2012-0167
INTRODUCED BY: V. J. ST. PIERRE, JR. PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ORDINANCE NO. ___________________
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An ordinance to approve and authorize the Parish President to acquire property located 508 Steve St. further identified as Lot 11-A, Square 9-A, Fairfield Plantation Oaks Subdivision in St. Rose, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana from Maximo and Alexander Camacho and/or all other owners of record, as their interests may appear, in the amount of $113,500.00.
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WHEREAS, Fairfield Plantation Oaks Subdivision in St. Rose, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana has a history of severe flooding problems; and,
WHEREAS, the only access road to the Fairfield Pump Station is currently located next to the Railroad tracks on a Railroad servitude, which is a hazardous situation to both Parish Personnel and Railroad Personnel; and,
WHEREAS, an Engineering Drainage Review was made of the Oakland and Fairfield Subdivisions, which review included recommendations to improve drainage of said area by increasing the capacity of the Fairfield Pump Station, and improving the drainage conveyance system in said area; and,
WHEREAS, the plan to upgrade the Fairfield Pump Station includes the replacement of equipment to improve the drainage capability and reliability of the Pump Station, however, the Railroad access road is too narrow to safely allow large construction equipment access to the Pump Station for maintenance and upgrade of the Pump Station Equipment; and,
WHEREAS, access to the Fairfield Pump Station from the residential side of the Station is needed to accommodate the required improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the drainage project and the acquisition of the hereinafter described property is in furtherance of the public's best interest and purpose, and is in satisfaction of a public need.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to purchase property located 508 Steve St. further id...
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