The recipient entity's physical address:
           304 Deprimo Lane
Opelousas, LA 70570

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 2136
Opelousas, LA 70571

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0045

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $346,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           Lincoln Celestine(President) 240 Anita Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570
Grant Fontenot(Vice President) 315 Mahogany Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570
Grace Garnier(1st Treasurer) 230 Estelle Road, Opelousas, LA 70570
Romona Fruge(Secretary) 131 Avenue A, Opelousas, LA 70570
Jeffery Davis(2nd Treasurer) 162 Rolling Oaks Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The requested funds are needed to initiate engineering planning and urgent repairs to Plaisance Water¿ System failing infrastructure. These funds will cover costs for this critical planning and the replacement of over 1,000 failing water meters that are at the end of their operational life. The total funds needed for this effort is $306k for meters and $40k for engineering planning. As part of the LDH DWRLF program requirements, the Water System is required to prepare and submit a System Improvement Plan (SIP) prepared by a licensed professional engineer. The primary objective of the SIP is to identify the water system’s needs to meet and achieve compliance with current and future drinking water regulations and provide a cost-effective means of meeting those needs. The SIP is to be prepared in accordance with LDH DWRLF requirements as provided in the LDH’s Guidance Document for Preparing a System Improvement Plant.


The engineering planning performed will support the below water capacity upgrades:

In order to resolve the water production capacity deficiency described above, a new potable water well and rehabilitation of the existing wells is proposed. The new water well will be constructed to produce as much potable water as possible, but the historical capacity of the producing sand at the treatment plant site is approximately 250 GPM. In addition to the new water well, the existing wells will be rehabilitated by cross washing the well screens to remove scale and mineral deposits that are restricting the screen openings and preventing more water to be produced. It is anticipated that the rehabilitation of the existing wells proposed will bring them back to their original design capacity. After completion of the project, the water production capacity will comply with LAC
51:XII.169.B.1.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,480
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $40,502
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $306,000
          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?
          To replace failing water meters, that have gone beyond battery life.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To get accurate readings and to provide clean and safe water to the users.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12-18 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:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Jeffery Davis 
                                       address:  P.O. Box 2136
Opelousas, LA 70571
                                       phone:  717-712-7147
                                       fax:  337-948-6832
                                       e-mail:  plaisancewater@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Vice President