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New Iberia council reviews plan to acquire Sugarhand Festival building, flags funding conditions
Summary
City council opened a public hearing on an ordinance authorizing conveyance of the Sugarhand Festival building from Iberia Parish; council members pressed staff on funding and a non-appropriation clause that would void the deal if state capital outlay money is not provided.
The New Iberia City Council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-31, which would authorize the mayor to negotiate and execute documents to acquire the Sugarhand Festival building and adjoining property from Iberia Parish government. Council members said the purchase is intended to enable redevelopment of the property for public use.
City staff told the council the final agreement contained only minor edits and that the parish has agreed in…
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