On motion of Mr. , seconded by Mr. , the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION NO.
A resolution ratifying the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Community
Health Care Centers, Inc. to provide continued operation,
occupancy and use of the facility in order to aid the
impoverished, uninsured or otherwise at risk population of
Jefferson Parish in receiving primary and comprehensive
health services which creates and establishes a healthier
population in Jefferson Parish.
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides
that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in
cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any
public or private Organization, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that
public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the
citizens of Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Parish desires, as authorized by the Jefferson Parish Charter, § 101.14, to cooperate with Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, Inc. (hereinafter
referred to as “JCHCC”) in the implementation of the Project as hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, JCHCC is a private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides vital
primary health services to uninsured and indigent citizens whose health status would
otherwise be placed in jeopardy by delayed access to care; and
WHEREAS, JCHCC is currently operating out of Parish owned property located at
11312 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, Louisiana, 70123; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of both parties and the citizens of Jefferson Parish
that JCHCC continue to remain at this location and to continue to have access to the
facility in order to effectively serve the public; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as: increasing health care
initiatives by providing JCHCC with the continued operation, occupancy and use of the
facility in order to aid the impoverished, uninsured or otherwise at risk population of
Jefferson Parish in receiving primary and comprehensive health services which creates
and establishes a healthier population in Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Parish has a reasonable expectation of receiving a healthier
population which will receive access to primary and comprehensive services that is at least
equivalent to the consideration described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous
donation; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these
agencies working together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby ratify a Cooperative
Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Jefferson Community Health
Care Centers, Inc. to provide continued operation, occupancy and use of the facility in
order to aid the impoverished, uninsured or otherwise at risk population of Jefferson Parish
in receiving primary and comprehensive health services which creates and establishes a
healthier population in Jefferson Parish.
SECTION 2. 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:
The resolution was declared to be adopted this the 23rd day of September, 2015