2007-0107
INTRODUCED BY: ALBERT D. LAQUE, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE)
ORDINANCE NO. ____________
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An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana and the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana; providing funding for the construction of a building at 16960 Highway 90; providing for appropriating not exceeding $920,000 for such purpose and declaring the intent to repay such advance from future bond proceeds.
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WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and the Local Services Law of the State of Louisiana provided for political subdivisions to engage in cooperative endeavors for public purposes with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and,
WHEREAS, both the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") and the Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana (the "Department") are authorized by law to provide fire protection service; and,
WHEREAS, there exists a need to construct a building for the Department at 16960 Highway 90; and,
WHEREAS, the Department is not in a financial position to construct said building without funds being made available to cover the expense until sales tax bonds are issued from the one-eight of one-percent (1/8%) sales tax authorized by an election held in the Parish on December 8, 1979 (the "Bonds"); and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parish President and the Parish Council to provide said funds to be repaid to the Parish from the issuance of the Bonds in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Parish and the Department, is hereby approved.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said Intergovernmental Agreement...
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