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Council approves construction payments; alderman presses for pavilion cost breakdown

Crowley City Council · February 19, 2026
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Council approved partial payments to contractors for drainage and pavilion projects but Alderman Vernon Martin repeatedly questioned whether the pavilion work justifies an approximately $2 million contract and asked for a detailed breakdown and inspection documentation.

The Crowley City Council approved several construction-related payments on Feb. 10 while one councilor pressed for more financial transparency on a large park pavilion project.

The council approved partial payment No. 3 to CD Construction of Louisiana LLC for drainage improvements on Lawrence Acres and VFW Drive in the amount of $224,341.43; the motion was offered by Alderman Vernon Martin and seconded by Alderman Sandy Marks. The council also approved partial payment No. 15 for the…

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