The Livingston Parish Council on Nov. 6 unanimously authorized the parish president to order a new coroner van and to apply its cost to the 2025 amended budget after the council lifted the agenda for emergency action.

A finance committee member told the council the second coroner van had become inoperable, creating an operational gap for the coroner's office. Council members noted the manufacturer lead time is about four months and moved to authorize an immediate order so the vehicle would be available as soon as possible.

Councilman Mangus moved to lift the agenda for the emergency item; the motion was seconded and approved. A subsequent motion to authorize the parish president to order the van and apply costs to the 2025 amended budget was moved by Councilman Mangus and seconded by Councilman Goff; the council recorded the vote as unanimous with one member absent.

The council did not discuss a specific vendor or price on the recorded floor; members said the purchase will be reflected in the amended 2025 budget and will be brought forward administratively for final procurement and payment processes.