2009-0090
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution supporting the application for funding of an upgraded water line along Evangeline Road in Montz through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2008-2009 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
Body
WHEREAS, in the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, House Bill 926 included $10 million for a Community Water Enrichment Fund for local governments; and,
WHEREAS, the amount available to each parish will be $135,714 for this current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the water line along Evangeline Road in Montz is in need of an upgrade to improve water flows and pressures throughout the community, including hydrant flows for fire protection to businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, the replacement of the existing 4 and 6 inch diameter water lines along Evangeline Road with 8 inch diameter PVC water lines will improve water flows and pressure throughout the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish President and the Department of Waterworks requests the Council's support for the application to have this recommended improvement funded through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2008-2009 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve and support the application for funding of an upgraded water line along Evangeline Road through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's FY 2008-2009 Community Water Enrichment Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary on behalf of St. Charles Parish in regards to said application.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2009, to become effective five (5) days after publicati...
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