REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
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 a regular meeting held September 9, 2015.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a minimum of one (1) dual broom, dual street vacuum street sweeper. (Bids to be opened September 22).
2) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for information systems sharing between the City of Alexandria and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
3) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson for engineering services related to the Water Well Reclamation project. (A&E Selection Committee 7/28).
4) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal submitted by Monceaux-Buller and Associates, LLC for engineering services related to the City Park Tank Repair Project. (A&E Selection Committee 7/28).
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement No. 4 with Monceaux-Buller and Associates, LLC for professional services for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue Drainage improvements – Phase 4.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of parcel #795 required for the North Mall Drive Phase II Street Improvement project.
7) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for pricing on petroleum products for use by various Department.
8) RESOLUTION authorizing the 2014 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit.
9) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Riverfront Center Clearstory Waterproofing.
10) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held October 6, 2015 taking action on the cost of demolition of thirty-six (36) residential structures.
- F. 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 Water Meters for the Water Department.
12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for the Jones Street Aeration and Pumping Facilities Project.
13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for a three wheel broom street sweeper with belt conveyor and dual controls.
14) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for distribution feeder hardware for the Electric Distribution Warehouse department.
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for Desktop Document Scanners.
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with Transformation Janitorial Services for janitorial services for Wastewater and Lab Testing Building.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for “Cenla National Hunting and Fishing Day” and authorizing the provision of in-kind services by use of the City Trolleys.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Sale Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana; provided the sale of the Refunding Bonds produces minimum net present value savings (after payment of all costs) in excess of the Minimum Present Value Savings to Refund guidelines of the State Bond Commission.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria administration to facilitate further assessment of the viability of plans submitted by the R.A.D.D. and any other potential development partners; to authorize and encourage further vetting of financial, programmatic, and logistical feasibility; and for matters related thereto, including selection of and reliance on core project guiding principles and authorization to contract and expend funds as delineated and limited by companion Resolution NO. 9459-2015 and other matters with respect thereto.
- G. PUBLIC HEARING
20) To hold a public hearing on the cost of demolition of thirty-six (36) residential structures.
- H. RESOLUTION
21) To consider adopting of a resolution authorizing the City of Alexandria co-sponsorship of “Pops on the River” with Rapides Symphony Orchestra.
- I. COMMITTEES
22) To hear from Finance and Legal Affairs Committee: Mr. Silver
23) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Villard
24) To hear from Personnel/Insurance Committee: Mr. Green
25) To hear from Public Safety, Works, and Transportation Committee: Mr. Larvadain
26) To hear from Economic, Workforce and Planning Development Committee: Mr. Rubin
27) To hear from Community Affairs, Services and Events Committee: Mr. Johnson
28) To hear from A & E Selection Committee: Mr. Villard
29) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.