2025-0378
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
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A resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an Entity/State Agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and St. Charles Parish for the LA 52 (PH2): US 90 - Blueberry Hill State Project No. H.013495, Federal Aid Project No. H013495.
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the St. Charles Parish and Administration to further the revitalization of LA 52 (Paul Maillard Rd.) in Luling by partnering with other agencies; and,
WHEREAS, a main goal of the Paul Maillard Road (LA 52) Corridor Revitalization Plan is to provide for a variety of safe transportation options (Transportation Goal 1, p12); and,
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the project extending from Blueberry Hill to Angus Drive was completed in 2025; and,
WHEREAS, Phase 2 of the project to be undertaken under this agreement is to construct sidewalks, install a subsurface drainage system and to widen, mill, patch, and overlay the existing roadway in Boutte and Luling; and,
WHEREAS, the project is part of a Transportation Improvements Program (TIP), serving to implement the area-wide transportation plan held currently valid by appropriate local officials and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and developed as required by Section 134 of Title 23, U.S.C.; and,
WHEREAS, the Entity/State Agreement appropriates Federal Funds to finance approximately 80% of the estimated project cost; with St. Charles Parish providing the 20% local share.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve and authorize the execution of an Entity/State Agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and St. Charles Parish for the LA 52 (PH2): US 90 - Blueberry Hill State Project No. H.013495, Federal Aid Project No. H013495.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish President is hereby a...
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