On motion Mr. Templet, seconded by Mr. Roberts, the following resolution was
offered as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 126182
A resolution ratifying the attached Amendment No. 1 to the
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of
Jefferson and Baywood Neighborhood Association to
provide for additional funding in an amount not to exceed
$5,265.00. (Council District 1.)
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015 the PARISH and ORGANIZATION entered
into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement authorized by Council Resolution 125597 to
provide decorative banners at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty
Five Dollars ($5,265.00); and
WHEREAS, the PARTIES wish to amend the Agreement to provide additional
funding in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Five Dollars ($5,265.00)
for a total amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Dollars
($10,530.00); and
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, the PARISH is authorized by Section 1.01(13) and Section 1.01(15) of
the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement to enhance the quality of life
for the people of Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of AMENDMENT No. 1 pursuant to Jefferson
Parish Code of Ordinances, Sec. 32-91, is described as promoting tourism in the
PARISH, providing information regarding significant public events, and promoting civic
pride and knowledge about Jefferson Parish; and
WHEREAS, the PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving the benefit of
decorative holiday banners around the Baywood neighborhood which is at least
equivalent to the additional Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Five Dollars ($5,265.00)
in consideration provided for in this Amendment; 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
parties working together.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Jefferson
Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish:
SECTION 1. The attached Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Baywood Neighborhood Association for
additional funding is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. That all costs for the Agreement shall be taken from Account No.
22030-2761-127-7680.173 (20361.000).
SECTION 3. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his
absence the Vice-Chairman, be and is 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: 7
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
This resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 9th day of December,
2015.