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The request matters because the program provides direct down-payment and closing-cost assistance to households that otherwise may not qualify for home purchase loans. Homer described lender safeguards and borrower counseling: participating lenders are vetted; applicants typically must meet a minimum 620 credit score; and income limits are applied based on HUD guidelines. \"There's no risk at all to the parish. We're just asking for permission,\" Homer said.

Council members asked procedural questions and directed staff follow-up. Councilmember Mark Amadee asked whether the CEA had been handled through the parish's public trust in prior renewals. Councilmember Babin and others recommended that legal and the public trust authority coordinate the paperwork. Derek, identified in the meeting as a member of parish legal staff, told Homer, \"as far as legal's concerned, we can get that moving pretty quickly.\" Homer said CAFA plans to present additional material to the parish and hopes to complete permitting steps before issuing a new bond in July.

No formal vote or ordinance was taken on May 14. Council members suggested preparing a resolution supporting the public trust authority's execution of the CEA and returning the item for approval; staff and legal agreed to work with CAFA on the language and timing. Homer said the program includes counseling and eligibility checks to limit risk and that CAFA will supply documentation for parish review.

Council contact and next steps: legal staff will coordinate with CAFA and the parish public trust to draft the CEA paperwork and a resolution for future council consideration. A final vote on renewal was not held at the May 14 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Terrebonne Parish Regular Council Meeting held on May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bridgette Homer, director of the Homeowners Program at the Capital Area Finance Authority, told the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Council on May 14 that CAFA seeks the parish's permission to renew a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) so it can issue a bond and resume its First Home down-payment assistance program in Terrebonne Parish.","taxTitle","Terrebonne Parish (Consolidated Government), Louisiana","taxId",25015,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6535779,"Terrebonne Parish Council approves budget amendments, appointments and public hearings in unanimous votes",549,1788000,2337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3345693-0415bdc175f2179b8cd858aa19a880a1&start=1788&end=2337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3345693-0415bdc175f2179b8cd858aa19a880a1/thumbnail_1788000.jpg","/articles/6535779/Terrebonne-Parish-Consolidated-Government/Louisiana/Terrebonne-Parish-Council-approves-budget-amendments-appointments-and-public-hearings-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535779-66fb853eef2b2ae5da8d51cf7c93b8f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196553&Signature=NlJ8q5xb9r4mxu6HID-IlSutaAtBQsewNeW7p~tO7M3TgUoAWrFhi6VK1zvYdf13OUzlb7UznMXTlHU3vjRaP-p1YAM8QhdsS1iEJX0D9-eZO6wfst~l-7K-fFkTz3Ks9e8uzSHYtvGpOyqcaHb6VL4wtQQJcoDYAwvdGbuASk9JCnO5H5G-5NL-IeSmSw9P-EI6ceVt2B6lmPrPlf9S2vCAkRR1ItJjHhgafGW8Q4kXuzMeEwR1q2VmhHBv01ZcRdTwmRfBRsCer4~g9lGazvcA4FWSlQXgrbKFkasALS9ARgvijrj7f8HQUJyulUmIvPM~CAl-2C7Tnm5maqkXjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Council voted unanimously on a series of routine and budget items during its May 14 meeting, approving budget amendments that include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, reappointing members to recreation district boards and accepting committee minutes. The council set a public hearing date for proposed ordinance changes and closed public hearings on surplus property and budget amendments before adopting them by voice vote.

Why it matters: The approved budget amendments and CDBG allocations commit planning and recovery resources for local infrastructure and economic projects, and the reappointments keep local boards at full complement.

Votes at a glance:
- Approved minutes: Special session condemnation hearing (04/15/2025). Mover: Mark Amadee; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 8-0; Outcome: approved.
- Approved minutes: Regular session (04/16/2025). Mover: Mark Amadee; Second: Champagne; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: approved.
- Accepted and ratified minutes: Budget & Finance Committee (05/12/2025) and called a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance to amend the 2025 operating budget (public hearing set for 05/28/2025 at 6:30 p.m.). Mover: Pleasure; Second: Babin; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: accepted/called for public hearing.
- Accepted and ratified minutes: Public Service Committee (05/12/2025). Mover: Wozan; Second: Pledger; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: accepted.
- Accepted and ratified minutes: Community Development & Planning Committee (05/12/2025); called two public hearings (05/28/2025 at 6:30 p.m.) to consider establishing a 15 mph zone on Abare Street and a four-way stop at Church and Magnolia Streets. Mover: Chauvin; Second: Champagne; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: accepted/called for public hearings.
- Reappointments: Recreation District No. 1, Mark Amadee (open, close, appoint). Mover: Babin; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: reappointed.
- Reappointments: Recreation District No. 2/3, Jerome Boykin Sr. and Roy Miller (open, close, appoint). Mover: Babin; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: reappointed.
- Monthly engineering report: accepted. Mover: Amadee; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: accepted.
- Recess until 6:30 p.m. public hearing: Mover: Babbitt; Second: Fletcher; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: approved.
- Public hearing: Declare surplus adjudicated property at 2243 Brady Road (parish holds 5% interest). Public hearing closed; Motion to adopt parcel surplus and associated action: Mover: Babin; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: adopted.
- Budget amendments and five-year capital outlay changes (adopted after public hearing): Items included (amounts as stated at meeting): Animal shelter $75,000; Veil Hai shared-use path/bike path $117,200; CDBG stormwater master plan $1,500,000; wastewater master plan $1,500,000; CDBG stream center $5,000,000; small business incubator $1,500,000; weather station $205,008; transit department adjustment -$3,417; sanitation $60,000. Motion to close public hearing and adopt: Mover: Babin; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: adopted.
- Motion to adjourn: Mover: Shogan; Second: Pleasure; Vote: 7-0; Outcome: adopted.

Discussion vs. decisions: Several items were discussed briefly as committee reports; the council made formal, recorded decisions only where motions were moved and votes recorded. Committee minutes were accepted with no substantive amendments recorded in the meeting transcript. Several public hearings were opened and closed the same night before adoption of the related motions.

What to watch next: The council scheduled public hearings on May 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for ordinance introductions and CDBG-related matters identified in committee reports.","At its May 14 meeting the council adopted multiple routine measures including budget amendments allocating CDBG and other funds, reappointed recreation board members, accepted committee minutes, and declared surplus adjudicated property; most motions passed unanimously with recorded tallies of 7-0 or 8-0.","actionData","errors"]

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Capital Area Finance Authority asks Terrebonne Parish to renew agreement so it can resume down-payment assistance

Terrebonne Parish Council approves budget amendments, appointments and public hearings in unanimous votes