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Lafourche Parish Council approves budget, procurement and project resolutions; votes at a glance
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Summary
On April 14 the council adopted a 2026 supplemental appropriation, land-development ordinance amendments, multiple procurement contracts, several amendments to engineering agreements, approved a new collection facility layout, purchased vehicles, and extended emergency debris contracts; most measures passed unanimously or by voice vote.
At its April 14 meeting the Lafourche Parish Council voted on a range of routine and project-focused items:
- Ordinance 26-001 (2026 supplemental appropriation) — passed (voice vote) to carry over projects and add $8,000 to the senior recreation fund (distribution: $1,000 to each of eight centers).
- Ordinance amending chapter 22 (land development) — passed (voice vote).
- Resolution accepting low quote for Zalman's Drainage Improvements — contract awarded to Norris & Boudreaux Contractors LLC for $180,750 (approved unanimously).
- Resolution approving amendment #2 to the Lafourche Parish collection facility design with GIS Engineering LLC — approved; parish president said layout and quantities are finalized and quotes will be solicited.
- Purchase of four vehicles from Golden Motors for $190,977 to support solid-waste and field operations — motion passed (7 yays, 0 nays, 1 abstention; 1 absence).
- Amendment to disaster debris removal agreement with DRC Emergency Services LLC — renewed under competitive pricing for hurricane debris removal (approved unanimously).
- Multiple board appointments and administrative resolutions — approved by voice vote.
Several items generated discussion before passage: councilors questioned additional soft costs on a canceled pump-station project (president said costs are grant-funded and required for cancellation paperwork), and members discussed funding and timing for proposed park lighting, fencing and pier improvements. The meeting adjourned at 18:32 after announcements about a household hazardous waste collection (April 25) and a DA-hosted seminar for boards/commissions (April 21).
