Board authorizes procurement for demolition of Eden Park property
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The board authorized staff to advertise, accept low bids and award a contract for demolition of Eden Park as part of a facilities plan, with action taken by motion and vote during the meeting.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to authorize staff to advertise, accept the lowest responsible bid and award a contract for the demolition of Eden Park as specified in the district facilities plan during the 2025-05-01 meeting.
Board materials described the authority sought as procurement and contract award authority under Louisiana public bid law in support of the district’s facilities plan (plan revised through 02/22/2018, as cited in the agenda item). Board member Landis moved the item and Cliff Lewis seconded. No public comment was recorded on the item and the board voted; the chair announced the motion carried.
Board members commended staff for work to assess dilapidated properties and pursue demolition where appropriate; one board member noted Eden Park had been a longstanding priority for the community. Staff indicated the procurement will follow Louisiana public bid law requirements and that advertisement and award decisions will return under standard procurement procedures.