2025-0387
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(BOND COUNSEL)
RESOLUTION NO. __________
Title
A resolution approving the holding of an election by Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.
Body
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "District"), plans to adopt a resolution on January 7, 2026, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; and,
WHEREAS, the Governing Authority has requested that this Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and,
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturd...
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