<p> On motion of Mr. , seconded by Mr. , the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. A resolution authorizing and ratifying the purchase of Lot 57, Square 3, Avondale Gardens Subdivision and to provide for related matters. (Council District No. 3) WHEREAS, Theodore A. Falcon, Lela A. Falcon, Carol F. Aswad, Edwin P. Whitson, Ashley M. McVille, Milton J. McVille Jr., Lynda M. McVille, Marjorie L. LeBlanc and Theodore F. Landry are the owners of Lot 57, Square 3, Avondale Gardens Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department would like to acquire said lot because of the existing non-Parish drainage ditch onsite which the Parish wishes to incorporate into its drainage system; and WHEREAS, Wayne Sandoz & Associates, Inc. has valued the property, which is 3,750 square feet, at a value of $1,900.00; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish and said owners are all agreeable to said purchase for the appraised value. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That Jefferson Parish is hereby authorized to acquire Lot 57, Square 3, Avondale Gardens Subdivision from Theodore A. Falcon, Lela A. Falcon, Carol F. Aswad, Edwin P. Whitson, Ashley M. McVille, Milton J. McVille Jr., Lynda M. McVille, Marjorie L. LeBlanc and Theodore F. Landry for an amount not to exceed $1,900.00. SECTION 2. That the funds for this property acquisition shall come from Budget Account No. 45230-4039-7710(52356.014) (Neighborhood Drainage Improvements – Canal Bank Stabilization) is hereby authorized. SECTION 3. That the Council Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is authorized to sign any and all documents required to carry out the provisions of this resolution. The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 1st day of May, 2013.</p>