2020-0066
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 special taxes (911 renewal, Road Lighting renewal, Library continuation) therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; 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 SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) 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 proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 3
911 MILLAGE RENEWAL
Shall the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a one (1) mill tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $1,500,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of improving, maintaining and/or operating public buildings of the Parish and acquiring, constructing, improvi...
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