2016-0370
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES)
ORDINANCE NO. ______________
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An ordinance to authorize the Parish President to make full and final settlement in the matter entitled "Mary Vial, Jefferson Magnolia, L.L.C., Edward Renton and John T. Lambert, Jr.", 29th Judicial District Court, Parish of St. Charles, No. 69251.
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WHEREAS, Mary Vial, Jefferson Magnolia, L.L.C., Edward Renton and John T. Lambert, Jr. filed a Petition for Just Compensation alleging that St. Charles Parish trespassed on their properties by digging a canal and road to access the canal which said canal continuously floods the property; and,
WHEREAS, Mary Vial, Jefferson Magnolia, L.L.C., Edward Renton and John T. Lambert further allege that the canal and road sever and damage the property and diminish the value of the remainder of their properties; and,
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to compromise and make full and final settlement; and,
WHEREAS, Mary Vial has agreed to compromise and make full and final settlement for the sum of $10,000.00, inclusive of all damages, costs and fees; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson Magnolia, L.L.C has agreed to compromise and make full and final settlement for the sum of $10,000.00, inclusive of all damages, costs and fees; and,
WHEREAS, John T. Lambert, Jr. has agreed to compromise and make full and final settlement for the sum of $10,000.00, inclusive of all damages, costs and fees; and,
WHEREAS, Edward Renton has agreed to compromise and make full and final settlement for the sum of $90,000.00, inclusive of all damages, costs and fees; and,
WHEREAS, all plaintiffs have agreed to release St. Charles Parish from all existing claims and all claims which may arise in the future as a result of the acts and/or omissions alleged by them.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the President of St. Charles Parish is hereby authorized to execute the Full and Final Settlement Agreements, and...
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