2010-0117
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
ORDINANCE NO. _____________
Title
An ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Boats, Docks and Waterways, by adding Section 5-5. Abandoned Vessels in Parish waterways.
Body
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish wishes to keep abandoned vessels from staying in our waterways; and,
WHEREAS, abandoned vessels are a threat to our environment and our drainage as well as being aesthetically unpleasant; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has passed Louisiana Revised Statute 34:843 which gives local authority to address abandoned vessels in waterways; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of St. Charles Parish to have RS 34:843 referenced within its codes.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. Amends the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Boats, Docks and Waterways, by adding Section 5-5. Abandoned Vessels in Parish waterways.
Section 5-5. Abandoned Vessels in Parish waterways
(a) Provisions for addressing abandoned vessels shall be in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 34:843.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this ______ day of ___________, 2010 to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
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CHAIRMAN:______________________________________________
SECRETARY:_____________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
APPROVED:______________ DISAPPROVED:__________________
PARISH PRESIDENT:______________________________________
RETD/SECRETARY:_______________________________________
AT:_______________ RECD BY: _____________________________