Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-04-15
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. INVOCATION
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- D. ROLL CALL
- E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM APRIL 1, 2014
- F. PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET
(a) To hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2014-2015 Operating and Capital Budgets.
- G. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid for CDBG-DRU Municipal infrastructure program for Chatlin Lake Improvements for Willow Glen to Sandy Bayou Pump Station. Bids to be opened April 15, 2014.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid for Clamps and Couplings for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened April 15, 2014.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid for Gas Meters for a twelve month period. Bids to be opened April 15, 2014.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote for Vehicle Windshield and Vehicle Tempered Glass for a twelve month period.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with T & D Solutions, LLC for Overhead Electric Construction Unit Pricing.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bonnette Auction Company for Professional Auctioneering Services for a twelve month period.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #791 required for the North Mall Drive Phase 2 Project.
8) Introduction of an ordinance to revoke a 2.6 foot wide portion of the right of way of Second Street located adjacent to and adjoining Lot 3 and 4 of Block 4 and a portion of the Old Parish Courthouse Square Tract in the “Old Town” Subdivision of Alexandria in the City of Alexandria and to provide for related matters.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Service Agreement No. 6 with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson for Highway 28 West Trunk Main project.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to submit the Five year Consolidated Strategy and Plan for 2014 to HUD and to execute any and all documents necessary for release of HUD’s letter of Credit for CDBG and HOME program funds.
11) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Miller, Balis and O’Neil Professional Services Agreement to reflect the change in the firm name to “McCarter and English.”
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for a 144 Count ADSS Fiber Crossing over the UPR Roundhouse.
13) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of sales tax refunding bonds, series 2014, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of such bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said City; awarding said bonds to the underwriter thereof and providing for other matters in connection therewith
14) RESOLUTION supporting the application for a 2015 FWHA Recreational Trails Grant through the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Single Phase Polemount Transformers for use by the Electric Distribution Department.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for the construction of Highway 1 ground storage tank.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Bringhurst Par 3 Clubhouse vinyl siding.
- H. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPITON
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a 138 KV Gas Circuit Breaker for D. G. Hunter Generating Station.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Operating Chemicals for the Wastewater Department.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Electric Meters and Accessories for the Electric Distribution Department.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposal for the Household Hazardous Waste Transporting, Disposal and Reclamation Service.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Links on the Bayou Golf Course Waterproofing Improvements.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Construction and Maintenance Materials to be used by various City departments.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Janitorial Chemicals for use by various City departments.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Operating Supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Chain Electric Company for Underground Electric Construction Unit Pricing.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney to authorize the City Attorney to enter into a compromise and settlement and to appropriate funds of the Risk Management fund of the City to be used for payment of a certain sum towards the compromise and settlement of the claim against the City to be used to pay towards the settlement in the suit entitle “Debra Sherman et al v. the City of Alexandria et al, docket #247,602 in the Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides and to provide for related matters.”
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2014/2015; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all City divisions, departments, offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2014/2015; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2014/2015 and providing for capital expenditures; to provide for a reorganization plan for the Public Works and Planning Divisions; and other matters with respect to appropriations, and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto.
28A) Introduction of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Central Louisiana Community Foundation; providing for a lease and management agreement for the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and otherwise providing with respect thereto.
28B) A Resolution related to City of Alexandria property, the management and lease agreements for the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center; authorizing an agreement with the Central Louisiana Community Foundation or others pertaining to this city property and other matters related thereto.
- I. PUBLIC HEARING
29) To continue public hearing concerning condemnation of one structure located at:
1846 Harris Street Ellis & Rhoad, LLC
- J. COMMITTEES
30) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
31) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
32) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
33) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
34) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
35) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
36) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver
37) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
38) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
39) ADJOURNMENT