2019-0177
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, PARISH PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
Title
A resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.
Body
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council fully supports the administration in seeking grant opportunities such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Grant to enhance the quality of life for its residents; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish seeks to improve and enhance the Wetland Watcher’s Park at 1650 Lower Guide Levee Road Norco, LA 70005; and,
WHEREAS, the council supports the administration in adding an ADA accessible fishing pier with covered areas, seating and to improve the canoe/kayak launch and install a vaulted restroom; and,
WHEREAS, the council and administration understand and acknowledge that upon approval this grant has a cost share of 50 percent to be funded by the parish. The total project amount is $1.2 million with a cost share of $600 thousand.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby support the grant application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. We do hereby accept the responsibility of the 50 percent match that is required of this program which will be $600 thousand if approved.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2019, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
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