2016-0340
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, PARISH PRESIDENT
(BOND COUNSEL)
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes (recreation & elderly) therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Charles Parish Council (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 26, 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m., and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
RECREATION TAX CONTINUATION PROPOSITION
Shall the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a three and two hundredths (3.02) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $3,793,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating recreation facilities and programs in said ...
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