2012-0161
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
TERRELL D. WILSON, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement between the State of Louisiana Division of Administration and St. Charles Parish for funding in the amount of $142,800.00 for the LA18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement in Hahnville through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2011-2012 Community Water Enrichment Fund, CWEF File #1112-CWEF-STC-0001.
Body
WHEREAS, in the 2011 Regular Legislative Session, House Bill 2 included $10 million for a Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) for local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the amount available to each parish is $142,800.00 for this current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the water main along LA18 in Hahnville is in need of an upgrade to improve water flows and pressures throughout the community, including hydrant flows for fire protection to businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, the 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, on January 10, 2012, the St. Charles Parish Council adopted Resolution No. 5873 in support of the FY 2011-2012 CWEF application for funding for said project; and,
WHEREAS, by way of a letter dated March 27, 2012, from Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the Parish was informed that the Parish's FY 2011-2012 CWEF application was approved for funding; and,
WHEREAS, the State has prepared an Agreement to provide funding for said project and it is the desire of the Parish Council to approve said Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement between the State of Louisi...
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