Hammond City Council Agenda – June 24, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 24, 2024
5:00pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in accordance with the procedures set within Section 5-03 of the City of Hammond Charter. (Mayor Pete Panepinto)

2. An ordinance of the Hammond City Council amending the Unified Development Code defining group living facility, group care facility, homeless shelter, providing for inclusive zoning of each, and defining conditional uses. (Mayor Pete Panepinto)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 24, 2024
5:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of June 11, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final Adoption of an ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for the Fiscal Year
2024-2025 in accordance with the procedures set within Section 5-03 of the City of Hammond Charter. (Mayor Pete Panepinto)

2. Final Adoption of an ordinance of the Hammond City Council amending the Unified Development Code defining group living facility, group care facility, homeless shelter, providing for inclusive zoning of each, and defining conditional uses. (Mayor Pete Panepinto)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the following adjusted millage rates and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said corporate limits of the City of Hammond for the Year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:

MILLAGE:

General Alimony, General Funds 8.730 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police 9.650 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works 1.930 Mills
(5207003)

Total 20.310 Mills

(Mayor Panepinto)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenue from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rates are”

Adjusted Rate 2024 Levy

General Alimony , General Funds 8.730 Mills 9.040 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police 9.650 Mills 10.000 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works 1.930 Mills 2.000 Mills
5207003

Total 20.310 Mills 21.040 Mills (Mayor Panipento)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution 1) accepting a $47,376 grant from the Local Government Assistance Program to make necessary repairs and renovations to the Levy Building; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Mayor Pete Panepinto)

2. Review and consider appeal by Guy’s I, LLC of the decision of the Hammond Historic District to assess a fine related to multiple maintenance violations. (Attorney Frank DiVittorio )

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

X . ADJOURN

I, COUNCIL CLERK, LISA COCKERHAM, OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S CHAMBERS AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 21st Day of June, 2024 at 4:00pm.

RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

In the interest of fairness and time, the following guidelines are established, relative to public participation and discussion of any agenda item.
1. All persons desiring to speak on a specific agenda item will request the attention of the presiding officer at the time the item is being considered.
2. After recognitions, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
3. All questions and comments are to be addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. The participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the rules of decorum of the council.
5. When a council member, citizen, elected or appointed public official refuses to adhere to these procedural policies, and the behavior interferes with or disrupts the normal order of business, the presiding officer may eject or request the removal of the disruptive or obstructive party or parties. The presiding officer shall prior to the discussion of a particular item, allow time for the discussion of that item. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that time has expired. Discussion shall cease, and the matter shall then be voted upon forthwith. When called upon for a vote, each council member present shall respond “yes,” “no” or “abstain.” A failure to answer shall be recorded as “abstain.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Lisa Cockerham @ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.