On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A resolution ratifying the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson SPCA (JSPCA) for Pet
Fest on November 2, 2014 and to provide for related matters. (Parishwide)
WHEREAS , Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS , practical considerations necessitate that governmental agencies and private non-profits work together in order to effectuate an effective and efficient animal welfare program; and
WHEREAS , the public purpose of the Project is described as: increasing public awareness of the needs of Jefferson Parish animals, particularly the needs of homeless animals in Jefferson Parish and the on-going programs to reduce those numbers through increased adoptions and spay/neuter programs through the Seventh Annual
Pet Fest on November 2, 2014 which is a family-oriented event that will include: entertainment, food, beverages, arts, crafts, animal rescue groups, animal health and welfare information, animals for adoptions and other event related activities; and
WHEREAS , the Parish of Jefferson has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit of increased adoptions and a decreased pet population through spaying and neutering as a result of increased awareness which is at least equivalent to the use of
Lafreniere Park facilities and personnel described in this Agreement;
WHEREAS , the Parish of Jefferson and the JSPCA wish to assist in providing a citizens with an effective and efficient animal welfare program; and
WHEREAS , the residents of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these two agencies working to assist in the furtherance of an effective and efficient animal welfare program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Jefferson Parish Council acting as the governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1.
That the Council Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman is authorized to execute a Cooperative Agreement between Jefferson Parish and JSPCA to allow the JSPCA to host, plan, promote and organize the Seventh
Annual “Pet Fest” on November 2, 2014 and to assist with the hosting, planning and promoting of Pet
Fest.
SECTION 2.
That permission is hereby granted to Jefferson SPCA to erect temporary signs advertising Pet Fest at Lafreniere Park, Metairie, Louisiana, at the following intersections: two (2) signs at Causeway Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard, two (2) signs at Bonnabel Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard, two (2) signs at
Causeway Boulevard and Jefferson Highway, two (2) signs at Bonnabel and Metairie
Road, two (2) signs at West Napoleon Avenue and Clearview Parkway, two (2) signs at
Clearview Parkway and Jefferson Highway; two (2) signs at West Napoleon and
Causeway Boulevard, two (2) signs at West Esplanade Avenue and Power Boulevard, two (2) signs at Highway 90 and Bridge City Avenue; two (2) signs at Manhattan and
West Bank Expressway, two (2) signs at Medical Center Boulevard and West Bank
Expressway, and two (2) signs at Barataria Boulevard and Lapalco Boulevard.
SECTION 3.
That said signs are to measure no more than four (4) feet wide by eight (8) feet in length and a copy of this resolution shall be attached to each sign, and said signs be removed immediately after said event.
SECTION 4.
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn Morvant, Pet
Fest Representative, 4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson LA 70121; and to all departments in connection therewith.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:
The resolution was declared to be adopted on the ________ day of
________________. 2014.