2009-0276
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
Title
A resolution supporting the La 1 Coalition for their funding request to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for funding through the Tiger Discretionary Grant Program.
Body
WHEREAS, the South Central Planning & Development Commission, united by the Parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and Terrebonne is supporting the La 1 Coalition; and,
WHEREAS, $1.5 billion of grant funds for state or local governments will be awarded by the Secretary of the USDOT through a competitive process to projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area, or a region; and,
WHEREAS, Priority will be given for projects that can be completed by February 17, 2012, and also that can complete a project's overall financing package; and,
WHEREAS, the La 1 Project has already received a Record of Decision for environmental clearance for all phases of the project, and has acquired all necessary rights-of-ways; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has already invested over $ 309 Million for building Phase 1 of the project from Port Fourchon to Leeville; and,
WHEREAS, Phase 2 is expected to cost $330 Million and the LA 1 Coalition is seeking $300 million from the Tiger Discretionary Grant fund; and,
WHEREAS, $30 Million will be provided by the Outer Continental Shelf revenues deposited in the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Trust Fund, and through other various local funding sources; and,
WHEREAS, it has been long established that the strategic significance of Port Fourchon to the Gulf Of Mexico is critical to supporting over 18% of the Nation's daily crude oil and 27% of Nation natural gas; and,
WHEREAS, the accessibility of Port Fourchon is critical to servicing the oil and gas exploration and production infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST....
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