The bill enacts R.S. 33:9097.40 to establish the Brookstown Neighborhood Crime Prevention District in East Baton Rouge Parish. This district is created as a political subdivision aimed at enhancing crime prevention and security for residents by increasing law enforcement presence. The governance of the district will be managed by a board of commissioners consisting of seven members, including representatives from the Brookstown Neighborhood Homeowners Association, local legislative members, the parish assessor, the mayor-president, and the metropolitan council. The board will have the authority to impose a parcel fee to fund its activities, which will not exceed $150 per parcel annually.
The bill outlines the procedures for imposing the parcel fee, which requires approval from a majority of registered voters in the district. The fee will be collected alongside ad valorem taxes and can be renewed after four years. Additionally, the district will be subject to an annual budget and audit requirements. If the district is dissolved, any remaining funds will be transferred to the governing authority of East Baton Rouge Parish for law enforcement purposes. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.