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Public commenter and staff clash over animal-services reserve as committee advances HVAC funding
Summary
The committee introduced operating and capital budget amendments to replace the animal services HVAC. A public commenter urged using fund balance for the project; finance staff said cash flow requires the reserve and additional appropriations.
The St. Tammany Parish Finance Committee on Sept. 1, 2025, introduced paired operating and capital amendments to fund a replacement heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the parish animal services complex and heard public comment urging alternate funding.
Operating budget amendment number 17 and capital improvement amendment number 29 together cover a $68,000 increase for design and construction of a full HVAC replacement at the animal services facility, bringing the…
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