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Prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.
Lorusso HB No. 254
(KEYWORD, SUMMARY, AND DIGEST as amended by Senate committee
amendments)
LEASES. Provides relative to leasing of certain marina facilities operated by
Jefferson Parish
DIGEST
Present law establishes procedures applicable to the lease of public property; generally
requires the public entity to publicly advertise the proposed lease to solicit bidders and
requires the awarding of the lease to the highest bidder who meets the requirements of law.
Provides relative to terms and renewals of such leases. Provides exceptions.
Proposed law provides an additional exception from present law applicable to the boat slips
at the Bucktown Marina in Jefferson Parish. Provides that leases of boat slips are on a first-
come, first-served basis for fair market value as determined by an appraiser and that the rates
for and availability of such slips shall be published in the official journal of the parish.
Otherwise retains present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 41:1224.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways
and Public Works to the original bill.
1. Added an exemption that is applicable to boat slips that are owned and operated
by the governing authority of Jefferson Parish from general advertising and
bidding requirements.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways,
and Public Works to the engrossed bill
1. Adds that boat slip leases are on a first-come, first-served basis for fair market
value as determined by an appraiser and that the rates for and availability of such
slips shall be published in the official journal of Jefferson Parish.