2009-0406
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION)
ORDINANCE NO.
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An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement between Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) and St. Charles Parish to prepare a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish does not currently have a Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, A Parks and Recreation Master Plan would assist the Parks and Recreation Department in prioritizing projects and in the development, maintenance, management of public lands and recreational programs; and,
WHEREAS, The Parish President and Council wish to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, The Parish Council passed Ordinance 09-4-18 hiring WRT to prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and,
WHEREAS, The selection process for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan included specific criteria to evaluate consultant teams with respect to their qualifications regarding parks and recreation planning; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish will receive cost-savings by contracting with WRT because they are already working on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which includes some parks and recreation analysis; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish agrees to contract with WRT, LLC to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the Parish as defined by the Agreement and Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Exhibit B, Budget.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Agreement between WRT, LLC and St. Charles Parish for the St. Charles Parish Parks and Recreation Master Plan in the amount of $72,040.00 is hereby approved.
SECTION II. That additional reimbursable travel-related expenses incurred by WRT, LLC in the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan are authorized in an amount not to exceed $6,800.00.
SECTION III. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement and to act on behalf of St. Char...
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