On motion of Mr. , seconded by Mr. , the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO.
A resolution authorizing the Council Chairman or in his absence the ViceChairman to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between
Jefferson Parish and Jefferson SPCA for the JSPCA to host, plan,
promote and organize the Eighth Annual “Pet Fest” on Sunday, October
18, 2015 for a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 and granting permission to
the JSPCA to erect temporary signs advertising the Pet Fest, provided
that all necessary permits have been obtained from the Department of
Inspection and Code Enforcement and the Office of Carnival and Special
Events; that all requirements of said departments are met; and waiving all
licenses, taxes and fees in connection therewith and other 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, Parish and the JSPCA wish to assist in providing a citizens with 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 Eighth Annual Pet
Fest on October 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Parish 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 $15,000.00 and use
of Lafreniere Park facilities and Parish personnel described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a
gratuitous donation; 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 Cooperative Agreement between Jefferson Parish and
Jefferson SPCA to allow the JSPCA to host, plan, promote and organize the Eighth
Annual “Pet Fest” on Sunday, October 18, 2015 for a cost not to exceed $15,000.00 is
hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That the term of this agreement shall commence on the date of
execution.
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 5. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Lynn Morvant,
President JSPCA and Pet Fest Representative, 4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson LA
70121; and to all departments in connection therewith.
SECTION 6. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to
Account No. 22030-2764-126-7680.175.
SECTION 7. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman, be and they are, hereby authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was
as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
rd
The resolution was declared to be adopted on the 23 day of September, 2015.