2016-0402
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, PARISH PRESIDENT
ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
Title
An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the St. Charles Community C.A.R.E. Center Foundation, Inc. for the provision of services.
Body
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and,
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the needy; and,
WHEREAS, practical considerations necessitate that offices work together in order to effectuate efficient planning and coordination efforts and services in support of the mission and function of the St. Charles Parish Children and Youth Planning Board as set forth in Louisiana Revised Statute 46:1941.2; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish and CARE wish to assist by providing the above mentioned services assisting CARE; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish has agreed to assist CARE with funds; and,
WHEREAS, The St. Charles Parish Council has provided funds for use in regard to implementation of this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as specifically set forth in Ordinance No. 15-2-3, with File No. 2015-0027 which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and,
WHEREAS, the residents of St. Charles Parish will benefit from the efforts of the Parish and CARE working to assist in the furtherance of the above mentioned services.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the St. Charles Community C.A.R.E. Center Foundation, Inc. for the provision of services, be hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized t...
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