The Advocate 05-12-2025 by The Advocate

LSU ENDS PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND VS.ARKANSAS

People line the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., on June 7. While the AlabamaGulf Coast remainspopular with beachgoers and manyparts of Baldwin County are booming,the massivecondominium complexes thatline theshoreare having a hardertime attractingbuyers.

Alabama condomarket facinga quietstorm

BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL |Staff writer

Louisianans will ﬂock to GulfShores and Orange Beach over the next few months, drawn to the 32-milestretch of sugar-white sand and blue water less than athree-hour drive from New Orleans.

Butwhile theAlabama Gulf Coastremains popularwith beachgoers and many partsofBaldwin County arebooming, the massive condominium complexes that line the shore are having aharder time attracting buyers.

Condo sales in Baldwin County,whichincludes Gulf Shores and OrangeBeach, weredown17% lastyear compared to the year before,and are half what theywerein 2021, accordingtothe Alabama Center for Real Estate which is part of the Culverhouse College ofBusiness at the University of Alabama.

So far this year,the trend has continued. From January through March, there were 24%fewer condo sales than during the ﬁrstquarter of2024,though pricesare up slightly The insurancecrisis that has had achillingeffect on real estateactivity in south Louisiana is also dampening sales of beachfront property two states over,according to brokers. Andfurther complicatingmatters, they say, is agrowing “blacklist” of condominium complexes that Fannie Mae, the federally backed mortgage ﬁnance giant, will no longer underwrite becauseitsays the properties have not beenadequately maintainedordon’t carry enough insurance to meet new,stricter guidelines. Nearly 70 complexes in Gulf Shoresand Orange Beach are on the list, according to Boston attorney and condo-

said, however, he couldn’t predict what would happen next.

RuralLa. families have fewoptions forschool grants

More than athird of parishes have no localproviders

BY PATRICK WALL and JEFF ADELSON Staff writers

Jacqueline McCardie wants badly to put her grandson in anew school.

The public elementary that 11-year-old Jah’Derrick attends is crowded and outdated, and the baby-faced fourth grader says he gets bullied. But McCardie, 62, is asingle guardian on aﬁxed income, so her only real option is the local public school in Winnﬁeld, the small town in north-central Louisiana where they live. Anew state program called LA GATOR was designedtogive families more choices by providing grants to payfor private education. But even if McCardie received agrant, sheisn’t sure where she’d spend it: There are no private schoolsinWinn Parish —orinfourofthe six surrounding parishes —that are participating in LA GATOR.

“There’snoopportunities here,” she said.

The state Legislature established the tax-funded grantprogramlastyear,adding Louisiana to agrowing roster of Republican-led states that use public money to subsidize private schooling. Proponents, including Gov.Jeff Landry and President Donald Trump, call it “educationfreedom.”

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Source:Alabama Center forReal Esteate, CulverhouseCollege of Business, Univeristy of Alabama Condo sales along thepopular Alabamabeachfront county have been decliningsince 2021.

minium law expertStephen Marcus,who has reviewed thelist, which isn’tavailable publicly.Real estate brokers andmortgagelenders saidthatwithabout one-fourth of allcondo buildings in BaldwinCountyonthe list,itismaking it harder for people to buy and sell individual units.

“We’ve hadsome deals crater becauseofall this, said Chuck Norwood, areal estatebroker with The

Carinsurance bills

setfor Senate hearing

Contentious measures may face toughpath

BY TYLERBRIDGES |Staff writer

Car insurancebills favoredbybusiness interests that blew throughthe state House will likely face a tougher path when they get theirfirst hearing in the Senate this week. The Senate has typically been morealigned with trial lawyers, whopin the

blame for Louisiana’shigh rates on insurancecompanies. In something of asurprise,Senate President CameronHenry,R-Metairie, said in an interview that at least some of the pro-industry bills will likely survive acommittee hearing and advance to the Senate ﬂoor.Hesaid, however,he couldn’tpredict what would happennext.

Meanwhile, ahigh-profile Housebill strongly backed

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John Foster shines on Disney night

BY JUDYBERGERON |Staff writer

In just aweek, Louisiana singerJohnFoster could becomethe next “American Idol.” Foster, 18, of Addis, moved two steps closer to the title on Sunday night’sshow after the remainingseven contestants in the ABC singing competition weretrimmed to ﬁve.

Joining LSU premed student Foster in the top 5are: stay-at-homemom Breanna Nix, of Denton, Texas; teacher Jamal Roberts, of Meridian, Mississippi; musician Thunderstorm Artis, of Haleiwa, Hawaii; and high school student Slater Nalley,ofAtlanta. Award-winning multi-hyphenate artistLinManuelMiranda (“Hamilton,” “In theHeights,” Moana”) mentored the contestants last weekat Disneyland Resort in Anaheim,California.

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STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

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U.S. touts progress in tariff talks with China

GENEVA The lead U.S negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after ofﬁcials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday there was “substantial progress” in the weekend sessions but offered scant information on exactly what negotiations entailed. He said more details would come at a brieﬁng Monday

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer suggested that an agreement had been reached but provided no details. He and Bessent brieﬂy addressed reporters once talks had wrapped at the stately villa that serves as the residence of the Swiss ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, but did not take questions.

“It’s important to understand how quickly we were able to come to agreement, which reﬂects that perhaps the differences were not so large as far as maybe thought,” Greer said. But he also stressed that a top Trump priority means closing the U.S. trade deﬁcit with China, which came to a record $263 billion last year

“We’re conﬁdent that the deal we struck with our Chinese partners will help us to resolve, work towards resolving that national emergency,” Greer said.

White House fires

top copyright official

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired the nation’s top copyright official, Shira Perlmutter, days after abruptly terminating the head of the Library of Congress, which oversees the U.S Copyright Ofﬁce.

The office said in a statement Sunday that Perlmutter received an email from the White House a day earlier with the notification that “your position as the Register of Copyrights and Director at the U.S. Copyright Office is terminated effective immediately.”

On Thursday, President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress, as part of the administration’s ongoing purge of government officials perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

Hayden named Perlmutter to lead the Copyright Ofﬁce in October 2020.

Perlmutter’s office recently released a report examining whether artificial intelligence companies can use copyrighted materials to “train” their AI systems. The report, the third part of a lengthy AI study, follows a review that began in 2023 with opinions from thousands of people including AI developers, actors and country singers.

Afrikaners with refugee status depart for U.S.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa A group of 49 White South Africans departed their homeland Sunday for the United States on a private charter plane having been offered refugee status by the Trump administration under a new program announced in February The group, which included families and small children, was due to arrive at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday morning local time, according to Collen Msibi, a spokesperson for South Africa’s transport ministry They are the ﬁrst Afrikaners — a White minority group in South Africa — to be relocated after President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 7 accusing South Africa’s Black-led government of racial discrimination against them and announcing a program to offer them relocation to America.

The South African government said it is “completely false” that Afrikaners are being persecuted. The Trump administration has fast-tracked their applications while pausing other refugee programs, halting arrivals from Afghanistan, Iraq, most of subSaharan Africa and other countries in a move being challenged in court.

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Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian leader challenges Putin to meet

him in Turkey

BY SAMYA KULLAB and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday, the latest move in a weekendlong exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the U.S.-led peace effort

Zelenskyy said that he still hopes for a ceaseﬁre with Russia starting Monday, and that he will “be waiting for Putin” in Turkey “personally” after U.S President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia’s latest offer — to hold direct talks in Turkey on Thursday Ukraine, along with European allies, had demanded Russia accept an unconditional 30-day ceaseﬁre starting Monday before holding talks, but Moscow effectively rejected the proposal and called for direct negotiations instead.

Putin’s peace talks proposal “IMMEDIATELY.”

“At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the U.S., will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly!” Trump wrote, adding: “HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!”

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Saturday and issued a coordinated call for a 30-day truce starting Monday The plan has received backing from both the European Union and Trump. The leaders pledged tougher sanctions on Russia if Putin did not accept the proposal.

Putin in remarks to the media overnight effectively rejected the offer and proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday instead “without preconditions.” He did not specify whether the talks on Thursday would involve Zelenskyy and himself personally

Hamas to free last U.S. hostage in Gaza

Move a part of truce efforts

BY WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip

Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceaseﬁre, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect the release in the next 48 hours.

President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed late Sunday in a message to AP that Hamas had agreed to release Alexander as a good will gesture toward Trump.

The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week It highlighted the willingness of Israel’s closest ally to inject momentum into ceasefire talks for the 19-month war as desperation grows among hostages’ families and Gaza’s over 2 million people under the new Israeli blockade.

“This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday evening. “Hopefully this is the ﬁrst of those ﬁnal steps necessary to end this brutal conflict I look very much forward to that day of celebration!” Alexander is an IsraeliAmerican soldier who grew up in New Jersey He was abducted from his base during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamasled attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ofﬁce said the U.S. informed it of Hamas’ intent to release Alexander “without compensation or conditions” and that the step is expected to lead to negotiations on a truce. Netanyahu’s government was angered by U.S. direct talks with Hamas earlier this year which led to a Hamas offer to release Alexander and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel recommitted to a stalled ceaseﬁre deal Days later however, Israel resumed the war

Strikes in Pakistan killed 100 militants, India says

By The Associated Press

It was not clear if Zelenskyy was conditioning his presence in Turkey on the Monday ceaseﬁre holding, and there was no immediate comment from the Kremlin on whether Putin would go. In 2022, the war’s early months, Zelenskyy repeatedly called for a personal meeting with the Russian president but was rebuffed, and eventually enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.

“We await a full and lasting ceaseﬁre, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy There is no point in prolonging the killings And I will be waiting for Putin in (Turkey) on Thursday Personally I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses,” Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday Trump said in a social media post earlier Sunday that Ukraine should agree to

He said a ceaseﬁre might be agreed on during the negotiations — but stressed that the Kremlin needs a truce that would lead to a “lasting peace” instead of one that would allow Ukraine to rearm and mobilize more men into its armed forces.

Zelenskyy said on X on Sunday morning that it was a “positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war,” but insisted on a ceasefire first Putin and Zelenskyy have only met once — in 2019. After repeated unsuccessful calls for a personal meeting with the Russian leader early on in the war, and following the Kremlin’s decision in September 2022 to illegally annex four regions of Ukraine, Zelenskyy enacted a decree declaring that holding negotiations with Putin had become impossible.

Macron said Sunday that Putin’s offer of direct negotiations with Ukraine is “a ﬁrst step, but not enough,” signaling continued Western skepticism toward Moscow’s intentions.

Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting him plane

Jet could be used as temporary Air Force One

BY ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8

jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this week, and U.S. ofﬁcials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.

The Qatari government said a final decision hadn’t been made. Still, Trump defended the idea — what would amount to a president accepting an astonishingly valuable gift from a foreign government as a ﬁscally smart move for the country

“So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay TOP DOLLAR for the plane,” Trump posted on his social media site on Sunday night. “Anybody can do that!”

ABC News reported that Trump will use the aircraft as his presidential plane until shortly before he leaves ofﬁce in January 2029, when ownership will be transferred to the foundation overseeing his yet-to-bebuilt presidential library

The gift was expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar, according to ABC’s report, as part of a trip that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the ﬁrst extended foreign travel of his second term.

Before Trump’s post trumpeting the idea, Ali Al-Ansari, Qatar’s media attaché, said in a statement that the “possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar’s Ministry of Defense and the US Department of Defense.”

“But the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, administration ofﬁcials, anticipating ethics concerns, have prepared an analysis arguing that accepting the plane would be legal, according to ABC. The Constitution’s Emoluments Clause bars anyone holding government ofﬁce from accepting any present, emolument, office or title from any “King, Prince, or foreign State,” without congressional consent

One expert on government ethics, Kathleen Clark of the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, accused Trump of being “committed to exploiting the federal government’s power, not on behalf of policy goals, but for amassing personal wealth.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer poked fun at Trump’s “America ﬁrst” political slogan.

“Nothing says ‘America First’ like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar,” the New York Democrat said in a statement. “It’s not just bribery it’s premium foreign inﬂuence with extra legroom.” Even some conservatives expressed dismay online, noting that an aircraft being offered by a foreign government could present security risks if used by a U.S. president

ISLAMABAD India’s military strikes into Pakistancontrolled Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this week killed more than 100 militants including prominent leaders, the head of India’s military operations claimed Sunday Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, the director general of military operations, said India’s armed forces struck nine militant infrastructure and training facilities, including sites of the Lashkar-e-Taiba group that India blames for carrying out major militant strikes in India and the disputed region of Kashmir

“We achieved total sur-

prise,” Ghai said at a news conference in New Delhi, adding Pakistan’s response was “erratic and rattled.” The two countries agreed to a truce a day earlier after talks to defuse their most serious military confrontation in decades The two armies exchanged gunfire, artillery strikes, missiles and drones that killed dozens of people. As part of the ceasefire, the nuclear-armed neighbors agreed to immediately stop all military action on land, in the air and at sea. On Sunday, Pakistan’s military said it did not ask for a ceasefire as claimed by India, but rather it was India that had sought the ceasefire.

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From left British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz make a call to U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Politicalmachinations

by Gov. Jeff Landry faces signiﬁcant opposition from numerous Republican senators. They agree with Insurance Commissioner TimTemple —and nearly amajority of House Republicans —that the measure would allow him and his successors to reject any rate increases arbitrarily,which they add would discourage companies from operating in Louisiana.

Landry hastold senators in recent daysprivately that he wants them to pass House Bill 148 unchanged when it is heard in the Senate Insurance Committee on Wednesday.Showing the politicalstakes,he has said publicly that he will call theLegislature into a specialsession to reconsider it if they don’tpassitbefore the regular session ends in a month.

Addingtothe political maneuvering, abill that would switch the insurance commissioner from an elected position to an appointed one is suddenly showing life. The measure, SenateBill 214, will be heard by the Senate andGovernmental AffairsCommittee on Wednesday “A lot of senators have told me unsolicited that they are for it,” said thebill’s sponsor,Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans.

He pointed to a recent newsreport that said of thecampaign money Temple raised during the 15 months after his election in 2023, nearly 75% came from insurance industry sources.

“Tim Temple is notjust cozy with the industry,” Duplessis said. “He has a full-blown love affair.”

Temple rejects that accusation, saying, “If we want to drive premiums down, we have to drivelosses down.”

cases as atrialattorney, said he did tell Temple he would oppose his reelection but addedhewould swear on a stack of Bibles that he is not involved in the attacks.

“If he could prove Iwas behind it,Iwould buy him a cigar andatwo-piece, dark meat chicken dinner from Popeyes,” Clayton said.

Enough Is Enough

Another group,called Enough Is Enough, is attacking pro-industry senatorswith textmessages that paint them as industry lackeys.

LobbyistMary-Patricia Wrayand business owner Lee Mallet, who incorporated Enough Is Enough, have saidthey aren’tinvolved in therecentattack andhave resigned from the group to reﬂect that. Who is behind it now is not clear

McKernan ﬂying ﬁve legislative leaders on his plane to meet withLandry and several other trial lawyersat afancy Texashunting club just before the legislative session began.

Landry hassaidthe focus on car insurance resultsfrom thesuccess of hisadministrationand the Republican-controlled Legislature in addressing public concernsonproperty insurance, crime, taxes and education during theirﬁrst year in ofﬁce.

“The governor continues to workthrough numerous pieces of legislation that work to lower the cost of insurancefor thepeople of Louisiana,”said KateKelly aspokesperson.

JudiciaryA Committee

“Wedon’t want watereddowninsurance reform,” Griffonrecentlysaidonhis program While Republicansholda 28-11 advantage in the Senate, Henry organized the Judiciary ACommitteeto give it four Republicans and three Democrats. Miller is typically the deciding vote.

“Wewanttopasslegislation thatwill actually help people,” Miller said. “I don’t want to have asituation where we put something on the governor’sdesk that he doesn’twant. We’re not here just forshow.”

Temple told reporters Thursday that if the bill passes the Legislature, Landry will call anews conference and pin the high rates on the insurancecommissioner

“This is ablame Tim Temple bill,” Temple said, noting that the governor hasacknowledged twice in interviews that he wants to put the onus on him.

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Norwood Team RE/MAX of Gulf Shores, which has soldGulfCoast property for more than 30 years.“It used to be you had to worry about whether abuyer was aqualiﬁedborrower to get amortgage. Now,you have to worry about whether the property is qualiﬁed.”

Aboutthe blacklist

Fannie Mae and its sister organization Freddie Mac don’twrite mortgages, but they buyhomeloans from lenders and resell themto investors, guaranteeing payment. That makes them akey part of the mortgage market, because loans that meet the agencies’ underwriting standardstypically get more favorable interest rates and require lower down payments.

Fannie Mae has long kept alist of properties that didn’t meet itsstandards, rendering them “ineligible” or “unwarrantable”— terms the agency prefersto “blacklist.”

But after the Surfside building collapse in Florida in 2021, whichkilled 98 people, the list has grown from fewerthan 1,000properties to roughly5,200 across the country,accordingtoMarcus, whose firm Alcock & Marcus specializes in condominium law

“If acondo is on the list, it can make it harder to sell or reﬁnance because Fannie Mae won’t back the loan,” Marcus said.

Abuyer,ofcourse,can still get aconventionalbank loan to ﬁnance acondo purchase, assuming they need to take out amortgage at all. Many buyersofbeachfront propertydon’t need aloan and can pay cash for what is essentially asecond home or investment property

But if they do need aconventional loan from abank,

Adding afurtherpolitical complication: Ashadowy group is attacking Temple with awebsite and aBaton Rouge billboard.

Temple said he believes that comments madeto him by Tony Clayton, thedistrict attorney for Iberville,West BatonRouge and Pointe Coupee parishes, indicate that he is behind thegroup. Clayton, who also handles

the terms maynot be as favorable because alot of lenders follow Fannie Mae’s guidelines, Marcus said “You won’tbeable to get a 30-year ﬁxed-rate mortgage and you’llhavetoput downa lotmore up front,” he added.

Florida has morethan 1,400 blacklisted developments, the most of any state, according to The Wall Street Journal,which ﬁrstreported on thelist. It wasfollowed by California, Colorado, Hawaiiand Texas,all prone to natural disasters andrestrictiveinsurance policies.

Theinsurance bugaboo

Alabama real estate experts say the stricter FannieMae guidelines and properties itwon’t underwrite are not the biggest problemfacing their market. Rather,the issue is part of abroader insurance crisis that is impacting coastal communitiesand other areas athigh risk for climate-related disasters around the country.

Like Louisiana, which is still feelingthe effectsof HurricanesIda andLaura in 2021 and 2022, the Alabama Gulf Coastwas hammered by Hurricane Sally in 2020. In theyears since, several carriers haveleft thestate altogether.Insurance premiums have tripled for coastal properties, according to local agents.

“Insurance is the bugaboo,” saidbroker David Swiger of Swiger &Co. Realtorsin GulfShores.

“What we are running into at everysingle condo, even those off thebeach, are insurance assessments and insurance increases because we do not have enough carriers.”

Insurers thatare still doing business in the area are frequentlyrefusing to cover the full, insured replacement value of abuilding, which lenders require for amortgage, according to Rose Rausch,a lender with Magnolia Mortgage

The insurance industry and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry battle the trial lawyers virtually everyyear at the Capitol over whether to makeit harder for people injured in accidents —orthose owning storm-damaged homes or businesses —tosue and win big payouts.

Actiononthe car insurance bills will gettheir ﬁrst hearing in theSenateon Tuesday before the Judiciary ACommittee.

That will put the focus on Sen. Greg Miller,R-Norco, thecommittee chair, a62-year-old business attorney The committee derailedvirtually all of the car insurancebills it heard last year

Theperennialfight has emerged as the top political story in thisyear’s session Onereason is steadily rising carinsurance rates —which are amongthe highest in the country.Another is the fallout fromprominent personal injury lawyer Gordon

That has made Miller and Henry averbal targetof conservative talk radio host Moon Griffon. He calls both men“tools” of thetrial lawyers andsaidthey may try to pass do-nothing legislation and claim it will reduce rates

Co., basedinMobile.

“A lot of insurance companies don’twanttocover 100% of windand hail damage,” saidRausch,whose firmshas helpedfinance severalcondo dealsthat Fannie Maerejected.“Instead,they’ll cover about half, so people arehaving to stack multiple policies.”

As insurance companies crack down on what they are willingtocover,lenders are requiring that condo associations increase the amount of cash they keep in reserves in order to makeupfor expected shortfalls when astorm occurs. The HOAs, in turn, are increasing what they assess unit owners.

“If you’re buying acondo as asecondhome, years ago youcould rent the stew out of it,” Swigersaid. “Today,it’stough to make alivingonitbecause youwill have an assessment that is ﬁve, sixorseven thousand dollarsayear.”

Veteran real estate agents say they’re starting to feel the effects of it allafter a decadeofboom years.

“The interest rates were notenough to slow us down but the combination with theinsurance is starting to take itstoll,” saidMike Cranston, abroker with RE/MAX of Orange Beach. No deferred maintenance

Despite thechallenges the Baldwin County beach-

es and surrounding com-

munity continue to grow, according to Norwood.

Roughly 20 new people move to thecountyevery day,drawn tothe area’s thriving economy and good public schools.

Investors lookingfor vacation homes continue to

Millersaidheislikelyto oppose,and thus kill, House Bill 435byRep. Peter Egan, R-Covington, which would puta $5 millioncap on how much an injuredpersoncould receive in pain-and-suffering damages. Louisiana has no cap today But Henry said he expects Miller’scommitteetoapprove measures sought by the industry that would require plaintiffs to show that theirinjuries werecaused by theaccident (House Bill 450), limit payouts to injured drivers who don’thave car insurance (House Bill 434), reduce payments fora portionof medical costs (House Bill 519 or Senate Bill 231) andlimit payouts for those who bear a majority of the fault for an accident (House Bill 431).

“I wouldliketosee the committee pass abill on each subject mattersowe can look at them collectively andmakesure asectionin one bill doesn’taffect asection in another bill that would

shop. Real estate agents say they’re plenty busy showing properties— they’re just closing fewer deals.

“People arestill buying, but units have to be in good condition,” Swigersaid. “Buyers want aturnkey deal. No repairs, no deferred maintenance.”

Taller,newer condos built to thelatest safety standards, even if more expensive,are selling betterthan older,low-rise and “stickbuilt” properties, according to Norwood, who said buyers have more leverage than they did afew years ago, especially if they’re able to pay cash.

Cranston said the market is still fairly competitive and that buyers who want to ﬁnance acondo can get a mortgage, though perhaps with less favorable terms.

require the governortoveto them,” Henry said. “Members have to focus on what will lower insurancerates, butalsowhen someone gets hurt in awreck or someone’s houseisblown down by a hurricane, the insurance company has aresponsibility to pay its share.” If the Senate does amend the various pro-industry bills to limit their impact, the House members who passed the original versionswould havetodecide whether to accept those changes or deem themunacceptable half-measures. The rate-setting bill that Landrybadly wantsand Temple fervently opposes is now sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wiley,R-Gonzales, after it hadbeen part of adifferent bill authored by another House member.

Reﬂecting what’satstake, Henry convenedmeetings in his office on Wednesday and Thursday withRepublican members of the Senate Insurance Committee to discuss how to handle the bill. Sen. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, chairs the panel. “I will make sure there are adequate safeguards in place before Iwould vote for the bill,” saidone committee member, Sen. Franklin Foil, R-Baton Rouge. “I do not want to have asituation wherethe insurance commissioner would be making arbitrary decisions on rate decreases.”

Email TylerBridges at tbridges@theadvocate. com.

“Weencourage buyers to use alocal lender,” he said. “You need to steer your clienttothe right lenderfrom the outset.” Norwood, who has been selling Alabama beachfront property sincethe 1980s and has counted lots of Louisianans among his clients, has worked through down cycles in the past andisnot panicked about what, by all accounts, is aslowdown. “Wehavearobust rental market, so it is just one of those things we are going to have to work through,” he said. “A lot of people still want apiece of thebeach for sure,eventhough these other things are not as good as they were 10 years ago.” Email StephanieRiegel at stephanie.riegel@ theadvocate.com.

But in many rural partsof Louisiana, few private options exist. Sixteen of Louisiana’s64parishes do not have asingle private school thatsigned up to enroll students full-time through LA GATOR, and another 18 parishes have just one,according to an analysis by The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. About 20% of rural residentslive in one of the parishes without participating schools.

Families canalso use the stipends topay for arange of education services. But more than athirdofparishes, including Winn, have no locally based serviceproviders participating in LA GATOR, according to an analysis of the nearly 360 vendors that have signed up so far Aspokespersonfor the Louisiana Departmentof Education said many of the servicesavailable through the program, such as online courses andtutoring,are available statewide.

“The LA GATOR Scholarship Program gives parents the opportunity to customize their child’seducation —especially in areas where traditionalpublic or nonpublic options may be limited,” spokesperson TedBeasley said in astatement.

Thelimited localoptions are reflected in the program’sapplication numbers: Only 11% of eligible students who applied live in rural parishes, according to the analysis. In Winn Parish, not asingle family applied.

Tha t’sc omp lica t ed Landry’sefforts to secure nearly$94 millioninstate money for the program nextﬁscal year —abudget request likely to come up Monday at ameeting of the House Appropriations Committee. Some rural Republicans are wary of spending that much on aprogram that will beneﬁt few of their constituents while giving urban and suburban families atuition break.

annual tests and submit to audits. Down the road fromWinnfield, in the tiny village of Atlanta, agroup called Magnolia Bend Academy offers in-personclasses for homeschooled students. The group, which has several locations, opened the campus after the Winn Parish School Board shuttered Atlanta’s only public school due to budget constraints. But because the academy is registered as ahomeschool program, parents cannot useLAGATOR grants to pay fortuition, the school toldfamilies.

“It won’t help us at all,” said Sheree Russell, whose 9-year-old grandson attends theschool

Most families choose to enroll their children in one of the parish’sfive public schools. Theymight notbe agood ﬁt forsome students, like McCardie’sgrandson, but they work well forothers.

TheWinnParish school system —where nearly 75% of the roughly 1,700 students areeconomically disadvantaged —earned a“B” rating lastyear, and its “A”-rated Calvin High School was one of the state’smost improved. They also admit allstudents andprovide transportation andspecial-education services, none of whichprivate schoolsmust do.

“In my district, those opportunitiesjustdon’t exist,” said Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, whose district includes Winn Parish and who,asHouse Appropriations chair,plays abig role in deciding how to allocate state money McFarland said he’d rather see more funding for publicschools,whichanchor many rural communities but operate on shoestring budgets. “They haven’thad an increase in years,” he said. Proponents say rural families willbenefitfrom the education products and services they can purchase through LA GATOR,including laptops and support for students with disabilities “The uses of the GATOR scholarship are so plentiful and diverse,” said Erin Bendily,senior vice president at the Pelican Institute for Public Policy,anadvocacy group that has championed the program. Families are only eligible for thegrants if they enroll their children in private school or educate them at leastpartially from home, which isn’t possiblefor some working parents. Andwhile most services are onlineand accessibleanywhere, there arefewer in-person options in ruralareas —which,as familiesfound during the coronavirus pandemic, work better formanystudents than remote learning Bendily predicted that as more families learn about the newprogram, an array of education providers from publicschools offer-

Yetwith limited local tax revenue, worsenedbyapapermill’srecentclosure, thedistrictreliesheavily on state funding thathas barely budged foryears. Thedistrict can’t affordtoreplace aging Winnﬁeld Primary,which McCardie’s grandson attends, and it adopted afour-day school week to compensate forteachers’ stagnant pay.

nﬁeld Tigers (“Inthe forest abovethe bayouwhere the Tigers play,” goes thehigh school’salmamater). But, even if familieshad applied to LA GATOR, they wouldn’t ﬁnd much of what advocates call “school choice.”

One of the closestprivate schools —Gracepoint ChristianAcademy,23miles away in Jonesboro— didn’tsign up to participate in theprogram.Two that have —St. Mary’sCatholic School,34 miles away in Natchitoches, and Cedar Creek School, 50 milesnorth in Ruston—don’t provide transportation to and from Winnﬁeld.

Critics say LA GATOR will leave public schools with even fewerresources.In small rural districts, losing even afew extrastudentsto private or home education would make it even harder to afford building upgrades or higher pay.And as state funding for private education expands, the likelihood of increased aid forpublic education shrinks.

AmberCox,a School Board member whose sonisinthe fourth gradeatWinnﬁeld Primary,said she supports the goal of giving parentsmore school choices. Yetshe also wants the state to invest more in publicschools like theone herson attends.

“They’re excellingnow and their resources are so limited,” she said. “Just imagine what it could be if they had more.”

An opportunityfor options

For now,rural families have fewer school options but thatcould change

credited private schoolsthat often serve homeschooled students and children with special needs. Most of the schools charge tuitionand fees,and aboutathird get statefunding throughprivate-education grantprograms, according to anational survey. Schmidley’sschool signed up to participate in LA GATOR, and MicroschoolAmericaregistered as avendor. Fueledbythatfunding,she predicts acoming boom in homegrown schoolsacross the state “I think you are going to see anew wave,” she said. “It’s not going to be measured in years —it’sgoing to be measuredinminutes.” Louisiana already has seen an explosion in small unregulatedschools,often formed to serve one or more homeschool families.InOctober, non-state-approved schools served nearly 34,000 students —morethandouble their enrollment five years earlier. By law, schoolsparticipating in LA GATOR must be state approved. But the state Education Department says unapproved schools can join the programas“serviceproviders” and offer “uptothe full-time education of participating students.” Over time,manymoreunapproved schools —which any adult can establish —could registerasservice providers and receive state funding. Public schools also can get in on the actionbysigning up as vendors. At leastone school district, Caddo Parish, alreadyhas done so, and the rural Grant Parish school systemisplanning to as well, saidSuperintendent Erin Stokes. The districtexpectstoofferindividual courses and electives —like band class, welding or computerscience —thatstudentscould payfor withLA GATOR funds.

Stokessaidshe’s excitedto serve more families in Grant Parish, which, like neighboring Winn, has no private schoolsparticipating in LA GATOR. But she also worriesabout the consequences of more students moving to privateorunapproved schools that aren’tsubject to the same accountability measures, like teacher evaluations andstate-issued letter grades, as public schools.

“I’m not saying we’re perfect by any means,” she said. But the state oversight “forces us to do better every single year —and that’sa good thing.”

ing alacarte courses to “microschools”serving just a few students— will open or expand to meet the demand.

“This is atrue marketplace,”she said, “that we know will grow over time.”

Withoutschoolchoices

Winnfield, anearly 175-year-old timber town with about 4,000 residents, is known forbeing the birthplace of former Gov.Huey Long and home of the Win-

“Here in Winn Parish, we don’thaveany choice,” said Joe Lynn Browning,who has served on the local School Board for over 40 years.

Parents can use LA GATOR to cover the cost of educating their kids at home —ifthey meet certain conditions.They can’tregister with the state as homeschoolers(homeschool groups lobbied against inclusion in theprogram to avoid the regulations), but theycan provide “home education” if they agree to administer

Traci Schmidley, aparent andeducator who lives in ruralRed RiverParish, started homeschooling herfriends and neighbors’ children alongside herown more than adecade ago. Eventually, she and her husband built a classroom building on their property and formed afaithbased school, Country Day Montessori, that now enrolls about65students.

In 2020, Schmidleyfounded Microschool Americatohelp other people establish“microschools,” afast-growing sector of small, usually unac-

Many private schools encouraged their families to apply forLAGATOR, but back in Winnﬁeld,noone told McCardie aboutit. She missed the deadline,soshe’llhaveto wait until applications open forthe 2026-27 school year By then, maybe there will be more options in her area. If not, she’s consideredrenting an apartment in aparish with private schools.

Shewon’t stop,she said,untilshe ﬁndsthe right school forher grandson.

“I would ﬁght to the endof the earthfor Jah’Derrick,” she said.

Email Patrick Wall at patrick.wall@theadvocate. com.

Pope LeoXIV givesblessingonMother’sDay

Pontiffcalls for peace in Ukraine andGazain symbolic message

BY NICOLE WINFIELD and GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press

VATICAN CITY Pope Leo XIV calledfor agenuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefirein Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting amessage of unity in apolarized Catholic Church.

“I, too, address the world’sgreat powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’ ” Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter’sBasilica to an estimated 100,000 people below It was the ﬁrst time that Leo had returned to the loggia sinceheﬁrst appeared to the world on Thursday evening following hisremarkable election as pope, the first from the United States. Then, too, he delivered amessage of peace Leo was picking up the papal tradition of offering a Sunday blessing at noon, but with some twists. Whereas his predecessors delivered the greeting from the studio window of the Apostolic Palace, off to the side of the piazza, Leo went to the very centerofthe square andthe heart of the church.

Part of that waslogistics: He didn’thave access to the papal apartmentsinthe palace until later Sunday,when they were unsealedfor the ﬁrst time since Pope Francis’ death.

Leo also offered anovelty by singing the Regina Caeli prayer,aLatin prayer said during the Easter season which recentpopes would usually just recite and harked back to the old Latin Massofthe past.

FOSTER

Traditionalists and conservatives, many ofwhom felt alienated byPope Francis’ reforms and loose liturgicalstyle,have been looking for gesturesand substance from Leo in hopes he will work toheal thedivisions that grew in the church. Some haveexpressedcautious optimism at thevery least with areturn to atraditional style that Leo exhibited on Thursday night, when he emerged for the first time wearing the formal red cape of the papacy that Francis had eschewed.

He followed up on Saturday by wearing thebrocaded papal stole during avisit to aMarian sanctuary south of Rome. There, heknelt in reverence at the altar and greeted thecrowd surrounded by priestsinlong cassocks usuallyfavored by conservatives.

Aldo Maria Valli, aconservative Italian journalistwho writes apopular blog, said he appreciated these gestures and urged traditionalists to give Leo a chance, saying he liked alot of what he has seen so far.

“Don’tshoot Leo,” he wrote.

On SundayLeo worethe simple whitecassock of the papacy and had reverted backtowearing his silver pectoralcross. He had worn amore ornate one that containsthe relics of St.Augustineand hismother,St. Monica, on Thursday night that had been given to him by his Augustinian religious order

Leo quoted Pope Francis in denouncing thenumber of conflicts ravaging the globe today,saying it was a “third world war in pieces.”

“I carryinmyheart the sufferingsofthe beloved Ukrainian people,”hesaid.

“Let everythingpossible be done to achieve genuine, just and lasting peace as soon as possible.”

As abishop in Chiclayo, Peru, at the startof Russia’s 2022 full-scaleinvasionof

Continued frompage1A ‘AMERICANIDOL’

On the firstoftwo “Disney nights” on “Idol,” country singer Foster,minus his trusty guitar,performed “Almost There” from the Louisiana-connected 2009 animated Disney film “The Princess and the Frog.” The romantic musical,set in New Orleans, centers around Tiana, adetermined waitress who dreams of owning her own restaurant. Creators wereheavily inspiredbythe “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” the late Leah Chase, in shaping the Tiana character

“Let’sembrace your inner rockstar because you have your guitar to the side,” Miranda encouraged Foster before his song.

“I have neverbefore performed aDisney song in front of any kind of audience,” Foster said. “When Ising this

n 7p.m. Monday n ABC(streams next day on Hulu) n americanidol.com

song,I’m gonnabethinking alot aboutmyhometown, my home state. We’realmost there. Yeah, let’sgo.”

With his parents and several family members in theaudience’s front rows, hismom holding asign that read, “I Believe in You, Son,” Foster heard from the judges.

“Waita minute. Stop. Who do you think you are?”judge Lionel Richie said. “I mean, that was amazing. Idon’t want to take up too much time because thecrowd saiditall for me (with their claps and cheers). Thank yousomuch.”

Judge Carrie Underwood also approved.

“You’re another one that it’s like no matter what youdo, JohnFosterisJohn Foster in whatever genre,like you

Pope Leo XIV appears at the central

of St.Peter’s Basilica for his first Sunday blessingafter his election in St Peter’sSquare at the Vatican on Sunday

Ukraine, then-BishopRobert Prevost had not minced wordsinassigning blame to Moscow.According to a clip of aTVinterviewon thePeruvian show “Weekly Expression,” circulatingin Italian media Sunday,Prevost said it was an “imperialist invasion in which Russia wants to conquerterritory for reasons of power givenUkraine’sstrategic location.”

In hisremarks Sunday, Leoalsocalledfor an immediate ceaseﬁre in Gaza, and for humanitarian relief to be provided to the “exhausted civilian population and all hostages be freed.”

Leo alsonoted that Sunday was Mother’sDay in many countries and wished all mothers, “including those in heaven” aHappy Mother’s Day

The crowd, filled with marching bands in town for aspecial Jubileeweekend, erupted in cheersand musicasthe bells of St.Peter’s Basilica tolled.

Angela Gentile of Bari arrivedinthe square three hoursearly to be in place. Nonplussedthatcardinals hadelected yet another

brought it to you.You still sound like you, and theywere loving it. Thank you so much, so much,” she said.

“Charisma, charisma, charisma,”judge Luke Bryan chimed in. “That’swhy you’re still in this thing andthat’s why you’re ‘almost there.’”

Before leaving the stage, Fostersaid he didn’thave to tugonhis earSundaynight during his performance (as asign of love to his grandmother), because she had surprised him by ﬂying out to Hollywood to join his other family andfriends at the show

Laterinthe Mother’sDay episode, Fostersang “Believe” to his mother,Amanda Benoit. The 2005 song is by country duo Brooks and Dunn. Kix Brooks is also a Louisiana native.

“American Idol” returns at 7p.m. Monday, when America will select the top3,who will head into the Sundayﬁnale.

popes: Pope Paul VI, who closed outthe modernizing reformsofthe 1960s Second Vatican Council, and Popes Pius XII andBenedict XVI, on the more conservative endofthe spectrum. He celebrated the intimateMass withthe head of hisAugustinian order andhis brother,John, in thepews.Inhis homily,he recalledthatSunday was also theday that the Catholic Church celebrates religious vocations, and noted thatthe issue of declining vocations had been raised by cardinals in their preconclave discussions before his election.

people to hear thevoice of the Lord and to follow it and to serve in the church.” Leo also attended the official unsealing of the papal apartments in the ApostolicPalace, which were sealed after Francis’ April 21 death. It is unclear if Leo will move into the apartments or just use them for formal audiences as Francis did.

Leohas slept in his old apartment in aVatican palazzo since his election. Francis decided to live and work at the Domus Santa Marta hotel in the Vaticanrather than move into the palace, eventually taking over much of the second ﬂoor

non-Italian pope, shesaid shewas happy Leo came to thecentral balcony of thebasilica, so thecrowd could see himface-to-face.

“What’sgood for theHoly Spirit works for me,” she said. “I have trust.”

More than50pilgrims from Houston, Texas, were in the square, too, waving three large American ﬂags. They wereinRome on a preplannedHolyYear pilgrimage and saidthey were proud to be part of this historicoccasion.

“Wordscannotexpress my admiration and gratitude to God,” said the Rev Dominic Nguyen, who led theVietnameseAmerican group. He said he hoped the pope would be happy to see the Stars andStripes but also Peruvian ﬂags and all other countries, showing theuniversalityofthe church.

Also Sunday,Leo celebrated aprivate Mass nearthe tomb of St. Peter and prayed at the tombs of several past popes in thegrottoes underneaththe basilica. Vatican Media ﬁlmed him praying beforeamix of progressive and tradition-minded

Leosaidpriests can encourage morevocations by offering agood example, “living the joyofthe Gospel, not discouraging others, but rather looking for ways to encourage young

The 69-year-old Chicagoborn missionary was elected 267th pope on Thursday.He has abusy week of audiences before his formalinstallation Mass next Sunday

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Harbourt, Helen Maude

Helen Maude Babin Harbourt,beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April25, 2025, at age 101. She was born on Nov. 30, 1923,in Cornerview, LA, to Jerome Euclyde "Clyde" Babin & Eugenie Hebert Babin. Helen grew up first on a farm in Ascension Parish and later the grounds of the National Hansen's Disease Center near St. Gabriel where her father was facility mechanic and chauffeur. She learned Cajun cooking and culture from her extended Babin and Hebert families and spoke primarilyFrench until she started school. In high school, Helen was a cheerleader and avolunteer candy-striper at alocal hospital. She loved playing tennis both as a girland as alife-long passion, playing wellinto her 80's. She won many tennis trophies in the Baton Rouge area and Senior Olympics. She married the love of her life, Francis J. "Shorty Harbourt, shortly after he returned from service in the U.S. Navy in World War II, where he was firsta Chief Motor Machinist Mate on alanding craft tank carrier, then servedin Underwater Demolition Team 27 -a forerunnerto the Navy Seals. They made

their home in Baton Rouge while Shorty attended LSU and thenworked as amechanical engineerfor Delta Tank. Helen andShorty soonhad four children: Christine, Ted,Tom and Greg. Among her greatest accomplishments was being adevoted wifeand mother,supporting Shortyafter he contractedpoliountil his early deathin1966. Helenthenraised her childrenonher own and was their biggestfan at their numerous volleyball, baseball and footballgames. Sheencouraged theirhunting and fishing activities, and wouldcook whatever bounty they broughthome, including making crawfish bisquefromthe catch out of the "Rumboogie River." After heryoungest finishedschool,Helen had over a20-year career working forLSU's Career Planningand Placement Dept.There she assisted innumerable students in obtaining their education and finding theirlife's work. Oneofher favorite events wasthe annual LSU retireeChristmas luncheon. She was an ardent LSU baseball fan, rarely missing agameon the radio or TV.She was deeply proud that allofher childrenobtainedcollegedegreesfromLSU Helen attended St. Jude CatholicChurchfor decades.She servedasa greeter forSundayMass formany years and always contributed her famous chocolate cake to every bake sale.Her faithwas centraltoher life, and she firmly believed in the equality and humanity of allpeople.

Helen willberemembered morethananything else for being such awonderful grandmother.She was strict butfun, often engaging in races down thedriveway with one or moreofthe "grands" or teaching them swimming &tennis. Her Sunday rice & gravydinners were legendary,aswas her famous "Grandma bread." Her memory willforeverbe cherished,and she willbe deeply missed.

Helen is survivedbyher children, Christine Burton (Harry), Ted Harbourt (Susan), TomHarbourt (Maureen), allofBaton Rouge, and Greg Harbourtof Huntsville, AL.She is also survivedby9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren: Josh Burton (Kerri &children Jake,Lily& Andy) of Houston, TX; Dan Burton (Lindsey &sons Rhodesand Miller) of Atlanta, GA; Tracy McLaughlin(Richard &childrenTrey &Caroline) of Windermere, FL; JenniferAucoin(Travis &son Hunter) of Thibodaux, LA;Leslie Pendleton (Aaron &childrenLuke, Chase& Sadie)ofGonzales, LA;Sam Harbourt (Karim Kentfield) of San Francisco;Francis Joseph Harbourt, of Brooklyn, NY; Tyler Harbourt(sons Maddox and Camden) of Lafayette; and LeeHarbourt of Lafayette, LA.She was preceded in deathby her parents, her husband, her sisters Clara Belle Amedee& Vivian Philippe and her brothers Malcom Babin& Euclyde "Nick" Babin, and her lifelong friend, NeciaWintz Waggenspack.

We, thefamily of Helen extend our heartfelt grati-

tudetothewonderful staff at OldJeffersonCommunity CareCenter and to Zhanna Bennett of the NotreDame Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge. Your care, compassion, and kindness to Helen were greatlyappreciated. Funeral services to honor HelenwillbeheldFriday, May 16, 2025, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and a memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Areception willbe held in thechurch hall afterthe Mass. Aprivate interment willbeheldata laterdate. In lieu of flowers, we kindlyrequest that donations be madetoSt. JudeChildren's Research HospitalortoWounded Warriors.

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Louisiana is facing amental health crisis. Nearly 715,000 adults in our state live with a mental health condition, and 179,000 of them experience serious mental illness. An estimated 44,000 teens between 12 and 17 are struggling with depression. Approximately 3.4 million Louisianans live in areas without enough mental health professionals to meet the growing demand.

As Louisiana debates the reduction or removal of red-light and speed enforcement cameras, we must consider the real consequences of such adecision. These cameras are not about punishingdrivers —they are about saving lives.

Iteach defensive driving courses as an instructor at the Metropolitan Safety Council and see ﬁrsthand the vital role these cameras play in keeping our roads safe. While Iagreewe need common-sense safeguards in place to prevent misuse, the evidence proving the beneﬁts of these devicesisoverwhelming anddeserves serious attention.

Nationally,the numbers tell asimilar story.In2022,over 1,100 people were killed andmore than 100,000 were injured in crashes involving red-light running. Half of those killed weren’t the offenders —they were pedestrians, cyclistsand innocent drivers.

So, what do red-light and speed cameras actually do? They deter speeding, change driver behaviorand build safer communities. Speeding isn’t just atrafﬁc violation —it’sadeadly threat on our roads. In 2023 alone, Louisianasaw more than 143,200crashes, including 147 pedestrian fatalities and 344injuries Speeding and running red lights are considered aggressive driving.Aggressive driving, one of thetop causes of crashes, contributes signiﬁcantly to thesestatistics

Trafﬁc safety cameras work to reduce these dangerous actions,ultimately lowering crash rates and saving lives.

Research shows that cities with red-light cameras experience 21% fewer fatal crashes at red lights and 14% fewer fatal crashes at signalized intersections. In contrast, cities that removed their cameras saw a 30%increase in deadly red-light crashes. Another keyadvantage is the increased safety they provide for police ofﬁcers. Automated enforcement reduces the need for police to make high-risk trafﬁc stops. This technology not onlyprotects law enforcement but also shieldsdrivers and pedestrians from potential harm during routine pullovers.

Critics oftenargue that local governmentsonlyhave trafﬁc cameras to generate revenue. That argument ignores their primary purpose: changing driver behaviortoprevent recklessdriving. In Louisiana, nearly 85% of nonpedestrian fatal crashes involve factors like alcohol, distraction or aggressive driving. Nationwide, 89% of people say they

see speeding weekly and 67% witness red-light running at least once amonth. These are not rare occurrences. Cameras act as aconsistent deterrent, holding drivers accountable and encouraging safer habits behind the wheel. When drivers know they’ll be ticketed for speeding or running red lights, they are morelikely to drive responsibly,leading to fewer crashes.

Traffic cameras also protect vulnerable bystanders. In school zones, they slow down traffic where children cross thestreet. In communities, they ensure safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists. In work zones, they enforce traffic compliance and protect workers on the job.These benefitsgobeyond reducing speeding —they makeour communities safer for everyone.

In astate likeLouisiana, where trafﬁc fatalities continue to rise, removing a proven system that saves lives would be adangerous setback. These cameras are lifesaving tools.

For thesafety of every driver,pedestrian,child and police ofﬁcer,itiscrucial that Louisiana continues to support and utilize speed and red-light cameras on our roads.

Lives depend on it

Beth Inbau is president and CEO of the Metropolitan Safety Council of the New Orleans Area, Inc.

It’s clear that we need real solutions. One of the mostpromising answers? Certiﬁed Community Behavioral Health Clinics. CCBHCs, established by Congress in 2014, are designed to provide awide range of mental health and substance use services. At CrescentCare in New Orleans and Start Community Health Center in Houma, we operate two of Louisiana’ssix CCBHCs, offering care to everyone in our community —nomatter their diagnosis, insurance status or ability to pay.Grant funding has allowed us to expand our teams, partner with local organizations and provide 24/7 crisis response. The impact of CCBHCs is undeniable. Michael came to us after losing his job due to substance misuse. For years, he had tried to numbthe pain of unaddressed trauma. At CrescentCare, he began not only substance use treatment but also the deep work of addressing the trauma driving his addiction.

Today,Michael is in recovery and flourishing. He has returned to full-timework, built astrong support network in the local recovery community and is creating afuture full of possibility At Start Corporation,another LouisianaCCBHC, Elizabeth was ayoung pregnant woman who struggled with trauma, behavioral health issues andsubstance use. Through Start’scoordinated care model,she was connected to substance use programs, case management and parent education services. She secured stable housing and gave birth to ahealthy baby boy.Today,both Elizabeth and her son are thriving. These stories are whywedothis work. But without sustainable funding, we risk leaving morepeople behind. Thousands of Louisianans still lack access to this kind of care. And the grant funding we rely on isn’tapermanent solution. There are two mainways CCBHCs are funded across the country.In20states, clinics access a flexible Medicaid payment rate that reimburses them forthe full costs of care. This system enables expanded access to care and provides stable, long-term funding. For example, some clinics in rural areas have used these funds to purchase mobile health units, bringing care directly to people whomight otherwise go without. Louisiana isn’tthere yet. Right now,our CCBHCs depend on federal grants that only last a fewyears at atimeand don’tfully cover the cost of care. This uncertainty makes it hard to plan ahead or launch critical new programs. But we are making progress. The state recently received a$1million federal planning grant that could help us access this flexible payment rate in the future. That is great news, but that process could take years.

Thankfully,Congress has achance to ﬁx this. Bipartisan legislation introduced last Congress —the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act —would give Louisiana’sCCBHCs access to the samestable funding as those in other states. It would also help moreclinics in Louisiana achieve CCBHC status, making it easier for them to meet the growing demand forcare. We encourage our congressional delegation to support similar legislation in this new Congress. We also encourage our representatives in Washington to resist drastic cuts to Medicaid, which, together with the Children’sHealth Insurance Program,covers over 1.6 million people in Louisiana. Medicaid is the largest funder of substance use and mental health services. Signiﬁcant cuts to the program jeopardize the great work of CCBHCs and other community health centers.

CCBHCs have proved their value. They deliver high-quality,accessible care, often to people whohave nowhere else to turn. Expanding this model is not just apolicy decision; it’salifeline forthousands of Louisianans.

It’s timefor our congressional delegation to take action. Ensuring reintroduction and passage of the Ensuring Excellence Act this year will guarantee that CCBHCs can keep changing lives —one person, one family,and one community at atime.

Let’sgive Louisiana the same chance as other states to build afuture where everyone has access to the care they need. Our communities deserve nothing less.

CaseyGuidry is CEO at Start Corporation, aCCBHC basedinHouma.AliceRiener is CEO of CrescentCare, aCCBHC basedinNew Orleans.

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SOUR SUNDAY

Arkansas salvages finale despiteLSU’s strong weekend

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

LSU’shopes of earning atop-eightseed in the NCAA Tournamentwere in good shape heading intoSunday

The Tigers were No. 7inthe RPI and KPI —anotherresults-based ratingsystem used by the selection committee and tied for secondwith Arkansas in the Southeastern Conferencestandings. Tak-

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ing Friday and Saturday’sgames over the Razorbacks had done wonders for their resume. In other words, LSU was playing with house money in itsseries ﬁnale at Alex Box Stadium.

“You’rewinning an Omaha-caliber

gameonFriday night.Close, back and forth, great opponent,” LSU coach Jay Johnsonsaid. “There’s so much valuein that and how we found away to do that.

“Thought last night’s performance was maybe the best gameofthe year.We’ve had alot of good ones,but Ithought last night was really good.” LSU took an early lead on Sunday

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LSUseededNo. 10,willfaceSoutheastern

BY JIM KLEINPETER

Contributing writer

The LSU softball team will get to stay home during theﬁrst weekend of the NCAA Tournament. But the Tigers fell two spots short of the coveted top-eight seedwhenthe bracket was announced Sunday evening,meaning LSUmay have to hit theroad if it wants to reach Oklahoma City and theWomen’s College World Series.

The Tigers will play at 4:30 p.m. Friday as the No. 10 national seed against Southeastern Louisiana. No. 3seed UConn plays No. 2Nebraska in the early game at 2p.m. For the second consecutive season, LSU (41-14) fell short of anational seed despite havinganRPI of No. 4. Atop-eight seed guarantees ahost site in theregional andsuperregional

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round, providedthe team wins its regional.

“It’stough.There are alot of teamsthat are deserving,” a visibly disappointedLSU coach Beth Torina said. “Wethought ourteam was deserving. I’m sure there are other people that feelthe sameasIdotoday. I’m sure there were aton of things they looked at in that room, and I’m conﬁdent they made the best decision they could withthe information in frontofthem.”

LSUwas seeded No. 9last season. Afterwinning its regional at home,LSU traveledtoStanford where it fell one game short of a College World Series berth. LSU hasnot reached theWCWSsince 2017.

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LSU center fielder Jalia Lassiter,center,takes the field foragame against Alabama on April 5atTiger Park. LSU earned aNo. 10 seed in the NCAATournament and will face SoutheasternLouisiana at 4:30 p.m.FridayatTiger Park.

Pelicans hoping historyrepeats itself in lottery

ZionWilliamson, right, poses for photographs with

AdamSilver after being selected

theNBA

Carr’s

BYROD WALKER Staff writer

on June 20, 2019, in Newyork. ä NBA Draft Lottery, 6P.M. MONDAy,ESPN

The last time theNew Orleans Pelicans made achange at executive vice president of basketball operations, they won the lottery DavidGriffin, in hisfirst month on the job in 2019, won the lottery and used the No. 1overall pick to select apromising star from Duke: Zion Williamson. Will history repeat itself for Joe Dumars, who is now in charge after replacing the ﬁred Grifﬁn in April? The answer to that willberevealed Monday night in Chicago at the NBA draft lottery The Pelicans hope Williamson will be agood luck charm. Williamson, the face of the franchise, willrepresent thePeli-

cans on stage at Monday night’s lottery Thewinnerofthe lottery almostcertainly will use the No.1 pick to select Cooper Flagg, the 18-year-old Duke superstar who will enter theleague with lofty expectations and plenty of hype. Winning thelottery would be a rare victoryfor an organization that struggled ﬁndingwins in a season marred by injuries. ThePelicansfinished21-61, thesecond-worst record in franchise history.Itwas the fourthworst record in the NBA. That fourth-worst record means the Pelicanshave a12.5% chance of

Tyler Shough’sroad to becoming a starting quarterback has all of sudden becomealot smoother than the New Orleans’ street he recently encountered. The latter road busted the tires on his truck when he hit one of those notorious NewOrleans potholes.

But the other road —the one that may lead him to taking the ﬁrst snap forthe Saints this season —has one less obstacle now that Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday morning.

Carr’sreturn this season already was questionable after the news in April that he was dealing with ashoulder injury.Now that Carr surprisingly has called it quits, Shough moves closer to the front of the line to grab the keys to the Kellen Moore offense. Opportunity sometimes knocks fast in the NFL, and forShough it comes just 15 days after the Saints drafted him in the second round.

This was the third straight year the Saints drafted aquarterback after selecting Jake Haener in the fourth round twoyears ago and Spencer Rattler in the ﬁfth round last year.That trio will battle in training camp forthe starting job with the hopes of bringing somestability to aposition that hasn’t had any since Drew Brees retired. “Wewill be very patient with it and makesure all these guys get to compete at areally high level,” Moore said Saturday after the team’srookie minicamp.

Whichever quarterback wins the job, this feels like aclean slate forthe Saints. For the ﬁrst timesince 2006, the Saints will start aseason with both anew head coach and anew quarterback. That season —the arrival of Sean Payton and Brees —turned out to be aspecial one. It set the groundwork forall the expectations that have surrounded the organization ever since.

While Moore says there will be a competition, you have to think Shough is the favorite. Moore saw enough in Shough to use ahigh second-round pick on him.Hegot his guy,just like Payton got his 19 years ago.

Shough will turn 26 in September, just ayear younger than athen-27year-old Brees waswhen he came to rescue NewOrleans.

Nobody knew how good Brees would be, much like nobody knowshow good Shough will be. Time will tell.

Shough’sarm talent was evident in Saturday’spractice when he completed his ﬁrst seven passes before ﬁnally throwing an incompletion. Many of those throwswere darts. But it’sway too early to read anything into it.

This was just in 7-on-7 drills competing against rookies. No pads. No tackling. No pass rush. And no high stakes. The real competition comes in training camp when guys such as Chase Young and Demario Davis are running toward Shough while Rattler and Haener are looking over his shoulder trying to winthe samejob.

Even in limited work Saturday, Moore liked what he saw in Shough.

“For these quarterbacks, alot of times really what you care about is how they command the huddle and command the whole operation,” Moore said.

“New system,new language and all those things associated with it. Tyler has hopped in and done agood job of coming in here and taking control of it.”

When addressing the media after practice, Shough wasjust as poised and polished.

“The biggest thing Iwant to continue to do is play free,” Shough said. “A lot of things you can’tcontrol. But you can control your preparation, your attitude and your effort. That’sone thing I’m going to do.”

Moore informed Shough about Carr’s retirement right before Saturday’s practice.

“Whoever is on the roster,I’ve got to continue to grow and get better and do my best to elevate the quarterback room,” Shough said. “I was going to come in regardless, him being here or not, and continue to grow.”

Last week, Shough organized a throwing session at Tulane with teammates such as tight end Juwan Johnson

ASSOCIATED

STAFF PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Rod Walker

STAFF PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Arkansas center fielder Justin Thomas slides safely pastLSU catcher Luis Hernandez to scorearun in thethirdinning on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium.

Thunderdeliversinclutch

Oklahoma City ties series at 2-2

BY ARNIE STAPLETON AP sportswriter

DENVER The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets at their own game Sunday

The NBA’s youngestteam made all the clutchplays in crunch time against an experiencedsquad teeming with achampionship pedigree, tied the second-round series with a92-87 wininGame4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scorednine of his 25 points in the fourth quarter,pulling the topseeded Thunder from the brink of a3-1 deficit against aDenver team knownfor closingout games while winning six of its past seven playoff series —and the two tightgames earlier in this series that resumesTuesday in OklahomaCity

About 36 hours after an exhausting overtime Game 3on Friday night, the early Mother’s Day tip-off produced an ugly ﬁrst half that featured acombined 25 points in the first quarter and ended with OKC up 42-36athalftime.

“Quick turnaround with an early game today,wemade an intentional effort to use our depth today and geteverybody going,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. Down by eight points early in the fourth quarter,the Thunder used an 11-0 run fueled by reserves CasonWallace, who had a pair of 3-pointers, and Aaron Wiggins, who added another,towrest control.

Wallace’ssecond 3-pointer put

Oklahoma City ahead for good at 75-73.

“I really thought the difference in the game was their bench kind of lit afuse for them,” Nuggets interimcoachDavidAdelman said.“They made 3s pretty incredible in agame where the two teams shoot 21 of 86 from 3.”

Denver looked poised to put the top-seeded team in the West on the cuspofelimination when Aaron Gordon’sturnaround jumper made it 73-66.

This time, however,itwas the Thunderwho came up big down the stretch and the Nuggets who fumbled away thechancetoput OKC in a3-1 hole. Denver’s many late miscuesincludeda key ﬁvesecondinbounds violation.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 13 rebounds but his threeassists were alow for this playoff run andgavehim 22 assiststogowith 23 turnovers in this second-round series.

Jokic saidhenever thinks about

fatigue so he didn’tblame anything or anyone else for Denver’s 31% shooting clip and 34 missed 3s. Adelman wouldn’tgosofar as to say the NBA erred with the early tip-off, either. “I don’twanttosay that,” Adelman said. “I will say that both teamswere very tired coming off an unbelievably physical overtime battle late Friday night. I mean,bothofushad super tired legs,soit wasabout who’sgoing to makethat ﬁnalrun.”

Warriors,Knickstry to reboundfromhomelosses

BY JANIE MCCAULEY

AP sportswriter

SAN FRANCISCO Without Steph: Those words keep coming up for the Golden State Warriors. They willhave to try again to ﬁnd away to win without Stephen Curry,who has missed the past two playoff games against Minnesota with astrained left hamstring.

“Our margin for error without Steph is obviously slimmerthan it normally is, so we’ve got to be really focusedonour game plan, discipline,” coach Steve Kerr said Sunday.“The effort was amazing.” Yeteven trailing 2-1 in the bestof-seven playoff series againstthe Timberwolves after a102-97 defeat Saturday night, Jimmy Butler had some positive reﬂections:

“Of course,that we can compete without Steph,” Butler said. “We’re still as confident as ever We’re going to go back to thefilm and the drawingboardsand fig-

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winning the lottery Monday night.

The three teams thatfinished with worst records than the Pelicans (the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets) have a14% chance of thepingpong balls falling in their favor

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ureitout, and come back in here on Mondayand (get)thisthing to 2-2.”

Meanwhile at Madison Square Garden, theNew York Knicks will aim to bounce back at home Mondaynight after the Boston Celtics won 115-93 to pull within 2-1 in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

“I mean, it’sthe NBA playoffs, we all got to walk in with that kind of urgency.Shouldn’tbesomethingwehave to tell people to do,” Knicks bigman Karl-Anthony Towns said.“So, it falls on all of us to come in withthatkind of urgency.”

Golden State will be bringing it, too. The Warriors have another chance at Chase Center to even the series before returning to Minneapolis for Game 5. Curry is scheduled to be evalu-

The Pelicans have a48.1% chance of ﬁnishing somewhere in thetop four.The lowest they canfall is eighth. There’sonly a2.2% chance of that happening Dumars, in his introductory news conference in April, discussed the type of playersheis looking for.Heemphasized that it’snot just abouttalent

“We’ll put atremendous amount of emphasis on the person and not

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ated Wednesday,one week after his MRIexam following theinjury early in Game 1last Tuesday,soif all went well the soonest he might be available would be aGame 6in San Francisco. “I think the important thing is just to go out and perform no matter what’sgoing on, no matter if Steph is outthere,” saidforward Jonathan Kuminga,who scored 30 pointsoff thebench Saturday

The Warriors would like to find their3-pointshooting groove again after failing to make one in thefirsthalf on five attempts before finishing 10 of 23. Sure, the offense is aconcern, but Kerr keeps stressing howdefense will be the keytowinning this series. And on Saturday,the Warriors couldn’tstopAnthony Edwards or Julius Randle when it mattered

just thetalent youcan see with your own eyes,”Dumars said. “… What’s this guymadeof? Does this guy really wanttobegreat? Is he going to come here and be a part of the culture? Is he going to buy in? Those are the things for me, whether it’sinthe draft or free agency or trade.”

Edwards scored 36 points while Randle hadatriple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

The Wolves were unfazed by a deﬁcit and araucous crowd, chipping away apossession at atime.

“I think we’re just more conﬁdent now than we have been in thepast,” Minnesota point guard Mike Conley said.“We sawittonight being downa couple points late in games, andwedon’t seem to panic. We tendtokind of doubledownonwhatwedodefensively.Offensively we got agood rhythm.”

The Warriors will lean once more on Butler’sguidance with Curry on the bench. Butler had 33 points, seven assists and seven rebounds.

“We’re down 2-1, we’ve got to weatherthe storm,”BuddyHield said. “. We have to protect the basketball andjust weather the storm andjust give theballto Jimmy andlet him ﬁgure it out for us.”

ThePelicansare lookingtowin thelottery forthe third time in franchisehistory.Inaddition to winning it in 2019 and drafting Williamson, they also got the ﬁrst overall pick in 2012 and selected Anthony Davis. Despite having the No. 1overall pick twice over the past 13 seasons, the franchise hasreached theplayoffsonly four timesduring that span. Only the 2017-18 squadthatswept Portland in the first round of theplayoffs advanced to the second round.

BY PATGRAHAM AP sportswriter

DENVER— The Colorado Rockies have fired BudBlack,the winningest manager in franchise history,after a7-33 start that’sone of theworst in Major League Baseball history Colorado promoted third base coachWarren Schaeffer to be theinterim manager, theteam announced Sunday after a9-3 win over SanDiego. Thatvictory wasn’tenough to saveBlack’s job after the Rockies lost 21-0 to the PadresonSaturday night. They also ﬁred benchcoach

Mike Redmond Hitting coach Clint Hurdle takes over as interim bench coach.

The Rockies have the worst 40game start sincethe 1988 BaltimoreOrioles, whowere 6-34.

“Our play so farthis season,especially coming off the last two seasons, hasbeen unacceptable. Our fans deserve better,and we are capableofbetter,” Rockies owner,chairman and CEO Dick Monfort said in astatement “While we allshare responsibility in howthis seasonhas playedout, thesechanges arenecessary.We will use the remainder of 2025 to improve where we can on the ﬁeld and to evaluate all areas of our operation so we can properly turn the page into the next chapter of Rockies Baseball.”

Colorado was 19 1/2 games outof ﬁrst place in theNLWest before Sunday’swin. The Rockies have been outscored by 128 runs so far this season. The only team since 1900 with aworse run differential through 40 games was the 2023 Oakland Athletics (-144).

The seventh manager in team history,Black initially found success with Colorado when he led the Rockiestoback-to-back playoff appearances in 2017 and ’18. Theyhaven’t ﬁnished with awinning record since and are coming off twostraight 100-loss seasons. Colorado has a.353 winning percentage since 2023. Black’scontract wasset to expire followingthe season.Hesigneda one-year extension in October Black was 544-689 in nine seasons while wearing the purple pinstripes. He surpassed Hurdle last season forthe team record in both games managed and wins. Theeasy-goingdemeanorof Black seemed to be agood ﬁt for aRockies team relying heavily on youth. Thelineup features anucleus of Gold Glove winners Ezequiel Tovarand Brenton Doyle, along with the recent call-up of highly touted outfielder Zac Veen, who has since been sent back down.

On the mound, they’ve promoted prizedpitcher Chase Dollander, the ninthoverall draft pick in 2023. But little has gone right for Black and the Rockies. They allowed10ormore runs in four straight games, culminating in the football-like 21-0 score Saturday Ateam owned by Monfort and run by general manager Bill Schmidt didn’tmake any splash moves to bolstera spiraling club Their payroll this season is listed at $125.7millionand is 20th in the league, according to Spotrac, asite that tracks payroll.

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trying to earn the cherry on top of what was already asuccessful weekend. But the Tigers couldn’t ﬁnish off the sweep, losing 7-4 to Arkansas after allowing two runs in the ninth inning of aone-run game.

“I thought our guys fought,competedﬁne,” Johnsonsaid.“Ithink there’stremendous value in helping us know the roadmap for what we’re going to need to do to win in tournament play.”

LSU (40-12, 17-10 SEC) threatened to tie the scoreinthe eighth inning, driving in arun on adribbling groundout from juniorChris Stanﬁeld with one out. But with a runner on second, freshman Derek Curiel hitaroutine groundballto second base to end the threat.

Junior left-hander Conner

Ware startedthe ninth inning but walked the first batter before exiting for freshman righthander William Schmidt, who walked two more batters to load the bases.

Freshman right-handerMavrick

Rizy enteredthe game forSchmidt with the bases loaded and nobody out. He surrenderedtwo runs on abases-loaded walk andasingle that gave Arkansas a7-4 lead.

He recorded just one outbefore coming out for redshirtjunior right-hander Grant Fontenot,but the damage was done.

“I’msure they’re disappointed in theirperformance,” Johnson said. “But Ihave all of thefaithin the world in Conner and William and Mavrick to be big partsofthis thing.”

LSU tried to respond by putting the tying run at the plate withone outinthe ninthafterjuniorDaniel Dickinson singled andjunior EthanFreywalked. Butfreshman pinch-hitter Cade Arrambide struck out, and senior Luis Hernandez lined out to shortstopto end the ballgame.

Sunday wasLSU freshman righthander Casan Evans’ third start of theseason. After tossinga scoreless ﬁrst two innings, he allowed four earned runs on ﬁve hits in the third.

He struggledputting away hitters with two strikes, allowing a sacriﬁce ﬂy,arun-scoring double and atwo-run single on two-strike counts in thethird. Evanssurrendered seven hits and three walks in 32/3 innings.

“If there’sany pitcher I’vehad

LSU pitcher Chase Shores looks to fire apitch past an Arkansas

in thefourth inning on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium.

at that age that wasready for it, it was him,” Johnson said. “And I think he’ll have unbelievable value from starting it out (against Tennessee,Texas A&Mand Arkansas).”

Redshirt junior right-hander

Chase Shores replaced Evans in the fourth and got astrikeout to escape ajam with runners on ﬁrst and second. But he then surrendered arun in the fifth that stretched the Arkansas (41-11, 189) lead to 5-3.

Thebig right-hander from Texas settled in nicely after that, retiring six of the next seven batters he faced in two scoreless innings. He ﬁnishedSunday’sgame with four strikeouts andtwo hits allowed in 31/3 innings

“I felt good,” Shores said. “I’m built up to kind ofgodothat.So health-wise, felt normal and everything.”

Freshman left-hander Cooper Williamsreplaced Shoresinthe seventhand gotastrikeout before surrendering awalk and forcing a ﬂy out.

The call on ball four against Williams upset Johnson, enough so that he argued thedecision and was ejected. It was thesecond time Johnson had been dismissed from agame this year and the fourth time it’shappenedinthe lasttwo seasons.

“I told himheﬂinched (andsaid), ‘You missed it. Youknow you did,’ and (then) he ejected me,” John-

son said. “And then Isaid he didn’t give me awarning. He said he gave ourdugout awarning, and (there was) amisinterpretation of what Iguess that is or was.”

LSU gotoff to astrong start at theplate, scoring three runs in the ﬁrst two innings. Hernandez and sophomoreSteven Milam hit solo home runs in thesecondtogive the Tigers a2-0 lead before Hernandez hit arun-scoring single in thethird.

“We’ve had theseguys at LSU. There’s oneguy in thelineup that maynot be theheadlineguy,but when they go, we’re almost impossible to beat,” Johnson said. “And Ifeel like Luisisthat guy offensively.”

The Tigers were quiet after that. Stanﬁeldwas theloneman to reach base from innings four through six. LSU also stranded a runnerinscoring position in the seventhbefore adding arun in the eighth.

Thetop of its orderespecially struggled. Curiel and junior Jared Jones combinedtogo0for 9with six strikeouts.

The Tigers next will face South Carolina in theirﬁnalSEC series of the year beginning on Thursday Firstpitch from Columbia, South Carolina,isset for 6p.m. and the gamewill be available to watch on SEC Network.

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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough and other players gather after rookie minicamp at the indoor practice facility on Airline DriveinMetairieonSaturday.

and receiver Bub Means

His teammates have noticed the maturityalready

“He has aleadership mentality,and he’sgoing about it in a professional way,” said running back Devin Neal, the Saints’ sixth-round draft pick.

Shough is just two weeks on the job andheknows there’sa long way to go. He’slearning his new job and learning anew city that is ready to embrace him if he wins the job.

He’seaten charbroiled oysters and ﬂeur-de-lis shrimp from Drago’s. He’s alreadyfelt just how brutal thesouth Louisiana humidity canbe. (Trust me, Tyler.You ain’tseen nothing yet.)

And he’sreceived advice about the city from former punter Thomas Morstead, whose No.6 jersey Shough will don. And oh yeah, he’salreadyhad his ofﬁcial “welcome to NewOrleans” moment. “I feel like I’m already engrained in New Orleans because I’ve already popped atire in a pothole,” Shough said.

Beck makesmost of LSUexperience

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

When Jacob Mayersentered the transfer portal, DaltonBeck took notice.

The Incarnate Word slugger had faced the hard-throwing right-hander from Nicholls State in May as Southland Conference foes.Mayers struck outBeckin the first inning before getting himtolineinto adouble playin thethird.

Beck hadnoplans on entering the portal himself, but he knew how good Mayers was.Watching him hitthe open market became alitmus test forhis own potential value beyond Incarnate Word.

“I kind of looked at my dad,” Beck said, “and Iwas like,‘If he ends up going someplace like LSU, Ithink Imight have to test my luck out.’

Mayers committed to LSU two days later

“My dad looked at me,he’slike, ‘Well, you did say ...’ “Beck said. “AndI waslike, ‘All right, Iguess I’ll have to try it out.’ “ It didn’ttakelongfor Beck to join Mayers in Baton Rouge.

LSU assistant coach Josh Simpson called Beck five minutes afterheentered theportal. He committed to LSU soon after that, offering the Tigers alefthanded bat that blasted 18 home runs in 2024 anda left-handed arm that pitched at Kansas State (2023) and Grayson College (2022).

Beck hasappeared in only11 games as ahitter andthreecontests as apitcher this season, but LSUcoach Jay Johnson believes thesenior hasbeenaninvaluable member of the team.

“He’saguy that had all the personal accomplishments in theworld, (and) he’s maybe not in that same place but has dealt with it like aman,” Johnson said,

“It’spretty awesome. As acoach, those arethe things thatmake coaching worthwhile.”

Beck has three hits in eight atbats, but thesecond hitproved to be acritical one. With LSU trailing 3-0 in the ninthinning against Tennes-

see on April 25, Beck camein as apinch-hitterand delivered atwo-run single that cut the Tigers’ deﬁcit to one. His hit extended arally that ﬁnished on awalk-off, three-run home run from junior Jared Jones. In what was just his seventh at-bat of the year,Beck’ssingle went along way in giving LSU akey series victory over the Volunteers.

“I just kind of said, ‘You know what, screw it,’ “Beck said. “ ‘It’snow or never,let’sdothis thing.’

“With how the crowd was just erupting, it wasincredible. It was hard not to be aggressive there and not just want to go out swinging.”

Johnson has deployed Beck as apinch-hitter twiceinlategame situationsduring SoutheasternConference play.Healso pitched against Texas, butJohnson still viewsBeck as ahitter ﬁrst.

“There’snoquestion that that’s whereitleans andlends itself,” Johnson said.

But the greatestvalue Beck has added to the Tigers is in the locker room Johnson said Beck never has questioned hisrole.And after delivering the big hit against the Vols,hespoke to theteamabout how he “wouldn’ttrade this season foranything.”

“It’sbeen absolutelygreat. I love this team,” Beck said.“I think everybody loveseach other, which is really big. We have great chemistry.”

LSU will need allthe help it can get once the NCAA Tournament begins next month, especially givenits strugglesatthe plate entering this weekend’sseries with Arkansas.

TheTigersare ﬂush withlefthanded hitters, but the Tennessee game showed that there’sa chance Beck will be called upon in abig spotduring the postseason “He’savaluable part of this thing,” Johnsonsaid. “And (I’m) excitedabout that.

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Sevenofthe top eight seeds are from the SEC, including Texas A&M, which earned the overall No.1 seed forthe ﬁrst time.Four-timereigning national champion Oklahomaisthe No. 2seed.

“The strength of schedule in the SEC is incredible, tough, not many words to describe it,” Torina said. “The waythe league setsup, the strength of schedule in our league,it’scrazy depending on whatschedule you get It’s adifferent animal playing in the SEC, but onething, it prepares us for what’scoming this weekend.Weare battled-tested.”

The Tigers have afamiliar and dangerous opponent in their first game.The Lions (48-14) played the Tigers tough in a3-2 loss in February.LSU had only three hitsand tied thegame with two runs in thesixth.A sacriﬁce ﬂy in the seventh proved to be the difference.

“They areconsistently at the top of their conference, winning seasons, alot of baserunning greatness over there,”Torina said. “Weknowwehave our work cut out for us.”

Perhaps even more concerning is Nebraska pitcher/utility player Jordy Bahl, atransfer from Oklahoma who helped the

“It’s tough. There are alot of teams that are deserving We thought our team was deserving.I’m sure thereare other people that feel the sameasI do today. I’m sure there were aton of things they looked at in that room, and I’m conﬁdent they made thebestdecision they could with the information in front of them.”

BETH TORINA, LSU coach, on falling shortofanational seed

Sooners wintwo national titles witha 44-2combined record, a 0.99 ERA and 397 strikeouts in 2882/3 innings. She wasthe Big TenPlayerofthe Year in 2025, going 23-6 for the Cornhuskers witha 1.57 ERA. She also hit 19 home runs andhad 59 RBIs, leading the team with a.458 batting average. “UConn has had agreat offensive year,” Torina said. “Nebraska has an incredible class they got out of the transfer portal last year.Iremember telling (Nebraska coach) Rhonda Revelle shewon theportal,including Jordy Bahl. She’sone of the best players in the country,not only doing it on themound but 19 home runs on top of pitching. They have astrong team and lineup.”

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LSU outfielder and pitcher Dalton Beck walks to the outfield before the game against Tennessee on April26atAlex Box Stadium.

LIVING

May2,2024, and is tentatively set to returntoBaton Rougeinthe spring of 2026.

RETURN TO SERVICE

OBY JOYHOLDEN Staff writer

ne of Baton Rouge’sMississippi Riverlandmarks hasbeenmissingfor a year.There is ablank space where the USS Kiddused tobe, as she’scurrently gettinga faceliftwhilebeing repaired in dry dock in Houma.

“Taking her away to dry dock for awhile hasmade Baton Rouge appreciate hermore,”said USS Kiddship superintendent Tim NesSmith, who has worked at the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museumsince1995.

Having servedfrom1943 through 1946 in the Paciﬁc, from 1951 through 1964 during the Cold Warand then cradled in the Mississippi since 1982, the World War II Fletcher-class destroyer was in dire need of repairs and restoration

For three days, across 289 miles, the ship traveled down the MississippiRiver,acrossthe Gulf and up the Houma NavigationCanalto Thoma-Sea shipyard.She arrived May 2,2024, and was raised into drydockAugust 13.

Twoindustry professionals, a naval engineer and anaval archi-

repairs will be finishedinJuly or November of 2025, depending on fundraising efforts. Neither of those datesare traditionally amenable in terms of river levels forallowing theship back into the cradle, so it’ll likely be sometime in spring 2026 when shereturns. Accordingtoaneconomic impact survey,the Kidd brings in about $3.1 million to Baton Rouge’s economy.After therestoration and return,the total income of the Kidd is projectedtoincrease to $5 million, which includes putting money intothe economythrough hotels, restaurants and other museum visits. Museumsasawhole return more than $5 in taxrevenue for every $1 they receive in funding.

tect, are overseeing the$11 million project,which includes ﬁxing thehull, repainting the shipwith anew camouﬂage, upgrading the cradle, modifyingthe rudder,restoring the steward’squarters and replacing the fantail deck. In addition to period accuracy,the ship is being repairedtolast another 60 years for thenext generations to learn from and enjoy

“Everything we aredoing is for longevity,”NesSmith said. NesSmith estimates that the

Strengtheningthe hull

The mainstructural component that keeps aship aﬂoat,the hull protects aship from thewater and weather.Over time, thehull metal on the USSKidd degraded due to salt water, so it is pockmarked by divots. TheThoma-Seaconstruction crew tested the entirehull, from water line all theway down, by ultrasound to determine the

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BY SERENA PUANG Staff

Research showssome therapiescan aidParkinson’s patients

What are some integrative therapies to consider in Parkinson’sdisease?

Parkinson’sdisease is aneurodegenerative disorder that affects the predominantlydopamine-producing neuronsina speciﬁc area of thebraincalled substantianigra.

Parkinson’sdementia, causing adeclineinthinking and reasoning, can occurafter several years of motor symptoms during thedisease progression The cause of Parkinson’s disease remains largelyunknown, and though there is no cure, treatment optionsinclude medicationsthatcan manage problems withwalking, movement and tremors. Research hasshown promise in integrative therapiessuchas yoga,tai chi, massage, various movement techniquesand acupuncture.

A2012 study reported in theNew England Journal of Medicine states that tai chi, a balanced-based exercise training, “appears to reduce balance impairmentsinpatients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, withadditional beneﬁts of improved functional capacity andreduced falls.”

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At theUniversity of BritishColumbia, Kaitlyn P. Rolandcompleted herPh.D. research which measured the Parkinson’s-related changes to daily muscleactivityand consequences forphysical function andfrailty. Her 2012 study revealed that yoga,particularly if it’s adapted to theneedsof individuals withParkinson’s disease, can increase mobility, balance, strength andflexibility. Moreover,her research concludedthatyoga also may lessen perceivedstress, enhance relaxation andbenefit sleep. Another integrative therapy helpful withindividualswith Parkinson’sdisease is massage therapy. Research is limited in this area; however, somestudies have shown theeffectiveness of massageinrelieving side effects of Parkinson’sdisease, mainly thetremors associated withthe disease, even if the reliefistemporary.Studiesalso showed ameasurable reduction in musclerigidityimmediately following a60-minutemassage. The Alexandertechnique and theFeldenkraismethod are known therapiesfor those with Parkinson’s disease. The disease affects balanceand leadsto gradualdeterioration of motor skills,and thus,certainmovementtherapies counteract those effects. The Alexander Technique, forexample, is atherapy that emphasizes posture and balance and assists individuals in retaining mobility.Another therapy,the Feldenkrais method, aims to retrain the body to do difficult movements. For instance, aFeldenkrais practitioner will helpthe individual with Parkinson’sdisease workwith specific actionsand movement sequences verbally or through hands-ondirection, in sitting, standing, or lying positions, or while walking.

PHOTOSByBRAD WEIMER

The USS Kidd restsindry dockatthe Thoma-Sea shipyard in Houma. The Fletcher-classdestroyerarrived on

Stress canplayfactorinnew back pain

Dear Doctors: My lower back went into spasm as Iwas washing the dishes. Ifigured it was from bending over,but my mom insists it’s from being so stressed out. (My family is dealing with severe smoke damage in our house from the recent fires in Los Angeles.) Can stress really cause back pain? Dear reader: Let’sstart with back pain, which is one of the most common physical complaints here in the UnitedStates. The data shows that close to 60%of adults 18 and over willhave experienced back pain in the past three months. The prevalence of back pain is due, in large part, to the complex and yet delicate structures that make up thespine Together they form asingle,slender column that is tasked with multiple —and often conflicting —functions.

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Today is Monday,May 12,the 132nd day of 2025. There are 233 days left in the year.

Todayinhistory

On May 12, 2008, adevastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’sSichuan province leftmore than 87,000 people dead or missing.

On this date:

In 1780, the besieged city of Charleston, South Carolina,surrendered to British forcesinone of theworst American defeats of the Revolutionary War.

In 1846, the pioneers of the Donner Party left Independence, Missouri,onthe Oregon Trail, beginning their ill-fated attempt to migrate to California.

In 1932, the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old kidnapped son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was found in awooded area near Hopewell,New Jersey

In 1933, the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration established both the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, which provided federal funding to states forrelief programs, and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, which providedeconomic supportto farmers through agricultural surplus reductions.

In 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the BerlinBlockade, whichthe Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift.

In 1975, members of thenew Khmer Rouge-led Cambodian government seized an American merchant ship, the SS Mayaguez, in international waters,sparking a three-day battle that resulted in the deaths of 41 Americans

In 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered aSpanish priest armed with abayonet who attacked Pope John Paul II.

Today’sbirthdays: Hockey Hallof Famer Johnny Bucyk is 90. Musician Steve Winwood is 77. Actor GabrielByrne is 75. Singer Billy Squier is 75. Basketball Hall of Fame coach George Karl is 74. Country musician KixBrooks is 70. Actor Ving Rhames is 66. Actorﬁlmmaker EmilioEstevez is 63. Chef/TV personality Carla Hall is 61. Actor Stephen Baldwinis59. Skateboarder Tony Hawk is 57. Actor Kim Fields is 56. Actor Rhea Seehorn is 53. Actor Malin Akerman is 47. Actor Jason Biggs is 47. Actor Rami Malek is 44.

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Acupuncture is atherapycommonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease in Chinaand othercountries. The basic principleisthatby stimulating points along the body’s meridians, or energy pathways, the treatment can relieve pain, among other positive beneﬁts. In the U.S., individuals with the disease often report that acupuncture helps alleviate such issues as fatigue and poorsleep. Research in acupuncture in animals has shown that this type of therapy can be neuroprotective, meaning that it slows the degeneration of nerve cells that lead to Parkinson’s disease; however,this research has not been replicated in humans. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease should always check with their physician ﬁrstbefore engaging in any form of integrated therapies.

Dana Territo is an Alzheimer’s advocate and author of “WhatMy Grandchildren Taught Me About Alzheimer’sDisease.” She hosts “The Memory Whisperer.”Email her at thememorywhisperer@ gmail.com.

The spinemust be strong enoughtosupportthe upper body, and yet supple enough to allow for awide range of movement. This includes extension, flexion and rotation.The components of thespine must be light enough so they don’ttax themuscles, yet solid enough to protect the spinal cord and related nerves. Add in variablessuchasa person’s weight, height, general health, age, physical fitness, activity level, medical conditions and genetics, andit’ssmall wonder that virtually everyonewill experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. Regardingthe pain in your lower back,also known as the lumbar region, youand your mother may bothbecorrect. Lumbar pain can be triggered by physical activity andcan also beinfluenced or even

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thickness and health of thehull.

The welders have used three methods to repair the Kidd’shull, and it is readyfor paint.

Newpaint andcamouflage

Oneofthe last tasks to be completed while in drydock is painting the ship’shull abright red.In thepast, anti-fouling paint was used on most ships to deter barnacle life,but therearen’tany barnacles in the freshwater of the Mississippi. The anti-fouling paint turned atannish brown color from silt,chemicals and freshwater,sothe hull on the Kidd will getanew coat of paintthatis made to withstand freshwater and sunshine.

“The Kidd is the only museum ship in the world that ﬂoats half the year and iscompletely out of thewater and sitting on her keel blocks the other half of theyear,” said Parks Stephenson, the executive director of the museum.

The rest of the shiphas anew paint job as well. The Kidd is now painted in agrey and black color scheme known as Measure 32/10 D, or dazzlecamouﬂage, which was used from December 1943 to January 1945.

NesSmith says the camouﬂage changed during WWII,and the sharp dazzlecamouflagewas used to confuse enemygunners and torpedo operators about the ship’sspeed, direction and type.

“Our new director,Parks Stephenson, really wanted to show something new to BatonRouge, and so hedecided to go withher 1944 camouflage,even though sheisset up in 1945 conﬁguration,” saidNesSmith.“So we all hashed it out and everything, and we agreed to an education cycle.”

The USS Kidd museum will educateona five-yearrotation cycle. Everyfive years, the ship will be painted adifferent camouflage, and theteam will educate on thebenefits of that pattern. In five years, the ship will return to a 1943 camouflage, which is all dark blue.By2035, she should be back in measure 22 again, the cool grey and light blue of 1945. Painting the Kiddisajob that can be done in the cradle,soshe will nothaveto be moved every fiveyears. In addition,the pirate will be backonthe smokestack of the Kidd, butitwillbeacutoutthat is bolted tothe stack.

Cradle upgrade

The cradle thatheld theshipfor 42 years in the Mississippi River was in bad shape. NesSmith says thatthe neoprene on the mooring collars used in the 1980s deteriorated, which created ajarring effect every time the ship sits

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aggravated by stress. When you’re washing dishes, you are tilting forward at the waist and repeatedly reaching and lifting. The twisting, pulling and pushing motionsofthe task can strain themuscles and connective tissues that support the lower back. The tilted posture can also adversely affect the ﬁve intervertebral discs of the lumbar region, which act as cushions

between thevertebrae. Any misalignment can result in pain or even injury Stress can also play arole. Research has already established that being under stress can inﬂuence sleep, mood,mental health, blood sugar control,cortisol secretion and weight. It is now understood that prolonged stress can make people moresusceptible to back injury and back pain. The rigors of sustained or chronic stress can set off aphysiological response in the body.It can lead to muscle tension, easily triggered muscle spasmsand an increased sensitivity to pain, all of which canincrease the risk of aback injury In new incidents of localized lumbar pain, the symptomsmay last just afew days or take several weeks to resolve. Treatment

often includes the use of nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory medications, or NSAIDs,tomanage pain. Heat therapy,with aheating pad or awarm water bath, can ease muscle spasmsand bring additional circulation to the area.

As you resumeyour normal activities, pay special attention to posture and alignment. If pain persists or growsworse, check in with your health care provider They may recommendprescription medications forpain and inﬂammation, and may suggest physical therapy

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back down intothe cradle, which happens often as the river moves theship up and down. Even afew inchescan make adifference with aship this size.

Twolayers of new,modern materialpads will replace the neoprene pads, and newstainless steel boltswill attach the pads instead of therusted ones.

“The next generation won’t have to worry about that,” NesSmith said, “and this new material willmaintainits elasticity for alot longer than the neoprene did. So, we’ll go alonger period of time beforewehavetomaintenance thecradle.”

Alucky rudder accident

The Kidd’srudder was critical formaneuverabilityduring WorldWar II, but its agood thing it’s no longer needed. When leaving the cradle, the ruddergot stuckdue to lowwater levels,and workers hadtocut fourfeet off therudder

After looking at blueprints from other Fletcher destroyers, NesSmithand Stephensonnoticed that therudder was aCold Warmodiﬁcation in order to increase the ship’sturning radius

NesSmith said that, in the 1950s, the Navy added about atwo-foot section all the way up on the back of the rudder to lengthen it,and then they added about atwo foot section on thebottom to deepen therudder

Cutting four feet off the rudder,bylucky accident,was more

in line with 1945 measurements. Instead of reattaching therudder,the museum team decided to adapt the ruddertoits August 1945 regulations.

Stewards’quartersrestoration

As apart of resetting the ship to its 1945 configuration, the museum team had the dumbwaiter asmall freight elevator to move food to the officers’ quarters, and fire control equipment removed. During World WarII, that section of the ship belongedtothe Black American sailors who were stewards to the officers. The ship was segregateduntil the Korean War, andthissmall spacewas were they slept —madetoaccommodate about 12 bunks andthree lockers.

Afterremoving the dumbwaiter andfire controlequipment, the stewards’ berth is ready to have bunks back in place. In his researchonthe Kidd’sstewards, NesSmith found records of 21 to 22 Black American stewards from 1943-1946. Although segregated within the ship, when sailors were calledtobattle stations, they fought side by side

The USS Kidd Veterans Memorial &Museum is working with the Baton Rouge African American Museum to erect aplaque aboutthe history of this section of the ship.

Another interiorrestorationis happening on the second deck’s starboard mess passageway, wherethe construction crew

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in East Asia—people were swingingintoascreen and watching the golf ball ﬂy through asimulated range. He compared the experience to an arcadeora bowlingalley; it’s hybrid indoorentertainment with food and drinks. After some initialsuccess, Whitmanand hispartnerswanted to grow the venue into anational brand, but when the pandemic hit, theyhad to pivot. Theydecided tofollow in the footsteps of local success stories such as Raising Cane’sand Walk-On’sSports Bistreaux and think regionally Shortly after the Baton Rouge location opens, they’ll open another locationinBroussard Whitman is excited to expand to thecapital city,just under3miles from LSU. He’s

to partner with athletic programs at the college. Pricing forthe simulatorsﬂuctuates depending on theday of

removed sonar ampliﬁers from theColdWar era. Theywill be replaced with a12-man mess table and either two bunks or hammocks. The museum works closelywith other destroyer “sister ships” when it comes to adding or removing period-accurate equipment.

Fantaildeckreplacement

Throughout the years, the museum crew could not ﬁgure out why the deck on the fantail kept rusting. APennsylvania volunteer namedEdZajkowski discovered the reason on old blueprints —galvanizedsteel.

“It’sunknown why galvanized was used in 1943 in the original construction,” NesSmithsaid. “We’re checking withour sister Fletcher-class destroyers that stillsurvivetosee if they were built with it also, or if it was perhaps aone-time substitution in theshipyard during wartime. Remember,‘Get them out. Get them ﬁghting. Winthe war!’ was the mindset back then. None of these ships were ever intended to survive 82 years.”

While in dry dock, the crew hasreplacedthe galvanized steel with regular3/8 inchsteel, so the Kidd will continue to survive.

“Every museum ship is one disaster away from going away, whichiswhy we have to be very diligent,” said NesSmith.

Email Joy Holdenatjoy holden@theadvocate.com.

gardless of the day, it’saﬂat rate perhour.

“Wealways say, themorethat play,the less you pay,” Whitman said. Like at abowling alley,food and drink are separate. Patrons can visit for just play,just food or both. Whitman’spersonal favorite on themenuisthe classic cheeseburger.Aswithother locations, Loft18 plans to serve wine andcocktails, notjust beer He said thata crowdfavorite among women is the Sexy Lexi margarita, which is madewith Patron Reposado and ahousemade prickly pear syrup.

“This is notjust aguy’splace,” he said. “Thisiseverybody’splace —fromyoung to old, whateverdemographic.”

Email SerenaPuangatserena. puang@theadvocate.com. Follow her on Instagram@dear yall.

PHOTO By BRAD WEIMER

TimNesSmith, ship superintendent, climbs the 35-foot scaffolding stairs to gettothe deck of the USS Kidd, which is getting repairs in the drydock at the Thoma-Sea shipyard in Houma.

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GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT

CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE Wednesday,January 29, 2025 4:00 PM

The Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of BatonRouge convened in regular session on Wednesday,January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambersofthe Governmental Building, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Meeting was called to order by the Presiding Officer and the following members werepresent:

Present: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Absent: None

CONDEMNATIONS

CORETTAS.DAVENPORT2573 YAZOOST. (HOUSE &ABANDONED VEHICLES), LOT 25, SQ. 5VALLEY PARK SUBDIVISION- COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 –RACCA

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion was adopted.

THE SUCCESSION OF CARROLL ROWLEY, JR. 635 N. 33RD ST (HOUSE AND REAR SHED), LOT 21+ (LOTS 21 &23), COLONIAL HILL SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 7–COLE

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion was adopted.

JOHNETTAYVETTE RICHARDSON located at 2528 Sherwood St., Lot 19, Sq. 5, Suburb Scott Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11468 LIVING SOLUTIONS, LLC OF ARKANSAS 1513 LORRI BURGESS AVE., LOT 7, SQ. 5, SOUTH BATONROUGE SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT10-COLEMAN

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion was adopted.

JONATHAN ELMORE DAVIS 3793 TOPEKA ST (HOUSE AND REAR SHED), LOT 22, SQ. 217, SUBURB ISTROUMA SUBDIVISION-COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 -COLEMAN

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion was adopted.

WILEY M. WILLIAMS, RALPH ANTHONY WILLIAMS II, &THE ESTATE OF ANGERELLA SIMMS located at 212 EHarding St. (House and Side Garage), Lot 51 +(Lot 51 &52), Sq. 35, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11469

HELEN WILLIS, VIVIAN MATTHEWS, ETHEL CARPENTER, EDEN

CELESTINE GOWEN GREEN located at 8766 Scotland Ave., Lot 2, Sq. 15,North Baton Rouge Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11470

WILLIAM JONES AND BILLIE THOMAS JONES1049 SWAN AVE.

(CINDER-BLOCK BUILDING, MOBILE HOME,AND REAR SHED), LOTS 21 &22, SQ. 2, UNIVERSITY CITY SUBDIVISION-COUNCIL DISTRICT 2-KENNEY

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. An interested citizen speaking in opposition to the proposed condemnation proceeding was Everett Baldwin. Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion was adopted.

CATHERINE MAE DUNN located at 4858 Peerless St., Lots 8& 9, Sq. 13, FortuneAddition Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11471

CAROL HUGHES MCCOY 805 N26TH ST LOT 11, SQ. 6, SUBURB ABRAMSON SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 7-HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on February 26, 2025. AYea andNay vote was called for andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion was adopted.

THE ESTATEOFCHARLES ROBINSON, SR. 1249 N30TH ST.(HOUSE AND REAR SHED), LOT 77, SQ.1,PROGRESS PARK SUBDIVISIONCOUNCIL DISTRICT 7-HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March 26, 2025. A Yeaand Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion was adopted.

RAYMOND A. BENNIE AND JESTINA BENNIE 4773 JACKSONAVE., LOT 16, SQ. 4, EAST FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 7-

HARRIS The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. Amotionwas made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the councilmeeting on February 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

KEITH J. SMITHlocated at 206 WGarfield St.(House and Rear Outbuilding), Lot 10, Sq. 101, SouthBaton Rouge Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11472

BEWT CORPORATION 427 FRANCE ST LOT 3-A, SQ. 32-S, BEAUREGARD TOWNSUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 -

COLEMAN

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motionwas made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on April 23, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

GWENDOLYN DAVISAND THEESTATEOFLEO DARNELL DAVIS, SR. 2726 BALISDR., LOT PT 18-A (RESUB OF LOTS 17 &18), BALIS PROPERTY SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 7- HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. Amotionwas made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the councilmeeting on February 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

PUBLIC HEARING /MEETING

Adopting the following increased ad valorem tax millagerates without further voter approval within the boundaries of the following taxing jurisdictions on all taxablepropertytobelevied during the year 2025, as permitted by Article VII, Section23(C) of the Constitutionofthe Stateof Louisiana. Adoption of Increased Ad ValoremTax Millage Rates for2025 (Roll Forward):

BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -GENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVESESSION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmadebyMr. Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Racca to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58426

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF tradewinds town homesFOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ASEWER BACK-UP IN four of claimant’sunits, FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $35,105.09,WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -GENERALLIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr.Kenneytoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58427

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF david wilson FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ASEWER BACK-UP IN claimant’srental property,FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $16,945.48, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCEGENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVESESSION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmadebyMs. Adams andsecondedbyMr. Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58428

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF full gospelunited pentecostal church FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM Adrainage issue oN claimant’sproperty,FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $13,445.00, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -GENERALLIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Moakand seconded by Ms. Racca to adoptthe proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58429

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. Interested citizens speaking in favor of the proposed ordinance wereMichael Kimble, CarrollCampbell,Tasha Amar,Blake Bourgeois, Jake Morgan, David Kimble, Bob Whitaker, Brandon O’Neal, and Mary Jane Marcantel. No action was taken on this item.

RESOLUTION 58423

APPOINTING APRESIDENTAND VICE PRESIDENTFOR THEEAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SEWERAGECOMMISSION FOR THETERM

JANUARY 1, 2025-DECEMBER 31, 2025.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotionwas made by Mr.Noel and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THEPARISH ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO INSTITUTE EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AND/OR TO TAKE SUCH

OTHER ACTIONSASMAY BE REQUIRED IN CONNECTIONWITH THE ACQUISITIONOFLANDNECESSARYFOR THEMOVEBR

ENHANCEMENT PROJECT -LA42(HIGHLAND ROAD) AT PECUE LANE -BEING PROJECTNO. 23-EN-HC-0028.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. Interested citizens speaking in opposition of the proposed resolution werePeggy Daigle and Joe Trito Amotionwas made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Mr.Hurst to delete the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None

Absent:Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58424

AUTHORIZING THEPARISH ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO INSTITUTE

EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS AND/OR TO TAKE SUCHOTHER ACTIONSASMAY BE REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITIONOFLANDNECESSARYFOR THEGREENWELL SPRINGS ANDWOODDALE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -BEING

PROJECTNO. 19-SW-US-0009. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotionwas made by Ms.Coleman and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent:Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58425

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF sonya penn FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN AUTO ACCIDENTCAUSEDBYA baton rouge fire department employee, IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,000.00, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -AUTO LIABILITY” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVESESSION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Moakand seconded by Mr.Hudson to adoptthe proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58430

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF COURTTOCANCEL THE NOTICE TO ATTEND (S) RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 125 OF BUNDLE 13331, ORIGINAL 126 OF BUNDLE 13331 AND THE DECISION AND ORDER RECORDED ON OCTOBER 25, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 59 OF BUNDLE 13340 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. IRMA TURNER WALL AND JOHNNY TURNER”CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGNO. 11436 (1694 N38TH ST LOT 10, SQ.18, EDEN PARK SUBDIVISION). REASON FOR RESCISSION:ISSUES FOUND REGARDINGTHE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmadebyMr. Dunn Jr andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adoptthe proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Vote:None

DidNot

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58431

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF COURTTOCANCELTHE NOTICE TO ATTEND RECORDED ON JULY10, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 339 OF BUNDLE 13321 AND THE DECISION AND ORDER RECORDED ON AUGUST 30, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 39 OF BUNDLE 13330 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. AGAPE REALTY OF LOUISIANA, INC.” -CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING NO. 11400 (5407 FAIRFIELDS AVE. (HOUSE AND REARSHED), LOT 11, SQ. 16, EAST FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION). The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. A motion wasmade by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms. Adams to adoptthe proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58432

AIRPORTAUTHORITY RESOLUTION 01-29-24-01

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTAND/OR CHAIRMAN OF THE AIRPORTCOMMISSION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTNO. 1 WITH WHLC ARCHITECTURE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF THE AIRPORTBAGGAGE CLAIM, TICKETING, RENTAL CAR,CONFERENCE ROOM, CONCOURSESA &B BRIDGE, BUSINESS CONTER, AND READING/CHAPELATTHE BTR METROPOLITAN AIRPORTINANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $607,038.00.(ACCOUNT NO. 9800000100-5821000000-0000000000-652800). The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor and

resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58433

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OF THE BATON

ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,TORENEW AN OPERATING SERVICES

CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISESTOPROVIDECLOUD STORAGE

SERVICES FOR IN-CAR AND BODYCAMERA VIDEOSYSTEMS TO INCLUDE TASERS AND UPDATED CRADLEPOINT MODEMS, INCLUDING INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES, THROUGH ALEASE BUNDLE

MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT.THE ANNUAL ESTIMATED COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED $1,380,00.00 EFFECTIVE

JANUARY1,2025, THROUGH DECEMBER31, 2025. THE AGREEMENT WILL BE FUNDED BY THE 2025 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET,POLICE GENERAL FUND.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58434

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OF THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,TOENTER INTO APROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LAWFIRM OF BREAZEALE, SACHSE &WILSON, LLP (“COUNSEL”). THE CONTRACT WILL PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FORTHE CHIEFOFPOLICE

DURING ADMINISTRATIVE AND MUNICIPAL FIRE &POLICE CIVIL

SERVICE BOARD HEARINGS. THE MAXIMUM COMPENSATION OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE $150,000.00 EFFECTIVEJANUARYL,2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. THE AGREEMENT WILL BE FUNDED BY THE 2025 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET,POLICEGENERAL FUND.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above

resolution was in order at this time. An interested citizen speaking in favor of the proposed resolution was Jennifer Carwile. An interested citizen speaking against the proposed resolution was Brandon O’Neal. Amotion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58435

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AWARD AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTSFROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAWENFORCEMENT (LCLE) TO THEBATON ROUGE CITY CONSTABLES OFFICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,647.00, FOR THE 2024-2025 DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (D.A.R.E.) PROGRAM IN THE EAST BATONROUGE PARISH SCHOOLS.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58436

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTONBEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT& SERVICES RYAN WHITE PROGRAM TO AMEND ASUBRECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC FOR AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000 FOR ATOTAL AWARD AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$868,677 AWARDED UNDER THE RYAN WHITE ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMICPROGRAM, FOR THE 2024-2025 GRANT PERIOD; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution.A motion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr andseconded by Mr.Gaudettoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58437

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT& SERVICESRYANWHITE PROGRAM TO AMEND ASUBRECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH FAMILYSERVICES OF GREATER BATONROUGE FORANINCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR ATOTAL AWARD AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $711,420 AWARDED UNDER THE RYAN WHITE ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC PROGRAM, FOR THE 2024-2025 GRANT PERIOD;AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution.A motion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr andseconded by Mr.Gaudet to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman,Moak With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted. RESOLUTION 58438 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT &SERVICESRYANWHITE PROGRAM TO AMEND ASUBRECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA THE AMOUNT OF $79,000, FOR ATOTAL AWARD AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$1,148,815 AWARDED UNDER THE RYAN WHITE ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMICPROGRAM, FOR THE 2024-2025 GRANT PERIOD, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Coleman,Moak With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58439

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVEAND REPLACE 13 STRUCTURES ON PARISH ROUTES IN EAST BATONROUGE PARISH, BEING CARNEY RD OVER DRAINAGE BAYOUH.015341, JACKSON RD AND CARSON ROAD BRIDGESH.015544, STONEYPOINT BURCH OVER DRAINAGE BAYOU H.015545, ALPHONSE FORBESRDDRAINAGE BAYOU H.015547, E FLANACHER RD OVER DRAINAGE BAYOUH.015548, CHANEY RD AND MILLDALE RD BRIDGESH.015549, PRIDE-BAYWOOD RD OVER MILL CREEK H.015550, CATALINA AVEOVER ENGRS. DEPOTCANAL H.015551, WAXRDOVER DRAUGHANCREEKH.015552, HUNT RD AND JACKSON RD BRIDGES H.015553.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney

Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None Absent: Coleman, Gaudet, Moak With 9yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 3absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58440

AMENDINGRESOLUTION 58254, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2024 TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE AS DIRECTED BY LOUISIANADEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION&DEVELOPMENTPARTICIPATIONINTHE OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Harris,Hudson, Hurst, Kenney

Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: Coleman, Gaudet, Moak With 9yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 3absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58441

AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE AN AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THEBATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC ACCELERATION THROUGH COORDINATED HEALTH

(R.E.A.C.H) GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO PROVIDE ACCESS

ANDGATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED $350,000.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58442

AMENDINGTHE 2025 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR PRIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTSOASTOAPPROPRIATE$83,334 FROM THE DISTRICT’SFUNDBALANCE –UNASSIGNEDFOR THEREQUIRED LOCAL MATCHFOR PRIDE’SFIREDISTRICT#8INDIAN MOUND STATION. (BS9090).

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58443

CREATING AN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HUMAN SERVICES CONSORTIUM TO FOSTER COMMUNITYCOLLABORATIONS AND ADVISE THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILREGARDING THEPROVISION OF HUMAN SERVICESINEAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. Interested citizens speaking in favor of the proposed resolution wereJ.M. Ross, George Bell, Christina Richie, MaryOmuwa, and Douglas Smith. Amotion was made by Ms.Coleman and seconded by Mr.Moak to adopt the proposed resolution as amended to add the Mayor-President, ChiefAdministrative Officer,orChief of Staff as amember of the consortium. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES

ORDINANCE 19445

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 16 +, HARDING HEIGHTS, TRUMANSTREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO CHRISTOPHER ROBINS, HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN, FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $1,600.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HEROFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19446

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 82-A HARDING HEIGHTS, HALSEY STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO JOSHUA KYER, HIS/ HERAGENT OR ASSIGN, FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $6,300.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, themotion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19447

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 83-A &84-A, HARDING HEIGHTS, HALSEY STREET,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA

SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO CHRISTOPHER ROBINS, HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $15,600.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITSHIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $650.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn

ORDINANCE 19449

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 35PT. &36, SQUARE 15, BANK, 73RDAVENUE,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO PHAROAH JOHNSON, III HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,460.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andsecondedbyMr. Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19450

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 13, SQUARE 27, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, COLUMBUS DUNN, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO HAYES MANAGEMENTGROUPHIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andseconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19451

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 7, SQUARE 51, SOUTH BATON ROUGE, EAST JOHNSON STREET PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TELISHA STANTON HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $9,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andsecondedbyMr. Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19452

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT B, MAMIE LUDEAL ROWE TRACT,CHARLTON ROAD, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JAY& KAYJANITORIAL, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $5,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andseconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19453

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 6, SQUARE 4, WHITE PLAINS, EVANGELINE STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TARMEL GARVIN HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $700.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andsecondedbyMr. Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19454

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOTS 20-A &20-B,BRYAN ESTATES, EL SCOTT AVENUE,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO ALANA LEACH HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $5,100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andseconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19455

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 23+, SQUARE 49, SOUTH BATON ROUGE, THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE,

the motion was adopted. ORDINANCE 19448 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 31A, SQUARE 15, BANK, 73RDAVENUE,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID TO PHAROAH JOHNSON, III, HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $905.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andsecondedbyMr. Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT 78, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$16,300.00 CASH, ORTOTHE

HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF$500.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted. ORDINANCE 19456

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT16, BROOKSTOWN, CYRUS AVENUE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOTTOPROSPERITY REALTY,LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$7,100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFERORWHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK ORMONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted. ORDINANCE 19457

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT19, SQUARE 162, SOUTH BATONROUGE,WEST MCKINLEY STREET, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TARMEL GARVIN HIS/HERAGENT ORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $11,000.00 CASH, ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF$800.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19458

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 7, SQUARE 6, NORTHDALE,NORTH 16TH STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO SAWHOLDINGS, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $300.00 CASH, ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFERALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $905.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19459

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 4, SQUARE 1, SCOTLANDVILLE, SCOTLAND AVENUE, PREVIOUSLY

HIGHESTOFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF$500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either foror against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19460

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT153, EAST DAYTON, HAZELWOOD DRIVE,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OFSAID LOTTOCLARK FAMILYHOMES HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$10,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFERORWHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK ORMONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19461

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 1, SQUARE 3, NEW DAYTON, MOHICAN STREET,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EASTBATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS

PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOTTOKP, LLC

HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$17,500.00

CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFERORWHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK ORMONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $800.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19462

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT11, SQUARE 9, SOUTH BATON ROUGE,KANSAS STREET, PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EASTBATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OFSAID LOTTOJUMEL SMITHHIS/HER AGENT ORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF $500.00

ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted. ORDINANCE 19463

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCILTODECLARE LOT 316, GLEN OAKS, SUMRALL DRIVE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANASURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO CLARK FAMILYHOMES HIS/ HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$16,100.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER

OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19464

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 30, EAST GLEN,CALION DRIVE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST

BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANASURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO BEVERLY’S LOVINGHANDS HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $27,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19465

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCILTODECLARE LOT

312, EASTGATE, AUBURN DRIVE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANASURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO EDGAR GARCIA HIS/ HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $70,300.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19466

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 2, SQUARE 2, HERO PARK, SOUTH 18TH STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT 78, LLC HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $5,300.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED

CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19467

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 22, SQUARE 2, HERO PARK, DARE STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANASURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO REVI GOOLD, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATIONOF$100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $725.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19468

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 61 &62, GREEN RIDGE, GREENWELL SPRINGS ROAD, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO WHITMORE &WHITMORE ENTERPRISES, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $5,100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Harris and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS

RESCINDINGAND

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESCINDING AND

THE CLERK OF

AND ORDER RECORDED ON DECEMBER

THE

ORIGINAL 858 OF BUNDLE 13075 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. LIONEL CHRISTOF,JR.” -CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING NO. 10221 (831 SOUTH 16TH STREET,LOT 5, SQUARE 2, ENTERPRISE SUBDIVISION). REASON FOR RESCISSION: PROPERTY WASSOLD AND NEW OWNER HAVE APPLIED FOR AREMODEL PERMIT Amotion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Ms. Adams that the introduction of the above proposed resolution be published in accordance with law and that apublic hearing thereon be called for the council meeting on February 12, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS None.

APPOINTMENTS

CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCATS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Melissa Degeneres, This term expired December 31, 2024. She is not seeking reappointment

Current Ballot Melissa Degeneres Patrick Downs

was made by

and seconded by

to reappoint

and

Degeneres. AYea and Nay vote was

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCATS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Patrick Downs, whose term expired on December 31, 2024. This is athree (3) year term.

Current Ballot Melissa Degeneres Patrick Downs Arthur Dubriel Johnathan Hill

Joy Jones

Robert Miller

Amotion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr.Moak to reappoint Patrick Downs. AYea and Nay vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCATS: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Johnathan Hill, whose term expired on December 31, 2024. This is athree (3) year term.

Current Ballot

Melissa Degeneres

Patrick Downs

Arthur Dubriel

Johnathan Hill

Joy Jones

Robert Miller Amotion wasmade by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr.Moak to reappoint Johnathan Hill. A“Yea” and “Nay” vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCATS: Consideration of replacing Antoinette Pierre, whose term expired on December 31, 2024. This is athree (3) year term. She is term limited.

Current Ballot

Melissa Degeneres

Patrick Downs

Arthur Dubriel

Johnathan Hill

Joy Jones

Robert Miller

Interested citizens speaking on the proposed appointment wereArthur

Dubriel and Robert Miller

Amotion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms. Adams to appoint

Arthur Dubriel. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

BRIDGE CENTER FOR HOPE Replacing or reappointing Councilwoman Denise Amoroso.

Current Ballot

Denise Amoroso (requested reappointment) An interested citizen speaking in favor of the proposed appointment was Charlotte Claiburn. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Noel and seconded by Mr.Hudson to reappoint

Denise Amoroso. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

ITEMS

CHANGE ORDERS

RESOLUTION 58444

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGE ORDER, BEING CHANGE

NO. 5, TO THE CONTRACT

was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58548

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC ARCHITECTURE,INC., FORARCHITECTURAL

DESIGN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH EBRP BRANCH LIBRARY

ASSESSMENT PLAN (VARIOUS SITES), BEING CITY PARISH PROJECT NO. 21-ASD-CP-1524 IN ANAMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED $202,800.00. (ACCOUNT NO.2002-1200-60-1200-0000-0000-000000-643540).

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment againstthe proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. Amotion was made by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58549

AWARDING THE CONTRACT FORRFP NO.2024-09-1200, RFID TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES, TO THE SELECTED VENDOR, BIBLIOTHECA, LLC, AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIONOFTHE CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED$714,399.90.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment against the proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. A motion was made by Ms. Adamsand seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58550

AWARDING THE CONTRACT FORRFP NO.2024-12-1200, JANITORIAL SERVICES FORTHE LIBRARY SYSTEMS(LABOR ONLY) TO THE SELECTED VENDOR, OOK JANITORIAL SERVICE, INC.; AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT FORANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $720,000. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58551

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH BLAKE WILSONGROUP,LLC IN AN AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR AREVISED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$707,750 FOR INCREASED RESOURCESTOCOMPLETE THE DESIGNAND BUILD PHASES OF IMPLEMENTATION AND ONBOARDING SERVICES

ASSOCIATED WITH AUDIT MANAGEMENT AND ELECTRONIC WORKING PAPER SOFTWARE ALLOWING THE SOFTWARE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ANDNEEDS OF THE INTERNALAUDITING DIVISION AND THE REVENUEAUDITING DIVISION.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58552

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTERINTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE LIBRARYBOARD OF CONTROL WITH UPLIFTD,THE DESIGNATED STATEUSE PROGRAM WORK CENTER WHICH IS AN AGENCY OF EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $362,610 FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FORTHE LIBRARYSYSTEM.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58553

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 9WITH GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL STORMWATER PIPE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT,BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 21-PN-MS-0039, RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT OF $150,000.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was madebyMs. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

RESOLUTION 58554

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,TOAMEND CONTRACT 800003795 BY ADDING $95,000.00 FOREMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE STABILITY DELIVERYFOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH2025 –DECEMBER 2025 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATONROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE,AND THE WORKFORCE GROUP LLC. THIS AMENDMENT FURTHERAUTHORIZES THE EXECUTIONOFALL NECESSARYDOCUMENTS.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Harris to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58555

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF ali kassim saleh FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ASEWER BACK-UP IN claimant’sHOME, FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,607.61, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -GENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000.

Racca and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay

vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58556

AUTHORIZINGSETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF marioand allison saenz FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ASEWER BACK-UP IN claimant’s HOME, FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,939.48, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE-GENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Racca and seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58557

AUTHORIZINGSETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF Michelle westley FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN AUTO

ACCIDENTCAUSED BY Apublic works employee, IN THEAMOUNT OF $15,000.00, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNTDESIGNATED “INSURANCE -AUTOLIABILITY” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120).

*THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Mr.Gaudet to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58558

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THECLERK OF COURTTOCANCEL THE NOTICETOATTENDRECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 77 OF BUNDLE 13334, ANDORIGINAL 78 OF BUNDLE 13334 ANDTHE DECISION ANDORDER RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2025, AT ORIGINAL 117 OF BUNDLE 13356 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. RW INVESTMENTPROPERTIES LLC AND LOUIS BERNARD” -CONDEMNATIONPROCEEDING NO.11475 (3336 ALLIQUIPAST.,LOT 4, SQ. 107, SUBURB ISTROUMA SUBDIVISION).

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Coleman and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58559

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THECLERK OF COURTTOCANCELTHE NOTICETOATTENDRECORDED ON OCTOBER 23, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 487 OF BUNDLE 13339, ANDTHE DECISION ANDORDER RECORDED ON JANUARY 17, 2025, AT ORIGINAL 268 OF BUNDLE 13352 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. SHELIAMICHELLE WILLIAMS FRANKLIN” -CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING NO.11461 (789 N. 36TH ST LOTS 23 &24, SQ. 3, EDEN PARK SUBDIVISION)

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58560

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THECLERK OF COURTTOCANCELTHE NOTICETOATTENDRECORDED ON DECEMBER 9, 2024, AT ORIGINAL 519 OF BUNDLE 13346, ANDTHE DECISIONAND ORDER RECORDED ON FEBRUARY28, 2025, AT ORIGINAL561 OF BUNDLE 13358 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. CAROL HUGHESMCCOY” -CONDEMNATIONPROCEEDING NO.11483 (805 N26TH ST LOT 11, SQ. 6, SUBURB ABRAMSON SUBDIVISION).

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58561

RESCINDINGAND DIRECTING THECLERK OF COURTTO CANCELTHE NOTICETOATTENDRECORDED ON OCTOBER 27, 2023, AT ORIGINAL 924 OF BUNDLE 13281, ANDTHE DECISION ANDORDER RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 13, 2023, AT ORIGINAL 453 OF BUNDLE 13284 IN THEMATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. THESUCCESSION OF KARENLYNSMITH DAWSON” -CONDEMNATIONPROCEEDING NO.11299 (1385 SWAN AVE., LOT 13, SQ. 6, NORTHBATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION). The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Kenney and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58562 AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTEA SUPPLEMENTALAGREEMENTTOCONTRACT NO.8000004565 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH MURPHYAPPRAISAL SERVICES, LLC, FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITYPROJECT HOOPER ROAD (JOOR TO SULLIVANROAD) LA 408 -CITY-PARISH

PROJECT NO.08-TL-HC-0034, IN AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED

$35,760.00. (ACCOUNTNO. 9217100039-4370 00000-0000000000651120). The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris,

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1WITH PIVOTAL ENGINEERING, LLC.,FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATEDWITH MOVEBR ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PERKINS ROAD OVERPASS DISTRICTENHANCEMENT PROJECT,BEINGCITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 23-EN-HC-0037, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,804.00. (ACCOUNT NO. 92171001054370 00000-0000000000-653240). The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Moak and seconded by Ms. Colemantoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58564

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOAMENDTHE CONTRACT WITH AT&T TO UPGRADEAND RELOCATE SERVICES RELATED TO THE MOVEBR PROJECT MACHOST ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (LA. HWY 64 TO PORTHUDSON-PRIDERD.), CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO.20EN-HC-0107, AT NO COST TO THE CITY-PARISH. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100107-4370.00000-0000000000-651160). The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Noel and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58565

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE ARENEWAL OF THE TRIMBLE E-BUILDER MASTER LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT. UNDER THIS MSA, E-BUILDER WILLPROVIDE CUSTOMERWITH ACCESS (OVER THE INTERNET) TO IT’S PROPRIETARY MULTI-USER SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM DEVELOPED, MAINTAINED, AND OWNED BY TRIMBLE FOR USE BY THE CUSTOMERINCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE ARCHITECTURE, DATABASE, INFRASTRUCTURE, SOFTWARE, BASIC SOFTWARE SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY AND WEB SERVICES DEPLOYEDBYTRIMBLE. RENEWAL PERIOD FROM 01/22/2025-01/22/2027. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000. TRIMBLE E-BUILDER IS UTILIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DRAINAGE FOR MANAGEMENTOFPROJECTS IN THE MOVEBR PROGRAM. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100062-4370000007-0000000057653140) The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58566

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,000 FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES AND THE OPTION FOR ONE-YEAR RENEWAL CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE BUDGET The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Aninterested citizen speaking in favor of the proposed resolution wasNialPatel.Aninterested citizen submitting an emailedcomment against the proposed resolution wasPhillip Lillard Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Racca to adopt the proposed resolution. A“Yea” and“Nay” vote wascalledfor and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19520 AMENDING THE 2025 OPERATING BUDGET SO AS TO TRANSFER FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FROM THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISTRICT11BUDGET,ACCOUNT #1000-0100-10-0111-00000000-000000-643500, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ACCOUNT #5600-7700-40-7770-7774-0000-000000643500, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PIPE REPAIRS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIESOFMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL DISTRICT11.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMr. Hurst to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES None.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

REPORTING TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RESULTSOFTHE 2024 MAYOR’S YOUTH WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYBRAND BIG BUDDY Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMr. Hurst thatthe introduction of the above proposed resolution be published in accordance with lawand thata public hearing thereon be calledfor the council meeting on April 23, 2025. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOENTERINTO A COLLECTION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE/PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE WITH THE CITY OF ST

GEORGE REGARDING THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SALES AND USE TAXES.

Amotion wasmade by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Ms. Amoroso thatthe introduction of the above proposed resolution be published in accordance with lawand thatapublic hearing thereon be calledfor the council meeting on April 23, 2025. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS None.

APPOINTMENTS None.

58563

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

GREATER BATONROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT

CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATONROUGE Wednesday,February 26, 2025 4:00 PM

The Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge convened in regular session on Wednesday,February 26, 2025at4:00 PM, in the Council Chambersofthe Governmental Building, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Meeting was called to order by the Presiding Officer and the following members werepresent: Present: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Absent: None

CONDEMNATIONS

THE ESTATEOFEZEKIEL MURPHY located at 3726 Washington Ave. (House, All Out Buildings and Vehicles), Lot 188. Belfort Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11481

CHARLES WOODWARD ANDCRYSTAL WOODWARD8967 LEMONRD., LOT 4-A, C.D. TURNER TRACT -COUNCIL DISTRICT 1- NOEL

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding wasin orderatthis time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Coleman to delete the proposed condemnation proceeding. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion was adopted.

THE SUCCESSION OF CARROLL ROWLEY,JR. located at 635 N. 33rdSt., (House and Rear Shed), Lot 21+ (Lots 21 &23), Colonial Hill Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11482

CAROL HUGHES MCCOY located at 805 N26th St., Lot 11, Sq. 6, Suburb Abramson Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11483

RAYMOND A. BENNIE AND JESTINA BENNIE 4773 JACKSONAVE., LOT 16, SQ.4,EAST FAIRFIELDSSUBDIVISION-COUNCIL DISTRICT 7–

HARRIS

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

GWENDOLYN DAVIS AND THE ESTATEOF LEO DARNELLDAVIS,SR. located at 2726 Balis Dr Lot PT 18-A (Resub of Lots 17 &18), Balis Property Subdivision, Baton Rouge 11484

SAMUEL STEWART&GLADIES MATHEWS STEWART2164 MASON AVE., LOT 9+ (LOTS 9&10), SQ.7,MONTE SANO HIGHLAND FARMS

SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 5- HURST

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

JOHN WILLIS, JR. located at 10041 Avenue J(House and All Abandoned Vehicles), Lot 35, Sq. 30, Highland Farms Subdivision (AKA University Place), Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11485

PAMELA FORD 1065 CENTRAL RD., PRIVATEDRIVEOFF CENTRAL RD. (LIGHT TANHOUSE THATWAS NEXTTOA HOUSE AT 1067 CENTRAL RD.THATISNOW GONE. AT ONE TIME THE ADDRESS ON THE FRONT PORCH APPEARED TO BE 1065 CENTRAL RD. HOUSE IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD GOING TOWARD THE DEAD-END.), LOT61 PT (W ½OFLOT 61 LESS AND EXCEPT AFRACTIONAL LOT), NORTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 2–KENNEY

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding wasin orderatthistime. No interestedcitizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Coleman to deletethe proposed condemnation proceeding. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1 absent, the motion was adopted.

JILL ANN GRAVES CRUTTI 3138 ELM DR. (HOUSE AND REAR SHED), LOT 49, SOUTH DAYTON SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 7HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding wasin order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on May 28, 2025. AYea and Nay votewas called for andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

REGGIE MORGAN located at 3671 NFoster Dr.(House and Abandoned Vehicles), Lot 52, Fairwoods Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11486

SAMUEL PRESTON 1019 N. 40TH ST LOT33+ (33 &34), SQ. 3, GREENVILLE ADDITION SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 7– HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding wasinorder at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None Absent: Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1 absent, the motion was adopted.

SAMUEL PRESTON 1019 N. 40TH ST LOT33+ (33 &34), SQ. 3, GREENVILLE ADDITION SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 7– HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding wasinorder at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman,Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote:None

Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF LOUISE D. PATTERSON located at 2731 Ontario St.(House and Any and AllAbandoned Vehicles), Lot 54, Sq. 2, Victory Place Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11487

NISREEN DAWAN3326 N. ACADIAN THWY,LOT 2, SQ. 19, NEW

DAYTON SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 7- HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms.Amoroso and seconded by Ms.Coleman to delete the proposed condemnation proceeding. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None

Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

ROUND TABLE INVESTMENTGROUP LLC located at 2125 N38th St Lot 39, Belfort Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11488

ARCHIE LEE 3733 ELM DR., LOT 38 PT.(NORTH47FT. OF LOT 38)

EAST DAYTON SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 7- HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amorosoand seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote:None

Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

WARDEL MARIEJACKSON 914 N. 36TH ST LOT 10, SQ. 25, EDEN

PARK SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 7- HARRIS

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms.Amoroso and seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote:None

Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

JEANETTAER SERAPHINE BELL located at 1567 N36th St Lot 27, Sq. 31, Eden ParkSubdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11489

BEATRICE SERATHINE SCOTT located at 2415 Willow St.(House, Rear Apartment, Abandoned Vehicles, and Push Mower), Lot 11, Sq. 3, Lawndale Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11490

RICHARD RABY located at 2975 Brownlee St. (Rear Shed Only), Lot 35, GreensburgSubdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11491

THE SUCCESSION OF DAMON P. CAIN A/K/ADAMON PARNELL CAIN 2284 GEORGIA ST LOT 19, SQ. 38, SOUTH BATON ROUGE

SUBDIVISION -COUNCILDISTRICT 10 -COLEMAN

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms.Amoroso and seconded by Ms.Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on May28, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None

Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

QUENTIN RAYNORD JARVIS 1173 W. MCKINLEYST.,LOT 17, SQ. 162, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 –

COLEMAN

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Amorosoand seconded by Ms.Coleman to delete the proposed condemnation proceeding. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote:None Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

DORIS SYLVIAJOHNSON located at 595 WMcKinley St., Lot 67, Sq. 102, SouthBaton Rouge Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11492

THEESTATEOFRONNIEBLUFORD located at 173 Louise St. (House and Rear Garage), Lot 20, Sq. 2, Johnstown No.2Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11493

IRENEWILSON,KEYSA SHAW-SANDERS, ANDROBERT SANDERS, III 962 S. 12TH ST LOT 14 PT (S ½OFLOT 14),SQ. 250, SUBURB SWART

SUBDIVISION -COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 -COLEMAN

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. An interested citizen speaking on the proposed condemnation proceeding was Robert Sanders.A motion was made by Ms. Amorosoand seconded by Ms Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on March26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent:Hurst With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

PUBLIC HEARING /MEETING

RESOLUTION 58474

ARESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THERETURNSAND DECLARINGTHE RESULT OF THESPECIALELECTION HELD IN THE CITYOFBATON ROUGE,STATEOFLOUISIANA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THELEVY ANDCOLLECTION OF ASIX (6) MILLS AD VALOREM TAXTOBEUSED ENTIRELYAND EXCLUSIVELYTOPAY FOR INCREASING SALARIES ANDBENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THEFIREDEPARTMENTOF THE CITYOFBATON ROUGE WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THEMUNICIPAL FIRE ANDPOLICE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM,FOR APERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING WITHTHE TAXCOLLECTION FOR THE YEAR 2025, ANDANNUALLYTHEREAFTER TO ANDINCLUDING THE YEAR 2034; ANDPROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotionwas made by Mr.Moak and seconded by Mr.Gaudet to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Kenney Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote:

2absent, the motion

was adopted. RESOLUTION 58475

ARESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNSAND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE ALSEN-ST.IRMA LEEFIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9OF THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT”), ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ATEN (10) MILLS AD VALOREM TAXONTHE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL THE PROPERTYSUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT,FOR APERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING IN THE YEAR 2026, TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2035; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution was in orderatthis time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Amoroso andsecondedbyMr. Kenneytoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr With 11 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58476

ARESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNSAND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE BROWNSFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3OFTHE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT”), ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ATEN (10) MILLS AD VALOREM TAX, FOR APERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING IN THE YEAR 2026 TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2035; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution was in orderatthis time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson andsecondedbyMr. Kenneytoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr With 11 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58477

ARESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNSAND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1OFTHE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA (THE “DISTRICT”), ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANINE (9)MILLS AD VALOREM TAX, FOR APERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING IN THE YEAR 2026 TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2035; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution was in orderatthis time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: Dunn Jr With 11 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58478

ARESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNSAND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF THE PARISH VARIOUSPROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AS MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBED IN THE SUMMARYOFPROPOSED PLAN OF GOVERNMENT AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution was in orderatthis time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Colemantoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: Dunn Jr With 11 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and1 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19475

ADOPTING AND LEVYING AN AD VALOREM PROPERTYTAX MILLAGE RATE OF 6.0MILLS ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO BE LEVIED FOR APERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, COMMENCING WITH THE TAXCOLLECTION FOR THE YEAR 2025, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, TO AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2034, TO PROVIDE FUNDSFOR INCREASING SALARIESAND BENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE WHOARE MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL FIREAND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITHIN.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Moakand seconded by Mr.Hudson to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was calledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr With 11 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19476

AMEND THE 2025 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, ADOPTEDBYORDINANCE #19433, DATED 12/10/2024, SO AS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES EFFECTIVE MARCH8,2025 AND APPROPRIATING $14,063,560 FOR SAID PURPOSE (BUDGET SUPPLEMENT9092).MUNICIPAL FIREPAY PLAN INCREASE (19%): ALL MUNICIPAL FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS (ACROSS-THE-BOARD INCREASE FOR THE ENTIRE MUNICIPAL FIREPAY PLAN; PAY PLAN ATTACHED). THIS ITEM IS CONTINGENT UPON SEPARATE ITEMS THAT WILL CANVASS AND LEVY ANEW 6-MILLPROPERTY TAXTHATWAS APPROVED BY VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Interested citizensspeaking in favor of the proposed ordinance were Jake Morganand Rev. AlexisAnderson Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote was calledfor and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca

With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58480

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS FOR THE OPERATIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON BUILDING EQUIPMENT,METASYS ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE 19TH JDC COURTBUILDING LOCATED AT 300 NORTH BLVD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,716.00 FORTHE PERIOD OF 1/1/2025-12/31/2025.

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58481

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OFTHE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSTOEXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSONCONTROLS FORTHE OPERATIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR THE DOWNTOWN METASYS SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,132.00.

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58482

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSTOEXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR THE OPERATIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT ELEVATORMAINTENANCE FOR THE 19THJDC JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTBUILDING LOCATED AT 300 NORTH BLVD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,691.72 FORTHE PERIOD OF 1/1/2025-12/31/2025.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted. RESOLUTION 58483

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTO EXECUTE ACOOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) WITH BUILD BATON ROUGE (BBR) FOR APROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY AND ELIMINATE BLIGHT THROUGHOUT EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT EAST BATONROUGE PARISH BY STRENGTHENING NEW AND PROPOSED INVESTMENTS. AN APPROPRIATION OF $920,000 HAS BEEN APPROPRIATEDFOR 2025. THEREAFTER, THIS GRANT SHALL CONTINUE FROM YEAR TO YEAR IN THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED EACH YEAR BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. IF NO FUNDING IS APPROPRIATED WITHIN ATWELVE-MONTHPERIOD, THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMEDTERMINATED. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment againstthe proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. Amotionwas made by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58484

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH VINFORMATIX,LLC IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO ANOT TO EXCEED $87,500 FOR DATA ANALYTIC SUPPORT SERVICES THATENHANCES THE TRANSPARENCY REGARDING THE ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF FUNDSRECEIVEDTHROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARPA).

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58485

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ACONTRACT WITH GOVERNMENT REVENUE SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$72,000 FOR ALICENSE SOFTWARE PROGRAM USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR TAXREVENUECOLLECTIONS IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OFTHE CITY-PARISH.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58486

ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIONAND DELIVERY OF A LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA,THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, STATEOFLOUISIANA, ANDVISIT BATONROUGE;AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA STATEBOND COMMISSION, IF NECESSARY;APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL TO THE CITY-PARISH IF NECESSARY; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58487

AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF PROGRESSIVE PALOVERDE INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF BRADY PERNICIARO FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN AUTO

ACCIDENTCAUSED BY ABATON ROUGE POLICE OFFICER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,237.20, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNTDESIGNATED “INSURANCE -AUTOLIABILITY” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *THIS MATTER MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Coleman and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58488

AUTHORIZINGSETTLEMENTOFTHE CLAIM OF DEMETRISWHITE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM AN AUTO ACCIDENTCAUSED BY ABATON ROUGE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00, WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNTDESIGNATED “INSURANCE -AUTOLIABILITY” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *THIS MATTER MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Ms.Coleman to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58489

AUTHORIZINGSETTLEMENTOFTHE MATTER ENTITLED “AMY THOMAS V. CITYOFBATON ROUGE,ETAL,” SUIT NO.713,612 ON THE DOCKET OF THE19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, IN THEAMOUNT OF $40,000.00, PLUSCOURT COSTS IN THEAMOUNT OF $627.78 FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $40,627.78, WHICHAMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNTDESIGNATED “INSURANCE -AUTOLIABILITY” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *THIS MATTER MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: Racca With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58490

AUTHORIZINGSETTLEMENTOFTHE MATTER ENTITLED “BRANDON WILLIAMS VS. CITY OF BATON ROUGE,ETAL,” SUIT NO.23-1581-BAJEWD ON THEDOCKET OF THEU.S. DISTRICT COURTMIDDLE DISTRICTOFLOUISIANA, IN THEAMOUNT OF $40,000.00; WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THEACCOUNTDESIGNATED “INSURANCE-GENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE

SESSION

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. An interested citizen speaking against the proposed resolution was Brandon O’Neal. Amotion was made by Ms Coleman and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution.

AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Kenney,Moak

Nays: Adams, Amoroso, Hudson, Noel,Racca

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: None

With 7yeas, 5nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58491

AUTHORIZING THEMAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE ASETTLEMENT

AGREEMENTWITH THELOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED $36,000.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58492

AUTHORIZING THEMAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTEANAMENDMENT TO THEPROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICESAGREEMENTWITH SEAN STOKES OF KELLER ANDHECKMAN,LLP,INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $30,000.00 FOR AREVISED AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEED $130,000.00. THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE

SESSION The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms.Coleman and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58493

AUTHORIZING THEMAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN ENTITY/ STATEAGREEMENTBETWEEN LOUISIANA DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATIONAND DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THERESPONSIBILITIES ANDFUNDING FOR THEDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THELRSP ARDENWOOD DRIVE ROAD DIET PROJECT, BEING STATEPROJECT H.013622 ANDCITY-PARISH PROJECT 17-SW-US-0036, WITH THEROAD SAFETY PROJECT DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION COSTS FUNDED 100% WITH FEDERAL FUNDING. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailedcomment against the proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. A motion was made by Ms.Harrisand seconded by Ms.Coleman to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted. RESOLUTION 58494

AUTHORIZING THEMAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE ACONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING&SURVEYING, LLC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATEDWITH MOVEBR PROJECT PROGRESS ROAD SIDEWALKS (BLOUNT ROAD TO SCOTLANDVILLE AVENUE), BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO.24-ENHC-0035, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $324,926.76.(ACCOUNT NO. 9217100107-4370.00000-0000000000-653240). The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submittingan emailedcomment against the proposed resolution wasPhillip Lillard.A motion wasmade by Ms. Colemanand seconded by Mr.Kenneytoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Hudson With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58495

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENTONBEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT &SERVICES, RYAN WHITE PROGRAM TO AMEND ASUBRECIPIENT CONTRACT WITH FAMILYSERVICES OF GREATER BATON ROUGE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,201, FOR ATOTAL AWARD AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $757,622 AWARDED UNDER THE RYAN WHITE ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC PROGRAM, FOR THE 2024-2025 GRANT PERIOD; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andseconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Hudson With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1 absent, the motion wasadopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENTRENEWABLE ENERGY,LLC (FORMERLYBATON ROUGE RENEWABLE ENERGY,LLC) TO EXPAND THE GAS COLLECTION SYSTEMATTHE NORTH LANDFILL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $530,027.00

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Racca andseconded by Ms. Adams to deferthe proposed resolution to the council meeting on March 12, 2025. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Amoroso, Hudson, Hurst With 9yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and3 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58496

AMENDING RESOLUTION 56759 ADOPTEDDECEMBER 14, 2022 IN ORDER TO ADOPT ANEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR DUMPINGATTHE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH NORTH LANDFILL SITE AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO, EFFECTIVE MARCH1 2025. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Colemantoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Amoroso, Hudson, Hurst With 9yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and3 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58497

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,TOAMENDCONTRACT 800003615 BY ADDING$79,787.18 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, AND URBAN RESTORATION ENHANCEMENTCORPORATION. THIS AMENDMENT FURTHER EXTENDS THE CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE TO MARCH 31, 2025, OR UNTIL FUNDING IS EXPENDED, AND AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARYDOCUMENTS.

The Presiding Officer announced thata public hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or againstthe proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Dunn Jr andseconded by Mr.Kenneytoadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Hudson With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19477

AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING ORDINANCE 15791, ADOPTED OCTOBER 8, 2014 AND ORDINANCE 16011, ADOPTEDJULY22, 2015, TO APPROVE THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF THE NATURAL GAS ASSETS OPERATED BY ENTERGY GULFSTATESLOUISIANA, LLC A/K/A ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC (“ELL”)TODELTA CAPITAL GAS COMPANY LLC (“DCGC”); DELTA CAPITAL GAS COMPANY,LLC ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCES 15791 AND 16011 AND AGREEING TO COMPLYTHEREWITH AND PRESCRIBING TO ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH BY THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Interested citizensspeaking in favor of the proposed resolution were Brian King andSethSchilling. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Ms. Racca to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Hudson With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and1absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58498

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENTORDESIGNATED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVETOACCEPT AGRANTAWARD, TOEXECUTE AND FILE APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C., CHAPTER53; TITLE 23, UNITEDSTATES CODE, OR OTHER FEDERAL STATUTESADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Colemanand seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.to adopt the proposed resolution as amended to allow the mayor to accept the award. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Amoroso, Hudson, Hurst, Moak With 8yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and4 absent, the motion wasadopted.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, TITLE 2(STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BATTURES, AND SEWERS), CHAPTER6 (USE OF PUBLIC LANDSAND RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES) SO AS TO ADDRESS BROADBANDFRANCHISE FEES IN AREAS OF THE CITYPARISH ELIGIBLEFOR GUMBO 2.0FUNDING IN CONFORMANCE WITH LA. R.S. 51:2370 ET SEQ. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either

for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was madebyMr. Gaudet and seconded by Mr.Kenney to delete the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Coleman,Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Amoroso, Hudson, Hurst With 9yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 3absent, the motion was adopted.

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES

ORDINANCE 19478

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 12, VICTORIAGARDENS,WINBOURNE AVENUE,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO KINCHEN PROPERTIES, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $21,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST

OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adamsto adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19479

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 2, SQUARE 5, SOUTH BATON ROUGE,EAST WASHINGTONSTREET PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATEDTO EAST BATONROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO H2BRAVO CONSTRUCTION, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $12,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEYORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was madebyMr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Dunn Jr., Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19480

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 21PT, SWART, SENETTE STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO H2BRAVO CONSTRUCTION, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $12,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECKOR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was madebyMr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19481

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 13PT.,SQUARE 268, SWART, SOUTH10TH STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATONROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO H2BRAVO CONSTRUCTION, LLC HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FORTHE CONSIDERATION OF $2,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $905.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was madebyMr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adamstoadopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19482

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 5PT., SQUARE 13, SWART, TERRACE STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAIDLOT TO H2BRAVO CONSTRUCTION, LLC HIS/HER AGENT ORASSIGNFOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $855.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adamstoadopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19483 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 3, SQUARE 16, ABRAMSON,NORTH 28THSTREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATONROUGEPARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO RHONDA DOUGLAS HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FORTHE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECKOR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was madebyMr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso,Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19484

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 3, SQUARE 2, NORTH BATON ROUGE, ROBIN STREET, PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATONROUGEPARISH, LOUISIANA

SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT 78, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $5,200.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITSHIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19485

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 26, SQUARE 7, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, NORTH42ND STREET

PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAID LOT TO BEAUCHAMP CONSTRUCTION ANDDEVELOPMENT,LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATIONOF$1,000.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19486

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE

SQUARE 59, NORTHBATON ROUGE,CENTRAL ROAD, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO PHAROAH

JOHNSON, III HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $5,500.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19487

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 39B, PLEASANTPARK, PONYDRIVE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANASURPLUSPROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO ANTHONYC.MARTINEZ HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $500.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19488

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 25, SQUARE 31, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, NORTH49TH STREET PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAID LOT TO TOYE HEBERTHIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITSHIS/HEROFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Dunn Jr., Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19489

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 343, BIRD STATION, MICHELLI STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO URSULA HALL WILLIAMS HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $1,100.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at thistime. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19490

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 187, NORTHHIGHLANDS ESTATES, CLAYTON STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO ANTHONY REDD HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HEROFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $800.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19491

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT 242, LEGION VILLAGE, SAURAGE DRIVE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO SANDRA ATKINS HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $2,100.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Ms.Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr., Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19492

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 234, NORTH HIGHLANDS ESTATES, SHERWOOD STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO DARBIN VEGA HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $23,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thata public hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19493

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 22, SQUARE 42, UNIVERSITY PLACE,AVENUE C, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO PHAROAH JOHNSON, III HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19494

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 4, EDGAR W. KIRBY TRACT,LEMON ROAD, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO QUINTIN O’NEAL HARRIS HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $35,600.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearingonthe above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andseconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19495

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 34, SQUARE C, BROWN,KINGFISHER AVENUE,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO DAVID E. GRIMES, SR. HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $1,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19496

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 68+, SQUARE 2, RICHMOND PARK, NORTH 32ND STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO VIP BILLARDS HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr., Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19497

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 4PT SQUARE 348, POWERS, MARCELLIOUS LANE,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS

PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JEROME VERRET HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $780.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet andsecondedbyMs. Adams to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: Dunn Jr Racca With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and2absent, the motion wasadopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODEOFORDINANCESOFTHE

CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, TITLE 9(LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS), CHAPTER18(WINE,BEER,AND LIQUOR), SECTION 9:1010 (B), REGARDINGTHE 300 FT DISTANCE REQUIREMENT,SOASTOALLOW JB EATERYLLC, DBA SOUTHERN CHICKS CAFÉ LOCATED AT 7112 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 TO APPLYFOR AN ALCOHOL LICENSE Amotion wasmade by Ms. Harris andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso thatthe introduction of the above proposed ordinance be published in accordance with lawand thata public hearing thereon be calledfor the council meeting on March 12, 2025. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None

seconded by Ms. Adams to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58506

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OFTHE BATON

ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,TO ACCEPT AGRANT AWARD

FROM THE UNITED STATES POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION(USPCA)

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC) REUNITE 2025 K-9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 WHICH WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A K-9 PATROL DOG. MATCH IS $4,500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Interested citizens submitting emailed comments against the proposed resolution wereBenjamin Wendt and Hope Burnett. Amotion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Mr Hudson to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called forand resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58507

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT,ONBEHALF OFTHE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,TO ACCEPT ASUBGRANT

AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOFVOCA ASSISTANCE

ADMINISTRATOR (NAVAA) IN THE AMOUNT OF$4,740.00 UNDERTHE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM’S RIGHTS WEEKCOMMUNITY AWARENESS PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES THATARE AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF ALL TYPESOFCRIMES. FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED IN AMEDIA CAMPAIGN OUTREACH THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS IN MAGAZINES AND OTHER FORMS OF MEDIA. THIS GRANT HAS NO MATCH REQUIRED NOR PERSONNEL.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58508

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT ONBEHALF OFTHE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT &SERVICES, OFFICE OFSOCIAL SERVICESTOENTER IN ACONTRACT WITH LOUISIANA WORKFORCE COMMISSION,FOR ACOMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,499,183, FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 GRANT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER30, 2026; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OFALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing onthe above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Mr.Gaudet to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman, Moak With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58509

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP,INC (TSG) TO PROVIDE ON-SITE BROADCAST PRODUCTION PERSONNEL FOR SIXTY (60) PRE-SCHEDULED MEETINGS PERYEAR HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND PERFORM OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF ALL AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING GOING LIVE. THE CONTRACT IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,268.00, PAYABLE IN MONTHLYINSTALLMENTS OF$5,189.00 PER MONTH FORTHE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER31, 2025. TIME REQUIRED ABOVE 350 HOURS ALLOCATED IN THE CONTRACT, TRIP FEES, UNSCHEDULED MEETINGS, AND EMERGENCY MEETINGS WILL BE BILLED AS STATED IN THE ATTACHEDSCOPE OFSERVICES BROADCAST PRODUCTIONSERVICE AGREEMENTINTHIS CONTRACT.THE FUNDING FOR THIS CONTRACT IS INCLUDEDINTHE 2025 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PUBLIC INFORMATIONOFFICE.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Coleman, Moak With 10 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 2absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58510

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORTOFESRI GIS SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,985.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58511

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ACOOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR ADVERTISING OFLOUISIANA, LLC FOR THEREMOVAL OF ABANDONEDSIGNS AT NO COST TO THE CITY-PARISH.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58512

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AUTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH ENTERGY CORPORATIONFOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITY PROJECT PERKINS OVERPASSBEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 23-EN-HC-0037, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $195,260.68. (ACCOUNT NO. 92171001054370 00000-0000000000-653240). The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58513

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACTNO. 8000003465 FOR APPRAISAL SERVICESWITHAGUILARCONSULTANTS, LLC, FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITYPROJECT HOOPER ROAD (JOOR TO SULLIVAN ROAD) LA 408 -CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 08-TL-HC-0034, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,400.00. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100039-4370 00000-0000000000-651120).

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58514

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE ASUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES WITH THE BETAGROUPENGINEERING &CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITY PROJECT

MIDWAY DRIVE (PICARDY AVENUE TO CONSTANTIN BLVD), BEING

CITY-PARISH PROJECTNO. 20-CP-HC-0008, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58515

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.2FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES WITH ECM CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITY PROJECTCONSTANTIN (MIDWAY-BLUEBONNET), BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECTNO. 20-CP-HC-0067, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $345,083.04. (ACCOUNTNO. 92071000394371.00000-0000000000-653100).

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58516

AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ACONTRACT WITH TODD TIDWELL APPRAISALS &CONSULTING, LLC, TO PROVIDE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE COLLEGE DRIVE (PERKINSROAD TO I-10) PROJECT,BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 19-EN-HC-0033, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,765.00. (ACCOUNT NO, 9217100081-4370.00000-0000000000-651120)

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Kenney to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58517

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 1TOTHE ENTITY/STATEAGREEMENT BETWEEN LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO I-10 FROM LA 415 TO ESSEN LANE BEING STATE PROJECT H.004100.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment against the proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Mr.Gaudet to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZINGTHE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE ENTITY/ STATEAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANADEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENTAND THE CITY OF BATON

ROUGE –EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNDING FOR THE ARDENWOOD DRIVE ROAD DIET (LANE RECONFIGURATION)PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOUISIANALOCAL ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM BEING STATE

PROJECT NUMBER H.013622 AND FAPNUMBER H013622.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment against the proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. A motion was made by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Ms. Adams to defer the proposed resolution to the council meeting on March 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Coleman With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58518

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2TOTHE CONTRACTWITH HNTB FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IDENTIFICATION, DEVELOPMENTAND GRANT SUBMITTAL (SERVICES RELATED TO THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BIPARTISAN LAW),BEING CITYPARISH CONTRACTNUMBER 800004661, IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $400,000.00, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACTTOANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,209,786.00, BEING CITY-PARISH CONTRACTNO. 800004661). The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. An interested citizen submitting an emailed comment against the proposed resolution was Phillip Lillard. Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by

FOR BODILYINJURY, FOR ATOTAL AMOUNT OF $11,000.00,WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FROM THE ACCOUNT DESIGNATED “INSURANCE -GENERAL LIABILITY” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time. Interested citizens speaking in opposition of the proposed resolution were Rev.Alexis Anderson and Mary Jane Marcantel. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Ms. Racca to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0 abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “TERNELL L. BROWN VS. BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,ET AL,” SUIT NO. 23-CV-1313-JWD-EWD ON THE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURTMIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000.00;AND APPROPRIATING $90,000.00 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time. Interested citizens speaking in opposition of the proposed resolution were Rev. Alexis Anderson, Jessica Hawkins, Ternell Brown, Maria Harmon, Ryan Thompson,Tia Fields, Sydney Epps, Ryan, Gary Chambers, Darryl Muhammed, Laramie Griffin, Mona Hardin, Eugene Collins, Tania Nyman, Donovan X., Dale Flowers, Amelia Herrera, and Mary Jane Marcantel. Amotion wasmade by Mr Hurst and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.todelete the proposed resolution. A Yeaand Nay vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney Nays: Adams Abstains: None Did Not Vote: Gaudet, Moak, Noel, Racca Absent: None With 7yeas, 1nays, 0abstains, 4not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “LORENZO GAGE VS. BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT,ETAL,” SUIT NO. 24-297-EWD-SDJ ON THE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURTMIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00; AND APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time. Interested citizens speaking in opposition of the proposed resolution were Rev.Alexis Anderson, Casey Patterson,and Ron Haley.Asubstitute motion wasmade by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Ms. Racca to delete the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Noel Absent: None With 8yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 4not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

Amotion wasmade by Mr.Gaudet and seconded by Mr.Dunn, Jr.to extend the meeting to 8:32 P.M. AYea and Nay vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hurst, Hudson, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “JEREMY LEE VS. TROY LAWRENCE, JR., ET AL,” SUIT NO. 23-CV1229-BAJ-SDJ ON THE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00; AND APPROPRIATING $100,000.00FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Due to the expiration of time, this item wasnot considered.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “CARRIE MEALEY VS. THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, ET AL,” SUIT NO. 23-CV-01508-BAD-SDJ ON THE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURTMIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00;AND APPROPRIATING $75,000.00 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Due to the expiration of time, this item wasnot considered.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “LAKEISHA VARNADO VS. JOSEPH CARBONI, ET AL,” SUIT NO. 24-133-SDD-RLBONTHE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00; AND APPROPRIATING $40,000.00 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Due to the expiration of time, this item wasnot considered.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN THE MATTER ENTITLED “ALEX WOODS VS. THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, ET AL,” SUIT NO. 24-CV-00653 SDJ ON THE DOCKET OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00; AND APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FOR SUCH PURPOSE. *THIS MATTER MAYBEDISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Due to the expiration of time, this item wasnot considered.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

RESCINDING AND DIRECTING THE CLERK OF COURTTOCANCEL THE DECISION AND ORDER RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 14, 2014, AT ORIGINAL 200 OF BUNDLE 12618 IN THE MATTER OF “CITY OF BATON ROUGE VS. R-Z PROPERTIES, LLC” -CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING NO. 9238 (925 N. 30TH STREET,LOT 38, SQUARE 1, PROGRESS PARK SUBDIVISION). Due to the expiration of time, this item wasnot considered.

RESOLUTION 58520

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 8000003527 FOR APPRAISAL REVIEW SERVICES WITH JAMES PATROY,FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR CAPACITY PROJECT HOOPER ROAD (JOOR TO SULLIVAN ROAD) LA 408 -CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 08-TLHC-0034, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,330.00. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100039-4370 00000-0000000000-651120). The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote wascalled for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58521

AIRPORTAUTHORITY RESOLUTION 03-12-25-01

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT AND/OR CHAIRMAN OF THE AIRPORTCOMMISSION TO EXECUTE APROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SULLA, LLC TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO THE FAA’SDBE, ACDBE AND SBE PROGRAMS FOR THE BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN

AIRPORTINANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTTOEXECUTE A

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR

BILLING SERVICES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OFEMERGENCY

MEDICAL SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS GROUP FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,909.THISCONTRACTWAS ORIGINALLYFOR $415,800.

Duetothe expiration of time, this item was not considered.

PROPOSEDORDINANCE

WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OFTHE CODE OFORDINANCES OFTHE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATONROUGE, TITLE 9(LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRADESAND OCCUPATIONS), CHAPTER 18 (WINE,BEER, AND LIQUOR), SECTION9:1010(B)

REGARDING THE 300 FT DISTANCE REQUIREMENT,SOASTO ALLOW JB EATERYLLC, DBA SOUTHERN CHICKS CAFÉ LOCATED AT 7112

FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE,LA70806 TO APPLYFOR AN ALCOHOL LICENSE.

Duetothe expiration of time, this item was not considered.

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES

None.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LUSTER GROUP,LLC FORDEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT

SERVICES, PACKAGE A2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,750. Amotion was made by Mr.Hurst and seconded by Ms. Racca that the introduction of the above proposed resolution be published in accordance with law and that apublic hearing thereon be calledfor thecouncil meeting on March 26, 2025. AYea and Nay vote was called forand resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains:None

Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS

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CHANGE ORDERS

RESOLUTION58522

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGE ORDER,BEING CHANGE

ORDER NO.1,TOTHE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THECITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGEAND ARBOUR CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THEWOODRIDGEFILINGS 1,2,3 DRAINAGE

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BEINGPROJECT NO.22-DR-CP-0035. The Presiding Officer announced that apublichearing on the above resolutionwas in order at this time. No interested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotionwas made by Mr.Dunn Jr and seconded by Mr.Hurst to adopt theproposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet,Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, themotion was adopted.

RESOLUTION58523

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGE ORDER,BEING CHANGE

ORDER NO.1,TOTHE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THECITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGEAND HONORE COMPANIES,LLC,FOR NORTHBLVD. AREA ADA TRANSITION

PROJECT, BEINGPROJECTNO. 20-EN-HC-0049.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet,Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, themotion was adopted.

FINAL ACCEPTANCES

RESOLUTION 58524

ACCEPTING ALL WORK DONE BY THECONTRACTOR UNDER THECONTRACTFOR WOODRIDGEFILINGS1,2,3DRAINAGE

IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECTNO. 22-DR-CP-0035.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublichearing on theabove

resolution wasinorder at this time. No interestedcitizensspoke either for or against theproposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hurstand secondedbyMs. Raccatoadopt theproposed resolution. AYea andNay vote wascalled for andresulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet,Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None

Absent:None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains,0 notvoting, and0 absent,the motion wasadopted.

ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS

None

OTHERITEMS

None.

OTHERITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY)

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Amotion wasmade to adjourn. AYea andNay vote wascalled for and resultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet,Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains,0 notvoting, and0 absent,the motion wasadopted. ThePresidingOfficerdeclaredthe meeting adjourned

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Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58535

EBROSCO RESOLUTION 8715

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENTAND/OREBROSCO TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL WATER

POLLUTION PREVENTION (MWPP) ENVIRONMENTALAUDIT FOR THE LAKE JOLIE VUE PERMIT (LA0127754 AI#19728) TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) FORTHE MONITORING PERIOD OF JANUARY1,2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was madebyMs. Adams and seconded by Mr.Noel to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58536

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BRIDGE CENTERFOR HOPE, INC. TO INCLUDE PROVIDING AID TO CITIZENS IN EAST BATONROUGE PARISH WHO CONTACT THE 911 SYSTEM FOR ASSISTANCE DUE TO AMENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, AND CLARIFYING APPROPRIATE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO SAID TRANSFER OF 911 CALLERSTOTHE BRIDGE CENTERFOR HOPE, INC. FORLOW TO MID ACUITY PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58537

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LUSTER GROUP,LLC FOR DEMOLITIONAND ABATEMENT SERVICES, PACKAGE A1 IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO EXCEED$97,000.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak

With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58538

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SPURLOCK COMPANY, INC FORDEMOLITIONAND ABATEMENT SERVICES, PACKAGE A3 IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO EXCEED $57,800.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58539

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 6WITH WAGGONER ENGINEERING FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATEDWITH MOVEBR CAPACITY PROJECT JONES CREEK ROAD (TIGER BEND TO JEFFERSON), BEING CITYPARISH PROJECT NO.12-CS-HC-0060, IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO EXCEED $75,853.79. (ACCOUNT NO.9217100035-00000-4371.000000000000000-653240)

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58540

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LUSTER GROUP,LLC FOR DEMOLITIONAND ABATEMENT

SERVICES, PACKAGE A2 IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO EXCEED$93,750.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did Not Vote: None

Absent: Moak With 11 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 1absent, the motion was adopted.

ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES

ORDINANCE 19501

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOTS 5, 6&7,SQUARE 54, FORTUNE, PACKARD STREET,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATONROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO ALDIN CLARKE HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $300.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEYORDERIN THE AMOUNT OF $2,015.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted. ORDINANCE 19502 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 3+, SQUARE 5, GREENVILLE ADDITION, NORTH 39TH STREET

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATONROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JERRITTBOWIE HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FORTHE CONSIDERATIONOF$2,400.00 CASH, OR TO THE

and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19503

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCILTODECLARE LOT 4PT., SQUARE 251, SWART, SOUTH STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO QUANTE HARDEMAN

HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATIONOF$1,800.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEYORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $780.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19504

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCILTODECLARE LOT 3PT SQUARE 251, SWART, SOUTH STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO MAYHEM CONSTRUCTION

HIS/HER AGENTORASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $2,100.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $855.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19505

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 1, SQUARE 17, ABRAMSON, NORTH28TH STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO WHITMORE &WHITMORE ENTERPRISES, LLC HIS/HER AGENTOR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $1,200.00 CASH,ORTOTHE

HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH A CERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $780.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19506

AUTHORIZINGTHE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 6, SQUARE 44, UNIVERSITY PLACE, ELMER AVENUE,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO JACKIE CLAYTON HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $2,600.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HEROFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19507

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT E, SQUARE 261, SWART, NAPOLEON STREET,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO COLLINS PHILLIPS, III HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $19,000.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEYORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19508

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT P, SQUARE 23, NORTHBATON ROUGE,MUSE STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO FISHER REAL ESTATEINVESTMENTS, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $4,500.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITSHIS/HER OFFER ALONGWITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19509

AUTHORIZING THEMETROPOLITANCOUNCILTODECLARE LOT E, SQUARE 32, GRACIE, NORTH20TH STREET,PREVIOUSLY

ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUSPROPERTY ANDTOAUTHORIZE THESALE OF SAIDLOT TO WHITMORE &WHITMORE ENTERPRISES, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THECONSIDERATION OF $1,500.00 CASH,ORTOTHE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONGWITH A CERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THEAMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either fororagainst the proposed ordinance. Amotion was made by Ms.Adams and seconded by Ms.Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nayvote was called for

0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19510

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT K, MCHUGH TRACT,OLD SLAUGHTERROAD, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO RENEWAL INVESTMENT GROUP,LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $20,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $855.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. A Yea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19511

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 1PT.+, SQUARE 6, FUQUA &LAMON TOWN, AMERICASTREET PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO WORLDWIDE INVESTMENT 78, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $8,300.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HEROFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19512

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT BPT GOODWOOD ACRES, LOBDELLAVENUE,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO ADANSE’ AMERICA, LLC HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andseconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19513

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 2PT., SQUARE 250, SWART, SOUTH STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO ADANSE’ AMERICA, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $200.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $780.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andseconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19514

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 12, SQUARE 13, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, PROVOST STREET PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JERRITT BOWIE HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $4,100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thata public hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19515

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT

7, SQUARE 34, ISTROUMA, WENONAH STREET,PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO RICKY F. MCCANTS HIS/HERAGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. The Presiding Officer announced thata public hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ORDINANCE 19516

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 5PT SQUARE 253, SWART, SOUTH STREET,PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH,LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO MAYHEMCONSTRUCTION HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $2,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHOSUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $855.00. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above ordinance wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke either for or againstthe proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams andsecondedbyMs. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARELOT

SQUARE 35, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, COLUMBUS DUNN,

BATONROUGE PARISH

SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZETHE SALE OF SAID LOT TO BEAUCHAMPCONSTRUCTION& DEVELOPMENT,LLC

AGENT OR ASSIGN FORTHE CONSIDERATION OF $600.00 CASH, OR TO THEHIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK OR MONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $905.00. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak,Noel, Racca Nays:

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19518

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 9, SQUARE 35, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, COLUMBUS DUNN, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGEPARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO BEAUCHAMP CONSTRUCTION &DEVELOPMENT,LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGNFOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH ACERTIFIEDCHECK ORMONEY ORDERINTHE AMOUNT OF $905.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Amotion wasmade by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to adopt the proposed ordinance. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak,Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19519

AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITANCOUNCIL TO DECLARELOT 20-A &21, SQUARE 2, SOUTH BATONROUGE, LORRI BURGESS AVENUE, PREVIOUSLYADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTYAND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO QUANTE HARDEMAN HIS/HERAGENT ORASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $45,100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HEROFFERALONG WITH ACERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSEDORDINANCE

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS

ALCOHOLICBEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD (ABC)

Consideration of replacing Chase Tettleton, who resigned, This term expires December 31, 2026. Current Ballot Erin Uffman

Amotion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Ms. Racca to appoint Erin Uffman. AYea and Nay votewas called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel,Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

APPOINTMENTS

CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT (CAHSD)

To replace Chalonda B. Harris, who is not seeking reappointment. Nominees must meet one of the following criteria: (1) have professional expertise in finance, accounting, business enterprise, or auditing, or (2) have professional expertise in the field of addictive disorders, or (3) is a parent, consumer,oradvocate in the fieldofaddictive disorders.

Current Ballot

Dr.Nichola Hall Amotionwas made by Mr.Dunn Jr.and seconded by Ms. Coleman to submitthe names of Dr.Nichola Hall and Cristiana Ricard. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT

To replace Virginia Pearson, who has resigned. The Metropolitan Council must submit two (2) names to the Governor for consideration. Nominees must meet one of the following criteria: (1) have professional expertise in finance, accounting,business enterprise, or auditing, or (2) have professional expertise in the fieldofaddictive disorders, or (3) is aparent, consumer,oradvocate in the fieldofaddictive disorders.

Current Ballot

Dr.Nichola Hall Amotionwas made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.to

submitthe names of Dr.NicholaHall and Dr.Holger Heap. A“Yea” and “Nay” vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

Did NotVote: None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

ITEMS

CHANGE ORDERS RESOLUTION 58541

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGE ORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO.2,TOTHE CONTRACTEXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITYOFBATON ROUGE,PARISHOFEAST BATON ROUGE AND GALLO MECHANICALLLC, FORPUBLICSAFETY COMPLEX BOILER

REPLACEMENT- CONSTRUCTION, BEING PROJECT NO.21-ASCCP-1409.

The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above

resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None Abstains: None Did NotVote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58542

EBROSCO RESOLUTION 8716

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGEORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO.1,TOTHE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THEEAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGECOMMISSION ANDCONTRACTOR, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITYOFBATON ROUGE ANDPARISHOFEAST BATON ROUGE WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -GARDEN HILL REGIONALPUMP STATION, BEING PROJECTNO. 22-PS-IF-0028. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotion was made by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows:

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None Did NotVote: None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting,and 0absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 58543

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ACHANGEORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO.2,TOTHE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THECITYOF BATON ROUGE,PARISHOFEAST BATON ROUGE ANDPROCIVIL, LLC, FOR EAST BLVD. AREA ADA TRANSITION PROJECT, BEING PROJECT NO.800006177. The Presiding Officer announced that apublic hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. Amotionwas made by Mr.Hudson and seconded by Mr.Dunn Jr.toadopt the proposed resolution. AYea

andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None

With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

FINAL ACCEPTANCES

RESOLUTION 58544

ACCEPTING ALL WORK DONEBYTHE CONTRACTOR UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEXBOILER REPLACEMENTCONSTRUCTION, PROJECT 21-ASC-CP-1409. The Presiding Officer announced thatapublic hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmade by Mr.Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Harris to adoptthe proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca

Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0 abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58545

EBROSCORESOLUTION 8717

ACCEPTING ALL WORK DONEBYTHE CONTRACTOR UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISHOFEAST BATON ROUGE WASTEWATERSYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -GARDEN HILL REGIONAL PUMP STATION, PROJECT NO. 22-PS-IF-0028.

Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays, 0abstains, 0not voting, and0absent, the motion wasadopted.

RESOLUTION 58546

ACCEPTING ALL WORK DONEBYTHE CONTRACTOR UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR EAST BLVD. AREAADA TRANSITION PROJECT PROJECT NO. 20-EN-HC-0051

The Presiding Officer announced thata public hearing on the above resolution wasinorder at this time.Nointerested citizensspoke eitherfor or against the proposed resolution. Amotion wasmadebyMr. Hudson andsecondedbyMs. Harris to adopt the proposed resolution. AYea and Nayvote wascalledfor andresultedas follows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None

DidNot Vote:None Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS

None

OTHERITEMS

None

OTHERITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY)

None

ADJOURNMENT Amotion wasmade by Ms. Amoroso andsecondedbyMr. Noelto adjourn. AYea andNay vote wascalledfor andresultedasfollows: Yeas: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

Abstains: None DidNot Vote:None

Absent: None With 12 yeas, 0nays,0abstains, 0not voting, and0 absent, the motion wasadopted.

The Presiding Officer declared the meeting adjourned Council Administrator/TreasurerMayor-President Pro-Tempore