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DeSoto Parish Police Jury approves 2025 operating and capital budgets; authorizes LCDBG grant application
Summary
The DeSoto Parish Police Jury adopted the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets with amendments, approved targeted allocations including $33,000 for a multicultural center and $5,000 for Mardi Gras activities, and authorized submission of an LCDBG grant application for street repairs, contingent on awarding the grant.
The DeSoto Parish Police Jury on a series of motions adopted its proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets and approved several budgeted allocations and grant applications.
During a special session, jurors approved a $5,000 allocation for Mardi Gras crew expenses and a $33,000 line item for a multicultural center. The jury then voted to adopt the proposed 2025 operating and capital budget, with amendments that reduced the projected general fund balance by roughly $1,000,456. The chair said motions carried on voice votes after brief discussion about line‑item changes and ending balances.
The jury also authorized the parish to submit a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) application to fund street repairs on Dole, Quail and Whipple Wheel streets and agreed to commit local funds if the grant is awarded. A commissioner explained the parish had previously missed a publication deadline on an earlier application but was now permitted to reapply and the state and other partners were willing to participate.
Budget & Finance Committee action earlier in the meeting authorized the treasurer to invest excess cash on hand in short‑term instruments; the treasurer will provide subsequent updates to the jury. Jurors asked for transparency about the types of investments and emphasized the treasurer should report the specifics to the jury.
The jury approved the budget and related items by recorded motions and voice votes. No formal roll‑call tallies were included in the record beyond the chair’s announcement that motions passed. The jury adjourned following completion of the special meeting agenda.
