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Iberia Parish recreation budget calls for $660,000 in park capital work, taps fund balance
Summary
Recreation director outlined a $4.009 million budget that uses $872,721 of fund balance (including $660,000 for capital improvements), adds a full‑time office assistant, and plans playground upgrades; council questioned lawn‑care contract increases and timing of LED conversions.
Tammy Bridal, director of Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground, presented the department’s proposed 2026 budget on Oct. 20, saying projected monthly sales tax receipts of $200,000 would support a $4,009,121 spending plan. “We’re actually increasing the interest collected on the investments to $85,000,” Bridal said, and the proposal relies on $872,721 from fund balance, which includes about $660,000 earmarked for capital improvements and a replacement vehicle.
The budget adds a full‑time office assistant to replace a part‑time employee and moves group retiree…
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