2026-0148
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(BOND COUNSEL)
RESOLUTION NO. __________
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A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein (Recreation) and the levy of a special tax therein (Council on Aging), making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Charles Parish Council (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Section 32 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2
(RECREATION MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to continue to levy a 2.68 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $6,800,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating recreation facilities and programs in the Parish?
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