ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

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

E.      CONSENT CALENDAR

1)   Approval of minutes taken from a regular meeting held 5/17.

2)   Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for one ton cylinders for use by the Water and Wastewater departments.  Bids to be opened 5/31.

3)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Water Purchase Contract with Rapides Island Water Association, Inc.

4)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Garrett & Son, Inc., for transformer repairs; polemount and padmount for the Electric Distribution department.

5)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest proposals received from multiple contractors for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department.

6)   Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Inner-City Revitalization Corporation as a certified Community Housing Development Organization for the development of housing.

7)   RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John P. Doggett to serve on the Alexandria Civil Service Commission.

8)   RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City to aid in the financial assistance for construction projects in conjunction with SPARC for Bolton Avenue, Masonic Drive and Lower Third streets. 

9)   RESOLUTION specifically directing the attorney, the  City administration and the City Attorney to dismiss the Reconventional Demand with prejudice, in Thomas D. Davenport v. City of Alexandria, Civil Docket Number 241,368 on the docket of the 9^th Judicial District Court.

F.      ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

10)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all city divisions, departments, offices and agencies, providing for pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2011/2012 and providing for capital expenditures; Amending and reenacting Section 26-2 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to fares and charges for municipal transit; Amending and reenacting Section 26‑1 (10) of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to zoo fees; Amending and reenacting Section 26‑191 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to charges and fees for the City’s Storm Water Management Program; Amending and reenacting Section 26-93.5, of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to residential refuse fees; Amending and reenacting Section 26‑97, of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to commercial pickup

fees; and otherwise providing for matters with respect   to appropriations, priorities regarding same and the     expenditure of funds pertaining thereto to effectuate the budget.  

11)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for annual work uniform bid for various using departments.

12)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the United Healthcare (UHC) 2010 renewal rates including an increase in Specific Reinsurance from $100,000 to $125,000 effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

13)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Billes Partners to develop a Comprehensive Development Strategy and Unified Development Code under the Alexandria Comprehensive Resiliency Program.  (A & E 4/19: RECOMMEND)

14)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Louisiana Wetlands, LLC for the purchase of wetlands mitigation credits required for the construction of the Sugarhouse Road Outfall project.

15)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Parcel #736 required for the Sugarhouse Road drainage project.

16)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received from CBS Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the Utility Customer Service Building.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

17)        To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the construction of the commercial kitchen at the Central Louisiana Business Incubator.    (FINANCE 5/31)

G.      COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

18)        To hear from the Administration concerning the structure located at 3634 Henry Street, Ms. Effie Lee Johnson Jones, owner.

H.     COMMITTEES

19) To hear from Finance Committee:  Mr. Larvadain.

20) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.

21) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Goins.

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

23) To hear from Community Development: Ms. Gibson.

24) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Villard.

25) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Ms. Gibson.

26) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Goins.

27) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Larvadain.

28) To hear from Governmental Affairs: Mr. Goins.

29) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

30) ADJOURNMENT.