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Vinton council approves application for drainage grant, pledges at least $53,800 local match
Summary
The council approved a Road & Drainage Trust Fund application for a 2026 drainage improvements project and committed to cover costs above the grant, including at least 20% or $53,800 of the project cost.
The Vinton Town Council voted July 21 to submit a Road & Drainage Trust Fund grant application for the 2026 Drainage Improvements Project and to commit the town to cover costs beyond the grant award. Council Member Conner moved to approve the application and Council Member Stanley seconded; the motion carried.
The resolution (No. 2026‑20) specifies the town will cover all costs in excess of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury grant funding and includes a minimum local commitment of 20 percent, specifically $53,800.00 of the total project cost. Council members did not set a final project total during the meeting. The decision was taken by roll call vote and recorded as carried.
