parish. (Parishwide)WHEREAS, Williams Syndrome is a
genetic disorder affecting one in every 8,000 children born in the
United States; andWHEREAS, Williams Syndrome causes developmental
delays in the affected children such as late speech development and
difficulty in learning through hearing; andWHEREAS, children with
Williams Syndrome can develop serious medical conditions such as
high blood pressure, narrowing of the aorta and high blood calcium
levels; andWHEREAS, people with Williams Syndrome develop a
characteristic facial appearance in their noses, eyes, mouths and
teeth; andWHEREAS, more awareness of this disease and funding for
research may one day lead to better treatment and a better quality
of life for those that are afflicted with this disease.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 month of May of the year 2015 be and is
hereby declared Williams Syndrome Awareness Month in Jefferson
Parish.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 13th day of May,
2015.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Lagasse, the following
resolution was offered:RESOLUTION NO. 124898A resolution ratifying
Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Agreement between the
Parish of Jefferson and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for providing
professional architectural and engineering services, to extend the
term of the Agreement for an additional year through May 20, 2016
(Parishwide)WHEREAS, there is an Agreement between Jefferson Parish
and Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. dated May 20, 2013, hereinafter
Original Agreement as authorized by Resolution No. 120886 dated May
1, 2013, for providing professional architectural and engineering
services; and,WHEREAS, the Department of Water is currently
utilizing the services of the Agreement to provide improvements and
renovations to the West Bank Utility Billing Office; and,WHEREAS,
Stuart Consulting Groups, familiarity with the ongoing wor