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Key allocations listed in the ordinance included (as recorded in the council backup): CDBG‑DR Phase 2 ($5,000,000) for “Activate the Bayous,” CDBG‑DR resilience center phase 1 ($585,000), façade improvement funding ($3,000,000), municipal auditorium ($218,300), EV chargers ($8,500) and other items listed in the adopted backup.

Public comment and clarification: At the public hearing on the budget item, a resident (identified on the record as from 412 Ashmore) urged the council to reconsider allocating $5 million to the Activate the Bayous Phase 2 line and instead direct funds to bridge repairs and other infrastructure the resident described as more urgent. The resident said bridges and traffic posed pressing safety and access problems.

Parish staff replied that CDBG‑DR rules limit how some funds can be spent: state‑owned bridges generally are not eligible for CDBG‑DR assistance, the staff said, and the Activate the Bayous work in question is focused on dredging and clearing Bayou Grama Cayou and Bayou De Large to restore drainage and improve flood resiliency rather than building kayak launches. “That money and that project is nothing to do with any kayak launches or anything but getting the waterways healthy and better for drainage,” a parish representative said, explaining the intended use of the funds.

Why it matters: The ordinance directs significant recovery resources to localized projects intended to improve drainage and resilience and to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Ida; residents’ calls to reallocate funds underscore competing priorities among recovery, infrastructure and safety needs.

Next steps: The ordinance is adopted. Council members asked staff to continue providing clear project breakdowns and to specify eligibility constraints tied to particular funding sources so the public and council can better assess alternatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Terrebonne Parish Regular Council Meeting held on June 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted an ordinance June 25 amending the 2025 budget to add multiple CDBG‑DR and HUD recovery items, including a $5 million allocation for 'Activate the Bayous Phase 2.'","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},6657243,"Council rejects parish president’s removals of four housing authority commissioners after contested hearing",14474,3286000,17760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2&start=3286&end=17760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2/thumbnail_3286000.jpg","/articles/6657243/Terrebonne-Parish-Consolidated-Government/Louisiana/Council-rejects-parish-presidents-removals-of-four-housing-authority-commissioners-after-contested-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657243-0dd2479f32f6f9953f6f556b8fa5b734/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178938&Signature=mP2H17U3R9~i8rsilxrPRx2QurcJzjvCTeR4TmD9OIsMWpUu9h1m~aVmrfhGwYJcDzkGtYmrA2vBhL4b~CFIfJihF2jvxVwM-MTxusn-Is7LlrEcAUYzRHaqy6kc64iuLHkXRXB2Yj1R2OKmLJSc2lqHsuXjBT1XvFsGKm9KN10N~VbmyzjI1~PWa8k1DSYDEVjXPf2opcQKxZbxLJUOi5iYjuvEaEf69oCfuJPiZOwySTacv2zdDsp~yDAHSe5E6jISMea62iGa2werbPLekNI03aj8N3S-B9~2YJ3c8rGCi1cEUUx9kUxgOiGaj~-krhF2K67W-UmPybcwgLnAOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Terrebonne Parish Council voted 5-4 Wednesday to reject Parish President's notices removing four Houma‑Terrebonne Housing Authority commissioners, following a contested, quasi‑judicial hearing that lasted several hours.

The hearing was held under Louisiana Revised Statute 40:5:37, which allows a parish president to remove a housing authority commissioner for neglect of duty, misconduct in office or conviction of a felony. The parish attorney read 13 charges into the record, including allegations of inadequate oversight of the authority’s executive director, failure to file required annual reports, a lack of an actionable plan for residents left without housing after Hurricane Ida (the parish president estimated an 800‑unit shortfall), and questions about the authority’s handling of some insurance proceeds and contract terms.

Why it matters: The dispute centers on how the housing authority handled recovery and redevelopment work after Ida and on whether the authority’s governance failures, if any, justify removing unpaid volunteer commissioners. The hearing also involved discussion of federal FEMA and HUD funding and of how long reconstruction and FEMA decisions can take.

What the council heard: Parish President (as recorded in the hearing) summarized the charges and repeatedly told the council he brought the removals because, he said, he “has been trying to work with the commissioners and the housing authority to address what I see and believe is a housing crisis in Terrebonne Parish where we are short 800 housing units.” He read the 13 allegations into the record and said he believed the removals were warranted.

The commissioners asked for a hearing and were represented by attorney Tanner McGee. McGee told the council the commissioners were volunteers who had acted in good faith and that the record did not support the high legal bar for removal. “If you uphold the president’s removal, you are creating more controversy and more legal expenses,” McGee said during his closing remarks.

Witnesses and evidence: The council heard testimony from multiple witnesses called by both sides, including commissioners and agency staff. Commissioner Jerome Boykin told the council he had opposed a pay raise for the executive director in part because, he said, “we don't have anyone at the high rise” and awarding an increase without a clear performance evaluation sent the wrong message while residents remained displaced. Housing authority consultant Jamie McDaniel described the FEMA and HUD approval processes and said the authority recently received an initial FEMA approval for a limited set of work — “about $4,350,000” to address a group of buildings — but that most recovery work remains contingent on federal approvals.

Executive director Nikkita Gilton testified that she had submitted written audit reports to the parish president’s office and that she had not been told she needed to file directly with the parish clerk: “I wasn't aware that I was supposed to file with the clerk's office,” she told the council.

Council decision: After hearing testimony, the council voted 5-4 to reject the parish president’s removals. That vote leaves commissioners Danny Picco, Donald Sherman, Cheryl Chauvin Hebert and Michael Jean Burke in their positions pending any further action.

Next steps and context: The council chair and the parish attorney noted the proceeding was quasi‑judicial and confined to the statutory grounds for removal (neglect of duty, misconduct, felony). Council members and speakers repeatedly tied the dispute to delays and complexities in FEMA and HUD processes, and to the parish’s broader recovery effort: witnesses and several council members emphasized that FEMA approval timing and HUD rules strongly influence what the housing authority can do and how fast damaged units can be replaced or repaired.

The council did not direct additional investigatory action at the meeting. Some council members said they want clearer, recurring reports from the authority and better communication about the status of recovery projects; others said removing volunteer commissioners for governance differences risks discouraging experienced local volunteers from serving.

Ending note: The hearing highlighted the tension between elected executive control and statutory limits on removal, and underscored how federal recovery processes can shape very local disputes over housing policy and governance.","The Terrebonne Parish Council voted 5-4 Wednesday to reject notices from the parish president removing four Houma‑Terrebonne Housing Authority commissioners after a lengthy hearing over governance and recovery decisions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657230,"Resident delivers petition on blighted mobile homes; council says condemnations already underway",192,868000,1060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2&start=868&end=1060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2/thumbnail_868000.jpg","/articles/6657230/Terrebonne-Parish-Consolidated-Government/Louisiana/Resident-delivers-petition-on-blighted-mobile-homes-council-says-condemnations-already-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657230-4934ed0b69febd42083a947f7a16acdc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178938&Signature=R2HyOh70Hu5jG6QRX6Zw6RBdtjHWvyQ3AwhGrID9vo3Yd~~N59rXkb38hNXsCWA0TLl3jgZE84wNXVMGiG-vypO59-JIR7aXEsAiOfBm8is6NhO2G0de2aJmBRnUSpvGfkx3I0RyBptlXVwVGDhNBpcJgC~MiS-T7qUr~JTSvEPoyh3RMqf-mTpPG6HSAd-hML~UZmVxd6JzEBuaIj9rdicYyZZPMid--WIqJFpxsvtXfY74N5iy-VLNFTpMIA3Vv~v7LyiYRWPvsansE0YwKvHjn1VPFSbF7gH~WSSi5k1KKaUUjt3cZQn6v2lrTlkuFnQgpwRoA2-FYDHyOmOqXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A longtime Terrebonne Parish resident, Paul Freeman, presented a petition during public comment June 25 asking the council to take action on multiple mobile homes and other properties in his neighborhood that he said are in a state of disrepair and creating public‑health and nuisance problems.

Freeman identified roughly four specific addresses of concern in his neighborhood and said about 50 neighbors had signed the petition. He told the council the properties have overgrown grass, structural collapse and rodent activity that make the area unsafe for neighbors.

Council response: Councilman Amadee told Freeman several of the properties he named were already in condemnation hearings or in the queue for action, and asked Freeman for the full list of addresses to add to enforcement efforts. The council law and nuisance staff said the condemnation process includes legal notices and can take time, but the parish indicated it had demolished 191 properties in 2024 and had approximately 400 more properties currently moving through the condemnation pipeline.

Why it matters: Neighborhood blight and derelict structures can create public‑health and safety hazards and depress surrounding property values; the council and staff urged continued public reporting of addresses to speed enforcement steps.

Next steps: Mr. Freeman was invited to provide a list of addresses to the council’s nuisance and abatement staff. Council members and staff said they would follow up and check the status of the properties Freeman included in his petition.","A Houma resident delivered a petition signed by roughly 50 neighbors asking the parish to address multiple derelict mobile homes. Council members said condemnation hearings are in process and cited 191 demolitions in 2024 and roughly 400 properties currently moving through condemnation procedures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6657239,"Council approves CAFA First Home down‑payment assistance program for Terrebonne Parish; action contingent on legal review",576,256000,832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2&start=256&end=832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083841-3b36cdd021521450606d74b3b52676b2/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6657239/Terrebonne-Parish-Consolidated-Government/Louisiana/Council-approves-CAFA-First-Home-downpayment-assistance-program-for-Terrebonne-Parish-action-contingent-on-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657239-3cda8db8b2c1dc7236f32a3b70716aed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178938&Signature=lYuDOm7v95NQifXBJvmxsa4Ff9QLuN~Tg~JeZfVb7fJo-WWzxvU2T~m9YXjSKgzeWBLQGi7FDLZDoD91TldtArDiyg-Kcx85H3yfMx-srz6O0QlCry4dW3j2z4upVbwXvjNJ~8ra0BnA400gyaQj-BZhgHZ7~I58rvZXqsBfP2pNBCD0qKYk2FJ2sil7acHNoT0V3MSvnXr6Z9aafuv-AXQRczWB59EcEPs4pR3Z21g2XIoPLUnBOFDl~26RBpJcmPMXXylOgL1wkKMYH~wKxexkLUeOkohELA4mt-wbza~-JO~ICkVaTm2EatFyfH2qBtL87btcfgVCkmfWr56gbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Terrebonne Parish Council voted unanimously on June 25 to approve a certificate allowing CAFA First Home — a down‑payment assistance program financed through tax‑exempt bonds — to operate in the parish, with the council clerk to verify final legal review before the parish president signs formal documents.

The program: Kristen Delahoussay, representing the CAFA First Home program, told the council the program provides down‑payment and closing‑cost assistance equal to 5 percent of the final loan amount for participating first‑time homebuyers; veterans and buyers in targeted census tracts may be eligible even if not first‑time buyers. Delahoussay described a previously issued $40 million bond in 2023 and a recent tranche approval and said CAFA expects to allocate funds in $25 million parcels, returning to the bond commission as needed.

Why it matters: The program is intended to help qualified buyers who lack funds for down payments or closing costs, using bond financing CAFA says is more attractive while mortgage interest rates remain elevated.

Council action: The council’s motion — made on the floor and amended to require review by the parish attorney — passed 8‑0. Parish staff recommended approving the certificate contingent on legal review before the parish president executes the paperwork. Neil Montgomery, a parish staff member who worked on the agreement, told the council he “would recommend the council approve the resolution contingent on legal approval.”

Application and timeline: Delahoussay said participating lenders will originate loans; applicants should approach participating lenders identified on CAFA’s website. She also told the council that CAFA had a hard date for closing one tranche, noting that the bond pricing and closing timeline means parishes that do not sign the certificate by mid‑July risk not being included in that particular tranche.

Ending: Council members asked staff to confirm whether participation requires any ongoing parish obligations; staff and the CAFA representative said the parish’s role is limited to signing the certificate and the cooperative endeavor agreement, and that final execution should follow a legal review.","The council voted 8-0 to allow the CAFA First Home tax‑exempt bond down‑payment assistance program to operate in Terrebonne Parish, authorizing the president to sign a certificate after final legal review. The program offers 5% assistance for eligible buyers and the CAFA program is distributing $25 million tranches.","actionData","errors"]

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