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2025 Resolutions

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE ST. BERNARD PARISH COUNCIL 2025

January 7, 2025

2429 (PDF) – A resolution to convene an investigation into the actions of Parish Government and the related conduct of any Parish Official, Officer, Department, Office, Agency, or Contractor with regard to the proposed development of the Louisiana International Terminal. (FAILED)

2430 (PDF) – A resolution to oppose permit application #MVN-2021-00270-ESG filed by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers related to the Louisiana International Terminal.

January 16, 2025

2431 (PDF) – A resolution to amend Resolution SBPC #2365-04-24, to adopt guidelines for council agendas. (Attached as Exhibit A).

2432 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to complete and submit those documents and agreements required in connection with the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) 2024-2025 grant application in the sum of $350,000.00 to the State of Louisiana to install new 24-inch diameter potable water piping and valves associated with the new high service water distribution pump for the purpose of improving drinking water quality for the residents of St. Bernard Parish.

2433 (PDF) – A resolution to authorize the Administration to execute that certain contract for St. Bernard Parish Federal Aid Project State Project No. H.011820 Jean Lafitte Parkway Shared Use Path St. Bernard Parish.

February 4, 2025

2434 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Questionnaire.

February 18, 2025

2435 (PDF) – A resolution approving the parish president’s execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of St. Bernard and Entergy Louisiana, LLC and the execution of all additional documents necessary to affect the purpose of that Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.

2436 (PDF) – A resolution to authorize the Parish President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for implementing grant under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program through the FEMA Public Assistance Nonfederal Share Match Program; Grant #B-21-DF-22-0001.

2437 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing a grant application to the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development, Local Government Assistance Program for FY 2024-2025 in the amount of $300,000.00 for the purchase of new field equipment and a box truck for the Department of Public Works.

2438 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a donation presented by the At Large East Council Representative on the Parks and Parkways Commission.

2439 (PDF) – A resolution ordering and calling a Special Election to be held in the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

February 26, 2025 Special Mtg.

2440 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the St. Bernard Parish Council to review and approve the 2024 Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification Form as required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

March 5, 2025

2441 (PDF) – A resolution calling upon Louisiana State Senator Robert “Bob” Owen, Louisiana State Senator Joseph “Joe” Bouie, and Louisiana State Representative Michael "Mike" Bayham, Jr. to introduce legislation to repeal the Millage Authorization for the St. Bernard Port, Harbor, & Terminal District contained in Louisiana Revised Statues Title 34, Section 1710. (FAILED)

March 18, 2025

2442 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing St. Bernard Parish Government to adopt the St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit (SBURT) Civil Rights Title VI Program Update.

April 1, 2025

2443 (PDF) – A resolution to change the May 20, 2025 Council Meeting to May 21, 2025.

2444 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Riverbend Oxidation Pond located on Judge Perez at Southlake Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

2445 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Munster Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 3300 Munster Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

2446 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant award for Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $150,000.00 from the State of Louisiana for Community Improvements in the Meraux area and execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA #25-945-418).

2447 (PDF) – A resolution approving the Parish President’s execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of St. Bernard and Keep Saint Bernard Beautiful to affect the donation from Councilmember Fred Everhardt’s Parks and Parkways Commission fund approved in SBPC Resolution #2438-02-25.

April 15, 2025

2448 (PDF) – A resolution to re-appoint Michael Fernandez Jr. as the Governing Authority Representative on the St. Bernard Fire Protection Districts No. 1 -2, Fire Civil Service Board.

2449 (PDF) – A resolution to support University of New Orleans (UNO) and recognize the important role of the university in our region and urge State Leaders to protect the academic integrity of the UNO Mission as an Urban Research Institute.

2450 (PDF) – A resolution to change the May 6, 2025 Council Meeting to May 5, 2025.

April 21, 2025 Special Mtg. (Meeting Canceled)

2451 (PDF) – A resolution opposing House Bill 616 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.

May 5, 2025

2451 (PDF) – A resolution supporting House Bill 32 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session.

2452 (PDF) – A resolution indicating the intention of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, to proceed with the issuance of not to exceed nine million dollars ($9,000,000) Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Revenue Bonds (St. Bernard Parish GOMESA Project), and otherwise providing with respect thereto as provided by Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; authorizing the appointment of professionals; authorizing an application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

2453 (PDF) – A resolution supporting State Representative Mike Bayham’s effort to memorialize through State Statute portions of LA 46 for Henry Rodriguez, Jr. and LA 39 for Lynn B. Dean in recognition for their public service to the people of St. Bernard Parish.

2454 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the administration to enter into an updated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District (LBBLD) and Southeast Flood Protection Authority-East regarding the Mississippi River Trail and the Forty Arpent Trail.

May 21, 2025

2455 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the Parish – Wide 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

June 3, 2025

2456 (PDF) – A resolution to establish procedures for Electronic Recording Device Use during Executive Session and the dissemination of information discussed in Executive Session.

2457 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing Parish President Louis Pomes to sign the CAFA (Capital Area Finance Authority) resolution evidencing public approval of bonds pursuant to Section 147(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

June 17, 2025

2458 (PDF) – A resolution appointing an Official Journal of the Parish of St. Bernard for one year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 pursuant to R.S. 43:150 and R.S. 43:174.

2459 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing St. Bernard Parish Government to designate the Manager of St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit (SBURT) to execute and file the Federal FY2025 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) certifications and assurances as required by FTA before submitting FY2025 applications for FTA 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program Funds or for other FTA Program Funds in support of parish-wide transit preventive maintenance, operating assistance, capital improvements, and planning activities as administered by St. Bernard Transit Administration.

2460 (PDF) – A resolution in support of the Stop the Grain Train Coalition, the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association, and the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association in their efforts to stop the Port of New Orleans and Sunrise Foods International, Inc., from repurposing and expanding the Alabo Street Wharf and reactivating the Norfolk Southern Rail lines along Alabo Street and St. Claude Avenue.

2461 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the use of expenditure code 1002010-520012-4251 – “Lit Terminal Litigation” for costs associated with commenting upon, or litigating against, the concurrent project referenced as the “Industrial Lock Replacement Project”.

2462 (PDF) – A resolution directing the Parish President to terminate any and all professional service contracts with Adams and Reese for the provision of lobbying services.

2463 (PDF) – A resolution to convene an investigation into the actions of St. Bernard Parish Government in retaining and utilizing the Law Firm of Adams and Reese as a Lobbyist for St. Bernard Parish.

2464 (PDF) – A resolution requesting the St. Bernard Parish District Attorney’s Office re-enroll as Co-Counsel for St. Bernard Parish Government in the matter captioned “St. Bernard Parish Government v. Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans” Civil No. 23-1006, 34th Judicial District Court for the State of Louisiana.

2465 (PDF) – A resolution appointing member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission.

2466 (PDF) – A resolution in support of the residents' requests to conduct a health, property, safety, and environmental study of the Port of New Orleans’ Proposed Louisiana International Terminal Container and Intermodal Rail Terminal Development in Violet, La.

2467 (PDF) – A resolution requesting a legal opinion from St. Bernard Parish Legal Department regarding any conflicts with the utilization of Adams & Reese as a lobbyist for St. Bernard Parish.

July 1, 2025

2468 (PDF) – A resolution creating an Ad Hoc Committee to coordinate events commemorating the United States of America Semi Quincentennial.

2469 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint members to the St. Bernard Parish America 250 Commission.

July 15, 2025

2470 (PDF) – A resolution to direct St. Bernard Parish Government to undertake all customary and reasonable efforts to sign off on the Vegetation Enhancement (Tree Planting) Permits submitted by David C. Jarrell and approved by the Louisiana Department of Transportation.

2471 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint Jamie Bordelon to the Task Force on Southeast Louisiana Regional Water Purification Operations.

2472 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to submit a proposal to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coastal Resilience Fund for the purpose of securing funding to update the Parish’s Coastal Strategy Document.

2473 (PDF) – A resolution inviting Governor Jeff Landry to attend a town hall meeting and/or St Bernard Parish Council Meeting to listen to St. Bernard Council and residents’ concerns regarding the lit project. (REMOVED)

2474 (PDF) – A resolution respectfully requesting the Administration to forward a copy of Resolution SBPC #2348-01-24 to the CEO of the Terminal Investment Limited and to the CEO of Ports America.

August 5, 2025

2475 (PDF) – A resolution declaring the intention of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, to issue Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds (DEQ) in an amount not to exceed ten million dollars ($10,000,000); and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

2476 (PDF) – A resolution certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that St. Bernard Parish Government has and will continue to comply with all FHWA/DOTD requirements regarding performance of interim inspections, calculating the load carrying capacity and load posting deficient bridges under their jurisdiction for 2025.

2477 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission.

2478 (PDF) – A resolution appointing members to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA).

2479 (PDF) – A resolution respectfully requesting the Parish President for a letter of support to Resolution SBPC #2348-01-24 – A resolution to oppose the Port NOLA’s Louisiana International Terminal Project (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish. (replaced with Reso #2479A)

2479A (PDF) – A resolution attaching the St. Bernard Parish President’s letter of support, dated January 23, 2024, to Resolution SBPC #2348-01-24 – a resolution to oppose the Port Nola’s Louisiana International Terminal Project (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish.

August 19, 2025

2480 (PDF) – A resolution to change the October 7, 2025 Council Meeting to October 6, 2025.

2481 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to sign the Expedited Temporary Housing Assistance Waiver of Land Use/Permitting Form the submission of this form will allow St. Bernard Parish to participate in the Temporary Housing and Shelter Program as authorized by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).

2482 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the St. Bernard Parish Council to approve a revision to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan to establish a waiting list preference for families in the Emergency Housing Voucher Program who are transitioning to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

2483 (PDF) – A resolution to adopt the required CDBG-DR Program Policies and Procedures, acknowledge that CDBG-DR Program funds shall be administered in accordance with the Louisiana Office of Community Development Grantee Administrative Manual, Appoint Various Coordinators and Officers, Authorize Individuals to Execute Requests for Payment, and Authorize the Execution of Documents.

September 2, 2025

2484 (PDF) – A resolution respectfully requesting Administration and Community Development to expedite the demolition of multiple condemned structures which are owned by the same person, estate, or entity; this will refer to all properties condemned by the 34th JDC, Council, and BAA.

2485 (PDF) – A resolution respectfully requesting St. Bernard Parish Government to partner with Save Our St. Bernard to digitize and preserve its petition regarding the Louisiana International Terminal Project including the use of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and other resources necessary to facilitate accessibility and transmittal to local, state, and federal leaders.

September 16, 2025

2486 (PDF) – A resolution respectfully requesting the St. Bernard Parish Government Administration to initiate an audit of all properties located within the Impact Fee Zone, to identify properties zoned Industrial, and to develop a Temporary Voluntary Rezoning Program to reduce industrial zoning with all associated fees waived.

2487 (PDF) – A resolution appointing new members to the Tourist Commission.

2488 (PDF) – A resolution to create a Business Incentive and Retention Committee for the purpose of discussing and recommending strategies, programs, and incentives to attract new businesses and to support the existing business community in St. Bernard Parish.

October 6, 2025

2489 (PDF) – A resolution to accept a $2 million Delta Regional Authority Grant Award to complete the St. Claude Avenue Drainage Project, to authorize the Parish President to execute and submit all required documentation associated with the grant award, and to reaffirm St. Bernard Parish Government’s previous cost-share commitment to complete the project.

2490 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the St. Bernard Parish Council to adopt and approve revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

2491 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the St. Bernard Parish Council to adopt and approve the Public Housing Agency 5-Year Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030 and thereby authorize its submission with applicable certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

October 21, 2025

2492 (PDF) – A resolution certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that St. Bernard Parish Government has and will continue to comply with all FHWA/DOTD requirements regarding performance of interim inspections, calculating the load carrying capacity and load posting deficient bridges under their jurisdiction for 2026.

2493 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between St. Bernard Parish Government and the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association in regard to the Aycock Street Barn.

2494 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the 34th Judicial District Court to accept a Court Modernization and Technology Grant from the Louisiana Supreme Court in the amount of $200,000.00 for Modernization and Technology related to acquisition and installation of Courtroom Audio and Visual Systems.

November 4, 2025

2495 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a purchase presented by the District “B” Council Representative for Beautification Flags on Paris Road.

2496 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a purchase presented by District B, At Large East and At Large West Council Representatives for trees along Jean Lafitte Parkway.

2497 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a purchase presented by the District “B” Council Representative for soccer goals at the Village Square Park.

2498 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a purchase presented by the District “D” Council Representative for Trailhead Gardens at the Guerra and Bartolo Bike Paths along Florida Avenue.

November 18, 2025

2599 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a purchase presented by the District “D” Council Representative for Trailhead Gardens at the Guerra and Bartolo Bike Paths along Florida Avenue.

December 2, 2025

2600 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the State of Louisiana, Executive Department, Office of the Governor, Proclamation No. 74 JML 2025, as declared holidays for St. Bernard Parish Government Employees.

2601 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the 2026 Council meeting dates.

2602 (PDF) – A resolution appointing new members to the Tourist Commission.

December 16, 2025

2603 (PDF) – A resolution creating and adopting a Governance Manual and Establishing Policies and Procedures for the St. Bernard Parish Council.

Updated: January 8, 2026