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Lafourche Parish Council adopts 2025 budget, approves multiple contracts and change orders
Summary
Following extended public comment on Bayou Lafourche discharge and a failed resolution about a Terrebonne easement, the council approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, two budget amendments (including $10,000 for the Commission on Women), and a series of routine resolutions and change orders, most by unanimous votes.
The Lafourche Parish Council on Nov. 26 adopted its 2025 operating and capital budgets and approved a slate of amendments, contracts and change orders after routine review and two public hearings.
Major votes at the meeting included approval of Amendment No. 1 for local road projects (increase of $150,000) and Amendment No. 2 awarding $10,000 to the parish Commission on Women, both approved 9-0. The ordinance adopting the 2025 budgets and setting salaries of unclassified employees also passed unanimously.
The council approved numerous administrative resolutions with limited discussion, including a $4,768.07 change order and 107-day extension for the Regional Park Hurricane repairs (Resolution 20); agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for LA 182 bridge planning (Resolution 21); the parish’s acceptance of grants and subawards (including the 2024 State Homeland Security Program and the Community Services Block Grant); a district office lease with U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise; and contracting for veterinary services and nuisance-abatement work for the parish shelter and property-abatement program. Several recreation-district change orders and contract amendments (net increases and decreases noted on the record) were approved, and the council confirmed appointments to the Community Action Advisory Board.
Context and next steps: Most agenda items were introduced by administration staff, had little or no public input, and passed by voice vote. Council members asked staff to follow up on project timelines and, where applicable, confirm that contract extensions and change orders have the necessary documentation in parish files. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Ending: The council scheduled no further votes on the Bayou Lafourche permitting issue at this meeting and will continue to review documentation and legal opinions before acting further.
