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Abita Springs to receive $125,000 capital outlay from Baton Rouge, staff says
Summary
Officials said the town will receive $125,000 in state capital outlay funds with no local match, and staff noted a separate $3.75 million P5 request that may be considered next year.
Town staff told the Board of Aldermen on April 21 that Abita Springs is slated to receive a $125,000 capital outlay appropriation from Baton Rouge with no local match required.
At the meeting, an alderman said he and the mayor had worked on proposals with state officials; the money was described as "free money" for town hall projects and staff said additional funding could follow. The mayor and staff also noted a separate $3.75 million P5 request that did not make the first-round cut but may be brought forward next year.
Staff did not specify exact projects tied to the $125,000 within the meeting record; aldermen asked staff to restate the source on the record and to provide documentation when available.
The council did not take formal action on the funds at the April 21 session; staff said the grant originated from state capital outlay.
