On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Ms. Lee-Sheng, the following resolution
was offered:
RESOLUTION NO.126428
A resolution authorizing the Jefferson Parish Department of
Public Works Director to complete and submit those
documents and agreements required in connection with the
Local Government Assistance Program [LAGAP] 2015-2016
grant application in the sum of $100,000.00 to the State of
Louisiana to assist the Jefferson Parish Drainage
Department to locate and map drainage infrastructure.
(Parishwide)
WHEREAS, the Drainage Department is responsible for operation and
maintenance of the drainage infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, there is a need for the Drainage Department to identify, locate and
have a digital description of their drainage infrastructure for proper operation and
maintenance and to properly manage drainage during rain events; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of LAGAP is to assist local governments with grant
funding, with no match or reimbursement due from the recipient or Parish, for
infrastructural needs and long-term capital improvements with a maximum grant ceiling
for eligible Parishes this year of $100,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the grant will allow the Parish to continue to locate and update its
existing database and provide clear and concise information of the location of
unmapped drainage infrastructure and,
WHEREAS, these grant monies will be targeted to generate digital database
information for unmapped drainage infrastructure.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the
governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby authorize the
Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works Department Director to complete and
submit those documents and agreements required in connection with the Local
Government Assistance Program [LAGAP] 2015-2016 grant application totaling
$100,000.00 to the State of Louisiana to assist the Drainage Department to locate the
map drainage infrastructure.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS: 7
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2016.