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Public Notices: Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

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Public Notices Published Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., May 26, 2009.
For: Additions to
West Ouachita High School
Cadeville, Louisiana
Bid Number: 52-09
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Rice Gregory & Associates APC
PO Box 585 (call 318-366-2601)
West Monroe, Louisiana 71294
Phone: (318) 366-2601
upon deposit of $300 for each set of documents. Depsoit on the first set is fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
4/23,4/30,5/7
_____________________________________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a PRESSURIZED REACTOR UNITS for the WEST MONROE Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W79-01, will be received by the City of West Monroe at the City Council Meeting until 7:00 p.m., May 12, 2009, and read aloud. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
4/23,4/30
_____________________________________________________________
SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
Project No.: 670-708
City of West Monroe (herein referred to as the “Owner”) Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid” LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2008 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
West Monroe,Louisiana-LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation, N. 5th, Coleman, Pine & N. 8th Streets.
Proposals shall be addressed to the West Monroe, and delivered here to the office of the City Clerk, located in the City Hall not later than 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009. Proposals shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” City of West Monroe, Louisiana – Sewer Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2009 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG program. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The contractor shall display his contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and red aloud at 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the West Monroe City Hall located at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Specifications, Forms of Bid Bond and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the   Engineer  (S. E. Huey Co.) located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, LA. Copies may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 upon deposit of $50.00 for each set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction ($25.00) will be refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition, and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder must submit executed copies of certification regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Section 3 and Segregated Facilities, Section 3 Plan and Certification Concerning Labor Standards.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within then (10) working days after normal award of contract.
Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of West Monroe no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Mayor Dave Norris
4/23,4/30,5/7
___________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., May 26, 2009.
For: Additions to
West Ouachita High School
Cadeville, Louisiana
Bid Number: 52-09
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Rice Gregory & Associates APC
PO Box 585 (call 318-366-2601)
West Monroe, Louisiana 71294
Phone: (318) 366-2601
upon deposit of $300 for each set of documents. Depsoit on the first set is fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
4/23,4/30,5/7
_____________________________________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a PRESSURIZED REACTOR UNITS for the WEST MONROE Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W79-01, will be received by the City of West Monroe at the City Council Meeting until 7:00 p.m., May 12, 2009, and read aloud. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
4/23,4/30
_____________________________________________________________
SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
Project No.: 670-708
City of West Monroe (herein referred to as the “Owner”) Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid” LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2008 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
West Monroe,Louisiana-LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation, N. 5th, Coleman, Pine & N. 8th Streets.
Proposals shall be addressed to the West Monroe, and delivered here to the office of the City Clerk, located in the City Hall not later than 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009. Proposals shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” City of West Monroe, Louisiana – Sewer Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2009 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG program. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The contractor shall display his contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and red aloud at 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the West Monroe City Hall located at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Specifications, Forms of Bid Bond and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the   Engineer  (S. E. Huey Co.) located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, LA. Copies may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 upon deposit of $50.00 for each set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction ($25.00) will be refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition, and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder must submit executed copies of certification regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Section 3 and Segregated Facilities, Section 3 Plan and Certification Concerning Labor Standards.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within then (10) working days after normal award of contract.
Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of West Monroe no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Mayor Dave Norris
4/23,4/30,5/7
________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00) AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) o’clock AM, May 12 2009, and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
FARM TRACTOR
90 Horsepower-Front Wheel Assist 4x4-No Cab
for the
OUACHITA PARISH CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Complete specifications on the above item(s) are on file with and may be obtained from Frances B. Hunter, Purchasing Manager, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Purchasing Department, 301 South Grand Street, Basement Floor, Monroe, LA. Bidders must note on the sealed envelope containing the bid: “SEALED BID” and the APPROPRIATE BID NUMBER.
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
4/16,4/23,4/30
_____________________________________________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the Recording Secretary of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the Courthouse Building, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, Louisiana, on or before ten (10:00 AM,) Thursday, May 14, 2009, and that the same will be opened, read aloud and tabulated in the office of Ouachita Parish Police Jury, at ten (10:00) AM, Thursday, May 14, 2008 and submitted to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at its next scheduled meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following:
OLLIE BURNS MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
AND
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
The project includes two new branch libraries, one located at 5601 Hwy 165, Richwood & one at 5775 Hwy 34, West Monroe. Estimated Construction Cost is $4,250,000.00.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested Contractors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Main Library located at 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. Proposals shall only be accepted from Bidders who attend this meeting.
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from HYPERLINK "http://www.aeplans.com" www.aeplans.com Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to Bill Land AIA, the Project Architect at:
HERBERT LAND ARCHITECT INC
1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite A
Monroe, Louisiana 71201-5752
Bill@LandAIA.com
PH: 318 - 322 - 2694
FAX: 318 - 322 - 2695
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this State. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.
Only Contractors licensed according to Contractor's Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151-2163, shall be considered if his bid is greater than $50,000.00 and shall show his license number on exterior of Bid Envelope and above his signature or the signature of his duly authorized representative.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids per Louisiana Revised Statue 38:2215(A).
THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY
4/16,4/23,4/30
_____________________________________________________________
BID NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, P.O. Box 1642, Monroe, LA 71210-1642 until 3:00 P.M. C.D.S.T. May 11, 2009, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
BID: 13-09
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Ouachita Parish School Board, Purchasing Department. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Robert Webber, Ed. D, Secretary
4/23,4/30
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., May 12, 2009.
For: Sterlington Elementary School Access Road
Hwy 165 N
Sterlington, Louisiana 71280
Ouachita Parish School Board
Bid Number: 54-09
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in printed form and obtained without charge and without deposit from TBA Studio. Plan holders and General Contractors are responsible for their own reproduction costs for construction. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: bmcguire@tbarchitecture.com
This project is classified as highway, streets, and bridge construction, highway, streets, and exclusive of bridges, or permanent/paved highway street construction (asphalt (hot/cold).
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 9:00 A.M., at the job on the new road entrance adjacent the existing bank; Highway 165 North. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference. Bids can be electronically submitted thru BidSync.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Jack White, President
ATTEST: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
4/9,4/16,4/23
_____________________________________________________________
BID NOTICE
Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC), composed of the undersigned school districts (Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll), requests the submission of SEALED BIDS for FOOD ITEMS for the operation of the Food Service Departments of the member school districts for August 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 of the school year. Sealed Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009. (Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor, Jo Lynne Correro, 910 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990). Sealed Bids should be delivered to Ouachita Parish School Board, Jo Lynne Correro, c/o Purchasing Agent’s Office,100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Sealed Bids shall be opened at 1:05 P.M.,May 13, 2009, in the board room of the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71210. Awards shall be made “ALL OR NOTHING” to the lowest responsive bidder. The CNPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any and all informalities thereto. The member school districts of the Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative are funded 69% with Federal Funds for a total of approximately $19,423,041.04 per year. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202) 720-5964 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
4/9,4/16,4/23
_____________________________________________________________
BID NOTICE
Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (CNPC), composed of the undersigned school districts (Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll), requests the submission of SEALED BIDS for PAPER/CHEMICAL SUPPLIES for the operation of the Food Service Departments of the member school districts for August 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 of the school year. Sealed Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009. (Bid information can be obtained from Ouachita Parish System - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor, Jo Lynne Correro, 910 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292, phone 318-398-1990). Sealed Bids should be delivered to Ouachita Parish School Board, Jo Lynne Correro, c/o Purchasing Agent’s Office,100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Sealed Bids shall be opened at 1:05 P.M.,May 13, 2009, in the board room of the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, LA 71210. Awards shall be made “ALL OR NOTHING” to the lowest responsive bidder. The CNPC reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any and all informalities thereto. The member school districts of the Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative are funded 69% with Federal Funds for a total of approximately $19,423,041.04 per year. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202) 720-5964 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
4/9,4/16,4/23
_____________________________________________________________
NOTICE
Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Taken at the office of the district, 327 Wallace Road, West Monroe, Louisiana. Monday, April 13, 2009 (regular meeting).
Members present: Fred Hall, Don Leach
Members absent: Ralph Owens
Others present: Jerry Lazenby, Lazenby & Associates, Inc.; Terry Cox, district manager.
President Hall called the meeting to order promptly at 11:00 a.m.
The first item on the agenda was cash disbursements. Mr. Cox presented the disbursements for the month and following a brief discussion, Commissioner Leach made a motion to accept them as reasonable and necessary. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion.
Next was a motion by Commissioner Leach to authorize Lazenby & Associates, Inc. to develop and application to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for a project to replace approximately 4,200 linear feet of existing lift station "N" ductile iron force main from Downing Pines Road south of I-20 across the old gravel mining area (now the West Monroe Commercial Park) to the Kansas City Southern Railroad and to authorize President Hall to execute on behalf of WOSD #5 all applications, resolutions, correspondence, etc., necessary to submit the documents to the Louisiana DEQ for funding. The motion was seconded by President Hall. Following a discussion, the motion was approved unanimously by the commissioners.
The final item was a motion by Commissioner Leach to authorize West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 to participate with the City of West Monroe in pursuing funding for the local share of the proposed project to upgrade the quality and quantity of wastewater effluent from the West Monroe, WOSD No. 5 regional wastewater treatment facility to near drinking water quality in order for Graphic Packaging, Inc. to use in the manufacturing of food contract packaging. The amount of the local share is estimated to not exceed $2 million. The firm of Lazenby & Associates, Inc. is to work with WOSD No. 5 and the City of West Monroe to develop this application. President Hall is authorized to execute on behalf of WOSD No. 5 all applications, resolutions, correspondence, related documents, etc., necessary to submit the application to Louisiana DEQ for funding. The motion was seconded by President Hall and following a discussion, the motion was approved unanimously by the commissioners in attendance.
No further business being presented, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Fran Bradley, secretary.
Attest: Fred Hall, president.
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3805
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 7-1024.1, ET SEQ., OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHING PROTECTION AGAINST GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 7-1024.1, et seq., of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
“Sec. 7-1024.1 Title and Purpose
These provisions, Sec. 7-1024.1, et seq., titled the Ground Water Protection Ordinance, establishes a Drinking Water Protection Critical Area around each water well serving an active public water system.
The underlying purpose and intent of these sections is to safeguard the health, safety, and lives of the public by protecting ground water from contamination.
Sec. 7-1024.2 Applicability
These provisions, and the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s) created hereby, shall apply to and include all new construction, reconstruction, or expansion of existing buildings and new or expanded uses. These activities/facilities/uses must comply with the requirements of both the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s) and any applicable land use regulations or covenants, public or private. The provisions of the Ground Water Protection Ordinance are distinct from and not a part of any land use regulations or covenants, public or private, that may exist in the city.
Sec. 7-1024.3 Definitions
ABANDONED WATER WELL. A well whose use has been permanently discontinued; its pumping equipment has been permanently removed; the well is in such a state of disrepair that it cannot be used to supply water and/or has the potential for transmitting surface contaminants into an aquifer; the well poses potential health or safety hazards, or the well is in such a condition that it cannot be placed in the active, standby, or inactive status.
ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST). A vessel, used to store petroleum products or chemicals that is fixed permanently in place (stationary) on foundations, racks, cradles or stilts, or on the ground. The term does not include tanks mounted on wheels, trolleys, skids, pallets, or rollers or produced substance storage tanks directly related to oil and gas production and gathering operations.
APPLICANT. Person or persons applying for a special permit for a facility within the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s).
ANIMAL FEEDLOT/ DAIRIES. A lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility) where animals have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month period, and crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility.
AQUIFER. A water-bearing rock, sand or gravel layer that will yield water in a usable quantity to a well or spring.
CLASS I WELL. Wells used to inject hazardous wastes or dispose of non hazardous industrial waste and treated municipal sewage below the deepest underground source of drinking water.
CLASS II WELL. Wells used to inject fluids associated with the production of oil and natural gas or fluids and compounds used for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery. These wells normally inject below the deepest underground source of drinking water (USDW) except in cases where the USDW contains producible quantities of oil or gas.
CLASS III WELL. Wells that inject fluids used in subsurface mining of minerals.
CLASS V WELL. Wells not included in the other classes that inject nonhazardous fluid into or above an underground source of drinking water. (The seven major types of Class V wells include drainage wells, geothermal reinjection wells, domestic wastewater disposal wells, mineral and fossil fuel recovery related wells,
industrial/commercial/utility disposal wells, recharge wells and miscellaneous wells. Class V injection wells also include all large-capacity cesspools and motor vehicle waste disposal wells.)
CONTAMINATION. The presence of a material that may cause or significantly contribute to a present or potential risk to human health, safety, welfare, or that is present in ground water resources or to the natural environment such that it degrades the quality of the resource so as to constitute a hazard and/or impair its use.
DELINEATION. Determining the outline or shape of a drinking water protection area.
DRINKING WATER PROTECTION AREA. The area around a drinking water source, such as a well or surface water intake, such as delineated by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality as part of the Source Water Assessment Program. This area is shown on Source Water Assessment Program maps and contains the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area.
DRINKING WATER PROTECTION CRITICAL AREA. A 1000 ft. radial boundary
from any water well serving an active public water system.
GROUND WATER. The water contained in the interconnected pores located below the ground in an aquifer.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. A material that may cause or significantly contribute to a present or potential risk to human health, safety, welfare, to ground water resources or to the natural environment, particularly including those in the following categories:
Ignitable: A gas, liquid or solid which may cause fires through friction, absorption of moisture, or which has low flash points. Examples: white phosphorous and gasoline.
Carcinogenic: A gas, liquid, or solid which is normally considered to be cancer causing or mutagenic. Examples: PCBs in some waste oils.
Explosive: A reactive gas, liquid or solid that will vigorously and energetically react uncontrollably if exposed to heat, shock, pressure or combinations thereof. Examples: dynamite, organic peroxides and ammonium nitrate.
Highly toxic: A gas, liquid, or solid so dangerous to man as to afford unusual hazard of life. Example: chlorine gas.
Moderately Toxic: A gas, liquid or solid that through repeated exposure or in a single large dose can be hazardous to man.
Corrosive: Any material, whether acid or alkaline, which will cause severe damage to human tissue, or in case of leakage might damage or destroy other containers of hazardous materials and cause the release of their contents.
Examples: battery acid and phosphoric acid.
Hazardous Material shall expressly include the following items listed below and their by-products, reaction products, or waste products generated from the use, handling, storage, or production of these items: Acid and base cleaning solutions, antifreeze and coolants, new or used, arsenic and arsenic compounds, batteries, new and used, brake and transmission fluid, oils/greases/lubricants, brine solution casting and foundry chemicals, caulking agents and sealants, cleaning solvents, cutting fluids, degreasing solvents, disinfectants, electroplating solutions, explosives, fertilizers, food processing wastes, fuels and additives, glues, adhesives, and resins, greases, hydraulic fluid industrial and commercial janitorial supplies, industrial sludges and stillbottoms, inks, printing and photocopying chemical, laboratory chemicals, metal finishing solutions, oils (petroleum based), paints, primers, thinners, dyes, stains, wood preservatives, paint solvents, and paint removing compounds, pesticides and herbicides, plastic resins and catalysts, plasticizers, photo development chemicals, pool chemicals, roofing chemicals and sealers, solders and fluxes, tanning industry chemicals, transformer and capacitor oils/fluids.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. A surface covered by a material that is relatively impermeable to water.
INACTIVE WATER WELL. A well is considered to be inactive if it is not presently operating but is maintained in such a way that it can be put back in operation, with a minimum of effort, to supply water.
NORMAL HOUSEHOLD USE. Storage or use of a hazardous material in quantities less than 5 gallons if liquid or 50 pounds if solid.
PERSON. An individual, corporation, joint venture, incorporated association, public or private corporation, partnership, governmental body or other similar entity, public or private.
PROMISCUOUS DUMP. Any collection of solid waste either dumped or caused to be dumped or placed on any property either public or private, whether or not regularly used, and not authorized by the city.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. A water supply that provides water through constructed conveyances to the public for at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five individuals daily for at least sixty days per year.
SANITARY LANDFILL. A landfill for the disposal of commercial or residential solid waste by deposit in a landfill in layers covered with suitable cover material of a depth and at a frequency adequate to control disease vectors and odors, and in such a manner that minimizes the risk to human health and the environment.
SECURED STORAGE. Natural or created barrier to site ingress or egress around the entire perimeter of the hazardous materials storage area.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. Section 1453 of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 required each state to develop a Source Water Assessment Program that will: delineate areas providing drinking water for all public water supplies (ground water and surface water) and inventory drinking water supplies for potential contaminants which may have adverse effects on human health.
WELL. Any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed for conveying ground water to the surface, monitoring ground water levels or other characteristics, providing cathodic protection, or providing a method of injecting water into the aquifer system from above the earth’s surface.
Sec. 7-1024.4 Establishment and Delineation of the Drinking Water Protection
Critical Area(s).
This ordinance hereby establishes within the city certain Drinking Water Protection Critical Areas, each defined as the area within a 1000 foot radial boundary from any water well serving an active public water system.
Sec. 7-1024.5 Prohibited Uses
The following uses, unless granted a special exception, are prohibited within the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s): abandoned water wells, above ground storage tanks, agriculture chemical- formulation/distribution facilities, airports,
animal feed lots/dairies, asphalt plants, auto/boat/tractor/small engine shops, battery recyclers, body shop/paint shops, car washes, cemeteries, chemical plants, class I injection wells, class II injection wells, class III injection wells, class V injection wells, dry cleaner/laundromats, funeral homes, furniture stripping facilities, golf courses, hospitals, irrigation wells, lumber mills, metal plating/metal working facilities, military facilities, non-functional septic systems, nuclear plants, oxidation ponds, paper mills, petroleum bulk plants, pipeline compressor stations, plant nurseries, port facilities, power plants, printing shops, promiscuous dumps, railroad yards- switching/loading and offloading/maintenance, salvage yards, sand/gravel pits, sanitary landfills, sewer lift stations, sewer treatment plants, truck terminals, underground storage tanks, wood preserving plants.
Sec. 7-1024.6 Exceptions
Any of the land uses, facilities or activities identified in Section 7-1024.5 lawfully in existence on the effective date of this provision, may continue to exist on the parcel upon which it is located. Replacement or repair may be granted.
A.) Uses and Activities Requiring Special Permit
The following uses and activities are permitted only upon the issuance of a special permit by the city under such conditions as there exists an undue hardship and as they may require:
1. Enlargement or alteration of existing uses that do not conform to the Drinking Water Protection Critical Area(s);
2. Those activities that involve the handling of hazardous materials in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use, permitted in any land use regulation or covenant, public or private (except as prohibited in Section 5).
The burden is on the applicant to show undue hardship.
B.) Procedures for issuance of special permit
1. The Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for this ordinance shall be the Department of Public Water. Such special permit shall be granted if the SPGA determines, in conjunction with office of Planning and Zoning, that the intent of this bylaw/ordinance, as well as its specific criteria, is met. The SPGA shall not grant a special permit under this section unless the petitioner’s application materials include, in the SPGA’s opinion, sufficiently detailed, definite, and
credible information to support positive findings in relation to the standards given in this section. The SPGA shall document the basis for any departures from the recommendations of the other (town/city) boards or agencies in its decision.
2. Upon receipt of the special permit application, the SPGA shall transmit one copy to the office of Planning and Zoning for their written recommendations. The applicant shall furnish the necessary number of copies of the application.
3. The SPGA may grant the required special permit only upon finding that the proposed use meets the prohibited uses standards as specified in Section 5 of this bylaw, all federal, state, and local regulations, and any regulations or guidelines adopted by the SPGA.
4. The applicant shall file 3 copies of a site plan and attachments. The site plan shall be drawn at a proper scale as determined by the SPGA and be stamped by a professional engineer. All additional submittals shall be prepared by qualified professionals. The site plan and its attachments shall at a minimum include provisions to protect against the discharge of hazardous materials or wastes to the environment due to spillage, accidental damage, corrosion, leakage, or vandalism,
including spill containment and clean-up procedures; provisions for indoor, secured storage of hazardous materials and wastes with impervious floor surfaces.
5. Appeals from denial of special permits shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Aldermen within thirty days of receipt of denial. The Board of Aldermen shall conduct a review and render a decision within forty-five days of receipt of appeal request unless extended by them, such extension to be only until their next regularly scheduled meeting. Adverse decision of the Board of Aldermen shall be appealed to the state district court.
Sec. 7-1024.7 Saving Clause
Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any other part thereof and shall not invalidate any special permit previously issued thereunder.
Sec. 7-1024.8 Complaints
A.) Based upon the determination that there is a violation of this ordinance, the city shall conduct an attempt at informal reconciliation with the violator. As part of such informal reconciliation, the jurisdiction shall:
a. Notify the violator by mail of the violation of this ordinance and desire of the jurisdiction to correct the violation through informal reconciliation. The statement shall also indicate that should the violator refuse to allow the recommended corrective actions within the time set forth by the jurisdiction, action may be taken to correct the violation and the violator will be billed for the cost of taking the corrective action.
b. Make a good faith effort to meet the violator and resolve/correct the violation.
B.) If after taking the steps above and after a period of 15 days following the mailing of the notice of the violation, the jurisdiction in good faith determines that the violator is unwilling to participate in informal reconciliation and take the corrective actions prescribed, the jurisdiction shall notify the violator by mail of the termination of the informal reconciliation.
C.) The city may take corrective actions deemed necessary following 15 days after notifying the violator by mail of the notice of termination of the informal reconciliation, and bill the violator for the reasonable cost of such action.
D.) Citizen Complaints. The city is not limited to enforcing this ordinance on citizen complaint. The city may enforce this ordinance on its own cognizance. However, any person may submit a verbal or written complaint alleging a violation of this ordinance. Upon receipt of such complaint, the city shall conduct an investigation of the allegations.
Sec. 7-1024.9 Enforcement
A.) Civil
This ordinance may be enforced civilly by suit for injunctive relief or by any other appropriate civil remedy.
B.) Criminal
In lieu of a civil enforcement proceeding, a person found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to the fines and/or penalties provided in Sec. 1-1008. ”
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that if any provisions or sections of this ordinance are held invalid, such invalidity should not affect the other provisions or sections of this ordinance which can be given in effect without the invalid provisions or sections, and to this end the provisions and sections of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for cause determined to be in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its citizens, this enactment shall be effective on and after April 15, 2009.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3806
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH REBOWE FONTENOT BENEFITS ACTUARIAL, L.L.C., RELATING TO PROVIDING ACTUARIAL AND RELATED SERVICES IN
ORDER TO COMPLY WITH GASB 45 BY THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and it is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for consulting services with Rebowe Fontenot Benefits Actuarial, L.L.C. relating to providing actuarial and related services in order to comply with GASB 45 by the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, the terms and conditions of engagement to be as outlined on that proposal attached hereto as Exhibit “A,”, according to all terms, conditions and provisions as set forth in that proposal.
Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana be and he is hereby authorized to authorize such changes to that agreement as are non-material in scope or nature and thereafter to execute that Agreement on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and to take any and all other action deemed by him either necessary or appropriate to effectuate the receipt of these services pursuant to the terms of that agreement.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passed and adopted the 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3808
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-4046(4) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, RELATING TO CERTAIN ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH REVISIONS; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 12-4046(4) of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
““Sec. 12-4046. Electrical permit and inspection fees.
The following permit and inspection fees shall be paid to the city at the same time and as a prerequisite to the securing of a permit to do the work:
(1) *** ***
(4) Miscellaneous:
$20.00-- Outside electric signs
$4.00--Electric window signs
$4.00--Neon border window and outside
$6.00--Rectifiers
$15.00--Motion picture machines
$20.00--Temporary service
$6.00--Electric stoves, ranges, dryers, hot water heaters and all other major appliances
$15.00--X-ray machines
$2.00--Ceiling fans
$1.00--Each additional meter
(5) *** ***
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for good cause and in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its residents, this amendment shall be effective on the date following the adoption of this ordinance, i.e., effective April 15, 2009.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3809
MOTION BY: Mrs. Pearson
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-2020 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ADD FAILURE TO PAY SALES TAXES DUE TO THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT; TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Section 10-2020 of the Code of Ordinances, City of West Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby amended to add subsection (9), and to provide as follows:
“Sec. 10-2020. Additional causes for suspension and revocation.
In addition to any other cause enumerated in this chapter, the city may suspend or revoke any permit for any one of the following causes:
(1) *** ***
(9) If dealer fails to pay any sales taxes due to the city in a proper and timely manner.”
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that for good cause and in the best interests of the City of West Monroe and its residents, this amendment shall be effective on the date following the adoption of this ordinance, i.e., effective April 15, 2009.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, passed and adopted the 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3810
MOTION BY: Mr. Yeager
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR LOSS CONTROL SERVICES, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, an Agreement For Professional Services with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services to provide for Loss Control Services, all as more fully set forth in that Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby further authorized to take any and all actions and to execute any and all further documents he deems either necessary or proper to carry out the activities arising out of that agreement described above according to its terms and its intent.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None NOT VOTING: None ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
ORDINANCE NO. 3811
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Pearson
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO APPLY FOR AND, IF AWARDED, TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, be and he is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, to apply for and, if awarded, to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Water Enrichment Fund 2008-2009, all according to the terms and provisions provided in the attached grant application, and the terms and provisions required by the award of the grant and or to be provided by the terms, conditions and provisions of a formal grant agreement;
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that Dave Norris, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, to execute any and all further documents determined by him to either necessary or desirable in connection with the receipt of the grant and, if awarded, any grant agreement, and to further do and perform any and all other matters and take any and all other actions in order to fulfill the terms and conditions of any grant agreement awarded.
The above Ordinance was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea and nay vote, passes and adopted this 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None NOT VOTING: None ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
4/23
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
CITY OF WEST MONROE
RESOLUTION NO. 590
MOTION BY: Mr. Bennett
SECONDED BY: Mr. Yeager
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT UNDER THE AMERICA RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant;
WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprises be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE
SECTION 1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of West Monroe with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of capital assistance projects pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Transit Capital Assistance Program.
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or the project.
SECTION 4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project’s procurement needs.
SECTION 5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Mayor is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the City of West Monroe with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects.
SECTION 6. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the this resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the Department of Transportation and Development.
The above Resolution was read and considered by Sections at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, in regular and legal session convened, voted on by yea or nay vote, this 14th day of April, 2009, the final vote being as follows:
YEA: Yeager, Bennett, Pearson, Brian, Ragland
NAY: None NOT VOTING: None ABSENT: None
ATTEST: Benny Chelette, City Clerk, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF APRIL, 2009: Dave Norris, Mayor, City of West Monroe, State of Louisiana
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Ouachita Parish School Board, 100 Bry Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71210-1642 until 2:00 P.M., May 26, 2009.
For: Additions to
West Ouachita High School
Cadeville, Louisiana
Bid Number: 52-09
Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from:
Rice Gregory & Associates APC
PO Box 585 (call 318-366-2601)
West Monroe, Louisiana 71294
Phone: (318) 366-2601
upon deposit of $300 for each set of documents. Depsoit on the first set is fully refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method in acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this state, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids may be submitted electronically through BidSync.
Ouachita Parish School Board
Jack White, President
Attest: Dr. Robert Webber, ED.D, Secretary
4/23,4/30,5/7
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for the furnishing of a PRESSURIZED REACTOR UNITS for the WEST MONROE Water Treatment Upgrade Project, WM W79-01, will be received by the City of West Monroe at the City Council Meeting until 7:00 p.m., May 12, 2009, and read aloud. This is a request for bids on equipment only, delivered and unloaded at the City of West Monroe Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:
West Monroe City Hall, West Monroe, Louisiana
Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at either the offices of Ford, Bacon and Davis, 4001 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202, 318-323-9000 (Mitch Sumrall) or City of West Monroe, 303 West Pavilion Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, 318-325-0496. There is no fee for the documents.
All bids must conform to the specifications and be submitted on the bid form contained in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any information or to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S.38:2214(B).
Signed: Dave Norris, Mayor
4/23,4/30
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SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
Project No.: 670-708
City of West Monroe (herein referred to as the “Owner”) Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid” LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2008 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
West Monroe,Louisiana-LCDBG-FY-2008-City of West Monroe – Sewer Rehabilitation, N. 5th, Coleman, Pine & N. 8th Streets.
Proposals shall be addressed to the West Monroe, and delivered here to the office of the City Clerk, located in the City Hall not later than 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009. Proposals shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” City of West Monroe, Louisiana – Sewer Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2009 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG program. All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The contractor shall display his contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and red aloud at 10 o’clock a.m. on May 27, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the West Monroe City Hall located at 2305 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Specifications, Forms of Bid Bond and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the   Engineer  (S. E. Huey Co.) located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, LA. Copies may be obtained at the office of S. E. Huey Co. located at 1111 North 19th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 upon deposit of $50.00 for each set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction ($25.00) will be refunded upon return of the bid documents, if returned in good condition, and no later than 10 days after receipt of bids.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The successful bidder must submit executed copies of certification regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Section 3 and Segregated Facilities, Section 3 Plan and Certification Concerning Labor Standards.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within then (10) working days after normal award of contract.
Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of West Monroe no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.
Mayor Dave Norris
4/23,4/30,5/7

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