The recipient entity's physical address:
           3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Limited Liability Company

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3765

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $15,000,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Sole member:
LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation
3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Managers:
Robert M. Stuart, Jr.
3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Kate Spikes
3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Leu Anne Greco
3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Project Advisor:
Mark Goodson
CSRS
6767 Perkins Road, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This request for capital outlay funds is for the restoration of the six lakes located near the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge. These lakes are an iconic symbol for LSU and the State Capitol city, as well as heavily used recreational areas. Constructed in the 1920’s with the timbering of old Perkins Swamp and the damming of Bayou DuPlantier, the lake system consists of six urban lakes (University, City Park, Campus, College, Crest and Erie Lakes) with a cumulative area of approximately 275 acres. City Park Lake and Lake Erie are owned by the City-Parish of East Baton Rouge, while Campus, College, University and Crest Lakes are owned by Louisiana State University. LSU’s four lakes combined account for approximately three quarters of the total lake acreage. Over the past decades, the lakes have deteriorated significantly as a result of excessive nutrient accumulation, shallow depth and poor water quality. The lakes have been damaged by vast nutrient polluting in past years due to community development and expansion around the Lakes. These conditions have led to decreased water quality conditions, low oxygen levels and high water temperatures resulting in poor fishery and wildlife habitat and periodic fish kills. In addition, the water in all six lakes is repeatedly clouded with algae. These algal blooms and exposed sediment are unsightly and result in obnoxious odors. The lakes have become shallow. A 2014 engineering report concluded that state-owned University Lake, the largest lake in the system (196 acres), has an average depth of approximately 4 ft. City Park Lake, the second largest lake in the system (54 acres), has an average depth of 2.8 ft., more than 2 ft. below the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries average depth requirement of 5 ft., the depth deemed necessary to improve water quality and support aquatic life. A 2008 report by the Army Corps of Engineers concluded that if no action is taken the lakes will continue to fill in with sediment and organic matter, resulting in even shallower depths; the water quality will continue to decline, resulting in increased fish kills and fewer recreational resources; and the fisheries and wildlife habitats within the lakes system will continue to degrade, resulting in decreased wildlife population and diversity. The lake system is located within the Mississippi Flyway, considered a major transit way for approximately 40% of all North American migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Various waterfowl using the Lakes include mallards, wood ducks, ring-neck ducks, gadwalls and assorted domestic ducks. Belted kingfishers, the great blue heron, snowy egret and white pelicans also frequent the lakes in winter months. Erosion along the banks of the lakes will also continue to increase, causing even more dangerous road and recreational trail conditions for users of the lakes. The lakes provide recreational opportunities for sailboats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, fishing, jogging, walking and bicycling, and are a unique setting for recreational bird watchers and students studying waterfowl. The Baton Rouge and LSU communities, as well as hundreds of visitors, take advantage of these
recreational opportunities on a daily basis. There are existing shared bike/walking paths along portions of the lake banks, but there are a number of gaps in bike and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as several conflict points with motorized vehicles, which can create an unsafe environment.

The project will deepen the lakes to improve habitat, water quality and their ability to help reduce flood risk. It will also include the construction of mobility improvements, such as bike and pedestrian paths, lighting, and benches. Some of the mobility improvements will create or strengthen connections to surrounding, distressed neighborhoods that have historically not had direct access to the lakes.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $4,890,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $24,700,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Through the implementation of the University Lakes Restoration Project, the entity will improve the health and safety of Louisiana citizens.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          • Deepen the lakes to provide a more sustainable aquatic system.
• Provide increased flood protection for upstream and downstream communities.
• Enhance environmental performance to improve natural habitats.
• Improve and diversify recreational uses while improving safety for walkers, runners, and bicyclists.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           36 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 University Lakes LLC is a party to project-related agreements (MOU, multiple CEA's, lease) with the project funding partners: State of Louisiana (Division of Administration & Office of Community Development), City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge, Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish, and LSU.

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               University Lakes LLC serves without compensation, as a conduit for multiple sources of funding for project design/construction contracts.


Contact Information
name:  Leu Anne Greco 
                                       address:  3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
                                       phone:  225.578.0525
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  lgreco@lsufoundation.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Manager