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Iberia Parish finance committee hears plan to use remaining ARPA funds to cover road maintenance shortfall
Summary
Public Works Director Gene Romero told the committee the Road District 10 maintenance fund shows a deficit driven largely by equipment needs. Finance Director Erica Duplishan said she will bring a resolution to reallocate remaining ARPA funds from completed bridge work into the road maintenance fund for 2025, and staff will look to road sales‑tax adjustments for 2026.
Public Works Director Gene Romero told the Iberia Parish Special Finance Committee on Oct. 27 that the Road District 10 maintenance fund is facing a shortfall driven primarily by equipment purchases and materials. Romero outlined planned purchases, including a crew cab dually, a trailer to haul a roller and bobcat, a mower and a 5‑ton two‑post vehicle lift, and said the equipment line is the main driver of the deficit.
Finance Director Erica Duplishan said staff will bring a resolution to move remaining ARPA funds from already‑completed bridge…
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