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HB 264 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Hilferty
Abstract: Provides relative to the parcel fee levied within the Lakeshore Crime Prevention District
in Orleans Parish and to the purpose of the district.
Present law creates the Lakeshore Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish as a political
subdivision for the purpose of aiding in crime prevention and adding to the security of district
residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel in the district.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides that the purpose of the district shall be to aid in crime prevention and to add
to the security of district residents by providing for an increase in the presence of law enforcement
personnel in the district. Proposed law provides that the purpose of the district shall be to aid in
crime prevention through the following:
(1)By procuring private patrol services, security cameras, and other products or services
reasonably designed to enhance the security of district residents.
(2)By disseminating newsletters or other information on crime prevention or security matters.
(3)By engaging in other activities ancillary to crime prevention.
Present law authorizes the governing authority of the city of New Orleans, subject to voter approval,
to impose a parcel fee on behalf of the district. Provides that the fee is a flat fee per improved parcel
of land not to exceed $360 per improved parcel per year. Proposed law increases the maximum rate
of the fee from $360 to $420 per improved parcel per year.
Present law provides that the fee shall expire on Dec. 31, 2010, but authorizes renewal of the fee,
subject to voter approval. Proposed law provides that the fee shall expire at the end of the term
provided for in the proposition authorizing the fee.
Proposed law provides that the provisions of the Act have no effect on the parcel fee being imposed
within the district on the effective date of the Act. Provides that the fee shall continue to be imposed
until it expires after which the fee authorized by proposed law may be levied.
(Amends R.S. 33:9091.7(C) and (F)(1) and (3)(b) and (c))