Greater New Orleans (GNO) Infrastructure Projects
Recovery Projects in My Parish
Types of Alternative Arrangements Recovery Projects
The Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program addresses various types of emergency work (debris removal and emergency protective measures) and permanent work (roads, bridges, buildings and structures, water control facilities, utilities, and parks and recreation areas). However, the Alternative Arrangements will cover only projects considered critical infrastructure projects that are essential in providing basic life, health, and safety sustaining services. For ease of planning, analysis, review, and public involvement, these projects will be grouped into the following six infrastructure types:
Detention Centers:
A correctional institution is a facility used to detain individuals who are in the lawful custody of the government. The repair and rebuilding of Federal, State, Parish, and municipal jail or prison facilities for both juveniles and adults are eligible for funding. Some examples of detention centers are: juvenile hall, local or Parish prisons, prison work camps, or Parish or State jails.
Government and Court Buildings:
Eligible buildings in this category can be used by the Federal, State, Parish, or municipal governments. Examples of these facilities are: the Federal District Courts, the Louisiana Circuit Courts, administration buildings, garages, department of motor vehicle facilities, Social Security Administration offices, maintenance yards, the Orleans Parish Notarial Archives, and city hall buildings.
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities:
These include all facilities that provide medical, diagnostic, and major surgery for care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis under the supervision of licensed physicians and nurses. While private doctors' offices are not covered under this type of project, local clinics and other outpatient facilities are eligible for funding as long as they are non-profit and open to the public. Surgery centers, community health clinics, hospice facilities, and Parish-run rehabilitation centers are also eligible to receive funding.
Permanent Police and Fire Stations:
The facilities covered are Federal, State, Parish and municipal. Some examples of police and fire stations are: the FBI office, Louisiana State police offices, Parish sheriff offices, local police headquarters, and all fire stations. The PA funding covers only the repair and reconstruction of permanent facilities and cannot be used towards short-term facilities or temporary police stations.
Permanent Schools:
A permanent school is an educational institution where learning takes place. In Louisiana, schools are governed by school boards that are administered at a Parish or State level. The PA funding does not cover trailers or temporary facilities that house students during the reconstruction of the schools or temporary facilities that house students in the case of overcrowding.
Utilities and Wastewater Treatment Plants:
Some examples of these facilities are: power generation facilities, sewage collection and treatment facilities, water treatment and delivery systems, and telephone and utility infrastructure.
Last Modified: Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 08:40:23 EDT