The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SB 111 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law creates the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement
District in East Baton Rouge Parish for the purposes of providing security for district residents and
serving the needs of district residents by funding beautification and improvements for the overall
betterment of the district. Provides for district boundaries.
Proposed law provides that the district is governed by a board of commissioners. Requires each
board member to be a resident and qualified voter in the district. Provides that the board shall be
composed of seven members as follows:
(1)The president of the Parkwood Terrace Improvement Association shall be an ex officio
member.
(2)The board of directors of the Parkwood Terrace Improvement Association or its successor
shall appoint one member.
(3)The member or members of the Louisiana House of Representatives who represent House
District No. 29 shall appoint one member.
(4)The member or members of the Louisiana Senate who represent Senate District No. 15 shall
appoint one member.
(5)The assessor for East Baton Rouge Parish shall appoint one member.
(6)The mayor-president shall appoint one member.
(7)The Metro Council member or council members who represent the district shall appoint one
member.
Proposed law provides that members serve staggered four-year terms. Requires board members to
serve without compensation and provides that they shall not receive reimbursement for expenses.
Proposed law provides that the district, acting through the board, shall have the following powers
and duties:
(1)To sue and be sued.
(2)To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal. (3)To receive and expend funds collected pursuant to proposed law and in accordance with a
budget adopted as provided by proposed law.
(4)To enter into contracts with individuals or entities, private or public, for the provision of
security patrols in the district.
(5)To purchase items and supplies which the board deems instrumental to achieving the purpose
of the district.
(6)To perform or have performed any other function or activity necessary for the achievement
of the purpose of the district.
Proposed law authorizes the governing authority of East Baton Rouge Parish to impose and collect
a parcel fee within the district. Provides that the amount of the fee shall be as requested by the board.
Further provides that the fee shall be a flat fee per improved parcel not less than $100 per parcel per
year for lots zoned for residential. Requires that the fee be imposed on each improved parcel located
within the district.
Proposed law defines a parcel as a lot, a subdivided portion of ground, or an individual tract.
Provides that a parcel does not mean a condominium parcel as defined in present law (R.S.
9:1121.103). Provides that with respect to condominiums, the fee collector shall impose the parcel
fee on each lot on which condominiums are situated and not on individual condominium units.
Proposed law provides that the fee shall be imposed only after the question of its imposition has been
approved by a majority of the registered voters of the district voting on the proposition at an election
held for that purpose. Provides that no other election shall be required except as provided by
proposed law.
Proposed law requires the board of commissioners, at least 30 days prior to any election held to
approve imposition of a parcel fee, to mail notification of the upcoming election to each registered
voter of the district, and the owner of a parcel if the owner is not a registered voter of the district.
Proposed law requires the initial election on the question of the imposition to be held at the same
time as a regularly scheduled election in East Baton Rouge Parish. Provides that the fee shall expire
10 years from its initial levy. Authorizes renewal of such fee.
Proposed law requires that the fee be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ad
valorem taxes are collected in the parish. Provides that any fee shall be added to the tax rolls of the
parish and shall be enforced with the same authority and subject to the same penalties and procedures
as ad valorem taxes.
Proposed law requires the sheriff to collect and remit to the district all amounts collected not more
than 60 days after collection. Authorizes the board to enter into an agreement with the sheriff to
authorize the sheriff to retain a collection fee. Proposed law provides that it is the purpose and intent of proposed law that the additional law
enforcement personnel and services provided by the district shall be supplemental to and not in lieu
of personnel and services provided in the district by the city of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge
Parish. Further provides that if the district ceases to exist, any funds of the district shall be
transmitted to the governing authority of the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge
and shall be used for law enforcement purposes in the area included within the district.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:9097.28)