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Council rejects parish-funded radar display sign after debate over costs and funding
Summary
An ordinance to replace a speed-limit sign on 1st Street with a solar‑powered radar display sign failed on a 1–6 vote after council members questioned costs (estimates cited at about $2,500–$5,000 per unit) and whether community donation or programmatic rules should guide installations.
The Lafourche Parish Council considered an ordinance to remove the current speed-limit sign on 1st Street and install a solar-powered radar display speed sign, contingent on appropriate funding. The motion was moved by Mr. Adams and seconded by Ms. Chasson.
Council members pressed administration and asked whether lower-cost vendors had been researched. One council member asked, "can you tell us if, you all done any additional research on the cost factor of these signs so we could get them a little cheaper?" Administration responded that lower-cost sources exist but the units remain expensive. An estimate given during discussion stated, "They're about anywhere from 2,500 to $5 grama piece." The parish president and councilors also discussed pursuing a consistent traffic-calming program, partnering with the sheriff's office for traffic studies, and using community donations through a cooperative agreement (a CEA) if residents wished to fund equipment.
After discussion about funding priorities and whether the parish should absorb recurring costs, the motion to approve the ordinance failed on a roll call vote, 1 yea, 6 nays, with two absences. Council members indicated the matter will remain on a list until funding can be identified or a clearer programmatic path is produced.
