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SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
SB 90 2024 Regular Session Fields
KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SPECIAL DISTRICTS. Provides for the creation of the Brookstown Neighborhood
Crime Prevention District. (gov sig)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Remove provisions of proposed law that authorize the parish governing
authority to impose the fee and instead authorize the district to impose the
fee.
2. Remove requirement that the metropolitan council approve the district's
budget and instead require the district to approve the budget.
3. Makes technical changes.
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SB 90 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Fields
Proposed law creates the Brookstown Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in East Baton
Rouge Parish as a political subdivision of the state for the purpose of aiding in crime
prevention and security of district residents.
Proposed law provides for the governance of the district by a seven-member board of
commissioners comprised as follows:
(1)The president of the Brookstown Neighborhood Homeowners Assoc. (association)
shall be an ex officio member.
(2)One member appointed by the board of directors of the association or its successor.
(3)One member appointed by the member(s) of the La. House of Representatives who
represent the area which comprises the district.
(4)One member appointed by the member(s) of the La. Senate who represent the area
which comprises the district.
(5)One member appointed by the parish assessor.
(6)One member appointed by the mayor-president.
(7)One member appointed by the member(s) of the metropolitan council who represent
the district.
Proposed law requires board members to own property within the district and provides for
terms.
Proposed law provides for the powers and duties of the district, including but not limited to
the following:
(1)To sue and be sued.
(2)To adopt, use, and alter at will a corporate seal.
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(3)To receive and expend funds.
(4)To enter into contracts for the provision of security patrols or other programs in the
district.
Proposed law authorizes the district, subject to voter approval, to impose and collect a parcel
fee on each improved parcel within the district. Provides that the amount of the fee shall not
exceed $150 per parcel per year. Further provides that the owner of the parcel shall be
responsible for payment of the fee. Proposed law defines the term "parcel" to mean a lot,
a subdivided portion of ground, or an individual tract.
Proposed law requires that any election on the imposition of the fee be held at a regularly
scheduled primary or general election. Provides that the fee shall expire four years from its
initial levy but my be renewed, subject to voter approval, for a term not to exceed 10 years.
Proposed law requires that the fee be collected at the same time and in the same manner as
ad valorem taxes are collected by the sheriff of the parish. Provides that any unpaid parcel
fee be enforced with the same authority and subject to the same penalties and procedures as
unpaid ad valorem taxes. Requires the sheriff to remit to the district all amounts collected
not more than 60 days after the collection and authorizes the sheriff to retain a commission
fee.
Proposed law requires that the board adopt an annual budget in accordance with present law
(R.S. 39:1301 et seq.). Further requires that the district approve the budget. Provides that
the district shall be subject to audit by the legislative auditor pursuant to present law (R.S.
24:213).
Proposed law provides that the purpose and intent of proposed law, specifically the
additional law enforcement personnel and their services, shall be supplemental to and not
in lieu of personnel and services provided in the district by the city of Baton Rouge/parish
of East Baton Rouge. Additionally provides that if the district ceases to exist, any funds of
the district shall be transmitted to the governing authority of the parish and shall be used for
law enforcement purposes in the district.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:9097.40)
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JAMES BENTON
ATTORNEY
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