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Parish reports $5 million state allocation for Franklin Foundation Hospital renovation; Saronic expansion noted
Summary
Parish President Sam Jones said the state allocated $5 million to renovate the old Franklin Foundation Hospital into senior living (58–72 rooms); Economic Development Director Evan Boudreaux also announced Saronic acquisitions and the parish's participation in the Select USA Investment Summit.
Parish President Sam Jones told the St. Mary Parish Council on Feb. 11 that the state has allocated $5,000,000 to renovate the former Franklin Foundation Hospital into senior-living accommodations with 58–72 rooms. Mr. Jones also reported additional property acquired by Saronic and two drilling rigs coming to the parish.
Economic Development Director Evan Boudreaux said a groundbreaking for the Franklin Foundation Hospital renovation will be held in March and that St. Mary Parish was selected to participate in the Select USA Investment Summit. He described Saronic's expansion project and a new investment on the parish's east end and referenced housing development and workforce concerns raised by Councilmember J Ina.
Councilmembers discussed workforce development, potential economic impacts, and coordination with local workforce boards. No funding breakdown or specific implementation timeline beyond the allocation and a planned groundbreaking was recorded in the minutes.
