2012-0148
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
Title
An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between St. Charles Parish and the River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA) to provide supplemental funding for the operation of a public transit system.
Body
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and the Local Services Law of the State of Louisiana provide for political subdivisions to engage in cooperative endeavors for public purposes; and,
WHEREAS, both St. Charles Parish and the RPTA are authorized by law to provide public transit services; and,
WHEREAS, the RPTA began operations in St. Charles Parish on February 2, 2009 and there exists a desire to continue said public transit system in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHRERAS, the RPTA is not in a financial position to operate said system without supplemental funds being made available to cover expenses; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parish President and the Parish Council to provide said supplemental funds in accordance with the terms of an Intergovernmental Agreement.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Intergovernmental Agreement between St. Charles Parish and the RPTA is hereby approved.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of St. Charles Parish.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this day of , 2012, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
CHAIRMAN:_________________________________________
SECRETARY:________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:____________________________
APPROVED:______________ DISAPPROVED:_____________
PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
RETD/SECRETARY:___________...
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