Council Meeting Agenda - 2014-04-29
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Regular Session
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 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. SPECIAL ORDER – AMENDMENT TO 2014/2015 BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 65-2014
- F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TAKEN FROM APRIL 15, 2014
- G. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bringhurst Par 3 Clubhouse Vinyl Siding. Bids to be opened April 29, 2014.
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing service contract with Schneider Electric USA, for the testing and maintenance of substation transformers, circuit breakers and related equipment for the Electric Distribution Department.
3) Introduction of an ordinance providing for the 2014 adjusted millage rate levied upon the dollar of the assessed value of all property subject to ad valorem taxation in the City of Alexandria.
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Aggregate Covered Storage Extension. Bids to be opened May 27, 2014.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the surplus and deposit of surplus property, K-9 police dog, “MAX”, in lieu of surplus sale or euthanasia.
6) RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to adopt the 2013 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit.
7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual vehicle bid for current model year or newer.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for aggregate covered storage extension.
9) RESOLUTION authorizing the City to prepare and submit a pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for assistance in the implementation of a project for the purpose of reducing existing flood damages.
10) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Reverend Larry Turner to the Alexandria Human Relations Commission.
- H. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for CDBG-DRU Municipal infrastructure program for Chatlin Lake Improvements for Willow Glen to Sandy Bayou Pump Station.
12) 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.
13) 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.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Operating Chemicals for the Wastewater Department.
15) 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.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote submitted for Vehicle Windshield and Vehicle Tempered Glass for a twelve month period.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with T & D Solutions, LLC for Overhead Electric Construction Unit Pricing.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bonnette Auction Company for Professional Auctioneering Services for a twelve month period.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #791 required for the North Mall Drive Phase 2 Project.
20) To consider final adoption 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.
21) To consider final adoption 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.
22) To consider final adoption 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.
23) To consider final adoption 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.”
24) To consider final adoption 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.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of six million eight hundred ninety five thousand dollars ($6,895,000) 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.
- I. COMMITTEES
26) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
27) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
28) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
29) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
30) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
31) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Ms. LaSalle.
32) To hear from Property and Zoning Committee: Mr. Silver
33) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard