2023-0326
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING)
ORDINANCE NO. __________
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An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Bunge North America, Inc., Bunge Chevron AG Renewables LLC and the Parish of St. Charles providing for the construction of a road connecting Jonathan Street to Lorraine Street.
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WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, (the "Constitution") provides that for a public purpose, political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other and with private associations, corporations, or individuals; and,
WHEREAS, Bunge North America, Inc., Bunge Chevron AG Renewables LLC (collectively, the "Companies") and the Parish of St. Charles (the "Parish") desire to cause the design, development, construction, expansion and/or extension of a road connecting Jonathan Street to Lorraine Street (the "Project"); and,
WHEREAS, the construction of the Project is expected to yield significant advantages for the Parish, as it will, among other benefits, provide the Parish with a newly constructed road in the right of way for Noel Street and a connector road to Lorraine Street between Noel Street and Jean Street; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute R.S. 48:701 a parish governing authority is authorized to revoke the dedication of all roads, streets, and alleyways when the roads, streets and alleyways have been abandoned or are no longer needed for public purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances requires that the Parish Council, the governing authority of the Parish, adopt an ordinance in order for any property owned by the Parish to be abandoned; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish has agreed to revoke, abandon or cause the abandonment of Jonathan Street due to its current state of deterioration and disrepair, limited use, anticipated maintenance costs requ...
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