Statute Description

Statute Citation

" Sales of service " as it pertains to this program - means and includes the "furnishing of sleeping rooms, cottages or cabins by hotels"

R.S. 47:301(14)(a)

Two percent (2%) of amounts paid or charged for sales of service as defined by R.S. 47:301(14)(a)

R.S. 47:302(C)

One percent (1%) of amounts paid or charged for sales of service as defined by R.S.47:301(14)(a) - proceeds formerly dedicated to the Louisiana Recovery District

R.S 47:321(C)

.97% of amounts paid or charged for sales of service as defined by R.S. 47:301(14)(a)

R.S. 47:331(C)

RECIPIENT/FUND

REVISED STATUTE

YEAR CREATED

EFFECTIVE DATE

RECOMMENDED AMOUNT

PURPOSE OF FUND

Acadia Parish - Acadia Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.22

1995

7/01/95

$47,000

Promotion of tourism and economic development in Acadia Parish

Allen Parish - Allen Parish Capital Improvements Fund

47:302.36, 322.7, 332.28

1997

7/01/97

$120,000

Capital Improvements to the parish courthouse and public property in Allen Parish

Ascension Parish - Ascension Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.21

1995

7/01/95

$250,000

Promotion of tourism and related purposes in Ascension Parish

Avoyelles Parish - Avoyelles Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.6, 322.29, 332.21

1992

7/01/93

$158,350

Capital improvements and purchases in Avoyelles Parish, tourism promotion and economic development

Beauregard Parish - Beauregard Parish Community Improvement Fund

47:302.24, 322.8, 332.12

1995

7/01/95

$15,000

Improvements in Beauregard Parish; improvements shall include construction, operation, and maintenance of Beauregard Parish Covered Arena and other recreational facilities

Bossier Parish - Bossier City Riverfront and Civic Center Fund (formerly Bossier City Civic Center Fund)

47:332.7

1992

7/01/92

$2,400,000

Riverfront development and for the operations and maintenance of the civic center in Bossier City

Shreveport-Bossier City Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:322.30

1997

7/01/97

$750,000

For use by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission for promoting and enhancing tourism activities and related activities

Caddo Parish - Shreveport Riverfront and Convention Center Fund

47:332.6

1992

7/01/92

$2,400,000

Riverfront and convention center development in Shreveport, $50,000 shall be allocated annually to Pamoja for African-American cultural activities

Shreveport-Bossier City Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:322.30

1997

7/01/97

Reflected in $750,000 above

For use by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission for promoting and enhancing tourism activities and related activities

Calcasieu Parish - (Wards 1,2,3, and 8 of Calcasieu Parish) Calcasieu Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.14, 322.11, 332.30

1993

7/01/93

$280,000

Appropriated to the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism development, including support for preservation of historic arts and humanities. The monies in this fund - not to exceed $20,000 annually -may be used by the bureau to match funds from the Cameron Parish Police Jury, provided that such funds are used for tourism development purposes.

(Wards 4,5,6,7 of Calcasieu Parish) West Calcasieu Community Center Fund

47:302.12, 322.11, 332.30

1993

7/01/93

$208,000

Capital improvements and maintenance for West Calcasieu Community Center

Lake Charles Civic Center Fund

47:322.11, 332.30

1997

7/01/97

$389,000

Operation, maintenance, and capital improvements for the Lake Charles Civic Center in Calcasieu Parish

Caldwell Parish - Caldwell Parish Economic Development Fund

47:322.36

1997

7/01/97

$3,000

For use by the Caldwell Parish Industrial Development Board

Cameron Parish - Cameron Parish Tourism Development Fund

47:302.25, 322.12, 332.31

1995

7/01/95

$25,000

Tourism development in Cameron Parish

Claiborne Parish - Town of Homer - Town of Homer Economic Development Fund

47:302.42, 322.22, 332.37

1997

7/01/97

$11,712

Economic development

East Baton Rouge Parish - East Baton Rouge Riverside Centroplex - East Baton Rouge Parish Riverside Centroplex Fund

47:332.2

1991

7/01/91

$825,000

Capital improvements at Riverside Centroplex in the city of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science Center, Riverfront Promenade, and related projects in the Riverfront Development Plan in the city of Baton Rouge

East Baton Rouge Parish Community Improvement Fund

47:302.29

1996

7/01/96

$1,650,000

Urban mass transit in East Baton Rouge Parish, and for the Research Park Corporation domiciled in East Baton Rouge Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish Enhancement Fund

47:322.9

1997

7/01/97

$825,000

$100,000 annually for urban mass transit in East Baton Rouge Parish, $100,000 annually to be used by the Baton Rouge Sports Foundation. The remainder of the funds shall be used by the East Baton Rouge Riverside Centroplex Arena and Exhibition Center.

East Carroll Parish - East Carroll Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.32, 322.3, 332.26

1997

7/01/97

$11,200

Tourism promotion

East Feliciana Parish - East Feliciana Tourist Commission Fund

47:302.47, 322.27, 332.42

1997

7/01/97

$5,600

Economic development and tourism-related expenses

Franklin Parish - Franklin Parish Tourism Commission - Franklin Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.34

1997

7/01/97

$21,438

For use by the Franklin Parish Tourism Commission for tourism activities

Iberia Parish - Iberia Parish Tourist Commission - Iberia Parish Tourist Commission Fund

47:302.13

1993

7/01/93

$146,000

Tourism development purposes within Iberia Parish

Iberville Parish - Iberville Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:332.18

1995

7/01/95

$6,500

Planning, development, and capital improvements of tourist sites in Iberville Parish

Jackson Parish - Jackson Parish Tourism Commission - Jackson Parish Economic Development and Tourism Fund

47:302.35

1997

7/01/97

$4,000

For use by the Jackson Parish Tourism Commission for economic development and tourism related activities

Jefferson Parish - Convention Centers within the city of Kenner, on the eastbank of Jefferson Parish exclusive of the city of Kenner, and on the westbank of Jefferson Parish - Jefferson Parish Convention Center Fund

47:322.34, 332.1

1986

12/24/86

$1,745,000

R.S. 47:332.1 proceeds: Operating/maintaining convention center in Kenner.Operating/maintaining convention center on Eastbank,Operating/maintaining convention center on Westbank.These proceeds may be pledged to issue bonds for convention centers.

R.S. 47:322.34 proceeds: Funds collected in Kenner distributed 50% to the Rivertown Museum Theater Complex and 50% to the Pontchartrain Center/Laketown Development. 60% of the proceeds collected in all areas of Jefferson Parish exclusive of Kenner, Gretna, and Grand Isle, shall be put in escrow and be available exclusively for improvements at Lafreniere Park and the LaSalle tract on the east side of the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, of which 1/2 shall be for improvements at Lafreniere Park and 1/2 for the LaSalle tract. 10% of the tax monies shall be available for the Sala Avenue Restoration Project. The remaining 30% shall be used at the Westbank Civic Center at Bayou Segnette.

City of Gretna – Jefferson Parish Convention Center Fund - Gretna Tourist Commission Enterprise Account

47:322.34

1997

7/01/97

$51,000

Tourism development and for planning, development, and capital improvements of tourist sites in Gretna

Ward 11 – Jefferson Parish Convention Center Fund – Town of Grand Isle Tourist Commission Enterprise Account

47:322.34

1997

7/01/97

$9,000

Tourism development and for planning, development, and capital improvements of tourist sites in Grand Isle

Jefferson Davis Parish - Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission - Jefferson Davis Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.38, 322.14, 332.32

1997

7/01/97

$100,100

Promotion and enhancement of tourism activities, and related activities

Lafayette Parish - Lafayette Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.18, 322.28, 332.9

1992

7/01/93

$1,642,142

R.S. 47:302.18: Capital improvements at the Cajundome in the city of Lafayette

R.S. 47: 332.9: In FY 1993-94 and FY 1994-95: 1/3 to Acadian Village and 2/3 to Vermilion; for FY 1995-96 for certain local entities specified by statute and the Cajundome in the city of Lafayette. After FY 1995-96, exclusively for capital improvements at Cajundome in city of Lafayette

R.S 47:322.28: Fiscal Year 1998 through Fiscal Year 2000 - revenue distributed as follows: $100,000 for capital improvements to Lafayette Children's Museum, $100,000 to the Lafayette Parish Visitors Bureau for museum purposes or for acquisitions related to tourism, the remainder of the funds for planning, development, or capital improvements at or adjacent to the Cajundome site. Fiscal Year 2001 and thereafter - for use in planning, developing, and capital improvements at or adjacent to the Cajundome site.

Lafourche Parish - Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission – Lafourche Parish Enterprise Fund

47:302.19

1995

7/01/95

$100,000

Tourism development and other economic growth projects within the parish of Lafourche

LaSalle Parish – LaSalle Economic Development District Fund

47:322.35

1997

7/01/97

$11,000

LaSalle Economic Development District

Lincoln Parish - Ruston-Lincoln Convention Visitors Bureau - Lincoln Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.8

1992

7/01/93

$200,000

Allocated to the Ruston-Lincoln Convention Visitors Bureau to be used exclusively for tourism and economic development in Lincoln Parish, including the promotion of festivals and fairs

Lincoln Parish Municipalities Fund

47:322.33, 332.43

1997

7/01/97

$95,000

Allocated to the municipalities of Choudrant, Dubach, Simsboro, Grambling, Ruston and Vienna - allocation shall be distributed proportionately based on population and used solely for infrastructure enhancements which support economic development, tourism, or public health or safety

Livingston Parish - Livingston Parish Tourist Commission - Livingston Parish Tourism Improvement Fund

47:302.41, 322.21, 332.36

1997

7/01/97

$100,000

Promotion and enhancement of tourism activities

Madison Parish – Madison Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.4, 322.18, 332.44

1992

7/01/93

$27,000

Unspecified

Morehouse Parish - Bastrop Municipal Center Fund

47:322.17, 332.34

1997

7/01/97

$22,000

Allocated to the city of Bastrop for operations, maintenance, and repairs to the Bastrop Municipal Center

Natchitoches Parish – Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission – Natchitoches Historic District Development Fund

47:302.10, 322.13, 332.5

1992

7/01/92

$130,000

Planning and development of the Natchitoches Historic District

Natchitoches Parish Tourism Commission - Natchitoches Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.10

1993

7/01/93

$42,000

Tourism Promotion

Orleans Parish - New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund

47:332.10

1995

7/01/95

$5,883,016

New Orleans Metro Convention and Visitor Bureau for tourism promotion

New Orleans Area Tourism and Economic Development Fund (formerly the New Orleans Business and Industrial Development and Sports Foundation Fund)

47:322.38

1997

7/01/97

$3,460,000

($1,900,000 from this fund is contained in those state agencies' budgets receiving dedicated funds-which are those bolded to the right)

Proceeds to New Orleans Business and Industrial District - after the following distributions: New Orleans Sports Foundation - $530,000, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism - $600,000 for tourism and economic development in New Orleans, University of New Orleans - Metropolitan College - $600,000 for tourism and economic development, especially training and education in tourism and state and municipal economics , Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans - $400,000, Audubon Park Commission - $100,000, Lieutenant Governor - $500,000 for the visitor information center in New Orleans , New Orleans City Park Improvement Association Board of Commissioners - $200,000, Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - $200,000 for tourism and economic development in New Orleans , Algiers Economic Development Foundation $200,000.

Ouachita Parish - Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau - Ouachita Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.7, 322.1, 332.16

1992

7/01/93

$686,000

Allocated to the Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism promotion, including promotion of festivals and fairs in Ouachita Parish, and for economic development

Plaquemines Parish - Plaquemines Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.40, 322.20, 332.35

1997

7/01/97

$54,000

Tourism development and other economic growth activities, including but not limited to planning, development, and capital improvements.

Pointe Coupee Parish - Pointe Coupee Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.28, 332.17

1995

7/01/95

$10,000

Capital improvements of tourist sites

Rapides Parish - Alexandria - Rapides Parish Economic Development Fund

47:302.30, 322.32

1996

7/01/96

$266,000

Economic development

Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Alexandria/Pineville Exhibition Hall Fund

33:4574.7(K)

1991

7/01/91

$125,000

Capital improvements at Alexandria/Pineville Exhibition Hall

Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Alexandria/Pineville Area Tourism Fund

47:302.30, 322.32

1996

7/01/96

$54,000

Promotion of tourism in Rapides Parish

Pineville, City of - Pineville Economic Development Fund

47:302.30, 322.1

1997

7/01/97

$54,000

Economic development in the city of Pineville

Richland Parish - Richland Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.4, 322.18, 332.44

1992

7/01/93

$65,000

unspecified

Sabine Parish - Sabine Parish Tourist Commission - Sabine Parish Tourism Improvement Fund

47:302.37, 322.10, 332.29

1997

7/01/97

$39,700

Promotion and enhancement of tourism activities

St. Bernard Parish - St. Bernard Parish Enterprise Fund

47:332.22

1996

7/01/96

$55,000

Tourism and economic development in St. Bernard Parish

St. Charles Parish - St. Charles Parish Council - St. Charles Parish Enterprise Fund

47:302.11, 332.24

1993

7/01/93

$30,000

Tourism and economic development in St. Charles Parish

River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission Fund (see also St. James Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish

47:322.15

1997

7/01/97

$50,000

Allocated to the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission

St. Helena Parish - St. Helena Parish Tourist Commission - St. Helena Parish Tourist Commission Fund

47:332.15

1995

7/01/95

$8,000

St. Helena Parish Tourist Commission for tourism promotion

St. James Parish - River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission Fund (see also St. Charles Parish and St. James Parish)

47:322.15

1997

7/01/97

Reflected in the $50,000 above

Allocated to the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission

St. John the Baptist Parish - St. John the Baptist Convention Facility Fund

47:332.4

1992

7/01/92

$172,000

Acquisition of land, construction of buildings for use as the St. John the Baptist Convention Facility

River Parishes, Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission Fund (see also St. Charles Parish and St. James Parish)

47:322.15

1997

7/01/97

Reflected in the $50,000 above

Allocated to the River Parishes Convention, Tourist, and Visitors Commission

St. Landry Parish - St. Landry Parish Historical Development Fund No. 1

47:332.20

1995

7/01/95

$50,000

Planning, development, and capital improvements of tourist sites in St. Landry Parish, for improvements and/or preservation of the Old City Hall-City Market in Opelousas

St. Martin Parish - St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission - St. Martin Parish Enterprise Fund

47:302.27

1995

7/01/95

$5,000

Tourism promotion

St. Mary Parish - St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission - St. Mary Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.44, 322.25, 332.40

1997

7/01/97

$253,000

For the development of tourism and other economic growth projects

St. Tammany Parish - St. Tammany Tourist Commission - St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission Fund

47:302.26, 322.37, 332.13

1995

7/01/95

$512,500

Tourism promotion - for funds collected under R.S. 47:322.37 - Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 shall be appropriated to St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission and shall be held by such commission in its treasury as a special restricted account and shall not be used before 7/1/99 – except as allowed by statute. Funds then can be used for performing arts and/or convention centers within St. Tammany Parish, including capital improvements related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of such centers.

Tangipahoa Parish - Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission - Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission Fund

47:302.17, 332.14

1995

7/01/95

$339,836

Tourism promotion

Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development Fund

47:322.5

1997

7/01/97

$75,000

Economic development

Terrebonne Parish - Houma/Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission and Houma Downtown Development Corporation - Houma/Terrebonne Tourist Fund

47:302.20

1995

7/01/95

$115,000

Development of tourism and other economic development projects within the parish of Terrebonne - for Fiscal Years 1996 – 1998 through the Houma/Terrebonne Tourist Commission. Thereafter, fifty percent of the monies in the fund shall be available to the Houma/Terrebonne Tourist Commission and fifty percent of the monies in the fund shall be available to the Houma Downtown Development Corporation to fund the development of tourism and other economic development growth projects within the parish of Terrebonne

Houma/Terrebonne Tourist Commission -Terrebonne Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:322.24, 332.39

1997

7/01/97

$147,750

Tourism development and other economic growth projects

Union Parish - Union Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.43, 322.23, 332.38

1997

7/01/97

$16,000

Promoting and enhancing tourism activities, and for supporting all other related activities

Vermilion Parish - Vermilion Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:302.23, 322.31, 332.11

1995

7/01/95

$10,700

Fiscal Years 1996 through 2010 – Erath Acadia Museum, the Gueyden Museum, the Kaplan Museum, LeBayou Legendire Cultural Center, Les Chretiens, Inc., and the Acadian Centre on Genealogy. Thereafter, the monies in the fund shall be available exclusively for planning, development, or capital improvements at sites in Vermilion Parish.

Vernon Parish - Vernon Parish Community Improvement Fund (formerly Vernon Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund and Vernon Parish Convention Facility Fund)

47:302.5, 322.19, 332.3

1992

7/01/92

$204,000

Capital improvements in Vernon Parish, and any other costs of improvements, operation, or maintenance for recreational facilities, museums, fishing ramps, senior citizen centers, and parks

Washington Parish - Washington Parish Tourist Commission - Washington Parish Tourist Commission Fund

47:332.8

1992

7/01/92

$15,000

Tourism promotion – successor to Washington Convention Facility Fund

Washington Parish Infrastructure and Park Fund (formerly Washington Convention Facility Fund)

47:332.8

1992

7/01/92

$7,000

Fund balance for infrastructure and park projects

Webster Parish - Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau - Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund

47:302.15

1995

7/01/95

$25,000

Tourism development and other economic growth projects

West Baton Rouge Parish - West Baton Rouge Parish Visitor Enterprise Fund

47:332.19

1995

7/01/95

$150,000

Planning, development, and capital improvements of tourist sites

West Feliciana Parish - St. Francisville Economic Development Fund

47:302.46, 322.26, 332.41

1997

7/01/97

$100,000

Used by St. Francisville for economic development and tourism-related expenses in West Feliciana Parish, fifty-two percent (52%) of which shall be used for that area outside the town of St. Francisville, and forty-eight percent (48%) shall be used for that area within the town of St. Francisville.

Winn Parish - Winnfield Museum Board - Winn Parish Tourism Fund

47:302.16, 322.16, 332.33

1995

6/14/95

$21,000

Maintenance of museum

TOTAL RECOMMENDED

$27,884,544

GENERAL FUND

TOTAL

T.O.

DESCRIPTION

$0

$26,032,444

0

ACT 19 FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999

BA-7 TRANSACTIONS:

$0

$0

0

None

$0

$26,032,444

0

EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET – November 20, 1998

$0

$62,000

0

Other Adjustments - Livingston Parish Tourism Commission Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$225,000

0

Other Adjustments - East Baton Rouge Riverside Centroplex Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$450,000

0

Other Adjustments - East Baton Rouge Community Improvement Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$273,000

0

Other Adjustments - East Baton Rouge Parish Enhancement Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$2,100

0

Other Adjustments - East Feliciana Tourism Commission Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$625,000

0

Other Adjustments – Shreveport Riverfront and Convention Center Fund – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$215,000

0

Other Adjustments – Bossier City Riverfront and Convention Center – adjustment to reflect anticipated revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2000

$0

$27,884,544

0

TOTAL RECOMMENDED

$0

$1,852,100

0

DIFFERENCE (TOTAL RECOMMENDED AND EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET)

This program does not have funding for Professional Services for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.

Sales tax dedications to:

$47,000

Acadia Parish - for promotion of tourism and economic development

$120,000

Allen Parish - for capital improvements to the parish courthouse and public property in Allen Parish

$250,000

Ascension Parish - for promotion of tourism and economic development

$158,350

Avoyelles Parish - for capital improvements, tourism and economic development

$15,000

Beauregard Parish - for capital improvements to include construction, operation, and maintenance of the Beauregard Parish Covered Arena and other recreational facilities

$2,400,000

Bossier Parish - Bossier City Civic Center - for riverfront development and for the operations and maintenance of the civic center in Bossier City

$750,000

Bossier/Caddo Parishes – Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Commission - tourism development

$2,400,000

Caddo Parish - Shreveport Riverfront and Convention Center - for capital development and improvements

$280,000

Calcasieu Parish – Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau - for tourism development

$208,000

Calcasieu Parish - West Calcasieu Community Center - for capital improvements and maintenance of community center

$389,000

Calcasieu Parish - city of Lake Charles - for operations, maintenance and capital improvements to civic center

$3,000

Caldwell Parish - Caldwell Parish Industrial Development Board - for industrial development

$25,000

Cameron Parish - for tourism development

$11,712

Claiborne Parish - town of Homer - for economic development

$825,000

East Baton Rouge Parish – Riverside Centroplex, the Louisiana Arts and Science Center, Riverfront Promenade and related projects in the Riverfront Development Plan - for capital improvements

$1,650,000

East Baton Rouge Parish – Community Improvement - for mass transit and community/economic development

$825,000

East Baton Rouge Parish – for urban mass transit, Baton Rouge Sports Foundation, and Riverside Centroplex

$11,200

East Carroll Parish - for tourism promotion

$5,600

East Feliciana Parish - for economic development and tourism-related expenses

$21,438

Franklin Parish - Franklin Parish Tourism Commission - for tourism purposes

$146,000

Iberia Parish - Iberia Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development

$6,500

Iberville Parish - for development and capital improvements of tourist sites

$4,000

Jackson Parish- Jackson Parish Tourism Commission - for tourism related purposes and economic development

$1,745,000

Jefferson Parish - for operation and maintenance of convention centers, recreational parks, restoration and development projects

$51,000

Jefferson Parish - town of Gretna – for tourism promotion and for planning, development, and capital improvements of tourism sites

$9,000

Jefferson Parish - town of Grand Isle – for tourism promotion and for planning, development, and capital improvements of tourism sites

$100,100

Jefferson Davis Parish – Jefferson Davis Tourist Commission - for promoting and enhancing tourism activities

$1,642,142

Lafayette Parish - for capital improvements at the Cajundome, capital improvements to Lafayette Children's Museum, for museum purposes or for acquisitions related to tourism

$100,000

Lafourche Parish - for tourism and economic development

$11,000

LaSalle Parish - for the LaSalle Economic Development District

$200,000

Lincoln Parish - Ruston-Lincoln Convention Visitors Bureau - for tourism and economic development

$95,000

Lincoln Parish - allocated to the municipalities of Choudrant, Dubach, Simsboro, Grambling, Ruston, and Vienna – for infrastructure enhancements which support economic development, tourism, or public health and safety

$100,000

Livingston Parish – Livingston Parish Tourist Commission - for promoting and enhancing tourism activities

$27,000

Madison Parish – unspecified

$65,000

Richland Parish – unspecified

$22,000

Morehouse Parish - city of Bastrop - for operations, maintenance of Municipal Center

$130,000

Natchitoches Parish – planning and development of the Natchitoches Historic District

$42,000

Natchitoches Parish – Natchitoches Parish Tourism Commission - for tourism promotion

$5,883,016

Orleans Parish – New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitor Bureau – for tourism promotion

$3,460,000

Orleans Parish - allocated to various parish entities for economic development and tourism promotion

$686,000

Ouachita Parish - Monroe-West Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau - for tourism and economic development

$54,000

Plaquemines Parish - for tourism promotion and economic development; including planning, development, and capital improvements

$10,000

Pointe Coupee Parish - for development and capital improvements of tourist sites

$266,000

Rapides Parish - for economic development

$125,000

Rapides Parish - Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - for capital improvements to the Alexandria/Pineville Exhibition Hall

$54,000

Rapides Parish - Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - for tourism promotion

$54,000

Rapides Parish - city of Pineville - for economic development

$50,000

River Parishes (St. John the Baptist, St. James, and St. Charles Parishes) – River Parishes Convention, Tourism, and Visitors Commission - for tourism promotion

$39,700

Sabine Parish - Sabine Parish Tourist Commission - for promoting tourism activities

$55,000

St. Bernard Parish - for tourism and economic development

$30,000

St. Charles Parish - for tourism and economic development

$8,000

St. Helena Parish - St. Helena Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development

$172,000

St. John the Baptist Parish - for acquisition of land and construction of a convention facility

$50,000

St. Landry Parish - for development, capital improvements, and preservation of tourist sites

$5,000

St. Martin Parish - St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development

$253,000

St. Mary Parish - St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development and other economic development activities

$512,500

St. Tammany Parish - St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development and capital improvements

$339,836

Tangipahoa Parish - Tangipahoa Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development

$75,000

Tangipahoa Parish - for economic development

$115,000

Terrebonne Parish - Houma/Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission and Houma Downtown Development Corporation - for economic development and tourism promotion

$147,750

Terrebonne Parish - Houma/Terrebonne Parish Tourist Commission - for tourism development and other economic growth activities

$16,000

Union Parish - for promoting and enhancing tourism activities

$10,700

Vermilion Parish - for various local educational/tourist facilities

$204,000

Vernon Parish - for community improvement, capital improvements and maintenance

$15,000

Washington Parish - Washington Parish Tourist Commission – for tourism development

$7,000

Washington Parish - for infrastructure and park projects

$25,000

Webster Parish - Webster Parish Convention & Visitor's Bureau - for tourism development

$150,000

West Baton Rouge Parish - for development and capital improvements of tourist sites

$100,000

West Feliciana Parish - St. Francisville - for economic development and tourism related activities

$21,000

Winn Parish - for maintenance of museum

$27,884,544

TOTAL OTHER CHARGES

This program does not have funding for Acquisitions and Major Repairs for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.