2026-0124
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
Title
An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Charles Parish for the provision of office space located in the St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville, LA.
Body
WHEREAS,La. R.S. 29:260-262 provides that the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) shall not contribute more than 75% for the operation and maintenance of Veterans Affairs Offices; that Police Juries and Municipal Governing Authorities may make appropriations out of funds for the purpose of providing or assisting in providing for the maintenance and operations of Veterans Services Offices established by the LDVA; that Police Juries and Municipal Governing Authorities shall provide space for the operations of Veterans' Service Offices established by the LDVA pursuant to law; and,
WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 25-4-3 adopted on April 21, 2025, by the St. Charles Parish Council, approved and authorized the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Charles Parish for the provision of office space located in the St. Charles Parish Courthouse, 15045 River Road, Hahnville, LA; said agreement is in effect until December 31, 2025; and,
WHEREAS,St. Charles Parish desires to continue to support local veterans and improve their access to benefits by providing for both, the cost to maintain and operate a Veterans' Service Office; and,
WHEREAS,St. Charles Parish will provide office space for the Veterans' Service Office which offers a safe location for LDVA employees and clients.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Charles Parish for the provision of services is hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION II. That the Paris...
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