2010-0421
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
MARCUS M. LAMBERT, COUNCILMAN DISTRICT VI
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution supporting the application for funding of Evangeline Road Waterline Upgrade project in Montz through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2010-2011 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
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WHEREAS, in the 2010 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 for this current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the water line along Evangeline Road in Montz 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 replacement of the existing 4 and 6 inch diameter water lines along Evangeline Road with 8 inch diameter PVC water lines will improve water flows and pressure throughout the community; and,
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2009, the Council adopted Resolution No. 5671 approving the execution of an Agreement for funding in the amount $135,714 through the FY 2008-2009 Community Water Enrichment Fund to partially fund said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Waterworks is in need of additional funding for said project; 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 2010-2011 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 Evangeline Road Waterline Upgrade project through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2010-2011 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President is h...
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