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LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.9. Public-private partnership projects; acquisition of property; acquisition of project

RS 2084.9 - Public-private partnership projects; acquisition of property; acquisition of project A. At the request of the private entity, the authority may exercise any power it has under R.S. 48:2079 for the purpose of acquiring lands or estates or interests in such to the extent that the authority finds that such action serves the public purpose of this Chapter. B. Except as provided in Subsection A of this Section, until a court of competent jurisdiction has entered a final declaratory judgment that a material default has occurred and is continuing to occur, the authority may not exercise its power under R.S. 48:2079 or 2084.8 against a qualifying transportation facility. C. After the entry of a final order, the authority may exercise such power in lieu of or at any time after taking over the transportation facility to acquire the qualifying transportation facility. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit the authority's exercise of its power to expropriate a qualifying transportation facility after the entry of a final declaratory judgment order pursuant to Subsection B of this Section. The private entity, to the extent of its capital investment, may participate in the expropriation proceedings and shall have the same standing as a property owner. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.10. Public-private partnership projects; utility crossings

RS 2084.10 - Public-private partnership projects; utility crossings Subject to the provisions of R.S. 48:2080, the private entity and each public service company, public utility, railroad, and cable television provider whose facilities are to be crossed or relocated shall cooperate fully in planning and arranging the manner of the crossing or relocation of the facility. The private entity shall pay all costs for crossing, constructing, moving, or relocating such facilities. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.11. Public-private partnership projects; police powers; violations of law

RS 2084.11 - Public-private partnership projects; police powers; violations of law A. All law enforcement officers of the state and of each affected local jurisdiction shall have the same powers and jurisdiction within the limits of such qualifying transportation facility as in their respective areas of jurisdiction. All law enforcement officers shall have access to the qualifying transportation facility at any time for the purpose of exercising such powers and jurisdiction. This authority does not extend to the private offices, buildings, garages, and other improvements of the private entity to any greater degree than the police power extends to any other private buildings and improvements. B. To the extent the transportation facility is a highway, road, bridge, tunnel, overpass, or similar transportation facility for motor vehicles, the traffic and motor vehicle laws of the state and, if applicable, any local jurisdiction shall be the same as those applying to conduct on similar transportation facilities in the state or such local jurisdiction. Punishment for offenses shall be as prescribed by law for conduct occurring on similar transportation facilities in the state or local jurisdiction. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.12. Public-private partnership projects; dedication of assets

RS 2084.12 - Public-private partnership projects; dedication of assets The authority shall terminate the private entity's authority and duties under this Chapter on the date set forth in the comprehensive agreement. Upon termination, the authority and duties of the private entity under this Chapter shall cease, and the qualifying transportation facility shall be dedicated to the responsible public entity or, if the qualifying transportation facility is dedicated by an affected local jurisdiction, to such affected local jurisdiction for public use. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.13. Public-private partnership projects; procurement

RS 2084.13 - Public-private partnership projects; procurement A. Louisiana procurement regulations promulgated pursuant to R.S. 39:1581 et. seq. and R.S. 48:2081 shall not apply to public-private partnership projects. The comprehensive agreement entered into by the parties may include provisions which are consistent with procurement through competitive sealed bidding or competitive negotiation. The authority shall not be required to select the proposal with the lowest price offer but may consider price as one factor in evaluating proposals. The authority may also consider other factors such as the proposed cost of the qualifying transportation facility, the general reputation, industry experience, and financial capacity of the private entity, the proposed design of the qualifying transportation facility, the eligibility of the facility for accelerated selection, review, and documentation time lines under the authority's guidelines, local citizen and government concerns, benefits to the public, the private entity's compliance with a minority business enterprise participation plan or good faith effort to comply with the goals of such a plan, the private entity's plans to employ local contractors and residents, the party submitting the original proposal for the qualifying transportation facility, and other factors deemed appropriate by the authority. B. The authority shall proceed in procuring necessary elements of the project in accordance with its guidelines. The authority's guidelines shall be based on factors such as the probable scope, complexity, and priority of the project, the risk sharing, added value, debt, or equity investments by the private entity, and the increase in funding, dedicated revenue source, or other economic benefit otherwise unavailable. Prior to proceeding in procurement activities in accordance with its guidelines, the authority shall state the reasons for its determination in writing. C. The authority shall comply with the provisions of R.S. 48:2078 if the public-private partnership project is a state-designated project prior to entering into the comprehensive agreement. D. Once a comprehensive agreement has been entered into, and the process of bargaining of all phases or aspects of the comprehensive agreement is complete, the authority shall make available, upon request, procurement records in accordance with applicable public records laws. E. Qualifying transportation facilities may be constructed utilizing design-build or other innovative project delivery methods. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.14. Public-private partnership projects; multimodal transportation facilities

RS 2084.14 - Public-private partnership projects; multimodal transportation facilities Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter, a private entity shall request approval from all responsible public entities and may enter into a pre-development agreement or comprehensive agreement with multiple responsible public entities. Each responsible public entity shall retain its right to approve a private entity proposal for a multimodal transportation facility and the terms of a pre-development agreement or comprehensive agreement to which it becomes a party. Responsible public entities may designate a lead responsible public entity for purposes of determining the process for reviewing the private entity's proposal and negotiating a comprehensive agreement and a pre-development agreement. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2084.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2084.15. Public-private partnership projects; limitations; port facilities

RS 2084.15 - Public-private partnership projects; limitations; port facilities Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit, restrict, or prevent the ability of any port authority, port, harbor and terminal district, or the offshore terminal authority, to construct, maintain, operate, expand, or create any facility within its jurisdiction or other areas within which such entity is authorized to act. If any property or facility of the authority or of any private entity authorized to act in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter is to be located within the jurisdiction of an existing port commission, port, harbor and terminal district, or the offshore terminal authority, the mutual written agreement of such entity shall be required before the authority approves the transportation facility. Acts 2006, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2091 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2091. Short title

RS 2091 - Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be referred to as the "Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission Act". Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2092 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2092. Purpose; legislative findings

RS 2092 - Purpose; legislative findings A. The legislature hereby finds and declares that the development, construction, improvement, expansion, and maintenance of an efficient, safe, and well-maintained limited access highway system and related ingress and egress is essential to promote continued economic growth and to provide a high quality of life for the people of the Lafayette area. B. Public revenue, including federal funds, has not kept pace with the area's growing transportation system needs. The legislature hereby finds and declares that it is a matter of public necessity to create the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission, to pursue alternative and innovative funding sources, including but not limited to tolls, to supplement public revenue sources, and to improve the Lafayette area's transportation system. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2093 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2093. Definitions

RS 2093 - Definitions Unless the text clearly indicates otherwise, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Act" means the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission Act. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the commission. (3) "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, renewal notes, refunding bonds, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, warrants, commercial paper, or other obligations or any other evidence of indebtedness or evidence of borrowed money issued or entered into by the commission to finance projects. (4) "Commission" means the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission created by this Chapter. (5) "Department" means the Department of Transportation and Development. (6) "Federal government" means the United States of America and any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America. (7) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, company, cooperative, association, society, trust, or any other business unit or entity, including any state or federal agency. (8) "Project" means any capital project undertaken pursuant to this Chapter including the acquisition of real property, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, installation, development, landscaping, or operation of a tollway. (9) "Project costs" means all costs associated with and necessary to plan, design, acquire property rights, and to construct a project, construction costs, and such other expenses as may be necessary or incidental to the construction, financing, and operation of the project. (10) "Public utility facilities" means tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles, and other equipment and appliances which are either publicly or privately owned. (11) "Real property" means lands, waters, rights in lands or waters, structures, franchises, and interests in land, including lands under water, riparian rights, property rights in air space or subsurface, and any and all other things and rights usually included within said term, including any and all interests in such property less than full title. (12) "Revenue" means: (a) Any income, revenue, toll, and receipt derived or to be derived from the construction and operation of projects by the commission or received by the commission from any other sources whatsoever. (b) Monies generated by way of contract, pledge, donation, or bequest. (13) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development. (14) "State" means the state of Louisiana or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (15) "Toll" means any fee or charge for the use of a tollway. (16) "Tollway" means any limited access highway, bridge, or other transportation facility constructed or operated by the commission. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2095 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2095. Right of public agencies to material

RS 2095 - Right of public agencies to material The commission created pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to and fully comply with the public records law, R.S. 44:1 et seq., and the open meetings law, R.S. 42:11 et seq., of the state. The proceedings and documents of the commission shall be public record. All reports, maps, or other technical documents produced in whole or in part by the commission may be utilized by the commission or any other public agency in any manner that it deems necessary and advisable in the conduct of its duties. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2096 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2096. Feasibility; advice

RS 2096 - Feasibility; advice A. The commission may construct projects under the terms and conditions set forth in this Chapter. The commission shall conduct an economic feasibility study prior to initiation of any project to substantiate project need and feasibility. B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government's Metropolitan Planning Organization, and all subcommittees thereof, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the commission relative to any project or projects contemplated by or to be undertaken by the commission. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2098 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2098. Acquisition of lands and property

RS 2098 - Acquisition of lands and property A. For the purposes of this Chapter, the commission may acquire private or public property and property rights by donation, purchase, exchange, or eminent domain proceedings, as the commission may deem necessary for any commission purpose in the transportation corridor designated by the commission. B. In the acquisition of land and property rights, the commission may acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land, if, by so doing, the acquisition cost to the commission will be equal to or less than the cost of acquiring only that portion of the property thereof necessary for the project. This Subsection is a specific recognition that this means of limiting the rising costs of such property acquisition is a public purpose and that, without this limitation, the viability of many public projects will be threatened. C. The commission may sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of a project, provided that the sale, lease, or other disposition of a state-designated project shall require department approval. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any surplus property may be sold in accordance with procedures adopted by the commission that maximize the price received for such property provided that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, whenever any surplus property is acquired by the commission by eminent domain proceedings, the commission first shall offer to sell whatever rights it acquired back to the original owner or his successors in title, at the fair market value or at the original price paid, whichever is less. D. When the commission acquires property for a project, it is not subject to any liability imposed by preexisting conditions. This Subsection does not, however, affect the rights or liabilities of any past or future owners of the acquired property, nor does it affect the liability of any governmental entity for the results of its actions which create or exacerbate a pollution source. The commission and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality may enter into agreements for the performance, funding, and reimbursement of the investigative and remedial acts necessary for property acquired by the commission. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2099 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2099. Public utilities

RS 2099 - Public utilities A.(1) The commission shall have the power to make reasonable regulations, not inconsistent with rules and regulations promulgated by the federal government and the department for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation, and removal of any public utility, railroad, or pipeline company, in, on, along, over, or under a project. (2) Whenever the commission shall determine that it is necessary to relocate, remove, or carry along or across a commission project by grade separation, any public utility facilities presently located in, on, along, over, or under a commission project, the owner or operator of such facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the commission; however, the cost and expense of such relocation, removal, or grade separation, including the cost of installing such facilities in a new location or locations, including the cost of any land, or any rights or interest in lands, and any other rights acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, shall be paid as project costs by the commission. (3) In case of relocation or removal, the owners or operators of public utility facilities, their successors or assigns, may use and operate said public utility facilities in the new location or locations upon the same terms and conditions enjoyed prior to relocation or removal. B. Any utility which requests and is permitted to occupy commission right-of-way shall be responsible for any cost of relocation, removal, or grade separation and all expenses related thereto. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2100 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2100. Contracts; construction; project development; law enforcement

RS 2100 - Contracts; construction; project development; law enforcement A. Contracts of the commission for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of any commission project shall be made and awarded pursuant to applicable provisions of state law. B. The commission may contract with either the state police, a law enforcement district, or municipal law enforcement agency to perform law enforcement and patrol functions on any commission project. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2102. Conveyance of project; maintenance

RS 2102 - Conveyance of project; maintenance When the bonds issued for any project and the interest thereon have been paid in full, or sufficient funds have been deposited in trust for that purpose, and the project is in a condition which meets department standards for structural condition and geometric design and is in a condition of maintenance satisfactory to the department, said project and any property acquired for the project may be transferred by the commission in full ownership to the state of Louisiana. The department will assume jurisdiction and control of the project as a part of the state highway system, provided that the legislature authorizes an increase in mileage of the state highway system equal to the length of the commission project to be transferred. Any commission project transferred to and accepted by the department will be operated and maintained by the department as an integral part of the state highway system, and the department, in the discretion of its secretary, may continue to collect any toll or fee for the purpose of maintenance of the project. Acts 2003, No. 893, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2106 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2106. Membership requirements

RS 2106 - Membership requirements A. The board of directors for each expressway commission with boundaries and jurisdiction which are coterminous with Lafayette Parish, shall include one director from Iberia Parish and one director from Vermilion Parish. B. Each director shall take and subscribe to the oath of office required for public officials. Each director shall be a voting member of the board and shall be considered in determining a quorum. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed and sworn into office. Directors may be removed from office for cause by a district court having jurisdiction. C. Directors shall not receive any salary for the performance of their duties as directors, but may be reimbursed for mileage expenses incurred for attendance at meetings of the commission. The mileage allowance shall be fixed by the commission in an amount not to exceed the mileage allowance authorized under state travel regulations at rates and standards as promulgated by the division of administration subject to the availability of funds. D. The directors shall be subject to the provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics. Acts 2008, No. 569, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 11, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2111 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2111. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2111 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2112 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2112. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2112 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2113 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2113. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2113 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2114 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2114. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2114 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2115 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2115. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2115 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2116 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2116. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2116 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2117 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2117. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2117 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2118 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2118. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2118 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:2119 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§2119. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.

RS 2119 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 275, §2, eff. June 29, 2015.