Regular Council Agenda for December 30, 2008 and CLECO Meeting

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City Council Meeting
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City Council Meeting Part 2 - CLECO Settlement
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ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2008
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the existing Lease Agreement with FEMA for sixty (60) days for the purpose of a disaster recovery center.

F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

2) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to extend the City’s contract with E.P. Breaux Electrical for overhead electric construction unit pricing.

3) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the City’s youth to participate in the 2009 Kappa Basketball League to be held January-March, 2009.

4) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center for the operation of a homeless emergency shelter and a homeless prevention program.

5) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Power Supply Agreement and all ancillary contracts and documents necessary to implement the Council approved Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Cleco Corporation in furtherance of the complete settlement of all claims and disputes in the litigation styled City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation No. 05-1121-A.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

6) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for utility pole use between the City and Kentucky Data Link. (LEGAL 12/30)

7) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority to acquire two trolley buses. (LEGAL 12/30)

8) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Family Counseling Agency for the support of community program and services related to domestic violence incidents within the City. (LEGAL 12/30)

9) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement for certain immovable property with Startek USA. (LEGAL 12/30)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

10) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Professional Service Agreement with BlueLines, LLC for services as a Development Plan Reviewer for the City. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 12/30)

11) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Section 28-4.10 (F) of the City Code to provide for certain final plat submittal requirements. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 12/30)

12) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City of Alexandria to enter into an agreement that will allow Dudley Ventures Development, LLC to provide interim management of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 12/30)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

13) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2008/2009 budget to include the 2008 Emergency Shelter Grant Program. (FINANCE 12/30)

G. COMMITTEES

14) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.

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

16) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.

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

18) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.

19) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.

20) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.

21) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.

22) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.

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


24) ADJOURNMENT.

City of Alexandria 1st Public Meeting on Cleco Settlement December 23, 2008

Part 1


Part 2
Town Talk editorial mentioned by Mayor Roy:
Our view: Sales deal has power to hide truth - download .pdf