Council Meeting Agenda - 2012-06-12

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. A.          CALL TO ORDER
2. B.          INVOCATION
3. C.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. D.          ROLL CALL
5. E.          CONSENT CALENDAR

a) Bids to be opened for 6/12 for Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center re-roofing project.

1)     Approval of minutes taken from regular and special meetings held 5/29.

2)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for telephone network upgrade, Phase V: Fiber Optic Cable splicing and terminations.  Bids to be opened 6/12.

3)     Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders.  Bids to be opened 6/12.

4)     Introduction of an ordinance on recommendation of the City Attorney to appropriate funds out of the Risk Management Fund of the City to be used for payment of the balance of a certain sum for the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to pay the remaining balance for the settlement in the suit entitled “Joseph Henry vs. City of Alexandria and Elnora Howard”, Civil Suit No. 234,216 on the docket of the Ninth Judicial District Court; and to provide for related matters.

5)     Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012/2013 operating budget for Local Agency Compensated Enforcement (LACE) fund in the Police department.

6)     Introduction of an ordinance amending 2012/2013 operating budget for positions in the Wastewater Collection department.

7)     RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for polymer insulators and hardware for 138 kv transmission upgrade for the Electric Distribution department.

F.     ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

8)     To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Rapides Habitat for Humanity to provide for the use of certain city facilities and services to facilitate the organization’s mission of providing access to affordable housing to low to moderate families within Rapides Parish and particularly the City of Alexandria.

9)     To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Service Agreement with Kinetix Broadband, LLC for dedicated internet service for the City of Alexandria.

10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from Premier Chemicals & Services for caustic soda for the Electric Production department.

11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department.

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for environmental engineering & consulting services for use by the Utility and Public Works Divisions.

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept quote received from Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for the downtown bus terminal with contract to end April 30, 2013.

14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury regarding a cost share for the overlay of Dixie Lane and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2012/2013 Capital Budget for the cost share project for Dixie Lane with the Rapides Parish Police Jury.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for replacement pumps for Masonic Drive water pump station.   (UTILITY 6/12)17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and reenacting Section 26-22 of the Code of Ordinances relative to tap and meter charges for water utility service; to amend and set the fees for tap and meter charges for water utility service; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.(UTILITY 6/12)

18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance enacting Article XI, Sections 7-207 through 7-223 of the Code of Ordinances relative to photovoltaic system construction standards.(UTILITY 6/12)

FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Stephens, Inc. to review and monitor public entity indebtedness instruments for the City of Alexandria.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 6/12)

20)  To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Pole Use Agreement with Cebridge Acquisition, d/b/a Suddenlink Communications.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 6/12)

21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a User Agency Agreement with the Rapides Business and Career Solutions Center for Summer Youth Employment within the City of Alexandria.  (FINANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS 6/12)

G.     COMMITTEES

 22)    To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Fowler.

23)    To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.

24)    To hear from Personnel Committee: Mr. Johnson.

25)    To hear from Public Safety, Works and Transportation Committee: Mr. Jones.

26)    To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Jones.

27)    To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

28)    To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. Gibson.

29)    To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard.

30)    ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS

CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

31)    ADJOURNMENT.