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Tangipahoa Parish Council approves 1% sales-tax renewal, moves forward on condemnations and grants; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Tangipahoa Parish Council adopted a four-year 1% sales-and-use tax renewal, approved three condemnation actions, endorsed two grant applications (each up to $100,000), confirmed an appointment to a recreation board and approved routine items in unanimous votes.
The Tangipahoa Parish Council on Jan. 13 adopted a four-year renewal of a 1% parish sales and use tax and approved a slate of administrative and property actions in a series of unanimous votes.
The council adopted Ordinance No. 2455, renewing the levy and collection of a 1% sales-and-use tax on retail sales, leases and rentals, consumption and storage for use of tangible personal property and on the sale of services in Tangipahoa Parish for four years beginning Dec. 31, 2025. The ordinance passed on a 10-0 roll call.
The council also voted to accept condemnation recommendations and to file resolutions to proceed with condemnation proceedings for three properties: 11540 Wendell Lane (assessment 420-3100), 43158 Tillman Drive (assessment 1967207207) and 48445 Sibley Road (assessment 462-5501). Each condemnation-related vote passed 10-0.
Two grant-related resolutions also won unanimous approval. The council approved pursuing grant funds of up to $100,000 for water-system improvements and repairs tied to the Eastern Heights Water District, including line and hydrant repairs and installation of…
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