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Jury authorizes advertisement for RFQ to elevate health unit; 10% match estimated at $83,240
Summary
Cameron Parish jurors authorized staff to advertise an RFQ to hire a firm to design elevation permits for the health unit and agreed to allocate a preliminary 10% match estimated at $83,240; staff said a pending global match amendment could later reimburse that 10%.
Jurors discussed a plan to elevate the parish health unit to reduce storm risk and maintain services. Staff said a global match amendment is pending that could cover 100% of costs, but recommended proceeding now under a 90/10 funding assumption.
An unidentified finance/health staff member told jurors that the parish's 10% preliminary cost estimate would be $83,240 and that the health unit fund had a projected cash balance of about $1,300,000 through 2026. The staff recommended the jury give authority to advertise an RFQ to bring on a firm to prepare permits and updated cost estimates; if the 100% global match is later approved, the parish could resubmit invoices for reimbursement.
Juror Sunny moved to authorize advertising an RFQ and to allocate funds to cover the 10% match; Juror Johnny seconded the motion. The motion carried on a voice vote listed as 'Aye.' Jurors discussed that as design work proceeds the 10% match amount could increase if the overall cost increases.
What was approved: authority to advertise an RFQ for firm selection to prepare permit/elevation work and a budget allocation to cover an initial 10% match (preliminary estimate $83,240). Staff will return with updated cost estimates after design work.
What remains open: the global match amendment is pending; if approved it could reimburse the parish for the 10% match. Exact final costs will depend on design and updated estimates.
