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La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4152 New Orleans; sale of bonds
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§4152. New Orleans; sale of bonds All bonds issued under the authority of R.S. 33:4148 shall be sold in the manner provided for sewerage service revenue bonds in R.S. 33:4121(B)(4). Added by Acts 1981, No. 247, §1, eff. July 1, 1981. Acts 1985, No. 731, §1, eff. July 16, 1985.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4153 New Orleans; proceeds of bond sale
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§4153. New Orleans; proceeds of bond sale The proceeds of all sales of bonds issued under the authority of R.S. 33:4148, except refunding bonds which shall be governed by the provisions of the resolution authorizing their issuance, shall be held by the Board of Liquidation, City …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4154 New Orleans; continuation of board; application of proceeds
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§4154. New Orleans; continuation of board; application of proceeds The Board of Liquidation, City Debt, as now organized and created, and with the powers, duties, and functions prescribed by existing laws and by the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be continued while any bonds au…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4155 New Orleans; application of §§4148 to 4154 to other related provisions
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§4155. New Orleans; application of §§4148 to 4154 to other related provisions The provisions of Sections 4148 to 4154, inclusive, of this Part, shall not affect the right, power, and authority of the city of New Orleans to levy a tax on all taxable property in the city of New Orl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4156 New Orleans; validity of bonds; repealer; severability
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§4156. New Orleans; validity of bonds; repealer; severability The city of New Orleans is further relieved of its obligation to make annual appropriations for the purpose of maintaining and operating the drainage system of the city of New Orleans and shall not be required to provi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4157 New Orleans; defeasance of bonds
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§4157. New Orleans; defeasance of bonds The provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 shall be applicable to all bonds heretofore or hereafter issued pursuant to the provisions of Part III, Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statut…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4158 Short term revenue notes
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§4158. Short term revenue notes The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is hereby authorized to issue short-term revenue notes in the manner provided by Chapter 15-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and subject to the provisions of R.S. 33:4096(B) and R.S…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159 Definitions
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§4159. Definitions. A. The terms "majority of the members" and "majority of its members" in R.S. 33:4096(B) and (D), R.S. 33:4097, R.S. 33:4100, R.S. 33:4121(B), R.S. 33:4125, R.S. 33:4128, R.S. 33:4138, R.S. 33:4141, R.S. 33:4148 and R.S. 33:4151 and "two-thirds of the members" …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159.1 Regulation; city council
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§4159.1. Regulation; city council A. The New Orleans City Council shall have the power to compile financial statements and to examine, audit, or review the books and accounts of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, referred to in this Section as the "board". The scope of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159.10 Public sewage and water drainage disposal and treatment facilities; privatization; specific authorization procedures; city of New Orleans
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§4159.10. Public sewage and water drainage disposal and treatment facilities; privatization; specific authorization procedures; city of New Orleans A. Definition. For the purpose of this Part, "privatization" shall mean the sale or divesture of any asset having an aggregate value…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159.2 Powers of the city council
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§4159.2. Powers of the city council A.(1) The city council may establish, by ordinance, procedures regarding the billing policies of the board, including reducing or modifying a bill received by a customer, or waiving late charges or accrued interest, subject to the authority est…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159.3 Customer billing; fixed rate; arbitration
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§4159.3. Customer billing; fixed rate; arbitration A. The board shall present every residential customer with the option of paying a fixed monthly rate for services. The fixed rate available to a customer shall be determined by calculating the average monthly cost of the customer…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4159.4 Estimated billing; prohibited
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§4159.4. Estimated billing; prohibited Any bill for services submitted by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to a customer shall reflect the charge for actual services provided to the customer, unless the customer voluntarily enrolls in a fixed billing program. No custom…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.1 Establishment of system
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§4160.1. Establishment of system Provided there is no duplication of existing gas utility service in a specific area to be served, the governing authority of any municipality or parish, either within or without the corporate limits of a municipal corporation, is hereby vested wit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.10 Certificates as negotiable paper
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§4160.10. Certificates as negotiable paper Certificates issued shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for their issuance, sale, or delivery, and shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders for value thereof. Acts 1990, No…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.11 Inspection and acceptance of work
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§4160.11. Inspection and acceptance of work The governing authority of any municipality or parish taking advantage of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon the completion of any contract awarded as provided for herein, provide for the final inspection of the work performed t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.12 Employment and duties of engineer and attorney
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§4160.12. Employment and duties of engineer and attorney A. Municipalities or parishes which take advantage of the provisions of this Chapter, be and they are hereby authorized through their respective governing authorities if they elect to do so to engage the service of an engin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.13 Prescriptive period to question validity of proceedings
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§4160.13. Prescriptive period to question validity of proceedings No contest or proceeding to question the validity or legality of any resolutions or ordinances adopted or proceedings had under the provisions of this Chapter shall be begun in any court by any person for any cause…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.14 Participation in payment of costs
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§4160.14. Participation in payment of costs Any municipality or parish proceeding under the authority of this Chapter may participate in the payment of the total cost of any project authorized hereunder, in such a manner and to such extent that the governing authority of the muni…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.2 Notice of intention to establish system; objections
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§4160.2. Notice of intention to establish system; objections A. Any municipality or parish taking advantage of this Chapter shall, through its governing authority, be required to adopt a resolution giving notice of its intention to establish, acquire, construct, improve, extend, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.21 Establishment of system
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§4160.21. Establishment of system The governing authority of the city of Lafayette may establish, acquire, construct, improve, extend, and maintain within said city a drainage system or systems, including such drainage facilities as may be required, with all necessary equipment a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.22 Notice of intention to establish system; objections
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§4160.22. Notice of intention to establish system; objections A. In order to take advantage of this Chapter, the governing authority of the city shall be required to adopt a resolution giving notice of its intention to establish, acquire, construct, improve, extend, and maintain …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.23 Specifications; advertising for bids
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§4160.23. Specifications; advertising for bids A. The governing authority, after having given notice of its intention as above set forth and after disposing of all objections and having decided to order the construction of such improvements, may without further delay have the nec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.24 Awarding contract; resolution authorizing execution of contract
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§4160.24. Awarding contract; resolution authorizing execution of contract A. Except in the case of joint projects undertaken as provided and authorized by R.S. 33:4160.23, the governing authority of the city or its authorized office or agent shall receive bids on the date and at …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.25 Statement of cost of improvement; definitions
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§4160.25. Statement of cost of improvement; definitions A. Upon the award of any contract under the provisions of this Chapter, the city shall forthwith require of an engineer a duly certified statement or report showing in detail the total cost of the improvements, including the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.26 Special assessments; installments; effect of default; assessment lien
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§4160.26. Special assessments; installments; effect of default; assessment lien A. Upon receipt of the certified statement or report of the engineer of the drainage district as provided in R.S. 33:4160.25, the governing authority shall review the certified statement or report, in…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.27 Certificates of indebtedness
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§4160.27. Certificates of indebtedness The governing authority may issue, execute, negotiate, sell, and deliver certificates of the city of Lafayette in an amount up to the total amount of the installments or deferred payments as provided in R.S. 33:4160.26. The certificates shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.28 Additional assessments
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§4160.28. Additional assessments If the local and special assessments originally levied are insufficient, for any cause whatsoever, to pay the principal and interest, or the principal or interest, in any one year of the said drainage certificates outstanding at their respective m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.29 Form and registration of certificates
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§4160.29. Form and registration of certificates The said drainage certificates shall be signed by the regular or facsimile signatures of the mayor and council clerk on behalf of and in the name of the city and under the seal thereof. The seal of the city may be impressed or print…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.3 Specifications; advertising for bids
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§4160.3. Specifications; advertising for bids A. The governing authority of such municipality or parish, after having given notice of its intention as above set forth and after disposing of all objections and having decided to order the construction of such improvements, may, wit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.30 Sale and delivery of certificates; use of proceeds
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§4160.30. Sale and delivery of certificates; use of proceeds The certificates may be sold by negotiated sale or may be advertised for sale on sealed bids as provided by law. The governing authority may reject any and all bids received as a result of the advertisement, or the city…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.31 Certificates
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§4160.31. Certificates Certificates issued hereunder shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for their issuance, sale, or delivery, and shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders for value thereof. Acts 1992, No. 472, §1.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.32 Inspection and acceptance of work
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§4160.32. Inspection and acceptance of work The governing authority of the city shall, upon the completion of any contract awarded as provided for herein, provide for the final inspection of the work performed thereunder and the improvements made, and, if the work is found to hav…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.33 Prescriptive period to question validity of proceedings
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§4160.33. Prescriptive period to question validity of proceedings No contest or proceedings to question the validity or legality of any resolutions or ordinances adopted or proceedings undertaken under the provisions of this Chapter shall be initiated in any court by any person f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.34 Participation in payment of costs
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§4160.34. Participation in payment of costs The city of Lafayette may participate in the payment of the total cost of any project authorized hereunder in such a manner and to such extent that the governing authority of the city may determine, provided that any funds so used by th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.4 Awarding contract; resolution authorizing execution of contract
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§4160.4. Awarding contract; resolution authorizing execution of contract A. The governing authority of the municipality or parish, or its authorized officer or agent, shall receive bids on the date and at the place and hour named in the notice calling for bids and shall there pub…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.5 Statement of cost of improvement
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§4160.5. Statement of cost of improvement A. Any municipality or parish, upon the award of any contract under the provisions of this Chapter, shall forthwith require of the engineer of the municipality or parish a duly certified statement or report, showing in detail the total co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.6 Special assessments; installment notes; effect of default; assessment lien
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§4160.6. Special assessments; installment notes; effect of default; assessment lien A. Upon receipt of the certified statement or report of the engineer of the municipality or parish as provided for in R.S. 33:4160.5, the governing authority shall review said certified statement …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.7 Certificates of indebtedness
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§4160.7. Certificates of indebtedness The governing authority of any such municipality or parish complying with the provisions of this Chapter, shall have the power and is hereby authorized to issue, execute, negotiate, sell, and deliver negotiable interest-bearing coupon certifi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.8 Additional assessments
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§4160.8. Additional assessments In the event the local and special assessments originally levied are insufficient for any cause whatsoever, to pay the principal and interest, or the principal or interest, in any one year of the said certificates outstanding at their respective ma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4160.9 Sale and delivery of certificates; use of proceeds
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§4160.9. Sale and delivery of certificates; use of proceeds The governing authority of the municipality or parish issuing the certificates may negotiate and deliver the certificates and collect the purchase price therefor and do any and all things necessary and incidental thereto…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4161 Revenue-producing public utility defined
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§4161. Revenue-producing public utility defined For the purposes of this Part, "revenue-producing public utility" means any revenue-producing business or organization that regularly supplies the public with a commodity or service, including electricity, gas, water, ice, ferries, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4161.1 Stormwater management utility districts; parishes and municipalities
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§4161.1. Stormwater management utility districts; parishes and municipalities A. The governing authority of any parish or municipality may create, by ordinance, a stormwater management utility district, referred to in this Section as the "district", for the purpose of managing st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4162 Power to own and operate; power to lease
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§4162. Power to own and operate; power to lease A. Any political subdivision authorized by the Constitution of Louisiana or by law to issue bonds may construct, acquire, extend, or improve any revenue-producing public utility and property necessary thereto, either within or witho…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4163 Sale and distribution of commodity or service; establishment of rates and regulations
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§4163. Sale and distribution of commodity or service; establishment of rates and regulations The municipal corporation, parish, political subdivision, or taxing district may sell and distribute the commodity or service of the public utility within or without its corporate limits …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4164 Contracts for obtaining water or electricity from another political subdivision or private person
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§4164. Contracts for obtaining water or electricity from another political subdivision or private person A. Municipalities, parishes and waterworks districts, including the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District, or any other political subdivision or governing authority may make co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4165 Contracts between municipalities for electric interurban railways; proration of ownership
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§4165. Contracts between municipalities for electric interurban railways; proration of ownership Municipalities may cooperate, combine, and make contracts with each other and with municipalities in other states in the ownership, construction, acquiring, leasing, operation, and ma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4166 Municipal contracts for obtaining gas
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§4166. Municipal contracts for obtaining gas Municipalities may make contracts covering a period of years with each other relative to the purchase, sale, and distribution of gas. They may make contracts extending over a period of years with producers of gas and those engaged in t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4167 Parish contracts for obtaining gas; expropriation
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§4167. Parish contracts for obtaining gas; expropriation Parishes may make contracts covering a period of years with each other relative to the distribution and sale of gas. They may make contracts covering a period of years with owners of gas plants, gas wells, gas fields, gas l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:4168 Prohibition of garbage dumps and burning dumps
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§4168. Prohibition of garbage dumps and burning dumps A municipality of over three hundred thousand population which has established garbage plants or incinerators under the provisions of this Sub-part shall not maintain or allow within its corporate limits any garbage or refuse …