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Council defers $529,490 recreation carryover amid dispute over park naming and city–parish agreement
Summary
Iberia Parish Council deferred action on a $529,490 recreation and playground fund carryover after members raised concerns that a large share of funds went to a park named 'King Joe' and questioned whether a cooperative-endeavor agreement gives the city naming authority; staff will review contract/grant ties before the next meeting.
The Iberia Parish Council voted Feb. 25 to defer a $529,490 carryover in the recreation and playground fund after prolonged discussion about how funds were allocated and who has authority over naming at a city-owned building the parish maintains.
Councilmembers said more than half of the carryover appeared to fund improvements at "King…
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