2012-0033
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution supporting the application for funding of the LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement project in Hahnville through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2011-2012 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
Body
WHEREAS, in the 2011 Regular Legislative Session, House Bill 2 included $10 million for a Community Water Enrichment Fund for local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the amount available to each parish will be $142,800.00 for this current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, said project involves replacement of approximately 5,000 ft. of 8 inch aged cast iron water main along LA 18 in Hahnville with new corrosion resistant piping, as well as the installation of 9 new hydrants, 15 new valves, and 8 connections to existing distribution mains; and,
WHEREAS, said project will improve water quality, flows, and pressures throughout the community, including hydrant flows for fire protection to businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish President and the Department of Waterworks requests the Council's support for the application to have this recommended improvement funded through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2011-2012 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve and support the application for funding of the LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement project through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2011-2012 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary on behalf of St. Charles Parish in regards to said application.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 201...
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