2011-0356
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ORDINANCE NO.
Title
An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Permit Application Services on a Parishwide basis to provide Right of Way and Servitude acquisition services for new construction and existing facility/maintenance requirements for Parish Project No. P091102, Land Management Services.
Body
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is in need of right of way and servitude services to construct new facilities and perform maintenance on existing facilities concerning Parish drainage and capital projects in the parish; and,
WHEREAS, in order to maintain approximately fifty (50) miles of major drainage canals to optimum efficiency to drain storm water, various maintenance, right of ways and servitudes are required from land owners in the parish; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works does not have the manpower available to perform the work required in a timely manner to research courthouse records, interview landowners and coordinate the legal request to obtain right of ways and servitudes; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish requires that the drainage facilities and systems are maintained properly to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens and their property; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement will be effective for a period of three (3) years and may be extended for an additional one (1) year period with an annual value not to exceed $45,000.00 per year.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Professional Services Agreement with Permit Application Services for Parishwide right of ways, and servitudes acquisition for Parish Project No. P091102, Land Management Services is hereby approved.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Professional Services Agreement on behalf of St. Charles Parish.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having bee...
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