2014-0283
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO.
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An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between St. Charles Parish and Marsh Investment Corporation to develop a public boat launch along Hwy 90.
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WHEREAS, Louisiana is a sportsman's paradise; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan which identified the need for increased public access to the waterways located on the west bank of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the potential for grant funding exists to finance the construction of a public boat launch for recreational purposes; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed development will add to the vibrancy of the quality of life enjoyed by the recreational boaters of St. Charles Parish and the region, increase available waterfront properties, enhance the Parish's eastern gateway on Hwy 90, and be protected by a Federal levee system from flooding during time of tropical weather; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish President and Council desire to partner with Marsh Investment Corporation to begin the process of applying for grant funding, accepting a donation of land, and development of a public boat launch for recreational purposes through the attached agreement.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between St. Charles Parish and Marsh Investment Corporation to develop a public boat launch along Hwy 90 is hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on behalf of St. Charles Parish.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this day of , 2014, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Offici...
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