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Council approves $10,000 cooperative agreement with foundation for Team Court program
Summary
The council authorized a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Karen Paul Atkinson Lewis Foundation to support the Team Court program; the meeting referenced an annual partnership and a $10,000 contribution. Council asked about program outcomes and was told basic statistics are provided to the city.
The City of New Iberia approved Resolution No. 2502, authorizing the mayor to negotiate and execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Karen Paul Atkinson Lewis Foundation to support the Team Court program.
Council members discussed the city's customary support for the program and a $10,000 amount referenced in the meeting. A council member asked whether the city receives information on program success; staff replied that the foundation provides statistics to the city and the council requested access to those reports for review.
Presenters said the city contributes in cash and in-kind services to Team Court, including use of city personnel such as the prosecutor and marshal. The resolution was moved, seconded and put to a recorded vote; no roll-call tally appears in the transcript excerpt.
The council asked staff to ensure regular reporting on outcomes so elected officials can evaluate program performance and impact.
The meeting record shows the vote to proceed; the transcript does not include the numerical roll-call in the excerpt provided.
