2008-0211
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
RESOLUTION NO. __________
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A resolution authorizing St. Charles Parish to prepare and submit a pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for assistance in the implementation of the Des Allemands Floodwall Project for the purpose of reducing existing flood damages; providing for the necessary documentation of said flood damages; and providing for other related matters in connection therewith.
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WHEREAS, Paradis, Bayou Gauche, and Des Allemands, Louisiana, have been adversely affected by damages from flood waters; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish desires to apply for State matching funds pursuant to L.A. R.S. 38:90.1 et. seq., as amended, to implement a project to reduce said flood damages, and that St. Charles Parish is fully aware of its obligations under said Statute; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is a political body duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana and is eligible to apply for funds under said Statute.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Charles Parish Council as follows:
SECTION I. That St. Charles Parish acknowledges that upon approval of the pre-application a formal application will be prepared and submitted to the Statewide Flood Control Program.
SECTION II. That at the appropriate time and upon approval of funding assistance and prior to commencement of work on the project, St. Charles Parish agrees to execute a Statement of Sponsorship pursuant to said Statute.
SECTION III. That V.J. St. Pierre, Jr., Parish President, is hereby designated as the Authorized Representative for St. Charles Parish to effect the preparation of the pre-application and application to the Statewide Flood Control Program for funding assistance of a flood control project.
SECTION IV. That said Authorized Representative's responsibilities shall pertain to technical matters only and shall not include any official act on behalf of St. Ch...
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