2026-0354
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
Title
A resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Federally Funded Agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and LSU New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation and St. Charles Parish for the Marino Lift Station Replacement Plans and Specifications.
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WHEREAS, the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation sought out proposals for restoration projects and related scientific and public education projects for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish submitted an application seeking funding assistance for the engineering design plans and specifications necessary to replace the existing Marino Lift Station; and,
WHEREAS, the application was selected for funding; and,
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement awards Federal funds in the amount of $102,385.00, with St. Charles Parish providing the local share of $34,212.00; and,
WHEREAS, the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation has prepared the necessary Grant 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 a Federally Funded Agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and LSU New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation and St. Charles Parish for the Marino Lift Station Replacement Plans and Specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement and to act on behalf of St. Charles Parish in all matters pertaining to this agreement.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this ______ day of __________, 2026, to become effective five (5) days after ...
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