NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Zachary Taylor Parkway Association

The recipient entity's physical address:
           620 Florida St., Suite 210
Baton Rouge, LA 70801


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           620 Florida St., Suite 210
Baton Rouge, LA 70801


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Association

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0512

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,300,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

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:
           Julie Fuselier- Executive Director- 620 Florida St., Ste 210 Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Louis Hebert - Chairman - 107 Peach St, New Roads, LA 70760
Melvin Spencer Harvey Jr.- Secretary-5700 Commerce St., St. Francisville, LA 70775
Ryan Seal- Treasurer- 526 11th Ave, Franklinton, LA 70438
A.P. Guillory- 9887 Hwy 1 South, Alexandria, LA 71302
C. Russell Wilson- PO Box 11802, Alexandria, LA 71315
John Rouchon- 12277 Branch Lane, Clinton, LA 70722
Ronald McGlothlin- 16486 Spencer Rd., Franklinton, LA 70438
Wilbert Carmouche- 312 N. Main St, Marksville, LA 71315
Ronald Roe- PO Box 7, Echo, LA 71330
Randy DeCuir- PO Box 36, Marksville, LA 71351
Ronald Jett- PO Box 8, Norwood, LA 70761


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The objects and purposes for which this association is formed are state in the Articles of Incorporation. Those objects and purposes are to be achieved by working with the Governor, the Louisiana Legislature, the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the Governor’s office of Rural Development, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and with other persons and groups interested in economic development and in the improvement of transportation. The centerpiece of the Parkway is the Audubon Bridge situated on the Mississippi River between Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, and a primary goal of the Parkway’s continued development is the safe movement of travelers along the route and safety would be improved through the lighting of the Audubon Bridge.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $1,300,000

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?
          The objects and purposes for which this association is formed are state in the Articles of Incorporation. Those objects and purposes are to be achieved by working with the Governor, the Louisiana Legislature, the members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the Governor’s office of Rural Development, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and with other persons and groups interested in economic development and in the improvement of transportation.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The centerpiece of the Parkway is the Audubon Bridge situated on the Mississippi River between Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes,
Whereas, a primary goal of the Parkway’s continued development is the safe movement of travelers along the route and safety would be improved through the lighting of the Audubon Bridge.


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           3 years

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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

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: 
               N/A

(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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

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


Contact Information
name:  Julie Fuselier 
                                       address:  620 Florida St. Suite 210
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

                                       phone:  225-343-2776
                                       fax:  225-344-1132
                                       e-mail:  julie.fuselier@amstrategies.co
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director