A resolution approving the holding of an election in Sub-Drainage District
No. 1 (Parcel) of Drainage District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State
of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, to authorize the renewal of a
parcel fee therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Sub-Drainage District No. 1 (Parcel) of
Drainage District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "Governing
Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Sub-Drainage District No. 1 (Parcel) of Drainage
District No. 3 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution
on March 16, 2004, calling a special election in the District on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, to
authorize the renewal of a parcel fee therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Parish Council,
acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, give its consent
and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries
to continue to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Parish Council to approve the holding of said election
and in the event that the election carries, to continue to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for
therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the
constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of
Commissioners of Sub-Drainage District No. 1 (Parcel) of Drainage District No. 3 of the Parish of
St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in
the District, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, at which election there will be submitted the following
proposition, to-wit:
SUMMARY: TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AND COLLECT AN ANNUAL
PARCEL FEE OF SIXTY DOLLARS ON EACH LOT, SUB-DIVIDED
PORTION OF GROUND AND/OR INDIVIDUAL TRACT LOCATED IN
SUB-DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 (PARCEL) OF DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10 YEARS, WITH
THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PARCEL FEE BEING AUTHORIZED TO BE
FUNDED INTO BONDS.
Shall Sub-Drainage District No. 1 (Parcel) of Drainage District No. 3 of the
Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy
and collect an annual parcel fee of Sixty Dollars ($60) on each lot, sub-
divided portion of ground and/or individual tract located in the District for an
additional period of ten (10) years through the year 2017, said parcel fee
presently being authorized to be levied through the year 2007 pursuant to an
election held on November 18, 1995, with the proceeds of the parcel fee to
be used for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, operating and/or
maintaining projects, works, improvements and equipment to improve and
facilitate drainage within the District and the District being further authorized
to fund the proceeds of said parcel fee into bonds to be issued in series from
time to time to pay for such capital improvements in the manner provided by
law?
THIS RESOLUTION HAVING BEEN SUBMITTED TO A VOTE, THE VOTE
THEREON WAS AS FOLLOWS:
MOVED FOR ADOPTION BY _____________, SECONDED BY _____________:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED ADOPTED ON THE 6TH DAY OF MAY
2004, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL, A QUORUM OF THE
MEMBERS BEING PRESENT AND VOTING.
PATRICIA BRISTER, COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DIANE HUESCHEN, COUNCIL CLERK
(SEAL) Council Clerk