On the agenda: Baton Rouge meeting — Data Center (Apr 22)

AGENDA
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT
CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:00 PM Presentations and Special Recognitions
4:00 PM Metropolitan Council Meeting
Metropolitan Council Chambers City Hall
Third Floor
PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY
This is a public meeting. In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all
items on this agenda are public hearing items and are open for public comment with the exception of those
items listed as "Introductions." Items listed as "Introductions" will be available for public comment at
subsequent meetings. Any member of the public who wishes to speak on a particular item should refer to a
meeting agenda and complete the necessary information prior to the meeting on the monitors outside the
Metropolitan Council Chambers, or by completing a "request to speak" card. Once the item is announced by
the President Pro–Tem, the Pro-Tem will call the name of each person who has requested to speak to the
podium for in order to comment for the amount of time designated by the Pro-Tem. Any interested person
who does not wish to comment in person may submit a comment electronically via the online form available
at www.brla.gov/councilcomment. Electronically submitted comments will be acknowledged as a tally in favor
or opposed to the item. All electronically submitted comments will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council
members prior to the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.

26-00549

Approval and adoption of minutes of the Metropolitan Council Meeting of April 8, 2026
and the Metropolitan Council Zoning Meeting of April 15 2026. By Council
Administrator/Treasurer.

INTRODUCTIONS
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS
2.

26-00577

Amend the 2026 Pay Plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-Classified, Contract, Fire,
and Police Employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted
by Ordinance #19726, dated 12/09/2025, so as to make the following changes effective
May 16, 2026 (Budget Supplement 9154). Increase the pay grade of the Parish Attorney
Classification. By Councilwoman Laurie Adams, Councilman Dwight Hudson, and Human
Resources Director .
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Cover Letter supporting documentation

3.

26-00579

Amend the 2026 Pay Plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-Classified, Contract, Fire,
and Police Employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted
by Ordinance #19726, dated 12/09/2025, so as to implement changes to the Classified
and Unclassified Pay Plan, effective June 27, 2026. (Budget Supplement 9155). By MayorPresident, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Cover Letter supporting documentation Supporting memo and attachments

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CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS
4.

26-00538

Santago T. Clark
6676 Greenwell St. (Fire-damaged Dwelling with Unsecured Rear Shed), Lot 46
Merrydale Subdivision - Council District 5 - Hurst
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture

5.

26-00539

Henry Robins
4099 Billops St., Lot 13, Sq. 7
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture

6.

26-00540

Joseph Collins
4836 Jean St., Lot 84
New Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture

7.

26-00541

Renika Anderson
3736 Delaware St., Lot 3, Sq. 5
New Dayton Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture

ADJUDICATED PROPERTY INTRODUCTIONS
8.

26-00455

Lot:
1-A-1, Square 20-A
Subdivision:
Scotland Addition
Applicant:
Nakeya White
Address:
2703 Badley Road
Metro Council District:
2 - Kenney
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 500.00
Assessed Value:
$ 52,500.00
Taxes Due:
$ 4,793.33 (Adj in 2021)
Bids Received:
4/15/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on April 22, 2026

9.

26-00520

Lot:
9pt, Square 1
Subdivision:
Lenmann Place
Applicant:
Haze Grey Management, LLC
Address:
Myrtle Walk
Metro Council District:
10 - Coleman
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 500.00
Assessed Value:
$ 1,100.00
Taxes Due:
$ 1055.23 (Adj 2021)
Bids Received:
5/20/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

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10.

26-00521

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

21, Square 23
Hickey Town
Demetris Chambers
North 23rd Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 1,100.00
$ 1,085.84 (Adj in 2022)
5/20/2026

11.

26-00522

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

8, Square 89
Istrouma
Gernesia Williams
Huron Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 2,800.00
$ 4,489.73 (Adj in 2017)
5/20/2026

12.

26-00523

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

1-A-1, Square 20-A
Scotland Addition
Nakeya White
2703 Badley Road
2 - Kenney
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 52,500.00
$ 4,793.33 (Adj in 2021)
5/20/2026

13.

26-00524

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

8, Square 2
Plank Road
Daniel Sharon Avie
Winnebago Street
7 - Harris
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 3,939.65 (Adj in 2017)
5/20/2026

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14.

26-00525

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

15.

26-00526

Lot:
15+, Square 2
Subdivision:
Richmond Park
Applicant:
Nicolas Stewart & Diana Oliver
Address:
North 32nd Street
Metro Council District:
10 - Coleman
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 950.00
Assessed Value:
$ 6,100.00
Taxes Due:
$ 14,774.39 (Adj in 2010)
Bids Received:
5/20/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

16.

26-00527

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

14PT, Square 5
Scott
Eric D. Sanders
Sherman Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 6,038.98 (Adj in 2020)
5/20/2026

17.

26-00528

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

10+, Square 6
Scott
Eric D. Sanders
2554 Cable Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 19,800.00
$ 4,705.92 (Adj in 2017)
5/20/2026

20PT, Square 39
South Baton Rouge
Darren Patterson
Georgia Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 855.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 2,155.52 (Adj in 1998)
5/20/2026

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18.

26-00529

Lot:
68
Subdivision:
Highland Gardens Addition
Applicant:
Beatrice Smiling
Address:
4021 Dalton Street
Metro Council District:
7 - Harris
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 500.00
Assessed Value:
$ 13,800.00
Taxes Due:
$ 2,360.72 (Adj in 2021)
Bids Received:
5/20/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

19.

26-00530

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

41
Cypress Park
Rusty Messer
Horseshoe Lane
9 - Hudson
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 2,800.00
$ 1,360.13 (Adj in 2017)
5/20/2026

20.

26-00531

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

44
Cypress Park
Rusty Messer
Horseshoe Lane
9 - Hudson
$ 100.00
$ 1,935.00
$ 5,500.00
$ 2,302.94 (Adj in 2011)
5/20/2026

21.

26-00532

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

10+, Square 4
North Baton Rouge
Nakeya White
1467 Fairchild Street
2 - Kenney
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 14,900.00
$ 2,944.87 (Adj in 2018)
5/20/2026

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22.

26-00533

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

23.

26-00534

Lot:
1-B, Square 5
Subdivision:
Dayton
Applicant:
Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge
Address:
4061 Alliquippa Street
Metro Council District:
10 - Coleman
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 500.00
Assessed Value:
$ 18,700.00
Taxes Due:
$ 3,077.71 (Adj in 2021)
Bids Received:
5/20/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

24.

26-00535

Lot:
133
Subdivision:
Victoria Gardens
Applicant:
Wanda Faye Denise Scott Stewart
Address:
Conley Avenue
Metro Council District:
7 - Harris
Initial Bid Amount
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
$ 200.00
Assessed Value:
$ 8,800.00
Taxes Due:
$ 14,505.04 (Adj in 2022)
Bids Received:
5/20/2026
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

25.

26-00536

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

34PT, Square 39
South Baton Rouge
Clyde Forbes
Georgia Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 855.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 2,752.28 (Adj in 1989)
5/20/2026

X
J.J. Burke Estate
Angela F. Lockett
East Blvd
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 200.00
$ 27,500.00
$ 3,991.69 (Adj in 2021)

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26.

26-00546

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 27, 2026

9, Square 164
South Baton Rouge
Pharaoh Johnson, III
West Garfield Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 625.00
$ 2,800.00
$ 4,012.33 (Adj in 2017)
5/20/2026

PLANNING AND ZONING INTRODUCTIONS
27.

26-00518

CASE 15-26 5956 and 5986 Stumberg Lane
To rezone from Rural to Light Commercial Three (LC3) on property located on the west
side of Stumberg Lane, north of Jefferson Highway, on property now or formerly known
as Lot N and Lot K of Stokes Place. Section 57, T7S, R2E, GLD, EBRP,LA (Council District 8 Amoroso)
PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS: Staff certifies that the proposed request meets the criteria
for a change of zoning, being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with
surrounding uses, and conforming to the Unified Development Code requirements
COMMISSION ACTION: Motion to approve carried, 8-0
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2026
Staff Report

28.

26-00519

SNC-1-26 Beaumont Lane to Eliza Beaumont Lane
Proposed street name change for Beaumont Lane to Eliza Beaumont Lane, located north
of Malmaison Drive, west of South Acadian Thruway, and east of Parker Street (Council
District 7 - Harris)
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 20, 2026

OTHER INTRODUCTIONS
29.

26-00517

Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Abigail Mitchell for damages resulting
from an auto accident caused by a Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control employee, in
the amount of $16,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated
"Insurance - Auto Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter
may be discussed in Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Chris Deagano, Spencer
Calahan, LLC). By Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Cover Letter Other

30.

26-00537

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Southern Environmental Management & Specialties, Inc. (SEMS,
INC) to increase the contract amount by $50,000, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $100,000. By Development Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

31.

26-00511

Requesting the Planning Commission review and amend applicable sections of the Unified
Development Code related to Data Centers. By Councilwoman Carolyn Coleman,
Councilman Rowdy Gaudet, and Councilman Anthony Kenney.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Cover Letter

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Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Department of Buildings and GroundsBuilding Maintenance Division to amend Contract #800007167 between the City of Baton
Rouge and Ramelli Janitorial Services to increase the contract amount by $35,923.00, for
a revised not-to-exceed amount of $135,112.00. This amendment also extends the
contract term through June 30, 2026, and authorizes the execution of all related
documents. By Building and Grounds Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Cover Letter

32.

26-00544

33.

26-00545

Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Department of Buildings and Grounds Building Maintenance Division to amend Contract #800007168 between the City of Baton
Rouge and OOK Janitorial Services to increase the contract amount by $22,133.20, for a
revised not-to-exceed amount of $130.100.40 This amendment also extends the contract
term through June 30, 2026, and authorizes the execution of all related documents. By
Building and Grounds Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Cover Letter

34.

26-00557

Rescinding and directing the clerk of court to cancel the Notice to Attend recorded on
May 8, 2025, at Original 462 of Bundle 13370, Original 463 of Bundle 13370, and the
Decision and Order recorded on March 18, 2026, at Original 591 of Bundle 13423 in the
matter of "City of Baton Rouge VS. David R. Dunbar and Beverly Parker Dunbar" Condemnation Proceeding No. 11744 (1823 Arkansas St., Lot 4, Sq. 20, South Baton
Rouge Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The owner is obtaining a permit and
remodeling the home. By Councilwoman Coleman.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Supporting Documentation Rescinding Resolution

35.

26-00558

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No. 5 with Grady Crawford
Construction Company, Inc. for construction services in connection with the Annual
Stormwater Concrete Lined Canal Repair contract, being City-Parish Project No. 21-CCMS-0041, resulting in an increase in contract in an amount of $200,000.00 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $3,541,183.37 and extending the contract through
December 31, 2026 (Account No. 1000-7600-30-7640-0000-0000-000000-643500-40000).
By Environmental Services Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

36.

26-00560

Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Red Six Media for damages resulting
from sewer back-ups in claimant’s building, for a total amount of $150,284.15, which
shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (1000. 4700. 10.
0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session.
(In proper person). By Parish Attorney.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Cover Letter Resolution

37.

26-00562

Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Engineering Services with All
South Consulting Engineers for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project
Audubon Avenue Sidewalks from Jefferson Highway to Government Street, being CityParish Project No. 25-EN-SW-0009, in an amount not to exceed $247,211.62. (Account
No. 9217100127-4370.00000-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage
Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

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38.

26-00563

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 17 to a
contract for Engineering Services with Evans-Graves Engineering, Inc. for additional
engineering services associated with Mall of Louisiana Boulevard (Picardy – Perkins
Connector), being City-Parish Project No. 12-CS-HC-0043, in an amount not to exceed
$106,800.00, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $3,870,829.39. (Account
No. 9217100027-00006-4303.00006-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

39.

26-00564

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to a contract
for Construction Inspection Services with Vectura Consulting Services, LLC for additional
construction inspection services associated with MOVEBR Enhancement Project Baton
Rouge Bus Rapid Transit, being City-Parish Project No. 16-CI-US-0032, in an amount not to
exceed $157,250.00, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $550,375.00.
(Account No. 9207100043-4370.00000-0000000000-653100). By Transportation and
Drainage Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

40.

26-00565

Authorizing the use of FHWA Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds in the
amount of $437,500.00 to satisfy the 20% local match required by the Louisiana
Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for the North Ardenwood Drive
Sidewalks (Florida Blvd to Greenwell Springs Rd) Project #24-EN-HC-0036. And also
confirming that the City-Parish shall maintain the project after final acceptance and
accepting legal liability for the project upon completion. Furthermore, authorizing the
Mayor-President to execute any agreements confirming and/or providing for funding not
to exceed local match as part of the professional services and construction agreements
with DOTD on the subject project. (Account No. 4370.00000-0000000000-653240). By
Transportation and Drainage Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Document Council Memo

CONDEMNATIONS
41.

26-00178

W T Winfield, LLC (Acquisition Indexed Under W T Windfeild, LLC)
1228 N 29th St.
Lot 57, Sq. 19, Suburb Abramson Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman
Deferred on February 25, 2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report
Final Picture

42.

26-00348

Sheila Marie Earls Crocram
4354 Shelley St., Lot 5, Sq. 2
North Highlands Addition Subdivision - Council District 5 - Hurst
Deferred on March 25, 2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report
Final Picture

43.

26-00349

Vote Louisiana
1566 N Acadian Thwy W (Duplex with Addresses 1566 and 1578), Lots 180, 182 & 184
Colonial Hill Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Deferred on March 25, 2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report
Final Picture

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Alpine Property Management, LLC, Wanda Scott, Jeriece Snowden and Ronald Meyers
1431 N Acadian Thwy E, Lots 10 & 9, Sq. 12
Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Deferred on March 25, 2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report
Final Picture

44.

26-00350

45.

26-00353

Timothy Dewayne Williams
672 N 35th St., Lot 9, Sq. 3
Eden Park Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Deferred on March 25, 2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report
Final Picture

46.

25-01580

Selene Finance, LP
23434 Chuck Wagon Dr. (Unsecured Mobile Home with Covered Parking Awning, Rear
Shed, and Above-Ground Swimming Pool), Lot 2-A & 2-B,
Pleasant Park Subdivision - Council District 1 - Noel
Deferred on December 10, 2025. Deferred on February 11, 2026. Deferred on April 8,
2026.
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Time Log Inspectors Report Picture
Final Time Log Final Inspectors Report Final Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture

47.

26-00473

Jerritt Bowie
1133 N 39th St., Lot 3 + (Lots 3 & 4), Sq. 5
Greenville Addition Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture

48.

26-00474

Alfred Scott, The Estate of Ike Netterville, and The Estate of Maggie Webster Parker
3109 Fulton St., Lot 3, Sq. 10
Richmond Park Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture

49.

26-00475

The Unopened Succession of Gabriel Martin
3325 Chippewa St., Lot 90 PT (W 54 Ft. of Lot 90)
Prescott Place, Section 2 Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture

50.

26-00476

The Estate of Bernard Jones Sr.
4030 O’Dell St., Lot 2, Sq. 10
Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris
Initial Time Log Initial Inspectors Report Initial Picture Final Time Log
Final Inspectors Report Final Picture

PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING
51.

26-00449

Amend the 2026 Pay Plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-Classified, Contract, Fire,
and Police Employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted
by Ordinance #19726, dated 12/09/2025, so as to implement Municipal Police Pay Plan
changes effective May 16, 2026 and appropriate $5,615,000 for said purpose. By MayorPresident, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director.
Legislation Cover Letter

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52.

26-00453

Amend the 2026 Pay Plan for Classified, Unclassified, Non-Classified, Contract, Fire, and
Police Employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted by
Ordinance 19726, dated 12/9/2025, so as to add a new classification, Director of
Contracts, Job Code 3323, Pay Grade 2330 and delete one (1) Special Assistant Parish
Attorney position, Job Code 3312, Pay Grade 2290, effective April 18, 2026. By Parish
Attorney & Human Resources Director.
Deferred on April 8, 2026.
Cover Letter

53.

26-00454

Amend the 2026 Allotment of Positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East
Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance 19727, dated 12/9/2025, so as to change the
allotment of the Parish Attorney/Administration to add one (1) Director of Contracts
(Uncl), Job Code 3323 and delete one (1) Special Assistant Parish Attorney (Uncl), Job
Code 3312, effective April 18, 2026. By Parish Attorney & Human Resources Director.
Deferred on April 8, 2026.
Cover Letter

54.

26-00508

Amend the 2026 Pay Plan for the Classified, Unclassified, Non-Classified, Contract, Fire,
and Police Employees of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, adopted
by Ordinance #19726, dated 12/09/2025, so as to make the following changes effective
May 30, 2026 and appropriate $1,919,270 for said purpose (Budget Supplement 9152).
Amend the Classified and Unclassified Appendix I item (23) to adjust the critical
retention/hiring pay steps for (4) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Classifications, add
(8) new EMS Classifications, delete (6) existing EMS Classifications, add (8) new pay
grades, and increase the pay grades for (21) existing EMS Classifications. By MayorPresident, Human Resources Director, Finance Director, and EMS Administrator.
Legislation Cover Letter

55.

26-00509

Amend the 2026 Allotment of Positions for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East
Baton Rouge, adopted by Ordinance #19727, dated 12/09/2025, so as to change the
allotment of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) effective May 30, 2026. Add (12) new
EMS positions and delete (10) existing EMS positions. By Mayor-President, Human
Resources Director, Finance Director, and EMS Administrator .
Legislation Cover Letter

56.

26-00446

A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire
Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the
“District”), on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal
of the levy and collection of a five (5) mills ad valorem tax, for a period of ten (10) years,
for fire protection purposes of the District; providing notice that a public hearing
regarding the adoption of this resolution by the Metropolitan Council, acting as the
governing authority of the District, shall be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:00
p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall,
Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and providing for other matters
in connection therewith. By Brownsfield Fire Proteciton District.
Cover Letter

Page 12
57.

26-00504

A resolution authorizing the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, to make of
application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue (i) not
exceeding $3,500,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2026A, for the purpose of providing sufficient funds to current refund the outstanding
principal amount of its Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A (GO
Zone); (ii) not exceeding $31,500,000 Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2026B, for the purpose of providing sufficient funds to current refund the
outstanding principal amount of its (a) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2016A-1, and (b) Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series
2016A-3; and (iii) to pay the costs of issuance of thereof; authorizing the execution and
delivery of a bond purchase agreement, one or more credit enhancement devices, and
any all other documents required in connection with the issuance of the bonds;
authorizing the preparation and distribution of the preliminary official statement and
official statement relating to said bonds; and providing for other in connection therewith.
By Bond Counsel.
draft resolution

58.

26-00468

Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal
services with Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., for the legal representation of the City-Parish
concerning claims under the Clean Water Act, to increase the allowable compensation by
an additional $425,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $1,775,000.00. This matter
may be discussed in executive session. By Parish Attorney and Department of
Environmental Services.
Legislation Beveridge Diamond Memo Resolution draft
Beveridge Diamond Amendment No. 6

59.

26-00470

Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Crystal Lee for damages resulting
from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of
$10,379.51, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto
Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.000.000000.644120). This matter may be discussed in
Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.
Cover Letter Resolution

60.

26-00471

Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Troyanna Hamilton for damages
resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Police Officer, in the amount of
$35,000.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto
Liability" (1000.4700.10.0550.0000.000.000000.644120). This matter may be discussed in
Executive Session. (Attorney of record is A. Catharina Vastbinder & Nicholas J. Zeringue).
By Parish Attorney.
Cover Letter Resolution

61.

26-00472

Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Chiquita Morgan v. Joseph Butler, et al,
Suit no. 751,229, on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of
$85,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $127.53, for a total amount of $85,127.53,
which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability"
(1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). * This matter may be discussed in
Executive Session. (Attorney of record is Joseph C. Possa & Cullen R. Clement, Tyler &
Possa). By Parish Attorney.
Cover Letter Resolution

Page 13
An ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge (“City-Parish”) (a)
creating the Bayou Fountain Economic Development District (“District”) within the City of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the property described on Exhibit A, shown on Exhibit B
(“Property”); (b) defining the boundaries of the property from which new area sales and
use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes may be levied by the District and used to fund all or
a portion of the costs of economic development projects as described herein, all in
accordance with and as authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised
Statutes of 1950, as amended; (c) designating the governing authority of the District; (d)
acknowledging their authority to levy sales and use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes
within the District; and (e) providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
By Councilwoman Jennifer Racca.
Agenda Space Request draft ordinance Draft ordinance with exhibits public notice

62.

26-00477

63.

26-00483

Amending Ordinance 19579 of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton
Rouge by adding Chapter 28 (Smoke/Vape Shops) to Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of
Trades and Occupations), so as to provide for termination of the nonconforming status of
the business under certain circumstances, advertising restrictions and window visibility
and signage restrictions. By Councilwoman Amoroso, Councilwoman Coleman,
Councilman Gaudet, and Councilwoman Harris .
Legislation Draft Ordinance

64.

26-00510

Amending Title 1 (Municipal and Parish Organization), Chapter 3 (Personnel), Part IV
(Employees' Retirement System) of the Code of Ordinances so as to include the Baton
Rouge Regional Airport Authority as a new employer to the City Parish Employees
Retirement System. By Interim Retirement Administrator.
Legislation Cover Letter

65.

26-00478

Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Lamar Advertising of Louisiana,
LLC dba Lamar Companies for Pollution Prevention Billboards in an amount not to exceed
$61,815.00 (Account No. 5600-7700-40-7770-7773-0000-000000-643500). By
Environmental Services Director.
Legislation Council Memo

66.

26-00479

Authorize the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute a three-year service contract
for inspection and maintenance with CROM, LLC, associated with the ground storage
tanks, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 annually for a total of $300,000.00
(Account No. 5100-7700-40-7710-7759-0000-000000-643500). By Environmental Services
Director.
Legislation Council Memo

67.

26-00481

Authorize the Mayor-President to execute a contract with American Facility Services, Inc.
for Janitorial Services at the 19th Judicial Court House in the amount of $278,049.08. By
Building and Grounds Director.
Legislation Cover Letter

68.

26-00482

Authorizing The Mayor President, On Behalf Of The City Of Baton Rouge And Parish Of
East Baton Rouge, To Enter Into A Lease Agreement With Village, LLC, For The Lease Of
Space For The Louisiana Department Of Health / Sanitation / Inspection At 2751
Wooddale Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a term of five (5) years at a rate of
$5700 per month With The Said Lease Agreement And All Associated Documents To Be
Prepared By Or Reviewed By The Parish Attorney'S Office. By Director of Buildings and
Grounds.
Legislation Draft Memorandum to Council

69.

26-00488

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement
with the Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority and to sign all documents in connection
therewith. By Aviation Director.
Legislation Cover Letter

Page 14
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the
Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority for the supply of municipal services by the City of
Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge to the Baton Rouge Regional Airport
Authority, and to sign all documents in connection therewith. By Aviation Director.
Legislation Cover Letter

70.

26-00489

71.

26-00490

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority for benefits administration and participation in
the insurance benefits plan of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge,
and to sign all documents in connection therewith. By Aviation Director.
Legislation Cover Letter

72.

26-00498

Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for
the year 2025 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By Finance
Director.
Legislation ASR Compliance Questionnaire

73.

26-00499

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for
Professional Engineering Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Design Study,
full NEPA services, ROW Mapping, and final design services for the MOVEBR Corridor
Enhancement College Drive (Perkins Rd. to I-10) project, being City-Parish Project No. 19EN-HC-0033, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,823.75, bringing the total contract
amount not to exceed $7,098,335.77. (Account No. 9217100081-4372 000000000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.
Legislation Council Memo

74.

26-00500

Authorizing the Finance Director to refund an erroneous remittance of sales taxes to
Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC in the amount of $336,437.27 for remitting sales tax on nontaxable prescription drug purchases for the audit period of July 1, 2021 through
November 30, 2022, with the cost of such refund to be charged against sales tax
revenues. By Finance Director.
Legislation ASR

75.

26-00503

A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of the Fifteenth Amendment to
Intergovernmental Contract and Local Services Agreement among the City of Baton
Rouge, the Parish of East Baton Rouge, and the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District
relating to the refinancing certain prior indebtedness of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport
District to the City of Baton Rouge; and providing for other matters related thereto. By
Greater Baton Rouge Airport District .
draft resolution memo

76.

26-00506

Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Notice to Attend recorded on
July 14, 2025 at Original 731 of Bundle 13381 and Decision and Order recorded on
December 1, 2025 at Original 153 of Bundle 13407 in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge
vs. Henry L. Thurman, Jr." - Condemnation Proceeding No. 11688 (2845 79th Ave., (House
and Pool), Lot 135+ (135 & 136), Southern Heights Subdivision, 1st Filing). Reason for
Rescission: Property is being renovated by the owner. By Councilman Kenney.
Legislation Supporting Documentation Rescinding Resolution

77.

26-00507

Rescinding and directing the clerk of court to cancel the Notice to Attend recorded on
May 21, 2025, at Original 440 of Bundle 13372, Original 441 of Bundle 13372, and the
Decision and Order recorded on February 18, 2026, at Original 482 of Bundle 13418 in the
matter of "City of Baton Rouge vs. Willie Hawkins and Ellen C. Hawkins" - Condemnation
Proceeding No. 11719 (2842 Plover St., (house, abandoned vehicles, and any and all
outbuildings), Lot 27, 28, & 29, and being part of Lot Q, Sq. 36, Scotland Addition
Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property is being repaired to meet code. By
Councilman Kenney.
Legislation Supporting Documentation Rescinding Resolution

78.

26-00512

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Authorizing the Mayor President, On behalf of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East
Baton Rouge to approve the City Parish of East Baton Rouge (CPEBR) 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. By
Transportation and Drainage Director.
Legislation Council Document

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
79.

26-00255

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified
funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:
Deferred on March 25, 2026.

3
Richardson, D.J. Tract
Beauchamp Property Investments, LLC
Elliot Road
9 - Hudson
$ 100.00
$ 855.00
$ 5,500.00
$ 30,515.43 (Adj in 1992)
3/18/2026
Beauchamp Property Investments, LLC$300.00
Redevelop

80.

26-00285

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:
Deferred on March 25, 2026.

6 & 7, Square 52
Bank
Telford Williams
68th Avenue
2 - Kenney
$ 100.00
$ 650.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 2,149.58 (Adj in 2019)
1/21/2026
Telford Williams- $100.00
Investment

81.

26-00286

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:
Deferred on March 25, 2026.

4+, Square 52
Bank
Telford Williams
68th Avenue
2 - Kenney
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 90,800.00
$ 13,625.06 (Adj in 2018)
1/21/2026
Telford Williams- $8,000.00
Investment

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82.

26-00396

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:

26+
McKinley Heights
First Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana
Education Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)

Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified
$ 425.00
funds):
Assessed Value:
$ 3,300.00
Taxes Due:
$ 2,214.34 (Adj. in 2019)
83.

26-00397

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:

25pt
McKinley Heights
First Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana
Education Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)

Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified
$ 425.00
funds):
Assessed Value:
$ 600.00
Taxes Due:
$ 1,092.70 (Adj. in 1988)
84.

26-00398

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:

9pt, Square 273
Swart
Malik Multi Services, LLC
Julia Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 200.00
$ 14,900.00
$ 9,876.22 (Adj. in 2000)

85.

26-00399

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:

14pt, Square 28
South Baton Rouge
Phyllis Roberts Christopher
W Polk Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 555.00
$ 1,700.00
$ 1,302.40 (Adj. in 2017)

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86.

26-00400

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:

87.

26-00401

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:

88.

26-00402

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:

89.

26-00403

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

14, 15, 16, Square 13
Fortune
United Faith Christian Ministries
Peerless Street
5 - Hurst
$ 300.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 200.00
$ 1,800.00
$ 6,919.30 (Adj. in 2017)
19, Square 26
Fortune
Torina Hebert
Peerless Street
5 - Hurst
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 650.00
$ 600.00
$ 1,175.44 (Adj. in 2009)
C, Square 8
Progress Park
Selena Rankins
N 30th Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00 (Mow to Own)
$ 200.00
$ 1,700.00
$ Unknown at this time, Mow to Own
A
Dawson Commons
Charles Grimm
Quail Drive
12 - Racca
$ 10,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 39,100.00
$ 8,007.20 (Adj in 2017)
4/15/2026
Charles Grimm- $10,000.00
Build

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90.

26-00404

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

Sec2&3, T5S, R1E
J. R. Tucker Property
Mark Cedotal
Zachary Deerford Road
1 - Noel
$ 5,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 16,000.00
$ 8002.56 (Adj in 2016)
4/15/2026
Nakeya White- $10,100.00
Investment

91.

26-00405

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

60
Richmond Park
Kenyon Andrews
1160 N 32nd Street
10 - Coleman
$ 3,500.00
$ 950.00
$ 17,100.00
$ 6,647.40 (Adj in 2010)
4/15/2026
Kenyon Andrews- $3,500.00
Investment

92.

26-00406

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

37
Highland Gardens Addition
Leonard Williams
Brady Street
7 - Harris
$ 100.00
$ 855.00
$ 3,300.00
$ 1,758.29 (Adj in 2009)
4/15/2026
Leonard Williams- $100.00
Investment

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93.

26-00407

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

32
Park Addition
GLFAV Enterprises, LLC
Gus Young Avenue
7 - Harris
$ 100.00
$ 855.00
$ 1,100.00
$ 1,143.12 (Adj in 2001)
4/15/2026
GLFAV Enterprises, LLC- $100.00
Investment

94.

26-00408

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

5-A & 6-A, Square 2
Richmond Park
Ardana Winbush
N 32nd Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 650.00
$ 4,400.00
$ 10,229.95 (Adj in 2018)
4/15/2026
Ardana Winbush- $100.00
Investment

95.

26-00409

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

8, 9, 10, Square 25
Fortune
Gregory Hudson
5264 Peerless Street
5 - Hurst
$ 100.00
$ 800.00
$ 41,400.00
$ 5,719.12 (Adj in 2022)
4/15/2026
Charles Ward- $10,000
Investment

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96.

26-00410

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

27
Southern View
Donald Ray Plain, Jr.
Woodpecker Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 1,156.58 (Adj in 2021)
4/15/2026
Kia Smith- $6,000
Investment

97.

26-00411

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

10 & 11, Square 12
Baton Rouge Terrace
Joseph Jeanpierre, Jr.
Seneca Street
7 - Harris
$ 100.00
$ 650.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 4,707.36 (Adj in 2016)
4/15/2026
Joseph Jeanpierre, Jr.- $100.00
Investment

98.

26-00412

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

9
Hillside Farms North
Tremaine Smith
9025 Graves Drive
1 - Noel
$ 500.00
$ 500.00
$ 42,400.00
$ 6,103.82 (Adj in 2019)
4/15/2026
Nakeya White- $30,000.00
Investment

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99.

26-00413

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

100.

26-00414

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

27, Square 39
South Baton Rouge
Clyde Forbes
2336 Kentucky Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 11,000.00
$ 2,894.86 (Adj in 2017)
4/15/2026
Clyde Forbes- $100.00
Investment

101.

26-00415

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

NA (Parcel ID 1267876)
Lutschg
Joseph Jeanpierre, Jr.
6687 Donnie Street
1 - Noel
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 39,600.00
$ 9,761.29 (Adj in 2017)
4/15/2026
Joseph Jeanpierre, Jr.- $100.00
Investment

2pt+, Square 5
Scott
One Accord Property Solutions
2561 Dayton Street
10 - Coleman
$ 100.00
$ 950.00
$ 8,800.00
$ 11,025.40 (Adj in 1999)
4/15/2026
One Accord Property Solutions- $100.00
Investment

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102.

26-00416

Lot:
Subdivision:
Applicant:
Address:
Metro Council District:
Initial Bid Amount
Advanced costs required (certified
funds):
Assessed Value:
Taxes Due:
Bids Received:
High Bidder:
Intended Use:

3
Scotland Addition
Joseph Jeanpierre, Jr.
Edwin Street
2 - Kenney
$ 100.00
$ 500.00
$ 6,600.00
$ 2,530.17 (Adj in 2016)
4/15/2026
Conner Properties and Investments, LLC$200.00
Investment

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS
A.

26-00582

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with
The Luster Group, LLC for Demolition and Abatement Services, Package A18 to increase
the contract amount by $6,298.59 for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,533.59.
By Development Director.
Introduce for public hearing/meeting on May 13, 2026
Legislation Council Memo

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS
B.

26-00580

Annual Contract for Interstate Mowing, Litter and Trash Collection
Project: A26-98875
Account: 1000-7600-30-7620-0000-0000-000000-643500
Estimate:
*Local **In State
FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS, LLC
$ 492,666.59
H&O INVESTMENTS, LLC
$ 554,088.21
ROTOLO CONSULTANTS
$ 872,207.79
BUCK REIHS
$ 890,203.80
KLONDIKE CUSTOMS, LLC
$ 1,045,632.00
CORPORATE GREEN dba GREEN SEASONS
$ 4,360,804.80
Reason for administrative matter: The Department of Maintenance is requesting the
addition of this item to the Metro Council agenda as an Administrative Matter to secure a
vendor contract for mowing, litter, and trash removal services without further delay. Any
postponement in commencing these services will result in overgrown conditions,
increased maintenance costs, and potential safety hazards along the interstate.
Legislation Cover Letter

APPOINTMENTS
103.

26-00551

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER)
Consideration of reappointing or replacing Nakeisha Cleveland. This is a four (4) term.
Current Ballot
Nakeisha Cleveland (requested reappointment)

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HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 - BOARD OF COMM (LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER)
Consideration of replacing Dr. Reagan Elkins., who is not seeking reappointment. This is a
four (4) term.
Current Ballot

104.

26-00552

105.

26-00553

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Consideration of reappointing or replacing Dan Boudreaux. This is a six (6) year term.
Current Ballot
Dan Boudreaux (requested reappointment)

106.

26-00555

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Consideration of reappointing or replacing Thomas Love, Jr. This appointment is a six (6)
year term. (Appointment must be submitted by the Louisiana Associated General
Contractors)
Current Ballot

107.

26-00556

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Consideration of reappointing or replacing Jayme Ellender. This is a six (6) year term.
Current Ballot
Jayme Ellender (requested reappointment)

ITEMS
CHANGE ORDERS
108.

26-00547

Baton Rouge Police Department Training Facility
Project Number:
21-ASC-CP-1560
Original Estimated Cost: $ 710,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800006687
Account Number:
4115200621-2712 GLOM -PD ACADEMY-647200
Council Award Date:
12/11/2024
Contractor:
Prodigy Group, LLC
Change Order Number: 1
Change Order Amount: $ (259,280.70)
Original Contract Amount: $ 1,372,215.00
Net Previous Changes:
$ 0.00
New Contract Amount: $ 1,112,934.30
Description:
Deletion of Classroom Building from scope of work; extended
fixed jobsite overhead; relocation of Simulation Building on
site.
Why Required:
Deletion of Classroom Building to meet Zachary Fire
Department requirements; extended overhead due to delays
with Zachary Fire Department approval; additional material
and labor cost associated with relocating Simulation Building.
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109.

26-00559

Choctaw Dr. Area ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-Hc-0054
Original Estimated Cost:
$ 415,900.00
Purchase Order Number:
800006533
Account Number:
9227100040-70020; 4370-00000-0000070020-653100
Council Award Date:
9/18/2024
Contractor:
The Luster Group, LLC
Change Order Number:
One (1) (Final)
Change Order Amount:
$ (27,075.09) Credit
Original Contract Amount: $ 363,132.95
Net Previous Changes:
$ -0New Contract Amount:
$ 336,057.86
Description:
Reconciliation of Quantities
Why Required:
Underrun of total dollars used on the project
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110.

26-00566

Douglas Avenue Area ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-HC-0065
Original Estimated Cost: $ 414,500.00
Purchase Order Number: 800006276
Account Number:
9227100040-4370.00000-0000070021-653100
Council Award Date:
6/26/2024
Contractor:
The Luster Group, LLC.
Change Order Number: Two (2) (Final) (extend contract for 12 additional days)
Change Order Amount: $ 16,674.20
Original Contract Amount: $ 349,356.50
Net Previous Changes:
$ 12,902.22
New Contract Amount: $ 378,932.92
Description:
To account for actual quantities installed under this contract.
Why Required:
To reconcile final field – measured quantities and close out
project
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111.

26-00568

Lancaster Avenue Sidewalks Project
Project Number:
23-EN-HC-0025
Original Estimated Cost: $ 224,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800007193
Account Number:
9217100130-4372.00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
4/9/2025
Contractor:
Alonso, LLC
Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 31 additional days)
Change Order Amount: $ (5,330.88) Credit
Original Contract Amount: $ 183,417.00
Net Previous Changes:
$ -0New Contract Amount: $ 178,086.12
Description:
Description (Brief): To account for actual quantities installed
under this contract.
Why Required:
Why Required (Brief): To reconcile final field – measured
quantities and close out project.
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112.

26-00570

Baton Rouge Bus Rapid Transit Project (Nicholson Dr. - Florida Blvd. - Plank Rd.)
Project Number:
16-CI-US-0032
Original Estimated Cost: $ 41,503,670.05
Purchase Order Number: 800006358
Account Number:
9207100043-4370 00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
7/24/2024
Contractor:
Hard Rock Construction, L.L.C.
Change Order Number: One (1)
Change Order Amount: $ 3,847,897.15
Original Contract Amount: $ 46,462,671.10
Net Previous Changes:
$ -0New Contract Amount: $ 50,310,568.25
Description:
Additional concrete patching quantities needed to properly
construct the project
Why Required:
Once the asphalt was removed from Plank Rd. the concrete
roadway base required more repair than was easily
identifiable through the asphalt.
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113.

26-00571

Pollard Parkway Sidewalk Project
Project Number:
23-EN-HC-0026
Original Estimated Cost: $ 180,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800007194
Account Number:
9217100128-4372.00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
4/9/2025
Contractor:
Alonso, LLC
Change Order Number: One (1) (Final) (Extend contract for 30 additional days)
Change Order Amount: $ (9,798.22)
Original Contract Amount: $ 113,133.60
Net Previous Changes:
$ -0New Contract Amount: $ 103,335.38
Description:
To account for actual quantities installed under this contract.
Why Required:
To reconcile final field – measured quantities and close out
project.
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114.

26-00573

George O'Neal Sidewalks (Paducah to Kennesaw Dr.)
Project Number:
23-EN-HC-0020
Original Estimated Cost: $ 332,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800007238
Account Number:
9217100120-4370.00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
7/23/2025
Contractor:
Arbour Construction, LLC
Change Order Number: One (1) (Final)
Change Order Amount: $ 4,455.75
Original Contract Amount: $ 257,738.00
Net Previous Changes:
$ -0New Contract Amount: $ 262,193.75
Description:
To account for actual quantities installed under this contract
Why Required:
To reconcile final field measured quantities and close out
project
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115.

26-00575

Laurel/Lafayette ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-HC-0048
Original Estimated Cost: $ 282,000.00
Purchase Order Number: 800006771
Account Number:
9227100040-4370.00000-0000050015-653100
Council Award Date:
3/12/2025
Contractor:
The Luster Group, LLC
Change Order Number: Two (2) (final)
Change Order Amount: $ (12,058.58)
Original Contract Amount: $ 219,257.25
Net Previous Changes:
$ 153,849.42
New Contract Amount: $ 361,048.42
Description:
To account for actual quantities installed under this contract
Why Required:
To reconcile final field – measured quantities and close out
project.
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FINAL ACCEPTANCES
116.

26-00561

Choctaw Dr Area ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-HC-0054
Account Number:
9227100040-70020 / 4370.00000-0000070020-653100
Council Award Date:
9/18/2024
Contractor:
The Luster Group, LLC
Estimated Cost:
$ 415,900.00
Contract Amount:
$ 363,132.95
Total Change Orders: (One (1)): $ (27,075.09)
Final Cost:
$ 336,057.86
Days Allocated:
212
Days Used:
212
Liquidated Damages:
$ None
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117.

26-00567

Douglas Avenue Area ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-HC-0065
Account Number:
9227100040-4370.00000-0000070021-653100
Council Award Date:
6/26/2024
Contractor:
The Luster Group LLC.
Estimated Cost:
$ 414,500.00
Contract Amount:
$ 349,356.50
Total Change Orders: (Two (2)):
$ 29,576.42
Final Cost:
$ 378,932.92
Days Allocated:
272
Days Used:
272
Liquidated Damages:
$ None
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118.

26-00569

Lancaster Avenue Sidewalks Project
Project Number:
23-EN-HC-0025
Account Number:
9217100130-4372.00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
4/9/2025
Contractor:
Alonso, LLC.
Estimated Cost:
$ 224,000.00
Contract Amount:
$ 183,417.00
Total Change Orders: (One (1)):
$ (5,330.88)
Final Cost:
$ 178,086.12
Days Allocated:
151
Days Used:
151
Liquidated Damages:
$ None
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119.

26-00572

Pollard Parkway Sidewalks Project
Project Number:
Account Number:
Council Award Date:
Contractor:
Estimated Cost:
Contract Amount:
Total Change Orders: (One (1)):
Final Cost:
Days Allocated:
Days Used:
Liquidated Damages:
Legislation Final Acceptance ASR

23-EN-HC-0026
9217100128-4372.00000-0000000000-653100
4/9/2025
Alonso, LLC.
$ 180,000.00
$ 113,133.60
$ (9,798.22)
$ 103,335.38
150
150
$ None

120.

26-00574

George O'Neal Sidewalks (Paducah Ct. to Kennesaw Dr.)
Project Number:
25-EN-HC-0020
Account Number:
9217100120-4370.00000-0000000000-653100
Council Award Date:
7/23/2025
Contractor:
Arbour Construction, LLC
Estimated Cost:
$ 332,000.00
Contract Amount:
$ 257,738.00
Total Change Orders: (One (1)):
$ 4,455.75
Final Cost:
$ 262,193.75
Days Allocated:
160
Days Used:
73
Liquidated Damages:
$ None
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121.

26-00576

Laurel/Lafayette ADA Transition Project
Project Number:
20-EN-HC-0048
Account Number:
9227100040-4370.00000-0000050015-653100
Council Award Date:
3/12/2025
Contractor:
The Luster Group, LLC
Estimated Cost:
$ 282,000.00
Contract Amount:
$ 219,257.25
Total Change Orders: (Two (2)):
$ 141,791.17
Final Cost:
$ 361,048.42
Days Allocated:
235
Days Used:
234
Liquidated Damages:
$ None
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ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS
122.

26-00550

Annual Parishwide Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehabilitation
Project: 25-CP-MS-0017
Account: 80702-5110000004-CD01R00047-653400
Estimate: $2,000,000.00
*Local **In State
**BLD Services, LLC
$ 1,582,750.00
Suncoast Infrastructure, Inc.
$ 2,298,650.00
Gulf Coast Underground, LLC
$ 2,751,983.70
This is an annual contract that will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the
Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional
one-year periods, provided all terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual
agreement of the contracting parties. The low bids are accepted as the basis of award
of the contract; however, the maximum amount authorized is $2,000,000.00 annually.
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123.

26-00554

Annual Parishwide Concrete Pavement Restoration
Project: 26-CR-MS-0001
Account: 5100-7700-40-7710-7758-0000-000000-643500
Estimate: $600,000.00
*Local **In State
*The Luster Group, LLC
$ 479,387.50
*Grady Crawford Construction Company, Inc.
$ 483,250.00
**Command Construction Industries, LLC
$ 638,500.00
**Hard Rock Construction, LLC
$ 723,100.00
This is an annual contract that will remain in effect from the date stipulated in the
Notice to Proceed, until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional
one-year periods, provided all terms and conditions remain the same, upon mutual
agreement of the contracting parties. The low bids are accepted as the basis of award
of the contract; however, the maximum amount authorized is $600,000.00 annually.
Legislation Council Memo

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