2022-0253
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
Title
A resolution authorizing the St. Charles Parish President to send certification to GOHSEP waiving any land use regulations relative to permitting for temporary housing and shelter assistance during declared emergencies.
Body
WHEREAS, the Louisiana House Bill No. 1070 Act No. 526 was passed by the House and Senate of the Louisiana Legislature and signed by the Governor becoming effective on June 16, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish residents may have a need for temporary housing and shelter assistance from the State of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, GOHSEP shall provide such assistance within 14 days following a presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish must submit a request to GOHSEP within 7 days after the presidential declaration; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish, local governing authority will waive any land use regulations relative to permitting for mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and other temporary housing; and,
WHEREAS, this housing will be placed directly adjacent the survivors damaged dwelling; and,
WHEREAS, opting into this program will allow for expedited temporary housing assistance in the parish
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL do hereby authorize the St. Charles Parish President to provide certification to GOHSEP.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2022, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
CHAIRMAN:______________________________________________
SECRETARY:_____________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
APPROVED:______________ DISAPPROVED:__________________
PARISH PRESIDENT:________________________...
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