House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends and reenacts several provisions of R.S. 33:9091.5 concerning the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish. Key changes include the alteration of the district's boundaries from Robert E. Lee Boulevard to Allen Toussaint Boulevard, and a shift in the district's purpose from merely enhancing law enforcement presence to promoting and encouraging security within the area. The bill also expands the powers of the district's board of commissioners to acquire, purchase, or lease items deemed necessary for achieving the district's purposes.

Additionally, the bill modifies the parcel fee structure, increasing the maximum fee from $220 to $400 per parcel per year, and allows for the fee to be adjusted by the board through a resolution, provided it does not exceed the maximum amount. The duration of the fee's imposition has been extended from four to eight years, with provisions for renewal. Furthermore, it clarifies that any funds collected by the district must be used solely to enhance security in the area and stipulates that these funds will be maintained in a separate account by the city of New Orleans. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB50 Original: 33:5(B)
HB50 Engrossed: 33:5(B)
HB50 Enrolled: 33:5(B)
HB50 Act 306: 33:5(B)