City Officials
Parish President
John F. Young, Jr.
Parish Council
Christopher L. Roberts,
Chairman
Dist. 1: Ricky J. Templet
Dist. 2: Paul D. Johnston
Dist. 3: Mark D. Spears, Jr.
Dist. 4: E. Ben Zahn, III
Dist. 5: Cynthia Lee-Sheng
Council At Large
Div. A: Christopher I.
Roberts
Div. B: Elton M. Lagasse
Sheriff
Newell D. Normand
District Attorney
Paul Connick, Jr.
Assessor
Chairman: Thomas J.
Capella
Coroner
Gerry Cvitanovich, M.D.
Registrar of Voters
Dennis DiMarco
Parish Clerk
Eula Lopez
Clerk of Court
Jon Gegenheimer
School Board
President: Mark Jacobs
Vice President: Mark
Morgan
Dist. 1: Mark Morgan
Dist. 2: Etta Licciardi
Dist. 3: Ray St. Pierre
Dist. 4: Pat Tovrea
Dist. 5: Cedric Floyd
Dist. 6: Larry Dale
Dist. 7: Mark Jacobs
Dist. 8: Mike Delesdernier
Dist. 9: Sandy DenapolisBosarge
Creppel
4th Justice Court: Leon F.
Bradberry, Sr.
5th Justice Court: Dan
Civello
6th Justice Court: Joe
Bourgeois
7th Justice Court: James
Cooper
8th Justice Court: Charles
L. Wilson
Justice of the Peace
Dist. 1: Vernon J. Wilty, III
Dist. 2: Patrick H. DeJean
Dist. 3: Charles R. Kerner
Dist. 4: Leon Bradberry, Jr.
Dist. 5: Charles V. Cusimano, II
Dist. 6: Kevin Centanni
Dist. 7: Eugene Fitchne
Dist. 8: Roscoe W. Lewis
Juvenile Court
Section A: Ann Murry
Keller
Section B: Andrea Price
Janzen
Section C: Barron C.
Burmaster
Grand Isle Independent
Levee District
David Camardelle, President/ Director
Robert Santiti, Vice
President
Kelly Besson, Secretary/
Treasurer
Southeast Louisiana
Floor Protection Authority - East
President: Tim Doody
Vice President: Stephen V.
Estopinal
Secretary: Louis Witte
Treasurer: Wilton P. Tilly,
III
Commissioners: Jefferon
M. Jeff Angers, Lambert
J. Joe Hassinger, Jr.,
G. Paul Kemp, Richard
A. Luettich, Jr., Kelly J.
McHugh
Regional Director: Robert
Turner, Jr.
MINUTES
Gretna, Louisiana
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular
session on Wednesday, June, 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. A moment of silence was requested for the Victims
of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Sandrus Baudoin, Mr.
Daryle Holloway, New Orleans Police Officer, Mr. John Lavarine Jr., Former
Council Member. Eula A. Lopez recited a prayer. Ms. Ruth Walker, CAA
Administration 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: None
The 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;
Jeremy Dwyer, Legal Analysis Director; Sonny Burmaster, Chief of Staff; and
Eula A. Lopez, Parish Clerk.
The following members were absent: Alan Gandolfi, Research Director
The 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 items.
Vote on the adoption of the foregoing motion resulted as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125133
A resolution selecting from persons or firms interested and qualified to provide
Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services on an as-needed
basis for projects located throughout the Parish (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 124783, adopted on April 15, 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
person or firms interested and qualified to provide miscellaneous mechanical
and electrical engineering services on an as-needed basis for projects located
throughout the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Technical Evaluation Committee met on June 3, 2015 to review
all submittals; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 124783, the Council, at its
discretion, may choose one or more of the qualified firms to provide these
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, the governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That All Qualified Firms listed below are hereby selected to
provide Miscellaneous Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services on an
as-needed basis for projects located throughout the Parish.
Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.
4176 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Ellis Engineering, LLC
108 Royal Crescent Dr.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
G.E.C., Inc.
3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 401
Metairie, LA 70002
IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc.
3120 20th Street
Metairie, LA 70002
Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC
2626 Canal St., Suite 202
New Orleans, LA 70119
Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, LLC
3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 701
Metairie, LA 70002
Pivotal Engineering, LLC
1515 Poydras St., Suite 1875
New Orleans, LA 70112
TLC Engineering for Architecture
201 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 4318
New Orleans, LA 70170
WDG Architects
821 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 701
SECTION 2. That in accordance with Ordinance No. 18571 adopted on August
5, 1992, the Administration shall negotiate a contract with the person or firms
Southeast Louisiana
Floor Protection Authority - West
President: Susan Maclay
Vice President: Mark
Morgan
Secretary/ Treasurer: Paul
Dauphin
Commissioners: Michael
Merritt, Gernado Viers,
Joannes Westerink, Jim
Wilkinson
Greater New Orleans
Expressway Commission
Chairman: Lawrence Katz
Vice Chairman: Lawrence
Rase
Secretary: Peter Eagan
Treasurer: Steve Romig
Asst. Secretary/ Treasurer:
Michael Lorino
General Manager: Carlton
Dufrechou
GRAND ISLE
Mayor
David Camardelle
Council Members
Ray Santiny
J.E. Jay Lafont
Clifford Dixie Santiny
Stephen Scooter Reswener
Leoda Bladsacker
Chief of Police
Enris DuBois
GRETNA
Mayor
Belinda Cambre Constant
Council Members
Dist. at Large: Wayne A.
Ran
Dist. 1: Milton L. Crosby
Dist. 2: Joseph A. Marino
III
Dist 3: Mark K. Miller
Dist 4: Jackie J. Berthelot
Chief of Police
Arthur S. Lawson, Jr.
HARAHAN
Mayor:
Tina Miceli
Council Members
Tim Baudier
Susan Benton
Dana Huete
Craig Johnston
Carrie Wheeler
Chief of Police
Tim Walker
Justice of the Peace
Kevin J. Centanni
JEAN LAFITTE
Mayor:
Timothy P. Kerner
Council Members
Barry Barthomey
Shirley Guillie
Chirsty N. Creppel
Calvin LeBeau
Verna Smith
Chief of Police
Marcell Rodriguez
KENNER
Mayor
Michael S. Yenni
Council Members
At-Large: Maria C.
DeFrancesch, Division A
At-Large: Keith A. Conley,
Division B
District 1: Gregory W.
Carroll
District 2: Michael G.
Mike Sigur
District 3: Keith M.
Reynaud
District 4: Leonard J. Cline
District 5: Dominick F.
Impastato, III
Council Members
Dist. 1: Hon. Glenn Green,
Sr.
Dist 2: Hon. Johnny S.
Nobles, Jr.
Dist 3: Hon. Norman J.
Fonseca
Dist. 4: Hon. Garrison J.
Toups, Sr.
Dist 5: Hon. Larry J.
Warino, Sr.
Chief of Police
Hon. Dwaye J. Munch, Sr.
JEDCO
Chairman: Paul Rivera
Vice Chairman: Mark
Madderra
Treasurer: Bruce Layburn
Secretary: Mario Bazile
Jimmy Baum
David Colvin
Tina Dandry-Mayes
Bruce Dantin
Joe Ewell (Past Chairman)
Jim Garvey (Past Chairman)
Roy Gattuso
Greg Jordan (Past Chairman)
Steve LaChute
Joe Liss
Dr. Vinicio Madrigal (Past
Chairman)
Lynda Nugent-Smith (Past
Chairwoman)
Mayra Pineda
Bill Peperone
Mike Rongey
Stan Salathe (Past Chairman)
Chief of Police
Michael J. Glaser
WESTWEGO
Mayor
Hon. John I. Shaddinger, Jr.
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.
SECTION 3. That no work under this contract shall be authorized by Jefferson
Parish until a funding source is established.
SECTION 4. That when a funding source and a project are established, proper
account lines will be established.
SECTION 5. 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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125134
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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of Mr. Lagasse seconded by Roberts, present it was moved,
that the reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting of
Wednesday, June 10, 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 the Jefferson Parish Council and further the minutes of
Jefferson Parish Council meeting of Wednesday, March 25, 2015 and May 13,
2015 to be corrected with the notations of corrections of publication as follows.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, June 10 , 2015
Published In:
The Advocate, June 17, 2015
Under Resolution 125103, under section 1 the name of the lessee was incorrect.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, March 25 , 2015
The Advocate, April 1, 2015
Under Resolution No. 124593, in the preamble section of the resolution the name
was incorrect and corrected to Town of Jean Lafitte.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, May 13 , 2015
Published In:
The Advocate, May 20, 2015
Under Resolution 124939, in section 2 the account number was incorrect.
The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125135
NOW, 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. NONE and (3) Officer/
Manager Permits: Abdellatif Naim Shehadeh for Birdies Food & Fuel #18, 3738
Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001, Walid Abdellah Hammad for Birdies Food
& Fuel #18, 3738 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001, Keith Ferraro for Mamas
Place, 1624 Hesoid Street, 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: None
Directory of
Parish & City
Officials
JEFFERSON PARISH
COURTHOUSE
West Bank Office
200 Derbigby St.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 736-6000
East Bank Offices
Joseph S. Yenni Bldg.
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 736-6000
JEFFERSON PARISH
SHERIFFS OFFICE
1233 Westbank
Expressway
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 363-5500
JEFFERSON PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
501 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 349-7600
CLERK OF COURT
P.O. Box 10
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 364-2900
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
(504) 736-6390
WEST JEFFERSON
LEVEE DISTRICT
7001 River Road
P.O. Box 608
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0318
EAST JEFFERSON
LEVEE DISTRICT
203 Plauche Court
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 733-0087
GREATER
NEW ORLEANS
EXPRESSWAY
COMMISSIONS
P.O. Box 7656
Metairie, LA 70010
(504) 835-3188
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
170 Ludwig Lane
P.O. Box 200
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 835-3118
GRAND ISLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
170 Ludwig Lane
P.O. Box 880
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(504) 787-2204
GRAND ISLE
INDEPENDENT LEVEE
DISTRICT
P.O. Box 757
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-3196
CITY OF GRETNA
Huey P. Long Avenue &
2nd Street
P.O. Box 404
Gretna, LA 70054-0404
(504) 366-4374
JEAN LAFITTE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Route 1, Box 1
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3132
CITY OF KENNER
1801 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 468-7200
KENNER POLICE
DEPARTMENT
500 Veterans Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 712-2200
CITY OF WESTWEGO
419 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-3424
WESTWEGO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
417 Avenue A
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-5428
JEDCO
700 Churchill Parkway
Avondale, LA 70094
Phone/ Fax: (504) 875-3916
GRETNA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
200 5th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4374
CITY OF HARAHAN
6437 Jefferson Hwy.
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 737-6383
HARAHAN POLICE
DEPARTMENT
6441 Jefferson Hwy.
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 737-9763
TOWN OF JEAN
LAFITTE
2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd.
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-2208
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125136
BE 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# 22876, 30348, 30486, 30692, 32366, 43666, 44272, 51179, 51359,51559,
52099, 73859, 73879, 73899, 73939, 73979, 74019, 74039, 74059, 74079, 74099,
74119, 74159, 74179, 74239, 74259, 74279, 74299, 74319
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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The resolution was declared to be adopted this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125139
A resolution authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids for the construction
of a concrete box in St. Peters Ditch between Karen Avenue and the existing
railroad bridge south of Earhart Expressway, Public Works Project No. 2013009-DR, in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by Kyle
Associates, LLC. (Council District No. 2)
WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between Jefferson Parish
(OWNER) and Kyle Associates, LLC (ENGINEER) dated August 12, 2013 as
authorized by Resolution No. 121301 dated July 24, 2013, to provide professional
services associated with the installation of a concrete box and flume transition in
St. Peters Ditch between Karen Avenue and the Earhart Expressway, hereinafter
the Project; and
WHEREAS, in order to expedite the work, a portion of the Project has been
constructed under the Drainage Maintenance Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Maintenance Contract does not lend itself to construction of the
remainder of the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary for the remainder of the Project to be
advertised for Public Bid; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has reviewed and accepted the final plans,
specifications and cost estimate for the remainder of the Project; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are in place for construction; 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 concrete box in St. Peters
Ditch between Karen Avenue and the existing railroad bridge south of Earhart
Expressway, Public Works Project No. 2013-009-DR, in accordance with the
plans and specifications as prepared by Kyle Associates, LLC.
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.
45230-4039-7454(52356.033).
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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125140
A resolution certifying completion of the Plans and Specifications for Canal
No. 10 Drainage Improvements at W. Esplanade Ave., Public Works Project No.
2011-029-DR, and authorizing the advertisement for sealed bids of said project.
(Council District No. 4)
WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of All South Consulting
Engineers, LLC, to provide professional engineering services relating to
the design and construction of Canal No. 10 Drainage Improvements at W.
Esplanade Ave., Public Works Project No. 2011-029-DR; and
WHEREAS, the design of Canal No. 10 Drainage Improvements at W. Esplanade
Ave. is complete; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish has reviewed the final plans, specifications and
cost estimate and has accepted them as submitted; and
WHEREAS, the Official Journal for Jefferson Parish is New Orleans Advocate;
and
WHEREAS, 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 Canal No. 10 Drainage Improvements
at W. Esplanade Ave., Public Works Project No. 2011-029-DR, in accordance
with the plans and specifications as prepared by All South Consulting Engineers,
LLC.
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 the specifications for said project.
SECTION 3. That the cost of this construction is to be charged to Account No.
45230-4039-7454(52356.027).
SECTION 4. That the cost of advertisement is to be charged to Account No.
45230-4039-7540(52356.027).
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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125141
A resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for up to six
(6) new single family homes for a period of one year from the adoption of this
resolution at various locations for homeowners. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development offers a replacement
housing program for citizens that are unable to participate in the owner occupied
program due to the condition of their property; and
WHEREAS, participants must meet all the requirements to participate in the
HOME Replacement Housing Program through the Jefferson Parish Department
of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, program plans and specifications will be prepared for GAB
approval and bidding as these projects are approved for assistance by Community
Development; and
WHEREAS, the Parishs procurement procedures will be utilized for all projects
under this program.
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 resolution authorizing the Purchasing Department to
advertise for the construction of up to six (6) new single family homes for a
period of one (1) year from the date of the adoption of this resolution be and is
hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That program plans and specifications will be prepared for GAB
approval and bidding as these projects are approved for assistance by Community
Development.
SECTION 3. That the cost of the advertisement will be charged to Community
Development HOME Budget Account No. 21340-1180-139-7540-13381-001
and the project(s) will be charged based on the availability of funds and the
completion of the environmental review.
SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to
sign and approve any and 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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On the motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125142
A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of PEMBA Inc. under proposal
number 50-113230 for the procurement of Sternberg Lighting Post-top LED
Conversion Kits for A850 Old Town Acorn Light Fixtures for the East Bank
Regional Library parking lot in an amount not to exceed $98,637.00 for the
Library Department. (Council District 5)
WHEREAS, PEMBA Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder, bidding on proposal
number 50-113230.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council
of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of the Library
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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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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On the motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125150
A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of EBSCO Information Services
under proposal number 50-113004 for a three year contract for a quantity of
subscriptions (serials) in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 per year for a total
three year contract cap of $450,000.00 for the Library Department. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, EBSCO Information Services is the lowest responsible bidder,
bidding on proposal number 50-113004; and
WHEREAS, the Library Department would like to start using the services of
EBSCO Information Services in the interim for a period of sixty (60) days or
until a new contract is signed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council
of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of the Library
Department of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of EBSCO Information Services
under bid proposal number 50-113004 for a three year contract for a quantity
of subscriptions (serials) in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 per year for
a total three year contract cap of $450,000.00 for the Library Department is
hereby accepted.
SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to issue a
three year contract for a for a quantity of subscriptions (serials) in accordance
with the terms of the bid proposal and this resolution.
SECTION 3. The cost for this contract is to be charged to the Library
Departments Operating Account Number 21790-2450-7233.4 (Periodicals) and
future accounts as assigned.
SECTION 4. That the Library Department be permitted to use the services of
EBSCO Information Services in the interim for a period of sixty (60) days or
until the new contract with them is executed.
SECTION 5. That this contract will not exceed a maximum of $450,000.00 for
the three years, without further approval by the Jefferson Parish Council in the
form of a resolution duly adopted. 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 6. That the Council Chairman for the Jefferson Parish Council or in
his absence, the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve
any and all documents necessary to make this resolution effective.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125151
A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Ingram Library Services
Inc. under Proposal Number 50-113000 for a two year contract to provide
Audiobook Compact Discs, for $40,000.00 per year for a total two year contract
amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for the Library Department. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, Ingram Library Services Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder,
bidding on proposal 50-113000; and
WHEREAS, the current contract (55-13173) is set to expire on October 31, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, the Library Department would like to start using the services of
Ingram Library Services Inc. on November 1, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council
of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of the Library
Department of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the lowest responsible bid of Ingram Library Services Inc.
under Proposal Number 50-113000 is hereby accepted.
SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department is hereby authorized to issue a
contract to provide audiobook compact discs in accordance with the terms of the
bid proposal and this resolution.
SECTION 3. The cost for this contract is to be charged to the Library
Departments Operating Account Number 21790-2450-7233.3 (Tapes) and
future accounts as assigned for $40,000.00 per year for a total two year contract
cap of $80,000.00 for the Library Department.
SECTION 4. That the Library Department be permitted to use the services
of Ingram Library Services Inc. starting November 1, 2015, to provide for
audiobook compact discs.
SECTION 5. That this contract will not exceed a maximum of $80,000.00 for
the two years, without further approval by the Jefferson Parish Council in the
form of a resolution duly adopted. 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 6. That the Council Chairman for the Jefferson Parish Council or in
his absence, the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve
any and all documents necessary to make this resolution effective.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125152
A resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid of Double M Feed LLC for a
two year contract for the supply of line marker to be purchased on an as-needed
basis for a contract amount not to exceed $43,125.00, where total compensation
shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent (10%) without
amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council, under bid 50113094 received on May 21, 2015, for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(Parishwide)
WHEREAS, line marker is used by all Recreation playgrounds to mark the
boundaries of playing fields.
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 of Double M Feed LLC for a
two year contract for the supply of line marker to be purchased on an as-needed
basis for a contract amount not to exceed $43,125.00, where total compensation
shall not exceed this amount by a factor of more than ten percent (10%) without
amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of the council, under bid 50113094 received on May 21, 2015, for the Department of Parks and Recreation,
be and is hereby accepted.
SECTION 2: That the cost of the above is to be charged to account 21830-25327642.2.
SECTION 3: That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence, the Vice-Chairman, be and is herby authorized, empowered, and
directed to sign all documents in connection with this resolution.
The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125153
A resolution rejecting all bids received under Bid Proposal No. 50- 00113086,
for the purchase of 150 McAfee antivirus licenses with three years of support,
and three years of support for 1,300 McAfee antivirus licenses and authorizing
the re-advertisement of sealed bids for the licenses and support. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, bids were solicited for the purchase of 150 McAfee antivirus
licenses with three years of support, and three years of support for 1,300 McAfee
antivirus licenses; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of each responding bid is significantly over the
amount budgeted by the department; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to reject all bids and authorize re-advertisement of
sealed bids for the purchase of 150 McAfee antivirus licenses with three years of
support, and three years of support for 1,300 McAfee antivirus licenses for the
Electronic Information Systems Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority:
SECTION 1: That all bids received under Bid Proposal No. 50-00113086 for the
purchase of 150 McAfee antivirus licenses with three years of support, and three
years of support for 1,300 McAfee antivirus licenses, are rejected.
SECTION 2. That the Purchasing Department is authorized to re-advertise for
150 McAfee antivirus licenses with three years of support, and three years of
support for 1,300 McAfee antivirus licenses.
SECTION 3. That all costs incurred shall be charged to Account No. 635203952-7214.1 for licenses and 63520-3952-7432.4 for support.
SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or in his absence
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the execution of Final Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Volute, Inc. under
Proposal No. 50-109587, SCIP Project No. C3557 for an increase of forty eight
(48) calendar days and a decrease in the contract by $6,716.46 from $592,675.00
to $585,958.54. M.O.B. 4629, FOLIO 57, INSTRUMENT NO. 11441002.
SECTION 2. That the funds for the cost of this project are available from the
Department of Sewerage Budget Account No. 44940-4023-7454 (49412.007),
Contract No. 55-14737.
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: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125160
A resolution granting a substantially completed contract, with the attached punch
list, for the contract with Beverly Construction Company, LLC (Contract # 5514164) dated March 31, 2014 for the labor, materials, and equipment necessary
for the roadway and boardwalk project to Parc des Familles under Bid Proposal
No. 50-108079 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Council District 1)
WHEREAS, Contract 55-14164, executed March 31, 2014, is recorded with
the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson in M.O.B. 4607, Page 479,
Instrument Number 11407897; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Change Order 3 amounted to $24,020.00 is recorded with the Clerk
of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson, MOB 4639, Page 508, Instrument No.
11503357; and
WHEREAS, Change Order 4 amounted to $99,857.80 is recorded with the Clerk
of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson, MOB 4646, Page 641, Instrument
No. 11513265; and
WHEREAS, Change Order 5 amounted to $46,315.45 is recorded with the Clerk
of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson, MOB 4650, Page 429, Instrument
No. 11518701.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH
COUNCIL of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana acting as governing authority of said
Parish:
SECTION 1. Grant a substantially completed contract, with the attached punch
list, for the contract with Beverly Construction Company, LLC (Contract # 5514164) dated March 31, 2014 for the labor, materials, and equipment necessary
for the roadway and boardwalk project to Parc des Familles under Bid Proposal
No. 50-108079 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. M.O.B. 4607, Page
479, Instrument Number 11407897.
SECTION 2. That the said Beverly Construction Company, LLC is hereby
authorized to file a copy of this resolution with the said Clerk of Court as evidence
of the acceptance by the Jefferson Parish Council of the satisfactory completion
of said contract, and in order that the 45 days lien and privilege period may begin
from the date of filing hereof with the said Clerk of Court; and at the expiration
of the 45 days and upon presentation of a Clear Lien and Privilege Certificate
from the Clerk of Court, the Finance Director of Jefferson Parish is authorized to
pay to the Contractor all monies retained by the Parish of said contract.
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
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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125161
A resolution granting substantial completion to Volute, Inc. for their completed
contract, which Jefferson Parish contract is dated October 1, 2014 for Installation
of New Sewer Lift Station P-14-1 (Stonebridge and Trapp Canal), Proposal No.
50-109587, SCIP Project No. C3557; (Council District 1).
WHEREAS, there is a construction contract between the Parish of Jefferson
and Volute, Inc. dated October 1, 2014 authorized by Resolution No. 123291 for
Installation of New Sewer Lift Station P-14-1 (Stonebridge and Trapp Canal) and
WHEREAS, Change Order 1 extending the time of the contract by forty eight
days (48) and reducing the cost of this contract by $6,716.46 is expected to be
ratified by council on June 24, 2015 and has therefore not yet been recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Council has engaged the services of AIMS Group, Inc.
to perform the engineering services for the project and AIMS Group, Inc.
recommends acceptance of Substantial Completion of this project on May
21, 2015 subject to completion of the attached punch list as stated in their
Recommendation of Substantial Completion letter dated May 28, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the value of the completed project after including adjustments
made through Change Order 1 is $585,958.54.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council,
acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That Volute, Inc. is hereby granted effective upon adoption of
this resolution, substantial completion, subject to the attached punch list, for
their contract under Proposal No. 50-109587 for Installation of New Sewer Lift
Station P-14-1 (Stonebridge and Trapp Canal), SCIP Project No. C3557, which
contract is recorded with the Clerk of Court in and for the Parish of Jefferson
M.O.B. 4629, FOLIO 57, INSTRUMENT NO. 11441002.
SECTION 2. Change Order 1 increasing the contract time and reducing the
contract amount is expected to be ratified by the council on June 24, 2015 and
has therefore been not recorded.
SECTION 3. That the said Volute, Inc. be and 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 the date of filing thereof with the said Clerk of Court.
SECTION 4. That at the expiration of the 45 days, the said Volute, Inc. shall
furnish the Department of Sewerage of Jefferson Parish with a clear lien and
privilege certificate from the Clerk of Court and upon presentation of said
certificate, the Department of Sewerage will prepare the necessary documents
to authorize payment of retainage on said certificate.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125162
A resolution authorizing the Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman
of the Jefferson Parish Council to sign the attached Parish Infrastructure and
Environmental Review (PIER) Certificate in regard to Application No. PIER
2015-17 (P20150479) for Plains Pipeline, LP to repair three (3) anomalies on
the 12-inch BOA Main Pipeline near Grand Isle, Louisiana. (Council District 1)
WHEREAS, one repair work site is located in Caminada Pass, approximately
1,400 feet northeast of the Grand Isle Bridge; and
WHEREAS, caissons will be used to perform the repair work in open water; and
WHEREAS, approximately 104 cubic yards of non-vegetated water bottom
material will be excavated and temporarily stacked to the side and then backfilled
once repairs have been made; and
WHEREAS, the remaining two (2) repairs will be at an existing land facility on
the northern side of Grand Terre Island; and
WHEREAS, at each of the two (2) sites, ground material will be excavated and
temporarily stacked to the side and then backfilled once repairs have been made;
and
WHEREAS, all work areas will be accessed by shallow draft tugs and barges;
and
WHEREAS, no coastal wetland impacts are anticipated, as all work will be
performed on vessels in open water or from non-wetland areas using a backhoe;
and
WHEREAS, Plains Pipeline, LP has submitted an application for a PIER
Certificate, along with an associated application fee, to the Jefferson Parish
Clerk of Council; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 39-10 of the Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances, the proposed project activity has been determined to be consistent
with the PIER Certificate requirements.
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 Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman of
the Jefferson Parish Council is hereby authorized to sign the attached Parish
Infrastructure and Environmental Review (PIER) Certificate in regard to
Application No. PIER 2015-17 (P20150479) for Plains Pipeline, LP to repair three
(3) anomalies on the 12-inch BOA Main Pipeline near Grand Isle, Louisiana.
SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to T. Baker Smith, LLC, Attn:
Michael Trahan, P.O. Box 2266, Houma, LA 70361.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution and the PIER Certificate authorized
herein be sent to Plains Pipeline, LP, Attn: Ryan Crider, 1901 Engineers Road,
Belle Chase, LA 70037.
SECTION 4. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Jefferson Parish
Department of Environmental Affairs, Attn: Marnie Winter, 4901 Jefferson
Hwy., Suite E, Jefferson, LA 70121.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
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as follows.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125163
A resolution authorizing the Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman
of the Jefferson Parish Council to sign the attached Parish Infrastructure and
Environmental Review (PIER) Certificate in regard to Application No. PIER
2015-15 (P20150192) for Cargill to install six (6) dolphin monopoles in the
Mississippi River for mooring of barges, and to repair an existing foundation
for a previously permitted tower (Tower 6) located at 933 River Road, along the
west bank of the Mississippi River in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, in order
to ensure the conveyor above it is safely supported. (Council District 2)
WHEREAS, the towers (Tower 6) foundation must be reinforced with four (4)
new steel plumb piles and two (2) new beams; and
WHEREAS, six (6) dolphin monopoles will be installed in the Mississippi River
to provide for mooring of barges; and
WHEREAS, no coastal wetland impacts are anticipated from the project, as all
work will be performed in the Mississippi River using a barge mounted crane,
which will pose no hazard to navigation in the Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, no dredge or fill is required for access to site; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of
Coastal Management has determined that the proposed activity has no direct
and significant impact on coastal waters and a Coastal Use Permit will not be
required; and
WHEREAS, Cargill has submitted an application for a PIER Certificate, along
with an associated application fee, to the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Council; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 39-10 of the Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances, the proposed project activity has been determined to be consistent
with the PIER Certificate requirements.
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 Chairman or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman of
the Jefferson Parish Council is hereby authorized to sign the attached Parish
Infrastructure and Environmental Review (PIER) Certificate in regard to
Application No. PIER 2015-15 (P20150192) for Cargill to install six (6) dolphin
monopoles in the Mississippi River for mooring of barges, and to repair an
existing foundation for a previously permitted tower (Tower 6) located at 933
River Road, along the west bank of the Mississippi River in unincorporated
Jefferson Parish, in order to ensure the conveyor above it is safely supported.
SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Lanier & Associates, Attn:
Price Lanier, 4101 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution and the PIER Certificate authorized
herein be sent to Cargill, Attn: Eric Long, 933 River Road, Westwego, LA 70094.
SECTION 4. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Jefferson Parish
Department of Environmental Affairs, Attn: Marnie Winter, 4901 Jefferson
Hwy., Suite E, Jefferson, LA 70121.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125164
A resolution granting permission to St. Andrew the Apostle Church & School
to erect temporary signs advertising their Superfest to be held on Saturday,
September 12, 2015. (Council District 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 permission is hereby granted to St. Andrew the Apostle
Church & School to erect temporary signs advertising their Superfest at the
following locations:
Terry Parkway & Carol Sue Avenue
Terry Parkway & Belle Chasse Highway (on Belle Chasse Highway);
Terry Parkway & Belle Chasse Highway (on Terry Parkway);
Belle Chasse Highway & Behrman Highway;
Lapalco Boulevard & Manhattan Boulevard;
Manhattan Boulevard & Gretna Boulevard;
Wall Boulevard & Belle Chasse Highway;
Wall Boulevard & Lapalco Boulevard;
Lapalco Boulevard & Barataria Boulevard;
Terry Parkway at the Oakwood Shopping Center;
Wright Avenue & Stumpf Boulevard;
Westbank Expressway & Terry Parkway;
Barataria Boulevard & Westbank Expressway;
Barataria Boulevard & Lapalco Boulevard;
Westbank Expressway & Avenue C
SECTION 2. That the signs permitted for placement on public rights-of-way
herein shall not include any corporate or sponsor names, logos or text, except
to identify the primary sponsoring organization to which this resolution grants
permission to erect said signs advertising the primary sponsors function or
event.
SECTION 3. That the signs are to measure no more than four feet wide by four
feet in height and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign.
SECTION 4. That permission is hereby granted to erect the temporary signs
advertising the said event from August 28 to September 14, 2015.
SECTION 5. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of
this resolution to Father John Talamo, 3101 Eton Street, New Orleans, 70131,
the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, and the Department of
Parkways.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125165
A resolution granting permission to Boomtown Casino New Orleans to hold the
Boomtown Casino Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 5:00
p.m. until 12:00 a.m. at Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, LA; to sell
refreshments, food, and beer (beer truck to be delivered July 3, 2015 and picked
up July 5, 2015); waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith,
provided that all necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements
are met. (Council District 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 permission is hereby granted to Boomtown Casino to hold a
Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 12:00
a.m. at Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, LA; to sell refreshments,
food, and beer (beer truck to be delivered July 3, 2015 and picked up July 5,
2015); waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection therewith, provided that
all necessary permits have been obtained and that all requirements are met.
SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy
of this resolution to Mr. Chad Ruttley, Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road,
Harvey, LA 70058, the Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement, the
Health Department, the Office of Citizens Affairs and the State of Louisiana
Office of Beverage Control.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Lagasse, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125166
A resolution re-appointing Ms. Paula Lacour, 701 Champagne Drive, Kenner,
Louisiana 70065 to the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board for a
three year term effective June 24, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council,
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That Ms. Paula Lacour is hereby re-appointed to the Jefferson
Parish Human Services Authority Board for a three year term effective June
24, 2015.
SECTION 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Ms. Paula Lacour, 701
Champagne Drive, Kenner, Louisiana 70065; and, to the Director of the
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
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(8) Records disclosure. All records of the office of inspector general shall be
exempt from public disclosure and shall be considered confidential, unless
it is necessary for the inspector general to make such records public in the
performance of his duties. Unauthorized disclosure of information by the
inspector general or any employee of the office of inspector general is subject to
review and disciplinary action by the appointing authority. The records prepared
or obtained by the office of inspector general shall be as provided for in La.
R.S. 33:9614. deemed confidential and privileged and protected from disclosure
under public records laws except as otherwise provided by state law at R.S.
33:9614. Any record or information obtained by the office of inspector general
which is confidential or privileged pursuant to any other provision of law shall
remain confidential or privileged. It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by fine
or imprisonment in accordance with state law governing local ethics entities
for the office of inspector general, any designated representative of the office
or staff member, or any other public official, corporation or individual to make
public any such information or record.
(9) Reporting the results of inspector general findings.
(a) The office of inspector general shall report its recommendations and results
of its findings to the ethics and compliance commission.
(b) Prior to concluding a report or recommendation, which contains
findings as to the person or entity being reported or who is the subject of the
recommendation, the inspector general shall provide the affected person or
entity a copy of the report or recommendation. The report and recommendations
shall be deemed confidential and privileged and protected from disclosure. The
report shall not be disclosed, reproduced, distributed, disseminated, in whole
or in part, by any named recipient until such time as the report is finalized.
Unauthorized disclosure, reproduction, distribution or dissemination of reports
and recommendations may be subject to review and disciplinary action by the
appropriate authority.
(c) Such person or entity shall have thirty (30) working days to submit a written
explanation or rebuttal of the findings before the report or recommendation is
finalized, and such timely submitted written explanation or rebuttal shall be
attached to the finalized report or recommendation.
(d) This section shall not apply when the inspector general, in conjunction
with a district attorney, attorney general or United States attorney, determines
that supplying the affected person or entity with such report will jeopardize a
pending criminal investigation.
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21700-0000-5220.22 $266,000
(Office of Juvenile Justice)
ANIMAL SHELTER (FUND 21710)
Revenues
21710-0000-5368 $12,000
(Advertising Revenue)
ALARIO CENTER (FUND 21850)
Revenues
21850-0000-5358 $7,300
(Segnette Field Fees)
21850-0000-5357 65,000
(Facility Use Fees)
21850-0000-5357.1 (30,000)
(Facility Staffing Fees)
21850-0000-5357.2 (35,000)
(Facility Security Fees)
STREETS (FUND 22200)
Revenues
22200-0000-5911.44530 $11,000
(Trf fr Council District Proj.)
Expenditures
22200-3005-7433.3 11,000
(Traffic Signal Equipment)
CONSOLIDATED DRAINAGE (FUND 22320)
Revenues
22320-0000-5810 $35,000
(Other Income)
SST REVENUE SERIES 2007B (FUND 39800)
Expenditures
39800-5116-7820 ($521,190)
(Principal)
39800-5116-7911.39940 521,190
(Trf to SST Rev Ref Series 2015)
LCDA RECR & CULTURE 2007 (FUND 39810)
Expenditures
39810-5117-7820 ($97,972)
(Principal)
39810-5117-7911.39950 97,972
(Trf to LCDA Rev Ref Bonds Ser 2015)
SST REV REF SERIES 2015 (FUND 39940)
Revenues
39940-0000-5911.39800 $521,190
(Trf fr SST Revenue Series 2007B)
Expenditures
39940-5134-7810 $50,000
(Principal)
39940-5134-7820 471,190
(Interest)
LCDA REV REF BONDS SER 2015 (FUND 39950)
Revenues
39950-0000-5911.39810 $97,972
(Trf fr LCDA Recr & Culture 2007)
39950-0000-5924 11,320,000
(Proceeds from Refunding)
Expenditures
39950-5135-7920 212,970
(Bond Issuance Costs)
39950-5135-7930 11,107,030
(Advance Refunding Escrow)
39950-5135-7820 96,472
(Interest)
39950-5135-7830 1,500
(Service Charges)
CONSOLIDATED SEWERAGE (FUND 53000)
Revenues
53000-0000-5220.13 $30,648
(Gov Ofc Home Sec/Emer Prp)
CONSOLIDATED WATER (FUND 53010)
Revenues
53010-0000-5220.13 $98,278
(Gov Ofc Home Sec/Emer Prp)
53010-0000-5270 145,000
(Other Intergovernmental)
53010-0000-5331.41 5,000
(Delinquent Fees Grand Isle)
SECTION 3. That the Ad Valorem revenues (0000-501X) identified in the 2015
Operating Budget are amended to reflect the current taxable assessments/taxes
adjusted by the appropriate collection factor per District as follows:
Fund Fund Name Amount
10010 General Fund $86,000
21670 Transit 116,000
21680 MITS 57,000
21700 Juvenile Services 201,000
21710 Animal Shelter 83,000
21730 Health Unit 2,000
21740 Human Services Authority 25,000
21770 Ambulance District No. 2 28,000
21790 Library 374,000
21830 Consol Jefferson Recreation Dist. 247,000
21940 Playground District No. 16 28,000
22080 Fire District No. 9 (Grand Isle) 50,000
22090 Fire District No. 4 (Lafitte) 15,000
22100 EB Consol Fire District 753,000
22110 Fire District No. 3 (River Ridge) 47,000
22120 Fire District No. 5 (Terrytown) 76,000
22130 Fire District No. 6 (Harvey) (90,000)
22140 Fire District No. 7 (Westwego) (6,000)
22150 Fire District No. 8 (Marrero) (52,000)
22230 Road Lighting District No. 7 14,000
22240 JP Consol Road Lighting 75,000
22320 Consolidated Drainage #2 525,000
22390 Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 123,000
22520 Economic Development 13,000
22530 Criminal Justice 51,000
22540 Culture & Parks 38,000
22560 Senior Services 13,000
22600 Inspector General Ethics & Compl 16,000
39230 Consol Playground Dist #2 (6,000)
39410 Fire Protection District #7 12,000
53000 Consol Sewerage 119,000
SECTION 4. That the Interest-Pooled Assets revenues (0000-5710.1) identified
in the 2015 Operating Budget are amended to reflect the current collections as
follows:
Fund Fund Name Amount
21670 Transit $61,000
21680 MITS 25,000
21700 Juvenile Services 67,000
21710 Animal Shelter 21,000
21720 Mosquito Control 3,000
21740 Human Services Authority 3,000
21770 Ambulance District No. 2 2,000
21790 Library 180,000
21830 Consol Jefferson Recreation Dist. 89,000
21850 Alario Center 2,000
21950 Lafreniere Park 2,000
21970 LaSalle Park 6,000
22010 CD Off Track Betting 6,000
22020 CD Video Poker 7,000
22030 CD Tourism 24,000
22040 CD Riverboat Gaming 20,000
22060 Health Premium Return 2,000
22090 Fire District No. 4 (Lafitte) 1,000
22100 EB Consol Fire District 187,000
22110 Fire District No. 3 (River Ridge) 19,000
22120 Fire District No. 5 (Terrytown) 18,000
22130 Fire District No. 6 (Harvey) 42,000
22140 Fire District No. 7 (Westwego) 13,000
22150 Fire District No. 8 (Marrero) 32,000
22160 Emergency Communications 4,000
22180 Security Enhancement Dist 1,400
22200 Streets 10,000
22220 Comprehensive Zoning Overlay 6,000
22230 Road Lighting District No. 7 3,000
22240 JP Consol Road Lighting 13,000
22320 Consolidated Drainage #2 98,000
22390 Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 47,000
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Section 1.01 (1) and (15) of the Charter, to impose this fee to develop and
administer a system of parish recreational and cultural facilities and programs;
and
WHEREAS, this fee is in the best interest of the citizens of Jefferson Parish.
THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS THAT:
SECTION I. There shall be $3.00 facility fee on tickets purchased at the Jefferson
Parish Performing Arts Center to defray the costs of operating the facility.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
And the ordinance was declared by the Jefferson Parish Council acting as the
governing authority of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana on this the 24th
day of June 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 Ms. Lee-Sheng, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125168
A resolution granting Brides against Breast Cancer permission to hold a
Fundraiser at 4100 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie LA 70002 on Thursday, July 9,
2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and to provide for related matters. (Council
District 5)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH
COUNCIL, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, acting as governing authority
for said Parish:
SECTION I. That permission is hereby granted to Brides against Breast Cancer
to hold a Fundraiser at 4100 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70002 on
Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to allow them to serve
beer, liquor, wine and food in connection therewith, provided that all permits
have been obtained from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, the
Health Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office to conduct such
a fundraiser and that all requirements and regulations of said departments are
met; and further waiving all Jefferson Parish taxes in connection with said event.
SECTION II. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Ashley Ritter,
5481 Communications Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34240.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Templet, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125169
A resolution granting permission to the German American Cultural Center to
paint a mural on the outside of the German American Cultural Center located at
519 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA provided all appropriate and necessary
permits are obtained from the appropriate and necessary agencies. (Council
District 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 permission is hereby granted to the German American
Cultural Center to paint a mural on the outside of the German American Cultural
Center located at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA provided all appropriate
and necessary permits are obtained from the appropriate and necessary agencies
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125170
A resolution granting permission to N.O.R.S.I, represented by Mr. Chuck
George, Race Director, to host the Rivershack Taverns River Run, to serve beer;
at the Rivershack Taverns River Run on Saturday, July 24, 2015 from 7:00 P.M
until 10:00 P.M; provided that all necessary permits have been obtained from
the Department of Citizens Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Department and
the State of Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Office.(Council District 2)
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION I. That permission is hereby granted to N.O.R.S.I, represented by
Mr. Chuck George, Race Director, to host the Rivershack Taverns River Run,
to serve beer; at the Rivershack Taverns River Run on Saturday, July 24, 2015
from 7:00 P.M until 10:00 P.M; provided that all necessary permits have been
obtained from the Department of Citizens Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriffs
Department and the State of Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Office.
SECTION II. The Entirety of the race course Shall be approved by the Jefferson
Parish Sheriffs office before the date of the Event.
SECTION III. Any Portion of State Roadway closed for said event Shall require
the permission of the Louisiana Department of Transportation
SECTION IV. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to Mr. Chuck George,
4245 Arkansas Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065, the Department of Citizens Affairs,
the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Department and the State of Louisiana Bureau of
Alcohol Beverage Control.
. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125171
A resolution exercising the option to extend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Council on Aging, extending
the agreement for an additional three months to provide, assist, support,
administer and maintain services and programs for the elderly. (Parishwide).
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 120107, adopted on December 12,
2012, the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Council on Aging entered into
that certain Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, (hereafter, Agreement), dated
January 31, 2013. The Jefferson Council on Aging is a quasi-public, non-profit
corporation, organized pursuant to La. R.S. 46:1601 et seq., operating exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes, with all funding expended solely to help
the elderly who are in need of such assistance within the Parish of Jefferson,
which affords an avenue for working out a more complete understanding of the
problems, interests and desires of elderly people and the process of aging on the
part of the Parish of Jefferson, and helps to solve as many of the problems of the
elderly as possible; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of the program is to assist the elderly citizens
of Jefferson Parish in securing equal opportunity and receiving services in
the areas of health, employment, and recreation, advancing the quality of life
initiative in Jefferson Parish for senior citizens, pursuant to the Jefferson Parish
Charter Sec. 1.01(14) and 1.01(15); and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving
value from the services described in detail: the Jefferson Council on Aging
shall provide services to the elderly of Jefferson Parish in the areas of housing,
transportation, physical and mental health, employment, institutional care,
wholesome nutrition, recreation, community services, educational services and
other community services, which will enhance the welfare and livelihood of
the senior citizens of Jefferson Parish that is at least equivalent to the annual
consideration described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the current contract expires June 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish of Jefferson to exercise the
option to extend, for three months, granted pursuant to Resolution 124621, dated
March 25, 2015, and Amendment Number 2, in order to allow the Jefferson
Council on Aging to continue this successful program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana:
SECTION 1. That an extension of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
the Parish of Jefferson and the Jefferson Council on Aging for an additional
three months to provide, assist, support, administer and maintain services and
programs for the elderly be and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. 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.
The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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On motion of Mr. Spears, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125172
A resolution granting permission to The Home and Garden Show at GNO Inc.,
2424 N. Arnault, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented by Mike Zalaznik,
to conduct a Southern Sportsmans Festival and Expo on Friday, July 10, 2015
from 2:00p.m-8:00pm, Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-8:00pm and
Sunday July 12, 2015 from 10:00am-6:00pm.,on 2000 Segnette Boulevard,
Westwego, LA 70094 (Alario Center); to use an amplified sound system for live
entertainment in association with this event and canopies; to include the sale of
beer, wine, other beverages and food on July 10-12; provided that all permits are
obtained from the Office of Special Events, Inspection & Code, the Jefferson
Parish Health Department and that all requirements of said departments are met.
(Council District 3)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to The Home and Garden Show
at GNO Inc., 2424 N. Arnault, Metairie, Louisiana 70001, represented by Mike
Zalaznik, to conduct a Southern Sportsmans Festival and Expo on Friday, July
10, 2015 from 2:00p.m-8:00pm, Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-8:00pm
and Sunday July 12, 2015 from 10:00am-6:00pm.,on 2000 Segnette Boulevard,
Westwego, LA 70094 (Alario Center); to use an amplified sound system for live
entertainment in association with this event and canopies; to include the sale of
beer, wine, other beverages and food on July 10-12; provided that all permits are
obtained from the Office of Special Events, Inspection & Code, the Jefferson
Parish Health Department and that all requirements of said departments are met.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Spears, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution was
offered as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 125173
A resolution rejecting the proposals received pursuant to Resolution No. 124909
and authorizing the Council Clerk to re-advertise for Statement of Qualifications
from individuals interested in conducting comprehensive wage and salary
surveys for the Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, the
Jefferson Parish Executive Pay Plan, and the Jefferson Parish Judicial Pay Plan,
and provide for related matters. (ParishWide).
WHEREAS, for the Jefferson Parish Classified Service, Executive Service
and Judicial Service to recruit and retain an adequate supply of competent
employees, Jefferson Parish must provide competitive pay; and
WHEREAS, in order to establish competitive pay rates, it is necessary to study
the wages and salaries paid within the applicable labor market and, if necessary,
make adjustments to the applicable pay plans; and
WHEREAS, over the past several years adjustments to the starting rates
of numerous classes of work within the Pay Plan for the Classified Service
were necessary in order to comply with the Federal Minimum Wage law and
Affordable Care Act which resulted in minimum starting rates becoming equal
to other classes with greater job duties.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 124909 adopted on the 13th day of May,
2015, the Parish advertised for the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications
from persons or firms interested in conducting comprehensive wage and salary
surveys for the Pay Plan for the Classified Service of Jefferson Parish, the
Jefferson Parish Executive Pay Plan, and the Jefferson Parish Judicial Pay Plan;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish to identify a large pool of
qualified and experienced person or firms which may be engaged to provide
comprehensive wage and salary surveys for the various pay plans of the Parish.
WHEREAS, the Statement of Qualifications should be re-advertised to
meet changes to the evaluation criteria including the addition of minimum
qualifications for the proposers, which will greatly assist in evaluating qualified
proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the proposals received pursuant to Resolution No. 124909,
adopted on the 13th day of May, 2015, are hereby rejected.
SECTION 2. That the Council Clerk is hereby authorized to re-advertise
for statements of qualifications from individuals interested in conducting
comprehensive wage and salary surveys for the Pay Plan for the Classified
Service of Jefferson Parish, the Jefferson Parish Executive Pay Plan, and the
Jefferson Parish Judicial Pay Plan using the revised evaluation criteria with
minimum qualifications.
SECTION 3. That the revised criteria for selection to provide these services
shall include:
Evaluation Criteria, total maximum 100 points:
All proposals shall be evaluated with respect to the completeness of data
provided, support for all claims made, and the overall approach taken. The
following criteria shall be utilized in the technical evaluation of the consultants
proposal:
a) Experience with similar projects involving local governments/government
agencies and/or non-profit agencies. (20 points possible)
b) Demonstrated knowledge of compensation systems and related personnel/
human resources practices including federal and state employment laws. (20
points possible)
c) Experience designing and implementing pay plans and overall compensation
systems, gathering data, performing job analysis and evaluation, and conducting
and analyzing salary survey data. (20 points possible)
d) Proposed fees for the project; fees must be detailed by specific services and
deliverables. (20 points possible)
e) Qualifications of key personnel. (5 points possible)
f) Ability to manage and coordinate the project, including the ability to train the
staff in administering the program. (5 points possible)
g) Thoroughness of material submitted, including the proposed work plan and
type of service provided. (5 points possible)
h) Projected time frame, from beginning to a prompt project completion date.
(5 points possible)
SECTION 4. That the person or firm submitting a proposal shall have the
following minimum qualifications:
1. Proposer must have at least five (5) years of experience in providing the type
of services requested in this SOQ.
2. Proposer must have experience in providing these types of services to
governmental agencies, municipalities or non-profit organizations with 3,000
plus employees.
3. Proposer must provide a minimum of three (3) references for projects of similar
scope of work from agencies of similar size to Jefferson Parish Government, i.e.
3,000 plus employees.
SECTION 5. The Evaluation Committee shall consist of: the Director of the
Personnel Department, Director of the Department of Human Resource
Management, the Chief Administrative Assistant - Administration, a
representative of the Finance Department, a representative of the Department
of Research and Budget, and a representative of the Parish Attorneys Office, as
a nonvoting member.
SECTION 6. All costs associated with the surveys shall be paid out of Budget
Account No. 10010-0080-7331.
SECTION 7. That the Council Chairman for the Jefferson Parish Council or in
his absence, the Vice Chairman, be and is hereby authorized to sign and approve
any and all documents necessary to make this resolution effective.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Spears, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125174
A resolution granting permission to Sams Club, Inc., 2101 SE Simple Savings
Dr.; Bentonville, AR 72716-745 represented by Laurinda Rainey, to hold a
concert with live music, DJ, and bands (Rickey Smiley and Jaime Fox) at 1527
Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until
09:00 p.m.; to sell and serve food and beverages outdoors to accommodate
guest attending, to erect tents ; and to have live music in conjunction with the
event during this time; provided permits are obtained from the Department of
Citizens Affairs and Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement and that
all requirements of said departments are met. (Council District 3)
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Sams Club, Inc., 2101 SE
Simple Savings Dr.; Bentonville, AR 72716-745 represented by Laurinda Rainey,
to hold a concert with live music, DJ, and bands (Rickey Smiley and Jaime Fox)
at 1527 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 4:00 p.m.
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until 09:00 p.m.; to sell and serve food and beverages outdoors to accommodate
guest attending, to erect tents ; and to have live music in conjunction with the
event during this time; provided permits are obtained from the Department of
Citizens Affairs and Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement and that
all requirements of said departments are met.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Zahn, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125177
A resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Operating Expense Agreement
extending the expiration date of the contract to June 30, 2016. No additional
funding will be added. (Council Districts 3 ,4).
WHEREAS, the original Operating Expense Agreement was approved by
Resolution No. 124504 dated March 4, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Operating Expense Agreement has a term consistent with
federal funding years and will end on June 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, additional time is necessary to allow New Hope Community
Development Corporation to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will add no additional funding to the agreement;
and
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 extension of the Operating Expense Agreement between
New Hope Community Development Corporation and Jefferson Parish
Department of Community Development extending the expiration date to June
30, 2016 is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That project costs associated with this contract are to be charged to
Community Development Programs Account No. 21340-1185-139-7331-13385002.
SECTION 3. 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: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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On motion of Mr. Johnston, and seconded by Mr. Spears, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125193
A resolution ratifying Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the
Jefferson Parish Council acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish
Hospital Service District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana d/b/a
West Jefferson Medical Center (Council) and Nemzoff & Co., LLC to provide
health care financial advisory services, and other related services, to the Council
concerning any transaction or any proposed transaction involving the transfer
and/or lease of all or substantially all of the assets of Jefferson Parish Hospital
Services District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson. (Council District 2)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 122965, adopted the 11th day of June,
2014, the Council selected Nemzoff & Co., LLC to provide health care financial
advisory services, and other related services, to the Council concerning any
transaction or any proposed transaction involving the transfer and/or lease of
all or substantially all of the assets of Jefferson Parish Hospital Services District
No. 1, Parish of Jefferson; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123044, adopted on June 18, 2014,
the Jefferson Parish Council acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish
Hospital Service District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana d/b/a
West Jefferson Medical Center ratified a contract with Nemzoff & Co. amending
the contract on the record to address concerns raised by the Inspector General;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123120, adopted on 26th day of June,
2014, the Jefferson Parish Council acting as governing authority of Jefferson
Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana
d/b/a West Jefferson Medical Center ratified Amendment 1 to the contract with
Nemzoff & Co.; and
WHEREAS, by the terms of the contract with Nemzoff & Co., the contract is
nearing its expiration date; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Nemzoff & Co. contains a right to extend the
contract by mutual consent of the parties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council
acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No.
1, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana d/b/a West Jefferson Medical Center;
SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby ratify the attached Amendment No
2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the Jefferson Parish Council
acting as governing authority of Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No.
1, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana d/b/a West Jefferson Medical Center
and Nemzoff & Co., LLC to provide health care financial advisory services, and
other related services, to the Council concerning any transaction or any proposed
transaction involving the transfer and/or lease of all or substantially all of the
assets of Jefferson Parish Hospital Services District No. 1, Parish of Jefferson
extending the term of the contract until the completion of the transaction for the
lease of West Jefferson Medical Center.
SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be paid by the
West Jefferson Medical Center.
SECTION 3. That the Council Chairman, or the Vice-Chairman, 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 : (4) Lee-Sheng NAYS: (3) Templet ABSENT: None
Johnston Roberts
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This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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WHEREAS, on May 28, 2015, the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office investigated
an incident involving an Aggravated Battery that occurred on the premises of
The Hot Spot Bar & Lounge; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2015, the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office investigated
an incident involving a Simple Robbery as well as Disturbing the Peace and
Resisting Arrest that occurred on the premises of The Hot Spot Bar & Lounge;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 4-34,
this is a motion to have a hearing set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic
Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2015 Alcoholic
Beverage Permit of The Hot Spot Bar & Lounge should be suspended or
revoked for reasons to include, but not limited to, allowance of acts enumerated
in Louisiana Revised Statutes 26:90 and the commission of unlawful acts in
the vicinity of the licensed premises, in violation of Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances, Section 4-32 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That this resolution approves the motion for a hearing to be heard
by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee and set
on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the West Bank Council Chambers in
order to determine whether the 2015 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of The Hot Spot
Bar & Lounge, located at 8600 Sheldon Street, Metairie, should be suspended
or revoked pursuant to the causes set herein, and to provide for related matters.
SECTION 2. That the Clerk of the Council notify the aforementioned permit
holder of this hearing and forward a copy of this resolution to the permit holder.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Lagasse, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125197
A resolution motioning for a hearing to be set and heard by the Jefferson Parish
Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2015
Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Rumba Bar, should be suspended or revoked
pursuant to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 4-32 et seq., and to
provide for related matters. (Council District 3)
WHEREAS, Rumba Bar, owned by Gingerlynn Lanza, located at 2012
Manhattan Blvd. Suites 4 & 5, holds a 2015 Alcoholic Beverage Permit; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2015, the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office investigated
an incident involving a Simple Battery that occurred on the premises of Rumba
Bar; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2015, the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office investigated
a miscellaneous complaint that occurred on the premises of Rumba Bar; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 4-34,
this is a motion to have a hearing set and heard by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic
Beverage Permit Review Committee to determine whether the 2015 Alcoholic
Beverage Permit of Rumba Bar should be suspended or revoked for reasons to
include, but not limited to, allowance of acts enumerated in Louisiana Revised
Statutes 26:90 and the commission of unlawful acts in the vicinity of the
licensed premises, in violation of Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section
4-32 et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That this resolution approves the motion for a hearing to be heard
by the Jefferson Parish Alcoholic Beverage Permit Review Committee and set
on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the West Bank Council Chambers in
order to determine whether the 2015 Alcoholic Beverage Permit of Rumba Bar,
located at 2012 Manhattan Blvd. Suites 4 & 5, Harvey, should be suspended or
revoked pursuant to the causes set herein, and to provide for related matters.
SECTION 2. That the Clerk of the Council notify the aforementioned permit
holder of this hearing and forward a copy of this resolution to the permit holder.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present it was moved that Item #50 on
the agenda of a resolution authorizing to sign the attached Parish Infrastructure
and Environmental Review (PIER) Certificate 2015-15 for Cargill to repair
an existing foundation for a previously permitted tower (Tower 6) located at
933 River Road, Westwego, in order to ensure the conveyor above it is safely
supported be and is hereby cancelled. (Council District 2) (Approved by Mr.
Johnston at the request of the Administration) (Deferred from 6/10/15)
The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as
follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125198
A resolution ratifying the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
the Parish of Jefferson and Marine Baptist Church to provide for a summer
enrichment program at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. (Council District 2)
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides
that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political
corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any
other private association, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides
that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and
support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson is authorized by Art. I, Sec. 1 of the
Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness
and general welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to transform
and revitalize communities through positive programs that will educate and
empower the children of the Shrewsbury community living in need, allowing
them to develop and grow into productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving
the value from at-risk youths growing up to be productive, independent, selfsufficient citizens of Jefferson Parish, that is at least equivalent to the Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a
gratuitous donation; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these
parties working together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
the Parish of Jefferson and Marine Baptist Church to provide for a summer
enrichment program at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),
is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That any costs associated with this agreement shall be taken from
account No. 22020-2752-7680.
SECTION 3. 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 foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125199
A resolution ratifying the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
the Parish of Jefferson and New Hope Community Development Corporation
to provide for a summer leadership program at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00.
(Council District 3)
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides
that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in
cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or
with any public or private ORGANIZATION, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides
that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and
support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Parish is authorized by Art. I, Sec. 1 of the Louisiana
Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general
welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as to transform
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and revitalize communities through positive programs that will educate and
empower the children of the Kenner community living in need, allowing them
to develop and grow into productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Parish has a reasonable expectation of receiving the value from
at-risk youths growing up to be productive, independent, self-sufficient citizens
of Jefferson Parish, that is at least equivalent to the Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a
gratuitous donation; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these
parties working together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the
Parish of Jefferson and New Hope Community Development Corporation to
provide for a summer leadership school enrichment program at a cost not to
exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That any costs associated with this agreement shall be taken from
account No. 22020-2753-7680.
SECTION 3. 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 foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this 10th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125200
A resolution authorizing the Council Chairman or in his absence the ViceChairman to execute the attached Statement of Agreement between the Parish
of Jefferson and the American Red Cross, Louisiana Region, to provide mass
care feeding and bulk distribution activities of pre-landfall hurricane evacuation
transportation services. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974
provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or
political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or
with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS, practical considerations necessitate that governmental
agencies work together in order to effectuate an effective and efficient mass care
feeding and bulk distribution activities of pre-landfall hurricane evacuation
transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson and the American Red Cross, Louisiana
Region, wish to assist in providing mass care feeding and bulk distribution
activities of pre-landfall hurricane evacuation transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson has agreed to assist the American
Red Cross, Louisiana Region, with providing adequate security and life safety
protection; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts
of these two agencies working to assist in mass care feeding and bulk distribution
activities of pre-landfall hurricane evacuation transportation services; and
WHEREAS, under the circumstances and conditions of this agreement, the
normal insurance and indemnification requirements are not needed and will be
waived.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council,
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the attached Statement of Agreement between the Parish of
Jefferson and the American Red Cross, Louisiana Region, to provide mass care
feeding and bulk distribution activities of pre-landfall hurricane evacuation
transportation services be and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That there are no direct costs associated with this agreement.
SECTION 3. That the Council Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman
is hereby authorized to execute the attached Statement of Agreement between
Jefferson Parish and the American Red Cross, Louisiana Region, to provide
mass care feeding and bulk distribution activities of pre-landfall hurricane
evacuation transportation services.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125201
A resolution ratifying Amendment No. 1, which amends the existing Engineering
Agreement with Stuart Consultant Group, Inc., dated July 8, 2014, for
engineering services related to the design of improvements to Sewer Lift Station
at Fulton and Mississippi, to provide professional and supplemental services
during design, bidding, construction and project closeout, which increases
the total value of the contract by $83,400.00 from $16,138.00 to $99,538.00,
Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Project No. D5591 (Council District
No. 4).
WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement dated July 8, 2014, between
Jefferson Parish and Stuart Consultant Group, Inc., as authorized by Resolution
No. 123001 dated June 11, 2014, for improvements to the Sewer Lift Station at
Fulton and Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the scope of the Agreement was to perform a Preliminary
Evaluation Study to determine the capacity and design parameters for a new lift
station at Fulton and Mississippi ; and
WHEREAS, the ENGINEER has completed the Evaluation and the Parish
wishes to proceed with the design to replace the existing lift station; and
WHEREAS, additional funds need to be provided for the engineers to complete
the design, bidding, construction, project closeout and supplemental services;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Capital Projects has negotiated an additional fee
of $83,400.00 for performing the design, bidding, construction, project closeout
and supplemental services.
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 ratify Amendment No. 1, which
amends the existing Engineering Agreement with Stuart Consultant Group,
Inc., dated July 8, 2014, for the design of improvements to Sewer Lift Station
at Fulton and Mississippi, to add design, bidding, construction, project closeout
and supplemental services, which increases the total value of the contract by
$83,400.00 from a total cost of $16,138.00 to $99,538.00.
SECTION 2. That the costs associated with the additional engineering services
are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No.
44940-4023-7451 (49429.010). Contract Number: 55-14372.
SECTION 3. That all other terms, provisions and conditions of the Agreement
dated July 8, 2014, except as specifically modified by this Amendment No. 1,
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June , 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125202
A resolution ratifying Amendment No. 4, which amends the existing Engineering
Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and BCG Engineering and
Consulting, Inc. dated November 14, 2008 for Bonnabel Canal Improvements,
Public Works Project No. 2008-050-DR to establish a new contract termination
date of November 13, 2016; establishing a new termination date does not
increase the total value of the Agreement which remains at $1,071,133.65.
(Council District 5)
WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between Jefferson Parish
and BCG Engineering and Consulting, Inc. dated November 14, 2008, as
ratified by Resolution No. 111076 dated October 8, 2008 and as amended by
Amendment Nos. 1 through 3, for professional services related to Bonnabel
Canal Improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the current Engineering Agreement expires on November 13, 2015;
and,
WHEREAS, construction of the project is currently underway and will extend
beyond November 13, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to extend the Engineering Agreement by
one (1) year to November 13, 2016, in order to allow the engineer to continue to
provide engineering services throughout the project closeout.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the
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WHEREAS, the original scope of the project was to improve or abandon the
existing lift station as evaluate the feasibility to re-route the flow from existing
1200 Robinson (L-11-4) to lift station L-11-3 (Project 1); and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 121058 dated June 12, 2013, ratified Amendment No.
1 for additional design work to construct a new gravity sewer line and eliminate
the existing station thereby increasing the design fee by $23,175.00 (Project 2)
and Resolution No. 123865 dated November 5, 2014, ratified Amendment No.
2 which added resident inspection services in the amount of $60,000.00; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of design of the new gravity sewer line Jefferson
Parish was unable to secure a utility servitude from the required property
owner; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish now desires to design a replacement Lift Station
L-11-4 to avoid the necessary gravity sewer servitude (Project 3); and
WHEREAS, the surplus in Project 2 (which has been cancelled) in the amount
of $16,335.00 can be utilized for the basic services of Project 3 and will therefore
only require an increase in the amount of $33,147.00; and
WHEREAS, the surplus in Supplementary Services in the amount of $60,000.00
for Project 3 and will therefore only require an increase in the amount of
$11,000.00 for Supplementary Services for Project 3; and
WHEREAS, the ENGINEER has requested that the firm of The Beta Group
Engineering and Construction Services be added to the contract to provide
geotechnical engineering services; and
WHEREAS, this contract will expire on January 6, 2016, prior to completion of
the project; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the OWNER to extend the Engineering
Agreement for one (1) year from January 6, 2016 to January 6, 2017.
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 ratify Amendment No. 3, which
amends the existing Engineering Agreement with AIMS Group, Inc. dated
January 6, 2012, for the design of improvements to Sewer Lift Station 1200
Robinson (L-11-4), to provide professional and supplemental services for
additional scope of work, which increases the total value of the contract by
$44,147.00 from a total cost of $144,633.00 to a total cost of $188,780.00 and
establish a new termination date of January 6, 2017.
SECTION 2. That the costs associated with the additional engineering services
are to be charged to Sewerage Capital Improvement Program Account No.
44940-4023-7451 (49429.003), Contract No. 55-12397.
SECTION 3. That AIMS Group, Inc. is authorized to use the firm of The Beta
Group Engineering and Construction Services as an approved sub-consultant to
provide geotechnical engineering services.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125206
A resolution ratifying a two year Traffic Engineering Services Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital Engineering, Inc. to provide traffic
engineering services for the Department of Public Works, on an as-needed
basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish, Public Works Project No.
2015-008D-TR, for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $200,000.00. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 124875, adopted May 13, 2015, the
Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Digital Engineering, Inc. to provide
traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works, on an asneeded basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work
under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000.00 per year, unless increased
by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and
WHEREAS, payment under this Agreement shall be contingent upon the
availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written work
order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must include the
scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of
said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby ratify the terms of the Traffic
Engineering Services Agreement with Digital Engineering, Inc. to provide
traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works, for a period
of two years, on an as-needed basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson
Parish, for a total Not-to-Exceed annual fee of $200,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the cost of Traffic Engineering Services performed under this
Agreement shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis.
SECTION 3. That all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written
work order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must
include the scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125207
A resolution ratifying a two year Traffic Engineering Services Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. to provide
traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works, on an asneeded basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish, Public Works
Project No. 2015-008G-TR, for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $200,000.00.
(Parishwide)
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 124875, adopted May 13, 2015, the
Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. to
provide traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works, on an
as-needed basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work
under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000.00 per year, unless increased
by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and
WHEREAS, payment under this Agreement shall be contingent upon the
availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written work
order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must include the
scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of
said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby ratify the terms of the Traffic
Engineering Services Agreement with Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. to provide
traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works, for a period of
two years, on an as-needed basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson
Parish, for a total Not-to-Exceed annual fee of $200,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the cost of Traffic Engineering Services performed under this
Agreement shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis.
SECTION 3. That all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written
work order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must
include the scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125208
A resolution ratifying a two year Traffic Engineering Services Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and Volkert, Inc. to provide traffic engineering
services for the Department of Public Works, on an as-needed basis, for
projects located throughout Jefferson Parish, Public Works Project No. 2015008K-TR, for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $200,000.00. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 124875, adopted May 13, 2015, the
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Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of Volkert, Inc. to provide traffic
engineering services for the Department of Public Works, on an as-needed
basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work
under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000.00 per year, unless increased
by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council; and
WHEREAS, payment under this Agreement shall be contingent upon the
availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written work
order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must include the
scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of
said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the Council does hereby ratify the terms of the Traffic
Engineering Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. to provide traffic
engineering services for the Department of Public Works, for a period of two
years, on an as-needed basis, for projects located throughout Jefferson Parish,
for a total Not-to-Exceed annual fee of $200,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the cost of Traffic Engineering Services performed under this
Agreement shall be charged to the appropriate account line on a job-to-job basis.
SECTION 3. That all services shall be initiated only upon receipt of a written
work order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must
include the scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125209
A resolution ratifying a two (2) year agreement with GVA Engineering, LLC for
providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed
basis for projects located throughout the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual
fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten
(10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of
the council. (Parish-Wide)
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015 by virtue of Resolution No. 124793, the
Jefferson Parish Council selected the firm of GVA Engineering, LLC to provide
professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for
projects located throughout the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on
this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall
be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, GVA Engineering, LLC is authorized to provide these services
with support from Antoine Architects, LLC.
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 ratify the terms of the two (2) year
agreement with GVA Engineering, LLC for providing professional architectural
and engineering services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout
the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.
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.
SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account
number 7331 of the user department.
SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.
SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.
SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall
not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment
to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.
SECTION 7. That GVA Engineering, LLC is authorized to provide these services
with support from Antoine Architects, LLC.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125210
A resolution ratifying a two (2) year agreement with Scairono Martinez
Architects, APAC for providing professional architectural and engineering
services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout the Parish for a
total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded
by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment to the contract
authorized by resolution of the council. (Parish-Wide)
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015 by virtue of Resolution No. 124793, the Jefferson
Parish Council selected the firm of Scairono Martinez Architects, APAC to
provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed
basis for projects located throughout the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on
this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall
be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, Scairono Martinez Architects, APAC is authorized to provide
these services with support from Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, LLC.
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 ratify the terms of the two (2) year
agreement with Scairono Martinez Architects, APAC for providing professional
architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for projects located
throughout the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.
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.
SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account
number 7331 of the user department.
SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.
SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.
SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall
not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment
to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.
SECTION 7. That Scairono Martinez Architects, APAC is authorized to provide
these services with support from Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, LLC.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125211
A resolution ratifying a two (2) year agreement with N-Y Associates, Inc. for
providing professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed
basis for projects located throughout the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual
fee of $500,000.00, with this cost not to be exceeded by a factor of more than ten
(10) percent without an amendment to the contract authorized by resolution of
the council. (Parish-Wide)
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015 by virtue of Resolution No. 124793, the Jefferson
Parish Council selected the firm of N-Y Associates, Inc. to provide professional
architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for projects located
throughout the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on
this contract shall not exceed $500,000.00 annually; and
WHEREAS, all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there shall
be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
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contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project; and
WHEREAS, N-Y Associates, Inc. is authorized to provide these services with
support from IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc., Alphonse Barcia, III Landscape
Architect, LLC, Urban Systems, Inc., BFM Corporation, LLC, and Eustis
Engineering Services, LLC.
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 ratify the terms of the two (2) year
agreement with N-Y Associates, Inc. for providing professional architectural
and engineering services on an as-needed basis for projects located throughout
the Parish for a total not-to-exceed annual fee of $500,000.00.
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.
SECTION 3. That the fees paid under this agreement shall be charged to account
number 7331 of the user department.
SECTION 4. That all services shall be provided on an as-needed basis and there
shall be no guarantee as to the amount of work given on an annual basis.
SECTION 5. That issuance of a notice-to-proceed under this agreement shall be
contingent upon the availability of funds for each individual project.
SECTION 6. That the fixed amount of compensation stated in the contract shall
not be exceeded by a factor of more than ten (10) percent without an amendment
to the contract authorized by resolution of the council.
SECTION 7. That N-Y Associates, Inc. is authorized to provide these services
with support from IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc., Alphonse Barcia, III
Landscape Architect, LLC, Urban Systems, Inc., BFM Corporation, LLC, and
Eustis Engineering Services, LLC.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125215
A resolution ratifying an Agreement with Event Rentals, LLC to provide
Emergency Supplies, Equipment and Associated Services for Emergency Events
for the Department of Emergency Management under RFP No. 0327 at a cost not
to exceed the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 123706, adopted on the 8th day
of October, 2014, the Jefferson Parish Council authorized the Purchasing
Department to advertise for Request for Proposals to provide Emergency
Supplies, Equipment and Associated Services for Emergency Events for the
Department of Emergency Management under RFP No. 0327; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the critical nature of the scope of services deserves a more indepth analysis of proposers experience, financial stability and capacity, the RFP
process is warranted over and above a public bid; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 124879, adopted May 13, 2015, the
Jefferson Parish Council selected Event Rentals, LLC to provide Emergency
Supplies, Equipment and Associated Services for Emergency Events for the
Department of Emergency Management.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana:
SECTION 1. The attached Agreement with Event Rentals, LLC to provide
Emergency Supplies, Equipment and Associated Services for Emergency Events
for the Department of Emergency Management under RFP No. 0327 is hereby
ratified.
SECTION 2. That the total contract not-to-exceed amount under RFP No. 0327
shall be Two Million and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00).
SECTION 3. The costs associated with this agreement will be charged to 100100140-114-7690 (Disaster).
SECTION 4. 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.
The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125216
A resolution ratifying the Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Digital
Engineering and Imaging, Inc. to provide technical assistance and oversight
services related to the Stormwater Management Program as required by the
Parishs Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Louisiana Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Permit LAS 000201 and other related
services for the Department of Environmental Affairs. Work performed under
this contract shall not exceed four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00)
over the two (2) year contract term. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS; pursuant to Resolution No.124510, adopted on March 4, 2015, the
Parish Clerk advertised for Statements of Qualification from environmental
engineering firms to provide technical assistance and oversight services related
to the Parishs Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Louisiana
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Permit for the Department of
Environmental Affairs; and
WHEREAS; pursuant to Resolution No. 124877, adopted on May 13, 2015,
the Jefferson Parish Council selected Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc. to
provide technical assistance and oversight services related to the Stormwater
Management Program; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has negotiated a two (2) year Agreement with
Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc., to provide these required services.
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 Agreement with Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc.,
to provide technical assistance and oversight services related to the Stormwater
Management Program, be and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That the fees for all engineering and technical services provided
under this contract shall not exceed $430,000.00 and be charged to the following
departments:
Year 2016
Task 1 - Prepare 2015-2016 Annual Report - $42,000.00 to be charged to
Drainage Department, Account No. 45230-4039-7451 (52355.001).
Task 3 and 4 - Prepare/Update SPCC and SWPPP plans at a cost not to exceed
$102,000.00, and be charged as follows:
$28,000.00 to be charged to Drainage Department
Account No. 45230-4039-7451 (52355.001)
$16,000.00 to be charged to Water Department East Bank Treatment Plant
Account No. 53010-3901-126-7431.2
$16,000.00 to be charged to Water Department West Bank Treatment Plant,
Account No. 53010-3901-127-7431.2
$24,000.00 to be charged to Environmental Consolidated Garbage District
Account No. 22390-3340-7331
$ 6,000.00 to be charged to Joseph S. Yenni Building
Account No. 10010-0065-163-7331
$ 6,000.00 to be charged to General Government Building
Account No. 10010-0065-181-7331
$ 6,000.00 to be charged to Correctional Center
Account No. 10010-0120-026-7331
Year 2017
Task 2 - Prepare 2016-2017 Annual Report - $42,000.00 to be charged to
Drainage Department, Account No. 45230-4039-7451 (52355.001).
Task 3 and 4 - Prepare/Update SPCC and SWPPP plans at a cost not to exceed $
32,000.00 to be charged to Sewerage Department
Account No. 44940-4023-7451(49403.003)
Years 2015-2017
Task 5 shall not exceed $112,000.00 and shall be charged, on an as-needed
basis, to the professional services accounts of those departments with facilities
requiring new and/or updated SPCC and/or SWPPP in year one and/or year two
of the contract.
Task 6 shall not exceed $100,000.00 and shall be charged, on an as-needed basis,
to the professional services accounts of those departments requiring
technical and/or administrative support services in year one and/or year two of
the contract.
SECTION 3. That the Council Chairman 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.
The following resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote hereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125217
A resolution ratifying Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the Parish
of Jefferson and Ingram Library Services, Inc. for the purchase, cataloging,
and processing of new books Agreement for an additional one (1) year with no
increase to the contract cap. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 119376, adopted on August 8, 2012
Jefferson Parish and Ingram Library Services, Inc. entered into that certain
Agreement, dated September 20, 2012, to provide for the purchase, cataloging,
and processing of new books for a period of three (3) years, with an option to
renew this Agreement for an additional one (1) year with no increase to the
contract cap of $8,250,000.00; and
WHEREAS, Parish of Jefferson and Ingram Library Services, Inc. wish to
amend the Agreement to renew for an additional one (1) year period.
WHEREAS, the current contract expires September 19, 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Parish to extend the Agreement by
one year from September 20, 2015 to the new termination date of September
19, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
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November 3, 2016, with the addition of $600,000.00 to the current contract cap
and with all other terms remaining the same, be and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That the extension is needed to complete as a minimum, professional
services for the following projects: Avondale Capital Project, Cleary, Bright and
Lakeshore Gym HVAC, Delta Gym Repairs, Girard Gym Repairs, Glisson Park
Boat Launch Project, Kennedy Heights Gym HVAC Improvements, Pontiff
Concession Stands and Pressboxes, Parc des Families Marquee and Pavilion,
and Pontiff Playground Concession Stands.
SECTION 3. That cost associated with these services shall be charged to the
appropriate account line (XXXXX-XXXX-7451) and the appropriate project
number (XXXXX.XXX) for the particular project.
SECTION 4. 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) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
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work order from the Director of the Engineering Department, which must
include the scope of work and a maximum fee which can be charged.
SECTION 4. 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: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125224
A resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in
his absence the Vice-Chairman, to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility
Planning and Control (FP&C), for the Lafreniere Park Marsh Island Restoration,
Planning and Construction project, FP&C Project No. 50-J26-14-07, to secure
$1,000,000.00 in State funds. (Council District 4)
WHEREAS, Act 25 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature
contains an appropriation for Jefferson Parish, entitled Lafreniere Park Marsh
Island Restoration, Planning and Construction, in the amount of $1,000,000.00,
payable from the State General Fund (Direct); and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all of the funds appropriated, in the absence
of express language to the contrary, shall be considered as having been
appropriated directly to the Office of Facility Planning and Control and shall be
administered by the Office of Facility Planning and Control under a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with the Local Entity (Jefferson Parish); and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Bond Act of the Louisiana Legislature (OBA),
adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution
of 1974, provides for the issuances by the State Bond Commission (Bond
Commission) of State General Obligation Bonds for the projects contained in
the Act including the Project, which bonds are to be secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the State, as well as by monies dedicated to and paid into
the Bond Redemption and Security Fund as provided in Article VII, Section 9
of the Constitution, which authorization includes the issuance, if applicable, of
State General Obligation Bonds for the Project (Project Bonds) as set forth in
Exhibit B of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure State Funds, it is necessary to designate an
official of the Parish of Jefferson to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in
all matters pertaining to this project, including certifying requests for State
disbursements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting
as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
the Parish of Jefferson and the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning
and Control, for the Lafreniere Park Marsh Island Restoration, Planning and
Construction project, FP&C Project No. 50-J26-14-07, to secure $1,000,000.00
in State funds, be and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That CJ Gibson, or in his absence, Leo Webb, officials of the Parish
of Jefferson, have been designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson
in all matters pertaining to this project, including certifying requests for State
disbursements.
SECTION 3. That when the $1,000,000.00 Capital outlay appropriation is
secured, the proper account lines will be established.
SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized to sign 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) Spears
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125225
A resolution authorizing and ratifying the granting of a 10 servitude to Entergy
Louisiana, L.L.C. at Lakeshore Playground, and to provide for other related
matters. (Council District No. 5)
WHEREAS, Entergy Louisiana, L.L.C. needs a 10 servitude to provide
overhead service to the new gym at Lakeshore Playground, with this service to
be located along the playground road known as Claudius St., on Lots 28 and 48,
Square 49, Canal Street Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish is the owner of the site, having acquired same at
COB 584, folio 723 and COB 589, folio 475; and
WHEREAS, said servitude is shown on a drawing described as Exhibit A, dated
June 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Parish has no objection to this servitude.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana:
SECTION 1. That the granting of a 10 servitude to Entergy Louisiana, L.L.C.,
along the playground road known as Claudius St., on Lots 28 and 48, Square 49,
Canal Street Subdivision, on a drawing described as Exhibit A, dated June 1,
2015, is hereby authorized and ratified.
SECTION 2. 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 resolution.
The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Spears
This Resolution was declared adopted on this the 24th day of June, 2015.
On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was
offered:
RESOLUTION NO. 125226
A resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in
his absence the Vice-Chairman, to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
between the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C)
and the Parish of Jefferson to secure $440,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash towards
the Gretna Government Complex Parking Lot, Planning and Construction,
FP&C Project No. 50-J26-14-09 (Council District No. 1)
WHEREAS, Act 25 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature
(Act) contains a cash appropriation for Jefferson Parish, entitled Gretna
Government Complex Parking Lot, Planning and Construction (Jefferson), in
the amount of $440,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation will be applied towards design and construction
of a new Gretna Government Complex Parking Lot; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all of the funds appropriated, in the absence
of express language to the contrary, shall be considered as having been
appropriated directly to the Office of Facility Planning and Control and shall be
administered by the Office of Facility Planning and Control under a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement with the Local Entity (Jefferson Parish); and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Bond Act of the Louisiana Legislature (OBA),
adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution
of 1974, provides for the issuances by the State Bond Commission (Bond
Commission) of State General Obligation Bonds for the projects contained in
the Act including this Project, which bonds are to be secured by a pledge of the
full faith and credit of the State, as well as by monies dedicated to and paid into
the Bond Redemption and Security Fund as provided in Article VII, Section 9
of the Constitution, which authorization includes the issuance, if applicable, of
State General Obligation Bonds for the Project (Project Bonds) as set forth in
Exhibit B of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure State Funds, it is necessary to designate an
official of the Parish of Jefferson to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in
all matters pertaining to this project, including certifying requests for State
disbursements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, acting
as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the
State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) and the
Parish of Jefferson to secure $440,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash towards the
Gretna Government Complex Parking Lot, FP&C Project No. 50-J26-14-09, be
and is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That when the $440,000.00 in Capital Outlay Cash is secured, then
proper account lines will be established.
SECTION 3. That Anthony L. Francis, Jr., the Director of the Jefferson Parish
Department of General Services, an official of the Parish of Jefferson, has been
designated to act on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson in all matters pertaining to
this project, including certifying requests for State disbursements but excluding
any matter that requires Council approval which will be signed by the Council
Chairman.
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
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bid Solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid
bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. As required by
state and federal funding regulations of the Federal government and State of
Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the
Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General
Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. A complete
set of Contract Documents may be secured from Barwoka and Bonura Engineers
and Consultants, LLC, 209 Canal Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70005 (PHONE
504-828-0030, FAX 504-828-8006) by licensed contractors upon receipt of
$125.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime
bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no
later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond
guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the
bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219
as applicable.
The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject
bids for just cause, pursuant to the law.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 07, 2015 in the
Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite
4400, Gretna, LA 70053. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Brenda J. Campos Jenifer Lotz
Director Chief Buyer
Purchasing Department Purchasing Department
ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: June 17 & 24, 2015 and July 01, 2015
Bids may also be viewed and submitted online at http://purchasing.jeffparish.net
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(504) 364-2678
Bids may also be viewed and submitted online at: http://purchasing.jeffparish.
net
Each bid must be accompanied by a cashiers check, certified check, or surety
bid bond
in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount WHEN INDICATED IN
THE SPECIFICATIONS. If submitting a bid online, vendors must submit
an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond
management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central
Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as
part of the electronic bid submission.
The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all
bids, in whole or part, for just cause pursuant to the law.
Brenda J. Campos Jenifer Lotz
Director Chief Buyer
Purchasing Department Purchasing Department
ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: July 1 and 8, 2015
Advertisement for Bids
SEALED BIDS will be received until the hour of 2:00 p.m. local time and
publicly opened upon completion of administrative tasks, on Tuesday, July 21,
2015 in the Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Jefferson
Parish General Government Building, Gretna, LA, to furnish Jefferson Parish
with:
PROPOSAL NO. 50-00113760 TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT FOR A
DIGITAL BOOK SERVICE FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY, TO
COMPLEMENT AN EXISTING SERVICE.
As per specifications on file gratis:
Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department
200 Derbigny Street
Suite 4400 Jefferson Parish General Government Building
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
(504) 364-2678
Bids may also be viewed and submitted online at: http://purchasing.jeffparish.
net
Each bid must be accompanied by a cashiers check, certified check, or surety
bid bond
in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount WHEN INDICATED IN
THE SPECIFICATIONS. If submitting a bid online, vendors must submit
an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond
management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central
Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as
part of the electronic bid submission.
The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all
bids, in whole or part, for just cause pursuant to the law.
Brenda J. Campos Jenifer Lotz
Director Chief Buyer
Purchasing Department Purchasing Department
ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: July 1, and 8, 2015
HEARINGS
The Parish of Jefferson hereby notifies the owners, agents, mortgagees and / or
other interested parties of the following
properties that it will conduct an administrative hearing pursuant to R.S. 13:2575
and Jefferson Parish Ordinance NO. 23373, thereby
seeking to have the buildings at the following locations vacated, secured,
repaired, or demolished, as their conditions may warrant.
THE HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WILL BE HELD AS
FOLLOWS:
1:30 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Yenni Building
6th Floor, Room 606
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Jefferson, LA 70123
Property: Lot(s) 26, Sq 306 AIRLINE PARK NORTH
1712 PRINCETON AVE in METAIRIE
Owner 1: THOMAS BLUE
1712 PRINCETON AVE.
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Owner 2: MICHELLE F BLUE
1712 PRINCETON AVE
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 3: THOMAS BLUE
P.O. BOX 74488
METAIRIE, LA 700334488
Owner 4: MICHELLE F. BLUE
P.O. BOX 74488
METAIRIE, LA 70033
Owner 5: THOMAS BLUE
705 GRAND DR.
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Owner 6: MICHELLE F BLUE
705 GRAND DR.
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Owner 7: WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
P O BOX 54089
LOS ANGELES, CA 900540089
Owner 8: WMC MORTGAGE CORP
3100 THORNTON AVE
BURBANK, CA 91504
Owner 9: WMC MORTGAGE CORP.
6320 CANOGA AVE, 8TH FLOOR
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Owner 10: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.
101 NORTH PHILLIPS AVE.
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Owner 11: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.
THROUGH ITS AOS
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
320 SOMERULOS ST.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
Owner 12: Through its agent for service of process CORPORATION SERVICE
CO
320 SOMERULOS ST.
BATON ROUGE, LA 708026129
Property: Lot(s) 7A, Sq 7 BRIDGEDALE
5006 FINCH ST in METAIRIE
Owner 1: RAYMOND A YOCHIM, II
4516 SOUTH DR
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Owner 2: MYRON J YOCHIM
4516 SOUTH DR
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Owner 3: CRAIG M YOCHIM
4516 SOUTH DR
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Owner 4: DIANE Y WHITMAN
4516 SOUTH DR
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Owner 5: CRAIG M YOCHIM
2734 MANLEY DR
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 7: MYRON J YOCHIM
813 CEDAR AVE
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 8: RAYMOND A YOCHIM II
5006 FINCH ST.
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 9: CRAIG M YOCHIM
5006 FINCH ST.
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 10: MYRON J YOCHIM
5006 FINCH ST.
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 11: DIANE Y WITMAN
5006 FINCH ST.
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 12: MYRON J YOCHIM
5008 FINCH ST
METAIRIE, LA 70001
Owner 13: CRAIG M YOCHIM
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STE 60B
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Owner 3: EIBE PARTNERS LLC
4607 DOWNMAN RD.
STE 107A
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Owner 3: DANA PETERSON
4607 DOWNMAN RD
STE 107C
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Owner 3: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
1 HOME CAMPUS #600
DES MOINES, IA 50328
Owner 4: DANA PETERSON
4607 DOWNMAN RD
STE 107A
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Owner 4: PHILIP J BRIDGEWATER
P. O. BOX 2881
HARVEY, LA 70059
Owner 5: BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
5510 LILBURN STONE MOUNTAIN RD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Owner 6: PHILIP J. BRIDGEWATER
P. O. BOX 2881
HARVEY, LA 70059
Owner 6: MEGO MORTGAGE CORP
1000 PARKWOOD CIRCLE
ATLANTA, GA 30339
Owner 7: EDWARD B MEYERCORD
1000 PARKWOOD CIR., 6TH FL.
ATLANTA, GA 30339
Owner 8: MEGO MORTGAGE CORPORATION
1209 ORANGE ST.
WILMINTON, DE 19801
Owner 9: SIERRA CAPITAL FUNDING GROUP, INC
823 SOUTH 6TH ST #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
Owner 10: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.
C/O OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
12650 INGENUITY DR.
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Owner 11: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.
101 NORTH PHILLIPS AVE.
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Owner 12: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
1505 N. 19TH ST
P. O BOX 2867
MONROE, LA 71207
Owner 13: CORPORATION SERVICE CO
320 SOMERULOS ST
BATON ROUGE, LA 708026129
Property: 1541 W CHELSEA RD District: 3
HARVEY, LA 70058
Owner 1: LANDAUER INVESTMENTS L P
1541 AD W. CHELSEA RD.
HARVEY, LA 70058
Owner 2: LANDAUER INVESTMENTS LP
3305 W SPRING MOUNTAIN RD
STE 60B
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
Owner 3: LANDAUER INVESTMENTS LP
4607 DOWNMAN RD. STE 107C
STE 107C
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Owner 4: LANDAUER INVESTMENTS L P
525 FAIRFIELD RD.
GRETNA, LA 70058
Owner 5: DANA PETERSON
4607 DOWNMAN RD STE 107A
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126
Owner 6: SHENA M WILLIAMS
132 FAIRFIELD AVE., APT B
GRETNA, LA 70056
Owner 7: ROXIE W ANDREWS
1533 W. CHELSEA RD., APT B
HARVEY, LA 70058
Owner 8: BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION
5510 LILBURN STONE MOUNTAIN RD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Owner 9: MEGO MORTGAGE CORP
1000 PARKWOOD CIRCLE
ATLANTA, GA 30339
Owner 10: EDWARD B MEYERCORD
1000 PARKWOOD CIR., 6TH FL.
ATLANTA, GA 30339
Owner 11: MEGO MORTGAGE CORPORATION
1209 ORANGE ST.
WILMINTON, DE 19801
Owner 12: SIERRA CAPITAL FUNDING GROUP, INC
823 SOUTH 6TH ST #100
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
Owner 13: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
1010 COMMON ST. STE. 1800
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Owner 14: ANNE E. RAYMOND
1010 COMMON ST. STE. 1800
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Owner 15: WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A.
101 NORTH PHILLIPS AVE.
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Owner 16: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
1 HOME CAMPUS #600
DES MOINES, IA 50328
Owner 17: CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
320 SOMERULOS ST.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
Property: 121 FELICIA DR (DEMO ACCESSORY ONLY, SECURE
PRINCIPLE) District: 2
AVONDALE, LA 70094
Owner 1: RICHARD HENRY ORTEGA
121 FELICIA DR
AVONDALE, LA 70094
Owner 2: ANH TUYET TRAN
121 FELICIA DR
AVONDALE, LA 70094
Owner 3: RICHARD ORTEGA
356 BLACKHAWK DR.
PARKFOREST, IL 60466
Owner 4: ANH TRAN
356 BLACKHAWK DR.
PARKFOREST, IL 60466
Owner 5: RICHARD ORTEGA
3000 INDEPENDENCE ST., STE. 220
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Owner 6: ANH TRAN
3000 INDEPENDENCE ST., STE. 220
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Owner 7: RICHARD ORTEGA
2464 OLD MOBILE AVE., APT. A
PASCAGOULA, MS 39567
Owner 8: RICHARD ORTEGA
957 E. MONTEREY CT., APT. B
GRETNA, LA 70056
Owner 9: WMC MORTGAGE CORP
6320 CQANOGA AVE, TR 790
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Owner 10: WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
P O BOX 54089
LOS ANGELES, CA 900540089
Owner 11: WMC MORTGAGE CORP
3100 THORNTON AVE
BURBANK, CA 91504
Owner 12: CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
320 SOMERULOS ST
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
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reported that a section of the natural gas supply line in the bay, with the Councils
approval, needed to be shut down for repairs on July 8, 2015. A joint motion by
the Council was agreed upon for the shut down. It is not expected that gas will
be shut off on the Island as the line will be pressured up, however, gas customers
are requested to conserve gas on that day to avoid completely shutting down the
line. Mr. Mouledoux closed by stated that all gas leaks needed to be reported to
the Towns Gas Department and the proper gas leak forms needed to be filled out
and given to the workers.
Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford
Santiny, Jr.
and unanimously agreed to approve the quote of National Corrosion Service, Inc.
of $9,101.36 to repair the pressure limiting and regulating stations maintenance
items identified in the Annual Regulator and Relief Valve Inspection conducted
by National Corrosion Service.
The following proposed resolution was offered by Council Member Resweber
and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr.:
RESOLUTION NO. 2688
A resolution indicating the intention of the Town of Grand Isle, State
of Louisiana, to become a participating political subdivision in the
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community
Development Authority (the Authority); approving the appointment of
David J. Camardelle on the Board of Directors of the Authority; and
otherwise providing with respect thereto as provided by Chapter 10-D
of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended.
Vote thereon as follows:
YEAS: Ray Santiny, Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber Bladsacker
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
This resolution was declared adopted this 23rd day of June, 2015
Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Resweber
and unanimously agreed to approve the beer and liquor license renewal for the
following businesses: The Lighthouse Restaurant, Starfish Restaurant, Rickys
Tackle, Yums Caf, Ciscos Cajun Cantina, Pirate Island Daiquiri, Ciscos
Hideaway, Arties Sports Bar, Castaways, Club Oasis, Sureway Supermarket,
Island Daiquiri, Hurricane Hole, Sand Dollar Bar, Sand Dollar Marina, Wakeside
Marina, Bridgeside Marina, Camardelles Seafood, Landrys Quick Stop, John
Soileau Catering, Jo-Bobs Gas & Grill, Hurricane Hole Marina.
A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive any and
all permits or fees required for the 3rd Annual Color the Island 5k on the beach
behind Bridgeside on July 11, 2015 starting at 6:00 p.m.
A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve employee
benefit eligibility for town employee Troy McCullough effective 6/02/15.
Council Member Resweber requests/reports: 1. Requested that DOTD be
requested to reinstate the 55 mile speed limit between Fourchon and Grand Isle
as the bridge work has been completed. 2. Asked about submitting names to the
Governor for filling the vacancy in the Port Commission since the resignation
of Andy Galliano. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed to
submit the names of Juanita Cheramie, Tommy Hollier and Roger Camardelle.
Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked about the Carl Santiny
Memorial Park basketball court cement overlay. 2. Stated that the volleyball
court on Cott Lane needed attention. 3. Requested that Council Members be
given a follow up report on their meeting requests.
Council Member Lafont requests/reports: 1. Stated that the Unveiling of the
Tarpon Rodeo Poster will take place at Boomtown on 7/09/15. 2. The LMA
District meeting will be in Golden Meadow on 7/09/15, which he plans to attend.
3. Thanked Captain Ian & Amanda Murray, all the Coast Guard volunteers
and the Island volunteers for a job well done with the summer youth baseball
program. 3. Stated that the seaweed on the beach needs to be handled before the
fourth of July.
Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford
Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Joseph E. Lafont, III, Mayor Pro-Tempore
Town of Grand Isle
ATTESTED:
Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk
Town of Grand Isle